Teen Book Review: The Unwanteds
“The Unwanteds” by Lisa McMann is set in a dystopian world called Qwill where people are split into three categories at the age of 13, wanted, necessary, and Unwanted. If you were one of the lucky wanteds you went to university.
Teen Book Review: The Hunger Game
I read The Hunger Games. I am not a huge reader but this one caught my attention. I loved the action in the games and how much strategy was involved. The whole back story about why the games had to happen was a bit weird, but I guess there had to be a reason for all the drama.
Teen Book Review: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
I read The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. This was a page-turning mystery about a man named Aiden Bishop. He wakes up in a forest not knowing who he is or remembering anything from his life.
Online Writing Tools
It is a new year with new resolutions. If one of them was to finally write that book and cross off ‘publish my own novel’ from your bucket list, you’re in luck with this blog post because I’ll be recommending websites that may help you do just that.
February Book Groups
Join us for these upcoming book discussions at Wilmette Public Library.
CLASSICS & CONTEMPORARY
The Man Who Lived Underground by Richard Wright Tuesday, February 8th, 10:30am
Picture Books for Challenging Days
The books on this list offer sensitivity, comfort and hope for kids (and grownups) dealing with unstable routines, worry and depletion. Whether providing coping strategies or simply acknowledging feelings, these titles will brighten a gray day.
A Trilogy of True Personal and Family Stories
Fans of memoirs and family histories won’t want to miss out on these three fascinating personal narratives, especially audiobook listeners. Each is narrated by the author.
Strictly Business: So You Want to be on the Web
By: Mark Lieberman, SCORE North Cook and Lake Counties
Move Over New Year's Day, It's Public Domain Day
Works in the public domain are creative materials like literature, music, and art (including moving art like television and film) that are ‘owned’ by the public.
Wilmette Named 5-Star Library for Third Consecutive Year
Wilmette Public Library has been recognized nationally as a Star Library in Library Journal’s annual statistical review of public library services.
New Nintendo Switch Games for the Teen Room
The Nintendo Switch system has a few new games ready to be played! Come try them out Monday nights during the Your Space drop-in program from 5-8pm in the Teen Room, and keep an eye on the events calendar for more opportunities. Want to suggest games for purchase?
Unconventional Holiday Films
Let me tell you, here at the Library we love some unconventional films, especially those in the Adult Services Department. Instead of just discussing among ourselves, I thought I'd share some of the ones that I love to recommend with you. The films below use the winter season as a veh
Explore Your Crafty Side with Creative Bug
Do you want to learn to paint? knit? sketch? quilt? craft? …. but feel you can't make the commitment to a class because of your schedule? You're not the only one.
YA Reads: Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer
Brigid Kemmerer is one of those authors that I find to be very reliable in that her writing is always consistent, no matter what genre she tackles. I’m partial to her contemporary fiction, but recently have decided to explore more of her fantasy series.
Gift Books For Adults
2021 was a great year for books! Take a look at some gift book recommendations from our Adult Services librarians.
MOST LOVED BOOKS BY WPL PATRONS