Great Audiobook Memoirs & Essays
June is Pride and Audiobook Appreciation Month so before we say goodbye to June, here are some great audiobook memoirs & essays by LGBTQ+ authors:
Results of Our Community Survey
This spring, library leadership began a strategic planning process to help guide the library for the next three to five years. At the end of April, we surveyed the community to learn how you use the library and what you’d like to see from the library, and our community, in the future.
August Book Groups
Join us for these upcoming book discussions at Wilmette Public Library.
NOVELS @ NIGHT
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby Wednesday, August 17th, 7:00pm
International Day of Yoga
June 21st is the International Day of Yoga. Here are some books and videos to check out from the library:
Eat Your Veggies
Today is National Eat Your Vegetables Day! Find some delicious and nutritious ways to include more vegetables in your diet:
Can We Talk?
Last week I browsed the Recent Arrivals shelves to see what has been newly published. I gravitated toward the graphic novels, a new favorite genre of mine.
Juneteenth Books for Kids
Juneteenth – Freedom Day - is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Celebrated on June 19th, Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and honors achievement and advancement.
Celebrating Our Beautiful Oceans
Today is United Nations World Oceans Day! This year's theme is "Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean." Celebrate our beautiful and amazing oceans and learn something about how you can keep them healthy and clean.
National Cheese Day!
I don't mean to be cheesy, but June 4th is National Cheese Day! Here are some great ways to celebrate:
Global Running Day
June 1st is Global Running Day! Whether you've never run a mile or you're training for a marathon, these books can help increase your love for one of the world's most popular sports.
Pride Resources for All Year
Pride Month is a great time to show goodwill toward people of every gender by offering love, approval, and social support. Here are some great ways to do that.
READING
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Reads
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by picking up some of these fantastic new 2022 releases:
July Book Groups
Join us for these upcoming book discussions at Wilmette Public Library.
CLASSICS & CONTEMPORARY
The Promise by Damon Galgut Tuesday, July 12th, 10:30am
Read With Pride: A Selection LGBTQ+ Books
Pride Month is celebrated every June in honor of those who were involved in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising.