Solar Power Hour – Village of Wilmette

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Thinking about going solar? Residents through out Cook, Kane, DuPage and Will counties have an opportunity to participate in Solarize Chicagoland, a grassroots program combining volume purchasing with community education to make solar more accessible and affordable. You’ll learn about the basics of solar, its financial implications for a household and how the solar group […]

Movie Screening: Paris to Pittsburgh

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Wednesday, July 17 at 1:00 & Thursday, July 18 at 7:00; Auditorium Paris to Pittsburgh,  a National Geographic Documentary From coastal cities to America’s heartland, Paris to Pittsburgh celebrates how Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change, and they aren’t waiting on Washington to act.  A discussion will follow […]

Movie Screening: Paris to Pittsburgh

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Wednesday, July 17 at 1:00 & Thursday, July 18 at 7:00; Auditorium Paris to Pittsburgh,  a National Geographic Documentary From coastal cities to America’s heartland, Paris to Pittsburgh celebrates how Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change, and they aren’t waiting on Washington to act.  A discussion will follow […]

Flower Arranging for Beginners

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

CANCELLED June 12 at 2 pm – Wilmette Public Library Unfortunately, this program has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances.  It will be rescheduled at a later date.

All You Want to Know About Green Burial

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Join Marion O’Connor Friel, a licensed funeral director and pre-need arranger with over 30 years of experience as she answers all of your questions about ecofriendly disposition.

What You Plant Matters

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Saturday, April 27, 10:00 am – Wilmette Public Library Wondering what you can do? Learn what the Field Museum is doing and what you can do to help slow down climate change. Presenter Abigail Derby Lewis is Senior Conservation Ecologist at the Field Museum, whose expertise focuses on landscape conservation planning and climate change adaptation […]

Exploring the Prairie Ecosystem

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

On Sunday, March 17, 2019, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm the following program will be presented at the Wilmette Public Library (Auditorium)  1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091, Phone: (847) 256-5025. Event and parking are free. Exploring the Prairie Ecosystem – Presented by Daniel Suarez and Charlotte Adelman Native plant experts Daniel Suarez & Charlotte Adelman explain prairie ecosystems, why […]

Climate Action:   Thinking Globally – Acting Locally

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

SAVE THE DATE   Climate Action:   Thinking Globally – Acting Locally Speakers; Rebecca Boyd,   Environmental Attorney, LWVUS Delegate to the UN Conference on Climate Change in Poland, Commissioner of Wilmette’s Environmental and Energy Commission, Lauren Marquez-Viso,  VP of Citizens’ Greener Evanston and Co-Chair of Evanston’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan Task Force Jonathan Nieuwsma, President […]

Flower Arranging for Beginners

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2:00 at Wilmette Public Library Join Ginny Noyes, a master flower arranger on January 30, at 2:00 for a very special program.  you will learn easy ways to incorporate/ upcycle simple household items into striking flower arrangements for your home.  Ginny’s presentations are filled with warmth and humor.  Join us for an […]

STRAWS Screening & Discussion

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Nov 27th @ 1 pm or Nov 29th @ 7 pm Join us for this short and compelling documentary and then stay to discuss how we can reduce plastic consumption in our community. See trailer here:  http://www.strawsfilm.com