WHAT'S NEW AT WPL

Check this page for announcements of notable new resources, programs and services available from the Wilmette Public Library.

Kids' Literary Magazines The 2010 kids' literary magazines are online for your viewing pleasure! Make a Splash is a traditional literary magazine with contributions from kids grades 2 and up. Scratch Cinema is a digital literary magazine created by kids entering grades 5 through 9. You can view both magazines here. Posted (08/31/10)

Homegrown Short Story Writers Local writers joined a Short Story Writing Workshop that took place in June and July as part of the One Book, Everybody Reads program. The group was mentored by New Trier High School teacher John O'Connor. Here are some of their stories. Posted (08/10/10)

More Summer Fun Ahead Summer Reading Club has ended, but keep visiting the Library during August for more fun! Stop by our Reading Club Celebration on Monday, August 9, 6-8 p.m. for prize pick-up, entertainment, and refreshments. We have more special storytimes, movies, and other activities coming up before school starts, too. Check the Kids' calendar for more information! Posted (08/06/10)

Did you miss the Twitter Presentation? The slides from the Twitter presentation are available online. Richard Kong has created an easy to follow tutorial so check it out at http://bit.ly/wpltwitter. Posted (07/19/10)

Fourth Monday Book Discussion Join the WPL Fourth Monday Book Club for a discussion of Brooklyn by Colm Toibin. When she leaves Ireland after World War II to work as a bookkeeper in Brooklyn, Eilis discovers romance with a charming Italian. But devastating news threatens her happiness. Monday July 26 at 7 pm Posted (07/16/10)

Lifelong Learning on the North Shore Come to this latest "After the Fast Lane" program. Joan Marks, program director of The Lifelong Learning Institute at National-Louis University, will discuss the types of lifelong learning programs that are available on the North Shore. Experts say that one of the answers to a healthy retirement is keeping both the brain and body in motion! Posted (07/08/10)

Hot Summer Programs for Kids We have already reached capacity for our June 15 "Details, Details, Details" writing workshop with author Marlene Brill and our June 16 Scratch workshop. Don't despair, however! We will offer more writing and Scratch workshops in July. Sign up promptly starting July 1 to ensure your spot. Meanwhile, there's still room in our June 22 "Treasure Boxes" craft program. Call 847-256-6945 to register. Posted (06/11/10)

Sign Up for Summer Reading! Kids, this summer, join a Summer Reading Club! You'll receive prizes and, even better, the enjoyment of reading or listening to a good book. Sign-ups begin Monday, May 24, and continue until the clubs end. Summer Reading Clubs begin Monday, June 7, and end Sunday, August 1. A closing celebration will be held Monday, August 9. This program is for Wilmette and Kenilworth residents and nonresidents who attend Wilmette and Kenilworth Schools. For more information, see the Youth Services website. Posted (05/26/10)

International Scratch Day Calling all Scratchers and would-be Scratchers, children and adults! Saturday, May 22, come to the Library Auditorium between 9 a.m. and noon. We'll be taking part in an international celebration of Scratch, a digital media design program. Everyone will have an opportunity to learn Scratch and make a special Scratch Day project. Participants are invited to bring their already finished projects to show the group. Also, Ricarose Roque, a computer program developer, will be on hand to answer questions. Scratch t-shirts will be available for lucky winners, and refreshments will be served. Please bring your own laptop if you have one. Questions? Call Youth Services at 847-256-6945. http://www.wilmettelibrary.info/kids/events/scratch.php Posted (05/21/10)

New Library Website for Older Patrons In honor of Older Americans Month, the library is pleased to debut its new website, 50plus: a Virtual Center for Boomers and Beyond. The website is geared for those who are "fifty-plus," their families, and friends. Check the site often for information about relevant resources, news, and events. Posted (05/21/10)