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What Happens during a Kindergarten Visit?

Relaunched in fall 2024 after a hiatus since 2019, kindergarten visits have become an essential part of our school engagement program.

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Thanksgiving Galore

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate your family's culture through food, try some of these resources on the shelves in Youth Services:

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Singing with Baby!

Singing to Babies Improves Their Moods. Okay, so this isn’t new news - in fact, it doesn't surprise me at all.

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Talking to Kids About Ice

Starting with this simple guide, this article offers resources and books gathered by our librarians to support you and your loved ones.

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Native American Heritage Month 2025

Look to your library for resources to learn more during Native American Heritage Month, or American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, celebrated annually in November.

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Strictly Business: AI & Cybersecurity Awareness

On October 24, Go Technology Group's founder and chief IT architect John Marta keynoted Wilmette Public Library's Fall 2025 Lunch & Learn session, exploring the ever-evolving state of cybersecurity in the age of AI. GO Technology Group is a Chicago-based managed IT services provider.

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New Fiction for Native American Heritage Month

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by exploring these new releases by Indigenous authors. From horror to romance to mystery, there is something here for everyone!

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Diwali Celebration 2025

On October 25, we hosted a Diwali Celebration in collaboration with the South Asian Families of Wilmette.

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Halloween Fun to Lift your Spirits

From maker events and storytimes, to books and movies in our digital collection, there's something for everyone.

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December Book Groups

Jane Austen Book Discussion: Persuasion

Wednesday, December 3, 7:00-8:00pm, Adults, Auditorium

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Stephen King Knows What Truly Scares You

This spooky season, we celebrate one of the most masterful storytellers to ever live, Stephen King.

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Spooky! A Kids' Guide to Horror

Scaring yourself is part of a long Halloween tradition. If you’re a kid or parent who wants some Halloween chills and thills, try these!

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We are Free to Read

"Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries.

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Sensational, inspirational...Muppetational

Celebrate Jim Henson's birthday and 70 years of The Muppet's with your Wilmette library card!

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Time Travel

Time Travel Novels for Middle School

Lots of new books explore the ins and outs of time travel. Try one or two and decide for yourself: What would you change, if you could?

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