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Bi Visibility Day
September 23rd is Bisexual Visibility Day! Here are some fantastic books with bisexual characters to celebrate:
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Hobbit Day!
September 22nd is the birthday of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins so it's known as Hobbit Day! Expand your understanding of Middle Earth & J.R.R. Tolkien with these titles:
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World Alzheimer's Day
September 21st is World Alzheimer's Day. Here are some titles for caregivers, patients, and general understanding.
Non-Fiction:
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National Hispanic American Heritage Month
September 15th to October 15th is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. Here are some great books to celebrate:
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National Cheeseburger Day
September 18th was National Cheeseburger Day! Enjoy these great library titles to help you celebrate:
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Banned Books Week 2022 - September 18th-24th
"Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries.
Celebrate Wilmette's 150th!
This weekend is Wilmette's big event to celebrate our 150th anniversary! This year, the Village is commemorating this important anniversary with a block party in downtown Wilmette with music, food, performances, and kids activities.
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Classical Music Appreciation Month
September is Classical Music Appreciation Month. Here are some of my absolute favorites. You can find more great albums and books featuring classical music on our display in the Recent Arrivals room.
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Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month, to commemorate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. Here are some great books that highlight voices from the disability community.
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"One Small Step for Man"
July 20th is National Moon Day to celebrate the historic American moon landing of 1969.
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Up Your Chess Game
July 20th is International Chess Day! Brush up on your chess skills and try them out at our next all ages Chess Club (register here).
To Learn & Improve:
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Staff Picks for Summer Reading
Looking for something to read to complete your summer reading? Here are some staff recommendations.
Jill recommends:
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Let's Get Grilling!
July is National Grilling Month! Up your grilling game with help from the library.
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"Is This a Kissing Book?"
July 6th is International Kissing Day! Get your smooch on* with one of these new 2022 romance releases:
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Eat Your Beans
Today is National Eat Beans Day! Celebrate this fantastic source of nutrients by cooking up some beans today.