Gift Books for Children
Whether indulging your favorite kid with a new graphic novel or starting a home library for a new baby, books make the perfect gift. Here’s a few of our favorites from a fantastic year in books.
5 Ways to do Good on the Internet
In this season of giving, let's talk about how to do good out in cyberspace!
January Book Groups
Join us for these upcoming book discussions at Wilmette Public Library.
CLASSICS & CONTEMPORARY
Days Without End by Sebastian Barry Tuesday, January 11th, 10:30am
Plan a Cozy Movie Night!
Did you know you can access movies through Kanopy with your WPL library card? Create your account here, grab some popcorn and start browsing.
Saving your family's beloved recipes
Next week, many of us will be taking out weathered cookbooks and recipe cards, cooking up our family's favorite dishes, and gathering with loved ones around a Thanksgiving table. This is also a great time to take steps to preserve your family's favorite recipes.
A Snapshot from the Cookbook Collection: Winter Holiday Edition
If you've ever visited Wilmette Public Library, you may or may not already know that we have a COOKBOOK COLLECTION, not just a cookbook collection.
Memorable Families in Fiction
From delightfully dysfunctional to those with long hidden secrets, we love reading about families in fiction. Check out this list that features a mix of quirky, heartwarming and compelling familial tales.
December Book Groups
Join us for these upcoming book discussions at Wilmette Public Library.
NOVELS @ NIGHT
Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis Tuesday, December 7th, 7:00pm
YA Reads: Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
Elatsoe is set in an recognizable but slightly different contemporary America, where magic and magical beings are commonplace. People can travel by Fairy Ring (it’s regulated); vampires have rights (and “old age” homes); and magic can be studied in university.
YA Reads: Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
“Bravery meant the possibility of death. And wasn’t that funny? Because it took being dead for Wallace to finally be brave.”
November Book Groups
Join us for these upcoming book discussions at Wilmette Public Library.
Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger Tuesday, November 2nd, 7:00pm
Welcome to our new website!
We are so excited to share our new website with the Wilmette community and beyond. We have been working on this new site for more than 6 months, and have tried to create a site that has both the information you need as well as exciting content you didn't know you were looking for.
Get in the Spooky Spirit on Kanopy
Spooky season is upon us! Or as we say in my house, just another Monday. I'm Jill, the Adult Services Manager at the Wilmette Public Library and fall is my absolute favorite season, especially October.
Strictly Business Voices: Julie Yusim
By Julie Yusim, Executive Director, Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce
Maker Appointments
Make stickers, design 3D prints, metal stamp jewelry, and more! Book a private appointment with the library’s Maker equipment. Visit our Maker Services page for details.