Resources for Teachers
The following services are available to teachers at Wilmette and Kenilworth schools. Eligible schools include all public and parochial schools, preschools, and childcare centers located in Wilmette and Kenilworth. Additional qualifying institutions include Avoca West, Marie Murphy, New Trier High School, and the Wilmette Park District.
If you would like us to provide materials for a classroom assignment, please use the form at the bottom of this page to make your request. We will respond in 1-3 business days.
We can prepare bibliographies for class use with two weeks’ notice. Email us or call us at 847.256.6945 for more information.
Multiple copies for book club activities can be reserved with two weeks' notice. Email us or call us at 847.256.6945 for more information.
We offer outreach services to Wilmette and Kenilworth preschools and early childhood centers. Visit our Preschool Services page for more information.
The Wilmette Public Library is pleased to offer school library cards for district schools. Wilmette and Kenilworth schools may apply for an annual school library card that allows teachers to request and check out library materials from the Wilmette Public Library for their classrooms without using their personal library cards. There is no physical card, just a number for the school’s account which the Library will keep on file, as well as a list of approved school staff who may use it.
School cards may not be used for placing holds, checking out non-Wilmette items, or logging into library databases and download/streaming services.
Online Learning
Brainfuse
Brainfuse provides one-on-one tutoring for students grades K-12, ACT/SAT practice tests, as well as ESL resources and citizenship study aids for adults.
Creativebug
Creativebug offers art and craft video tutorials taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Explora Public Libraries
Whether completing research for a school project or just looking to satisfy curiosity about a topic, Explora helps students find reliable information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects.
Mango Languages
Mango Languages offers dozens of language courses, plus English lessons in many languages and specialty courses that teach cultural differences.
Scholastic Teachables
Scholastic Teachables is an online database of tens of thousands of searchable and printable educational materials.