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.

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NOVELS @ NIGHT

Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis Tuesday, December 7th, 7:00pm

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.

“Bravery meant the possibility of death. And wasn’t that funny? Because it took being dead for Wallace to finally be brave.” 

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Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger Tuesday, November 2nd, 7:00pm

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. 

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.

By Julie Yusim, Executive Director, Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce

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.

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!

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.

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

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Classics & Contemporary

Near to the Wild Heart by Clarice Lispector Tuesday, October 12th, 10:30am

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Classics & Contemporary

Homeland Elegies by Ayad Akhtar Tuesday, September 14th, 10:30am

At the August 17 Regular Meeting of the Wilmette Public Library District Board of Trustees, the Board accepted the resignation of Trustee Jan Barshis, and voted unanimously to appoint former Trustee Stuart Wolf to fill the vacancy until the April 2023 election.