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.

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.

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

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.

In this season of giving, let's talk about how to do good out in cyberspace!

Join us for these upcoming book discussions at Wilmette Public Library. 

CLASSICS & CONTEMPORARY

Days Without End by Sebastian Barry Tuesday, January 11th, 10:30am

Did you know you can access movies through Kanopy with your WPL library card? Create your account here, grab some popcorn and start browsing.

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. 

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.

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.

Join us for these upcoming book discussions at Wilmette Public Library. 

NOVELS @ NIGHT

Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis Tuesday, December 7th, 7:00pm

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.

“Bravery meant the possibility of death. And wasn’t that funny? Because it took being dead for Wallace to finally be brave.” 

Join us for these upcoming book discussions at Wilmette Public Library. 

Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger Tuesday, November 2nd, 7:00pm

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.