Elif's Classics Corner: Romeo and Juliet
Elif's review: Romeo and Juliet is a literary masterpiece that has stood the test of time. The play is a tragic tale of two young lovers from rival families who are destined to be together, but ultimately meet a tragic end.
Delicious Eats by AAPI Authors
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Here are some cookbooks to check out this month!
Simply Korean: Easy Recipes for Korean Favorites That Anyone Can Make by Aaron Huh
Sensory Assistance for Kids
Youth Services now offers sensory friendly tools for children to borrow during their visit to the library. These items help kids cope with stress and sensory struggles so they can enjoy all the library has to offer.
SUGGESTED READING FOR ONE BOOK, EVERYONE READS 2023
Have you already read and enjoyed Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson? Here are some great reads with similar themes.
Fiction:
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Elif's Classics Corner: Nausea
"existence is not something which lets itself be thought of from a distance; it must invade you suddenly, master you, weigh heavily on your heart like a great motionless beast - or else there is nothing at all."
Films to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated every May. Below is a list of films that celebrate Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders on screen as well as behind the camera.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Book Recommendations
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated every May. Here are some great AAPI-authored children’s books that our youth librarians recommend you check out!
The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee by Julie Leung
Jewish Cooking
May is Jewish American Heritage Month! Here are some fantastic cookbooks to explore in your kitchen.
Modern Jewish Cooking: Recipes & Customs for Today's Kitchen by Leah Koenig
YA Read-Alikes for Now Is Not the Time to Panic
Now Is Not the Time to Panic is a coming-of-age story following Frankie and Zeke, two lonely teenagers in the mid '90s, who decide to make art together, mostly because they’re bored, but also because they want to make their mark on the world; they want to feel like they’ve created someth
Pink Is for . . .Boys?
“Once upon a time, there was a little boy who didn’t want to wear what all the other boys wore. He wanted to wear blue.”
It could be true!
Elif's Classics Corner: Pride & Prejudice
Elif's review: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a timeless classic that should not be missed! This well-known book follows Elizabeth Bennet's family's quest for happiness and affection in Regency-era England.
JUNE BOOK GROUPS
Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion: The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Special Interests and Autism
Special interests are a common characteristic for children and adults who have autism spectrum disorder. Visit Wilmette Public Library to explore deep interests, build connections, and learn about resources just right for your family. What can you find at Wilmette Public Library? Read on!
Strictly Business: Get to Know the Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce
Contributed by: Charles Hutchinson, Esq., President, Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce