Fans of memoirs and family histories won’t want to miss out on these three fascinating personal narratives, especially audiobook listeners. Each is narrated by the author.

By: Mark Lieberman, SCORE North Cook and Lake Counties

Works in the public domain are creative materials like literature, music, and art (including moving art like television and film) that are ‘owned’ by the public.

Wilmette Public Library has been recognized nationally as a Star Library in Library Journal’s annual statistical review of public library services.

The Nintendo Switch system has a few new games ready to be played! Come try them out Monday nights during the Your Space drop-in program from 5-8pm in the Teen Room, and keep an eye on the events calendar for more opportunities. Want to suggest games for purchase?

Let me tell you, here at the Library we love some unconventional films, especially those in the Adult Services Department.  Instead of just discussing among ourselves, I thought I'd share some of the ones that I love to recommend with you.  The films below use the winter season as a veh

Do you want to learn to paint? knit? sketch? quilt? craft? ….  but feel you can't make the commitment to a class because of your schedule? You're not the only one.

Brigid Kemmerer is one of those authors that I find to be very reliable in that her writing is always consistent, no matter what genre she tackles. I’m partial to her contemporary fiction, but recently have decided to explore more of her fantasy series.

2021 was a great year for books! Take a look at some gift book recommendations from our Adult Services librarians. 

MOST LOVED BOOKS BY WPL PATRONS

Whether indulging your favorite kid with a new graphic novel or starting a home library for a new baby, books make the perfect gift. Here’s a few of our favorites from a fantastic year in books.

In this season of giving, let's talk about how to do good out in cyberspace!

Join us for these upcoming book discussions at Wilmette Public Library. 

CLASSICS & CONTEMPORARY

Days Without End by Sebastian Barry Tuesday, January 11th, 10:30am

Did you know you can access movies through Kanopy with your WPL library card? Create your account here, grab some popcorn and start browsing.

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. 

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.