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Civic Engagement for the Whole Family

The primary election is just around the corner and it's time to get the whole family excited about civic engagement!

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Tape, Scissors & Smiles: Fine Motor Fun for Little Dabblers at Home

Grab some tape and scissors—you’re ready for a sensory adventure at home!

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Creating a Personal Curriculum

It’s all the best parts of school, without the pressure of tests or assignments.

Make Good On Your Resolutions With the Library of Things

Is living a more sustainable life one of your New Year's resolutions? Or maybe you're trying to cut back on spending? Maybe your resolution is just to stop accumulating so much clutter?

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"A Republic, If You Can Keep It," Said Benjamin Franklin

January is a time of new beginnings in more ways than one.

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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Cozy Fantasy Reads

Embrace the chilly weather with these cozy fantasy reads.

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.

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:

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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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.

Wilmette Public Library

Due to inclement weather, the library will be closed on Friday, January 23. We plan to resume regular hours for this weekend. Please check back for updates.