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Wilmette, Illinois

Wilmette library events

Upcoming events from the Wilmette public library.

58 upcoming events

Saturday, Nov 7

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Family Storytime

Kids–Tweens

Family Storytime is a 30-minute event on November 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM for ages 5-12 where families wiggle, dance, and sing together during storytime.

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Bollywood Dance Lesson

Kids–Adults

A one-hour Bollywood dance lesson for ages 5 and up starts at 1:00 PM on November 7, 2026, with individual registration required for each participant.

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Diwali Celebration

Kids–Tweens

A Diwali Celebration for ages 5-12 will take place from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on November 7, 2026, featuring family-friendly activities and cultural traditions.

Monday, Nov 9

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Community Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange Drop-off

Kids–Adults

The Community Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange Drop-off is a all-day event on November 9, 2026, where people ages 5 and up can drop off gently used puzzles in good condition with no missing pieces at the Circulation Desk.

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Minecraft Club

Kids–Tweens

The Minecraft Club is a one-hour session on November 9, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM for ages 5-12, where participants can build together on the library's private server.

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Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)

Adults

A virtual support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias, lasting two hours from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on November 9, 2026, for ages 18 and up, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.

Tuesday, Nov 10

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Community Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange Drop-off

Kids–Adults

At the Community Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange Drop-off on November 10, 2026, from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM, people ages 5 and up can drop off gently used puzzles in good condition with no missing pieces at the Circulation Desk.

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Family Storytime

Kids–Tweens

Family Storytime is a 30-minute event on November 10, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM for ages 5-12, featuring wiggling, dancing, and singing together.

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Family Storytime

Kids–Tweens

Family Storytime is a 30-minute event on November 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM for ages 5-12, where families wiggle, dance, and sing together during storytime.

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Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion

Adults

A one-hour book discussion for adults 18 and older about Fire Exit by Morgan Talty takes place on November 10, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

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Story Explorers

Kids–Tweens

Story Explorers is a 30-minute program for children ages 4-7 that features dramatic stories, rhymes, puppets, and songs, running from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM on November 10, 2026.

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Learn to Sew: Zippered Pouch

Adults

Participants ages 18 and up learn basic sewing machine skills and make a zippered pouch to take home during this two-hour class from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on November 10, 2026.

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At Home Film Series (Virtual)

Adults

The At Home Film Series (Virtual) is a discussion event for ages 18+ on November 10, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM about the film Gone Baby Gone.

Wednesday, Nov 11

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Community Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange Drop-off

Kids–Adults

Community members ages 5+ can drop off gently used puzzles in good condition with no missing pieces at the Circulation Desk on November 11, 2026, from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM for a community puzzle exchange.

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Family Storytime

Kids–Tweens

Family Storytime is a 30-minute event on November 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM where children ages 5-12 wiggle, dance, and sing together during storytime.

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Family Storytime

Kids–Tweens

Family Storytime is a 30-minute event on November 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM for ages 5-12, featuring wiggling, dancing, and singing together.

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STEAM Lab: Chilly Chemistry

Kids–Tweens

STEAM Lab: Chilly Chemistry is a 45-minute program for ages 5-12 where participants create snow sorbet while learning about the science of salt and ice.

Thursday, Nov 12

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Community Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange Drop-off

Kids–Adults

Community members ages 5 and up can drop off gently used puzzles in good condition with no missing pieces at the Circulation Desk all day on November 12, 2026, in preparation for a community puzzle exchange.

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Coffee & Business Connections

Adults

Coffee & Business Connections is a 1.5-hour networking event for adults 18 and over held on November 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, where attendees connect and learn with the Wilmette/Kenilworth business community.

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Babytime

Kids–Tweens

Babytime is a 20-minute bonding experience for caregivers and babies ages 5-12 featuring songs, cuddles, and bounces, held on November 12, 2026 from 9:15 AM to 9:35 AM.

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Babytime

Kids–Tweens

Babytime is a 20-minute bonding experience for caregivers and babies ages 5-12 on November 12, 2026, at 9:45 AM featuring songs, cuddles, and bounces.

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Excel Holiday HQ

Adults

Excel Holiday HQ is a one-hour event on November 12, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for ages 18+ where participants create a spreadsheet for tracking gift giving, holiday cards, party invitations, and recipes.

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Hungry Crafters: Candy Mosaic

Kids–Tweens

Hungry Crafters: Candy Mosaic is a 45-minute program for ages 5-12 where participants create a candy mosaic using jelly beans, frosting, and other materials on November 12, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM.

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Affinity Trio

Adults

Affinity Trio performs a jazz concert featuring pianist Pamela York, trumpeter Eric Jacobson, and bassist Clay Schaub on November 12, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM for ages 18 and up.

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Words, Power, and Community: Dr. Eve L. Ewing (Virtual)

Adults

Dr. Eve L. Ewing leads a one-hour virtual conversation on storytelling, education, race, and community for ages 18 and up on November 12, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Friday, Nov 13

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Community Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange Drop-off

Kids–Adults

Community members ages 5 and up can drop off gently used puzzles in good condition with all pieces and original boxes at the Circulation Desk all day on November 13, 2026, in preparation for a community puzzle exchange.

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Little Dabblers

Kids–Tweens

Little Dabblers is a one-hour program for ages 5-12 held on November 13, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM where children explore art, science, and their senses through hands-on activities.

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¡Música, Música, Música!

Kids–Tweens

¡Música, Música, Música! is a 45-minute music and Spanish learning activity for ages 5-12 held on November 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM where participants move, groove, and learn Spanish.

Saturday, Nov 14

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Storytime in Mandarin Chinese

Kids–Tweens

Storytime in Mandarin Chinese is a 30-minute event on November 14, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM for ages 5-12, where local educator Ling Liu presents stories and songs in Mandarin Chinese.

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Community Puzzle Exchange

Kids–Adults

Community members ages 5 and up exchange puzzles that have been donated during a 2-hour event from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

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Dungeons & Dragons

Teens

Dungeons & Dragons 5E is held on November 14, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for ages 13-18 and welcomes both experienced and new players.

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Honoring Our Ancestors: Native American Genealogy (Virtual)

Adults

Stephanie Ojibway Gerberding presents a virtual program on Native American genealogy for ages 18 and up, running from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM on November 14, 2026, and co-hosted by the North Suburban Genealogical Society.

Sunday, Nov 15

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The Mighty Pawns Chess Club

Kids–Teens

The Mighty Pawns Chess Club meets from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM on November 15, 2026, for ages 5-18, where participants can make new friends and improve their chess skills with an experienced chess player.

Monday, Nov 16

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Meet the Machines: 3D Printer

Kids–Adults

Meet the Machines: 3D Printer is a one-hour event on November 16, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM for ages 5 and up where attendees can see the Studios' 3D printers in action and learn how 3D printing works at the library and beyond.

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Gorgeous Georgia: Discover the Country of Georgia (Virtual)

Adults

Travel expert Brian Michalski explores the beautiful country of Georgia in a one-hour virtual event on November 16, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM for ages 18 and up.

Tuesday, Nov 17

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Family Storytime

Kids–Tweens

Family Storytime is a 30-minute event on November 17, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM for ages 5-12, where families wiggle, dance, and sing together during storytime.

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Family Storytime

Kids–Tweens

Family Storytime is a 30-minute event on November 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM for ages 5-12, featuring wiggling, dancing, and singing together.

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Story Explorers

Kids–Tweens

Story Explorers is a 30-minute after-school program from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM on November 17, 2026, featuring dramatic stories, rhymes, puppets, and songs for children ages 4-7.

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Wilmette Public Library's Regular Board Meeting

Adults

Wilmette Public Library holds a regular board meeting for ages 18 and up on November 17, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Wednesday, Nov 18

Drop-in

Family Storytime

Kids–Tweens

Family Storytime is a 30-minute event on November 18, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM for ages 5-12, where families wiggle, dance, and sing together during storytime.

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Family Storytime

Kids–Tweens

Family Storytime is a 30-minute event on November 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM for ages 5-12, featuring wiggling, dancing, and singing during storytime.

Thursday, Nov 19

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Babytime

Kids–Tweens

Babytime is a 20-minute bonding experience for caregivers and babies ages 5-12 featuring songs, cuddles, and bounces, held on November 19, 2026 at 9:15 AM.

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Babytime

Kids–Tweens

Babytime is a 20-minute activity from 9:45 AM to 10:05 AM for ages 5-12 featuring songs, cuddles, and bounces for caregivers and babies to bond together.

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Armchair Travels

Adults

Travel pro Eugene Flynn explores France's 17 wine regions, including Provence, Côtes du Rhône, and Burgundy, in this 1.5-hour program for adults 18 and up on November 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

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Before We Were Digital: Revisiting Analog Technology

Kids–Adults

A one-hour hands-on exploration of analog technology for ages 5 and up, held on November 19, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Friday, Nov 20

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Little Dabblers

Kids–Tweens

Little Dabblers is a one-hour drop-in program for ages 5-12 on November 20, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM where participants explore art, science, and sensory activities.

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Lego Club

Kids–Tweens

Lego Club is a 45-minute building activity for ages 5-12 held at 4:00 PM on November 20, 2026, where children build with bricks and make new friends.

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What is the Cloud? (Virtual)

Adults

"What is the Cloud?" is a one-hour virtual event for ages 18+ on November 20, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM that de-mystifies cloud services.

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