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Kids Share Why They Read in the Summer

Eid al-Fitr Celebration 2025
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, we hosted our annual Eid al-Fitr Celebration in collaboration with the South Asian Families of Wilmette.

In Celebration of World Autism Awareness Day
In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly designated April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day as a means to affirm and promote the realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for autistic people.

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 that address gender diversity or feature transgender characters.

5 Reasons to Volunteer at the library this Summer
Visiting Wilmette Public Library's summer reading booth is a time honored tradition that goes back decades.

Leaning Into Human Differences
Our latest Between the Lines event encouraged meaningful dialogue about human differences.

Beyond History: Black Joy in Picture Books
There's no questioning the importance of reflecting on Black history, not just in February, but in every month of the year. But just as important is uplifting Black traditions, culture, and community as they exist in America today.

Winter Reading Club: Reading Recommendations from our School Visits
For the first time, the Youth Services department, led by school engagement librarian Eti Berland, coordinated and hosted Winter Reading Club school visits before and at the beginning of the launch of our Winter Reading Club program, for more than 2,000 students and teachers.

Family Self-Care for the New Year
January is a great time for self-care. First, it’s a good time to examine thoughts and habits that no longer serve you. Second, cold and snow and viruses are powerful incentives to stay home and do something cozy. How to make self-care fun for the family?
The winner of the 2024 Caldecott Club is...
Over the past four months, we have had the wonderful opportunity to host our monthly Caldecott Club program, which takes place from September-December.

Diwali Celebration 2024
On November 9, we hosted a Diwali Celebration in collaboration with the South Asian Families of Wilmette.

V is for Voting
Did you know that children in Wilmette have already voted many times?