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Book cover for We Were Liars by E Lockhart

Teen Reader Recommends: We Were Liars

Cadence Sinclair suffered a severe head injury during her fifteenth summer on her wealthy grandfather's private island, Beechwood. This resulted in Cadence losing her memory of the event.

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Civic Engagement for the Whole Family

The primary election is just around the corner and it's time to get the whole family excited about civic engagement!

Toddlers doing different activities using scissors, tape, and crayon.

Tape, Scissors & Smiles: Fine Motor Fun for Little Dabblers at Home

Grab some tape and scissors—you’re ready for a sensory adventure at home!

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Creating a Personal Curriculum

It’s all the best parts of school, without the pressure of tests or assignments.

Make Good On Your Resolutions With the Library of Things

Is living a more sustainable life one of your New Year's resolutions? Or maybe you're trying to cut back on spending? Maybe your resolution is just to stop accumulating so much clutter?

The American Flag for the Founding Colonies

"A Republic, If You Can Keep It," Said Benjamin Franklin

January is a time of new beginnings in more ways than one.

Wilmette Reads: Teen Retellings

High school students, Wilmette Reads is for you too! Sign up at the Adult Services desk to get your free enamel pin, complete your log, and get some awesome swag!

Wilmette Reads: New Retellings

All published in 2025, these titles are some of the latest stories that put a new spin on the classic novels, mythologies, and fairytales that we all know and love.