Want to try a crafty hobby in the new year? Check out our online resource, Creativebug! You'll find video instruction on arts & crafts of all kinds, from cozy crochet to screen printing.

Experience the thrills and chills of the winter season while staying warm and cozy inside by reading a wintry book from your favorite genre. Did you read a book from this list or elsewhere that you loved?

For the first time, the Youth Services department, led by school engagement librarian Eti Berland, coordinated and hosted Winter Reading Club school visits before and at the beginning of the launch of our Winter Reading Club program, for more than 2,000 students and teachers. 

January is a great time for self-care. First, it’s a good time to examine thoughts and habits that no longer serve you. Second, cold and snow and viruses are powerful incentives to stay home and do something cozy. How to make self-care fun for the family?

Over the past four months, we have had the wonderful opportunity to host our monthly Caldecott Club program, which takes place from September-December.

Wilmette Reads Book Discussion: Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake

Wednesday, February 5, 7-8pm, Adults, Auditorium

Wilmette Reads Book Discussion: Ghost Music by An Yu

Saturday, January 11, 11am-12pm, Adults, Auditorium

For this year's Wilmette Reads, we chose to spotlight two titles, a fiction and a nonfiction book: Entangled Life and Ghost Music. 

Transporting readers across time and space, translated fiction allows us to immerse ourselves in settings and cultures we might not otherwise have the chance to experience. 2024 was a great year for translated literature and we’re so excited to share some of our favorite titles.

On November 9, we hosted a Diwali Celebration in collaboration with the South Asian Families of Wilmette. 

Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion: Absolution by Alice McDermott

Tuesday, December 10, 10:30-11:30am, Adults, Auditorium

Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion: Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko

Tuesday, November 12, 10:30-11:30am, Adults, Auditorium

By Mark Lieberman, SCORE mentoring volunteer

We've got the recipe for a fun movie night! Here are five Halloween cookbooks in our collection, perfect for pairing with a spooky movie. 
 

Did you know that children in Wilmette have already voted many times?