Plan a Cozy Movie Night!
Did you know you can access movies through Kanopy with your WPL library card? Create your account here, grab some popcorn and start browsing.
Saving your family's beloved recipes
Next week, many of us will be taking out weathered cookbooks and recipe cards, cooking up our family's favorite dishes, and gathering with loved ones around a Thanksgiving table. This is also a great time to take steps to preserve your family's favorite recipes.
A Snapshot from the Cookbook Collection: Winter Holiday Edition
If you've ever visited Wilmette Public Library, you may or may not already know that we have a COOKBOOK COLLECTION, not just a cookbook collection.
Memorable Families in Fiction
From delightfully dysfunctional to those with long hidden secrets, we love reading about families in fiction. Check out this list that features a mix of quirky, heartwarming and compelling familial tales.
December Book Groups
Join us for these upcoming book discussions at Wilmette Public Library.
NOVELS @ NIGHT
Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis Tuesday, December 7th, 7:00pm
YA Reads: Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
Elatsoe is set in an recognizable but slightly different contemporary America, where magic and magical beings are commonplace. People can travel by Fairy Ring (it’s regulated); vampires have rights (and “old age” homes); and magic can be studied in university.
YA Reads: Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
“Bravery meant the possibility of death. And wasn’t that funny? Because it took being dead for Wallace to finally be brave.”
November Book Groups
Join us for these upcoming book discussions at Wilmette Public Library.
Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger Tuesday, November 2nd, 7:00pm
Welcome to our new website!
We are so excited to share our new website with the Wilmette community and beyond. We have been working on this new site for more than 6 months, and have tried to create a site that has both the information you need as well as exciting content you didn't know you were looking for.
Get in the Spooky Spirit on Kanopy
Spooky season is upon us! Or as we say in my house, just another Monday. I'm Jill, the Adult Services Manager at the Wilmette Public Library and fall is my absolute favorite season, especially October.
Strictly Business Voices: Julie Yusim
By Julie Yusim, Executive Director, Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce
Maker Appointments
Make stickers, design 3D prints, metal stamp jewelry, and more! Book a private appointment with the library’s Maker equipment. Visit our Maker Services page for details.
Welcome to Your Space!
Drop in to the Teen Room on Monday nights anytime from 5-8pm and hang out and relax before the week gets away from you. We'll have board games, Nintendo Switch games, music, crafts, and more. Bring a friend or two!
Dreadtime Stories for Teens Video Contest
Get your lighting, costumes, and props and make a spooky short video for our October contest. The Dreadtime Stories for Teens contest runs from October 1-November 1. Click on this post for more info, including rules & instructions on filming, submissions, prizes, and the judging process.
What YOU'RE Reading Lately
From time to time, we ask what you're reading on our Facebook page. Recently, we got a great response and thought we'd round them up and share!
Debbie S.: Social Creature by Tara Barton
Dorothy S.: Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce