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.
Halloween Fun to Lift your Spirits
From maker events and storytimes, to books and movies in our digital collection, there's something for everyone.
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Stephen King Knows What Truly Scares You
This spooky season, we celebrate one of the most masterful storytellers to ever live, Stephen King.
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Spooky! A Kids' Guide to Horror
Scaring yourself is part of a long Halloween tradition. If you’re a kid or parent who wants some Halloween chills and thills, try these!
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We are Free to Read
"Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries.
Sensational, inspirational...Muppetational
Celebrate Jim Henson's birthday and 70 years of The Muppet's with your Wilmette library card!
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Time Travel Novels for Middle School
Lots of new books explore the ins and outs of time travel. Try one or two and decide for yourself: What would you change, if you could?
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National Hispanic Heritage Month 2025
Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15. First established under President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month invites us to highlight the voices and lived experiences of Hispanic/Latine individuals.
Memoirs to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by spending time with the personal stories of these Hispanic American authors.
K-Pop Demon Hunters Read-Alikes for the Devoted Fan
If you’re stuck singing “Golden” and “Soda Pop” on an endless rotation and wishing the just-announced sequel had already arrived, check out this list of (mostly) YA fiction.
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The 2025 Riddle Walk Is Here!
Test your wits against the Wilmette Public Library Riddle Masters and get your steps in at the same time.
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Books Your Neighbors Enjoyed This Summer
The 2025 Summer Reading Club has officially come to a close and we have loved seeing the hundreds of books that participants enjoyed throughout the summer months.