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Library Services
Borrowing Privileges:
• All residents of Wilmette and Kenilworth
• Reciprocal borrowing privileges with other libraries
Reading and Reference Services for all ages:
• Librarians available for in-person, telephone and e-mail reference
assistance
• Interlibrary loan
• Book group resources; booklists
Web-based Services (www.wilmettelibrary.info)
• Online catalog with personal account features, including e-mail
notification
• Library information; Library Board meeting information
• 24/7 reference and magazine services
• Program information and Off the Shelf newsletter
• Kids’ and Teen pages
• E-mail reference; AskAway chat reference service
• Online tutoring for all ages
Computer Services:
• Over 19,000 downloadable books and audiobooks
• Wireless Internet access throughout the library
• Computers for Internet and general use; staff available to assist patrons
• Educational game computers for children
• Computer and Internet classes
• Web-based wireless printing
Programs and Newsletter:
• Programs for children including storytimes, summer reading clubs, films,
professional performers and special events
• Programs for adults including concerts, theatrical readings, book talks,
travelogues and discussion groups
• Off the Shelf newsletter mailed six times a year
• Teen programs
Special Collections and Additional Services:
• World language books for adults and children
• Wilmette local history collection
• Teen room, quiet study room, group study rooms and individual carrels
• Resources for persons with hearing and visual disabilities including
TDD; sound enhancement in Auditorium; print magnification devices;
computer with text-reading software; large print books for adult and
children
Friends of the Library and Used Book Store
• Non-profit, membership organization dedicated to enhancing the
library; funds projects such as furnishings for the Computer Center, a
reading garden, extensive audiobook collection, free online tutoring
service
• Well-stocked used book stores, Books Down Under and The Annex, run
by Friends volunteers; located in the Library
Parking
Two hour parking in the library lot, and in the lot immediately
north of the library lot. Please do not use spaces reserved for
the Post Office.
Wilmette Public Library
www.wilmettelibrary.info
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Main Number: (847) 256-5025
Youth Services: (847) 256-6945
Adult Reference: (847) 256-6935
Recent Arrivals: (847) 256-6930
Director: (847) 256-6924
Business Office: (847) 256-6910
Community
Services: (847) 256-6925
Hours
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. (school year): 1 p.m.-9 p.m.
Sun. (summer): 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
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wilmette
public
library
The library has:
280,878 volumes of books
600+ magazines/newspapers
34 online databases
8,139 audiobooks
16,188 CDs
5,275 videos
10,709 DVDs
503 literacy kits
200 video games
6 eReaders
Key Contacts
Director: Ellen B. Clark
Head of Adult Services:
Betty Giorgi
Head of Youth Services:
Lyn Persson
Head of Community Services:
Bonnie Forkosh
Head of Circulation:
Madeleine Mills
Head of Technical Services:
Gayle Rosenberg Justman