Programs
Dear Reader

Regular Monthly Programs

Book Discussion Group

Please contact the Library with any questions. Get your copy of the book and join the fun. Check with the reference desk for more information.

Monday Night Book Club
This book club meets the fourth Monday of each month from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Monday, February 27 will be Innocent by Scott Turow.

Crafters Night Out

Calling all crafters. Join us the third Friday of every month at 6:30 P.M. to work on your craft. Plenty of table space available at no charge! Share tips and ideas, good conversation and munchies. Some tools and refreshments will be provided. You bring your craft and we will provide the space. Some card making and scrapbooking tools will be available for use.

Special Programs

Please Note: There is no fee for these programs (unless noted), but pre-registration is required.

Organizing for Everyone presented by Joe Organizer
Thursday, January 26, 2012 @6:30 PM
Beth Randall, of Joe Organizer, will provide tips and ideas for tackling the clutter that takes over our lives. She will also explain a step-by-step process of how to organize any space. There is no fee for the program, but registration is required. Please call 815-476-2834 or stop by the library to register.


Wilmington History at the Library with John Persic, Jr.
Sunday, February 12, 2012 @ 2 PM
Come share your stories about Old Wilmington and hear stories from others!

During this interactive presentation by John Persic, Jr., you will learn about the history of Wilmington and meet others who also enjoy the history of our old city. Participation is highly encouraged, but not required!


Redwork Embroidery presented by Helen Ziller
Tuesday, February 21 and Tuesday, February 28 @ 6 PM
During this two session class, Helen will teach redwork embroidery techniques to create a St. Patrick’s Day project suitable for creating a quilt block, pillow, or picture. Supplies required include: Sharpe Needle or Embroidery Needle, Embroidery Thread 321


Crafters’ Retreat
April 21 and 22 Saturday 6:00 PM-Sunday 11:00 AM
Please join us for our annual Crafters’ Retreat. Plenty of table space is provided, along with fun conversation. Participants can stay for the whole night or leave for awhile and come back. There is a $10 fee which includes refreshments, a light breakfast, and giveaways!


Decorative Birdhouse with Pat Child
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 @ 6:00 PM
Join Pat in creating a decorative birdhouse.

Bus Trip to the Chicago Flower and Garden Show

Just in time for Spring! Join us for a day at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show where this year’s theme of “Hort Couture” brings together flowers and fashion.
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012
Time: Depart Library at 9 AM
Return to Library at approximately 5 PM
Cost includes bus fee and discounted tickets to the Flower and Garden Show.
Adults: $27.00
Children ages 4-12: $17.00
Children under 4: $12.00

Computer Sessions

Internet Basics
Thursday, February 16, 2012 @ 6 PM
Learn how to use web browsers and search engines to find information
Location: Wilmington High School Computer Lab

Word Processing
Thursday, March15, 2012 @ 6 PM
Learn the basics of MS Word
Location: Wilmington High School Computer Lab

Book News

Next Reads - Don’t have the time to spend perusing the book shelves for that perfect next read? Let the experts choose for you! Kids, tweens, teens and adults –all enjoy the convenience of our free NextReads service. Just subscribe online, and soon you’ll be receiving great reading lists delivered right to your inbox! New books—and older gems you might have missed. Every newsletter comes with suggestions of recently released titles as well as recommendations of older books grouped by theme or author. Easy and convenient – for your busy life. Because every newsletter includes links directly to our library catalog, you can be at home in your slippers or taking a lunch break at the office while placing holds on the books you want! Signing up is so easy! Just click on the Next Reads logo.


Go directly to our online book clubs. Sign up for a variety of genre and every weekday morning, this online book club emails you a portion of a book that takes about five minutes to read. After reading two or three chapters, you can finish a book by checking it out of the library. Each Monday, we’ll feature new books. Signup today and start reading with us tomorrow.


Join our Bestseller's Club! Now you can let us know who your favorite author is, and whenever they publish a new novel we'll automatically put a hold on this item for you! Check it out!