
Learn About Composting!
May 29 is National Learn About Composting Day! Here are some great library items to check out:

Scrumptious Salads
May is National Salad Month! Mix up some magic in the kitchen with these great items from the library:

Fantastic New Books by AAPI Authors
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Here are some great 2023 AAPI-authored titles to check out this month!
The Piano Tuner by Chiang-Sheng Kuo

Delicious Eats by AAPI Authors
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Here are some cookbooks to check out this month!
Simply Korean: Easy Recipes for Korean Favorites That Anyone Can Make by Aaron Huh

Sensory Assistance for Kids
Youth Services now offers sensory friendly tools for children to borrow during their visit to the library. These items help kids cope with stress and sensory struggles so they can enjoy all the library has to offer.

SUGGESTED READING FOR ONE BOOK, EVERYONE READS 2023
Have you already read and enjoyed Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson? Here are some great reads with similar themes.
Fiction:
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Films to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated every May. Below is a list of films that celebrate Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders on screen as well as behind the camera.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Book Recommendations
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated every May. Here are some great AAPI-authored children’s books that our youth librarians recommend you check out!
The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee by Julie Leung

Jewish Cooking
May is Jewish American Heritage Month! Here are some fantastic cookbooks to explore in your kitchen.
Modern Jewish Cooking: Recipes & Customs for Today's Kitchen by Leah Koenig

YA Read-Alikes for Now Is Not the Time to Panic
Now Is Not the Time to Panic is a coming-of-age story following Frankie and Zeke, two lonely teenagers in the mid '90s, who decide to make art together, mostly because they’re bored, but also because they want to make their mark on the world; they want to feel like they’ve created someth

Pink Is for . . .Boys?
“Once upon a time, there was a little boy who didn’t want to wear what all the other boys wore. He wanted to wear blue.”
It could be true!

Special Interests and Autism
Special interests are a common characteristic for children and adults who have autism spectrum disorder. Visit Wilmette Public Library to explore deep interests, build connections, and learn about resources just right for your family. What can you find at Wilmette Public Library? Read on!

Woman's Club of Wilmette and the Library
The Woman's Club of Wilmette was established in 1891, and it has been an important part of the Wilmette community ever since. The Club even helped establish the Wilmette Public Library that we know today!

Community Art Show: Off the Beaten Path
Enter the library’s new art show, Off the Beaten Path!
The spring and summer public art show opens Sunday, May 7, 2-3pm.
Theme: Off the Beaten Path

Mystery and Suspense Titles by Black Authors
In honor of Black History Month, I'll be sharing some amazing titles across different genres throughout February. Here's some anxiety-inducing mysteries and thrillers by Black authors: