Beach Reads for Armchair Travelers
Transport yourself to a remote island on the gulf of Finland or enjoy kakigori shaved ice on the Japanese coast, no plane required!
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Reading Rewind: Your Top Books So Far
Level Up your summer reading game with these recommendations from your neighbors!
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Kids Share Why They Read in the Summer
Did you know that librarians visit Wilmette schools throughout May and June to promote reading during the summer?
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Level Up Pride Month for Teens
June is the start of our Summer Reading Club, Level Up!, and it’s Pride Month!
Gaming Novels to Level Up Your Summer Reading!
Escape into a virtual reality with these gaming novels.
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Ride with Pride
Set off on a summer roadtrip this June with these LGBTQ+ road trip books selected by our librarians!
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Level Up! with Gaming-Themed Books and Materials at Your Library
This year's Summer Reading Club theme is Level Up! at Your Library, and we're recommending gaming themed books and materials for you and your family to enjoy.
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Out with the Old, In with the New
Tackling cleaning, DIY, or gardening projects this spring? Before you make a purchase, check our collections and resources!
You might be surprised at what you can find at the library:
Character-Driven Stories to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month
Check out one of these character-driven novels recommended by our librarians in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month!
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Wilmette Public Library Named Advocate of the Year
The Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association has honored Wilmette Public Library with their Advocate of the Year award.
Strictly Business: Small Business Month 2025
May is Small Business Month, a time to celebrate the significant contributions of small businesses in our community, state, and nation.
Education and Inspiration: An Earth Day Reading List
Earth Day, celebrated internationally every April 22, is not only a day to celebrate the Earth and its wonders, but also a day meant to bring awareness to the work that environmental researchers, journalists, activists, and everyday folks do to protect our planet and ensure future generations wil
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.
Good and Good For You
A recent study on hospitalized kids showed that poetry can be therapeutic, even in serious situations. Research vetted by the American Academy of Pediatrics showed that reading or having poetry read to you can offer significant relief from sadness, anger, worry, and fatigue.