Four YA Books to Read for Trans Day of Visibility
Celebrate magical, joyful, and romantic stories of trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people this March 31, on International Transgender Day of Visibility.
The library will be closed on Sunday, April 20, for Easter. Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 21, at 9am.
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Solar Eclipse Glasses Pick Up
Pick up a pair of eclipse glasses at our Welcome Desk to safely watch the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse — while supplies last!
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Ready, Set, Library Crawl!
Join our Library Crawl this April in celebration of National Library Week. Starting April 1, pick up a Library Crawl bookmark at either Glencoe Public Library, Wilmette Public Library, or Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District.
Spreading Book Joy
Read on to learn about some of our March school visits!
Remember the Ladies
For much of history, women have lived and worked in the background. Famous figures like Florence Nightingale, Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Rosa Parks dot the historical landscape.
World Read Aloud Day
Earlier this month, school engagement librarian Eti visited D39 elementary schools to celebrate World Read Aloud Day and promote our Winter Reading Club.
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Top 10 Video Games of 2023
2023 was an incredible year for video games and many of the year's biggest titles are available at the library. Here is a little about my three favorite games of the year and I included a list of what I consider the 10 best titles from 2023 you can find at the library.
Celebrating Black History Month: Recommendations for Youth and Families
The recommendations below both honor exceptional Black individuals from history as well as the everyday lives of Black children and families.
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The Year of the Dragon
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy New Year!
The Lunar New Year is upon us—that’s the time when the lunar calendar makes a new beginning. China, Korea, Vietnam, and most other East Asian countries celebrate the New Year on the second new moon after winter solstice.
Your Celebration Here
With January, we start a whole new round of holidays — and there's plenty of room for more! In fact, whole months are free for the naming.
Great Gift Books for Kids
Whether you’re shopping for your own child or hoping to find a great match for a kid you barely know, the books on this year’s list offer something special.
Discover the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Did you know that a leading museum that focuses exclusively on Indigenous peoples' heritage is right in our neighborhood and is available with a free family Museum Adventure Pass?
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.
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.