Is your family growing up? You can still read together by choosing from these bestselling titles that come in both adult and young readers’ editions. You can all read on your own time and make dinnertime into your own family book club with titles like the following.

Let's face it, travel has been lacking in many of our lives the past couple years.  But with hope, maybe we can dust off the suitcases and dig out the digital camera soon in preparation for a long overdue adventure.

It is a new year with new resolutions. If one of them was to finally write that book and cross off ‘publish my own novel’ from your bucket list, you’re in luck with this blog post because I’ll be recommending websites that may help you do just that.

The books on this list offer sensitivity, comfort and hope for kids (and grownups) dealing with unstable routines, worry and depletion.  Whether providing coping strategies or simply acknowledging feelings, these titles will brighten a gray day.

Fans of memoirs and family histories won’t want to miss out on these three fascinating personal narratives, especially audiobook listeners. Each is narrated by the author.

By: Mark Lieberman, SCORE North Cook and Lake Counties

Works in the public domain are creative materials like literature, music, and art (including moving art like television and film) that are ‘owned’ by the public.

Let me tell you, here at the Library we love some unconventional films, especially those in the Adult Services Department.  Instead of just discussing among ourselves, I thought I'd share some of the ones that I love to recommend with you.  The films below use the winter season as a veh

Do you want to learn to paint? knit? sketch? quilt? craft? ….  but feel you can't make the commitment to a class because of your schedule? You're not the only one.

2021 was a great year for books! Take a look at some gift book recommendations from our Adult Services librarians. 

MOST LOVED BOOKS BY WPL PATRONS

Whether indulging your favorite kid with a new graphic novel or starting a home library for a new baby, books make the perfect gift. Here’s a few of our favorites from a fantastic year in books.

In this season of giving, let's talk about how to do good out in cyberspace!

Did you know you can access movies through Kanopy with your WPL library card? Create your account here, grab some popcorn and start browsing.

Next week, many of us will be taking out weathered cookbooks and recipe cards, cooking up our family's favorite dishes, and gathering with loved ones around a Thanksgiving table. This is also a great time to take steps to preserve your family's favorite recipes. 

If you've ever visited Wilmette Public Library, you may or may not already know that we have a COOKBOOK COLLECTION, not just a cookbook collection.