What Happened to Columbus Day?
In recent years, Columbus Day has become a hotly contested holiday. It’s beloved by many traditionalists, but others bemoan its links to colonialism.
Yet Columbus Day was never a simple day.
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5 Reasons to Join Caldecott Club!
Youth Services librarian Eti is hosting our Caldecott Club, a program where we explore amazing picture books and choose our favorite from the entire year. This program takes the place of Illustrator’s Club this fall and offers many of the things we love about that program.
5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Freedom to Read
Between January and August 2023, The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom reported 695 attempts to censor library materials and services and documented challenges to 1,915 unique titles.
One Interesting Thing About Mother Goose
One interesting thing about Mother Goose is that she’s alive and well! Mother Goose and other nursery rhymes are still popular around the world and for good reason. They develop a child’s ear for language and that is the cornerstone of literacy.
Hispanic American Heritage Month
September is a month of new beginnings for lots of our southern neighbors. Independence Day celebrations include parades, flag ceremonies, and favorite foods like beleades, pupusas, and ceviche.
The Good Old School Calendar
The school year is revving up again—but why now? The truth is more complicated than you might think.
What's Shakin' in the Maker Garden
The Maker Garden is a small open-ended play space for all ages, located just outside the library’s front door. It’s a reclaimed planter where we install a new activity each month.
Dog Days
Still, the dogs days are beloved for their invitation to take it easy, read travel books, and soak up the sun.
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Gallery of Readers
The Gallery of Readers is part of our Summer Reading Club “halfway activity,” as in, after at least ten days of reading or doing activities, young people stopped by our Summer Reading Club booth to have their picture taken with a book they wanted to share.
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The Benefits and Joys of Summer Reading Club
As a life-long children's librarian and Youth Services Manager at Wilmette Public Library, I've been running Summer Reading programs for over 25 summers. Here are a few reasons why I'm really proud of our library's Summer Reading Club:
What is the library staff up to?
Family members, Finn, from Digital and Maker Services, and Diane in Youth Services, are raising monarch caterpillars that Finn found on milkweed leaves.
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LGBTQ+ Sci-Fi and Fantasy for Adults
Celebrate Pride with these phenomenal Science Fiction and Fantasy reads!
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What Do Children Learn in Storytime?
Felt Stories
Behind the smiles and laughter of storytime, serious work is being done. Your child is learning and practicing many different skills. But which ones exactly?
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month
Check out one of these great library items for adults in observation of Jewish American Heritage Month:
Learn About Composting!
May 29 is National Learn About Composting Day! Here are some great library items to check out: