Remember the Ladies
For much of history, women have lived and worked in the background. Famous figures like Florence Nightingale, Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Rosa Parks dot the historical landscape.
World Read Aloud Day
Top 10 Video Games of 2023
2023 was an incredible year for video games and many of the year's biggest titles are available at the library. Here is a little about my three favorite games of the year and I included a list of what I consider the 10 best titles from 2023 you can find at the library.
Celebrating Black History Month: Recommendations for Youth and Families
The Year of the Dragon
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy New Year!
The Lunar New Year is upon us—that’s the time when the lunar calendar makes a new beginning. China, Korea, Vietnam, and most other East Asian countries celebrate the New Year on the second new moon after winter solstice.
March Book Groups
Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion: The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker
Wilmette Reads: Suggested Books
Interested in reading one of these Wilmette Reads suggested titles?
Wilmette Reads for Teens
Join us this winter with our all new reading series for adults and teens, called Wilmette Reads.
Your Celebration Here
With January, we start a whole new round of holidays — and there's plenty of room for more! In fact, whole months are free for the naming.
January Book Groups
Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion: Autumn by Ali Smith
Your Must-Read Books of 2023
Last week, we invited our patrons to share the best book they read in 2023 on our Facebook page. Here are some recommendations from your community to kick off the New Year!
FindMyPast: A Source for British & Irish Research
Jen Baldwin, research specialist and North American content manager, joined us to explore all of the features of FindMyPast, which contains extensive historical records for England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.