"A Republic, If You Can Keep It," Said Benjamin Franklin
January is a time of new beginnings in more ways than one.
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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.
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February Book Groups
Wilmette Reads Book Discussion (Virtual): This Motherless Land by Nikki May
January Book Groups
Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion: The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford
Cozy Fantasy Reads
Embrace the chilly weather with these cozy fantasy reads.
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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.
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.
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.
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!
Diwali Celebration 2025
On October 25, we hosted a Diwali Celebration in collaboration with the South Asian Families of Wilmette.
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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