Transporting readers across time and space, translated fiction allows us to immerse ourselves in settings and cultures we might not otherwise have the chance to experience. 2024 was a great year for translated literature and we’re so excited to share some of our favorite titles.

On November 9, we hosted a Diwali Celebration in collaboration with the South Asian Families of Wilmette. 

Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion: Absolution by Alice McDermott

Tuesday, December 10, 10:30-11:30am, Adults, Auditorium

Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion: Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko

Tuesday, November 12, 10:30-11:30am, Adults, Auditorium

By Mark Lieberman, SCORE mentoring volunteer

We've got the recipe for a fun movie night! Here are five Halloween cookbooks in our collection, perfect for pairing with a spooky movie. 
 

Did you know that children in Wilmette have already voted many times?

What was once a foreign concept depicted in works of science fiction, artificial intelligence (AI) has now emerged as the latest groundbreaking technology that everyone is talking about.

Celebrate Hispanic heritage through these notable works of fiction from 2024. From historical fiction to fantasy and everything in between, explore stories of culture, belonging, and resistance. 

Did you get caught up in the oh-so-entertaining antics of the family at the center of The Perfect Couple, Netflix's addictive adaptation of the

The CCS library network is growing! We're excited to welcome Mount Prospect and Waukegan public libraries to our consortium. From Friday, September 27 at 9pm through Tuesday, October 1, our online services will be limited as these expansive library collections are added to the catalog.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is here!

Wilmette and Evanston Public Libraries, in partnership with community organizations, invite you to learn about resources and pathways that support you and your loved ones in a safe and affirming space.

If you're looking for a great way to share your love for your favorite book with others while getting some recognition for your awesome writing skills, check out the Letters About Literature con

Considering the fact that 11 million people in the United States—about 3.6 percent of us—are deaf or near-deaf, this singular minority doesn’t get much attention. People who experience deafness don’t get flags, or parades. Yet deafness is not simply a disability.