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Teen Reader Recommends: Piranesi

There are two alive people in the House. There are 13 skeletons, and thousands upon thousands of statues. All who exist in a parallel universe made up of an infinite labyrinth of halls and vestibules that seems to steal the memories and identities of its inhabitants. Told through the research notes of a man named Piranesi, both him and the reader try to solve the mystery of who he is and how he got to this place.

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is Celebrated in May

Each May our nation celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month to recognize the enormous diverse and cultural contributions that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made throughout American history. The official designation of May as AAPI Heritage Month was

Book cover of The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo with an image of a woman reading

Teen Reader Recommends

The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo: A young scullion who can perform miracles. A couple desperate for status. A man who might be a monster and his master. All of them plunged into a world where the lines between magic, science, holiness and fraud are often uncertain. Set in Spain during the Inquisition, the stakes (and the danger) heighten every chapter.

Let's Learn Together Parent/Teacher Collection

Raising and educating a child often unfolds differently than we expect. There are surprises, questions, and circumstances beyond our control. Books offer talking points, examples, and language for real life situations, and help us make sense of unfamiliar territory.

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Spotlight on Udemy!

Need to brush up on your interview skills? Curious about ChatGBT? Want to learn the basics of interior design? Check out Udemy!

ACT, SAT, AP Practice Tests and Study Skills

When you're looking for help studying for your upcoming ACT, SAT, and AP exams, you might not think to look at the library's free databases, but we have some comprehensive resources you can use online from home with nothing but your library card.

Poetry By and About the Earth

Earth Day is back, and so is Poetry Month! This year, combine the two with family reading for poetry lovers and Earth-lovers alike.

May Book Groups

Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion: The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng

Tuesday, May 14, 10:30-11:30am, Adults, Auditorium

Four YA Books to Read for Trans Day of Visibility

Celebrate magical, joyful, and romantic stories of trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people this March 31, on International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Solar Eclipse Glasses Pick Up

Pick up a pair of eclipse glasses at our Welcome Desk to safely watch the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse — while supplies last!

Ready, Set, Library Crawl!

Join our Library Crawl this April in celebration of National Library Week. Starting April 1, pick up a Library Crawl bookmark at either Glencoe Public Library, Wilmette Public Library, or Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District.

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March 31 Is Trans Day of Visibility

March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, which celebrates transgender identities while also drawing attention to the discrimination transgender people face. Here are just a few recent books for young people that explain gender diversity or feature transgender characters.

Librarians Amanda and Eti took a photo with authors Peter H. Reynolds and Marc Colagiovanni at Avoca West

Spreading Book Joy

Read on to learn about some of our March school visits!

April Book Groups

Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion: Palace Walk by Naguib Mahfouz

Tuesday, April 9, 10:30-11:30am, Adults, Auditorium

World Wildlife Day

Happy World Wildlife Day!

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Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion: The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng

Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion: Palace Walk by Naguib Mahfouz

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