Library News

Summer Reading Champs

SRP Trophy, Summer Reading Program

Congratulations to the students and staff of St. Patrick School in Wadsworth in reading to win WNPL’s summer reading program trophy! St. Patrick School had the largest percentage of students who signed up for and finished WNPL’s summer reading programs Read More …

Join the Sapphire Club

sapphire card, library card, 45th anniversary

For a $45 donation, trade your old library card for a limited edition “sapphire” library card. (And keep your patron number!) Just visit the Checkout Desk and ask for a form. Proceeds support the renovation of the computer lab into “The Read More …

The Desert and the Sea: 977 Days Captive on the Somali Pirate Coast by Michael Scott Moore

Journalist Michael Scott Moore spent almost three years as a hostage held by Somali pirates. This book is his account of the uncertain, desperate, and at times violent days spent hiding out in dilapidated houses and on board a hijacked Read More …

Find Us at Gurnee Jewel/Osco

Bookmobile

Grab some books after you grab groceries when the WNPL bookmobile visits the parking lot of Jewel/Osco at Hunt Club and Dada in Gurnee Saturdays from 12:50 to 2pm. Check out books, DVDs, CDs and magazines; apply for a library Read More …

Account Notices Unavailable

service interruption alert, service interruption, technology

Due to planned technology maintenance, courtesy, hold pickup and overdue notices may be unavailable from now through Wed., September 19. To determine if a hold is ready for pickup during this period, please check your library card account at wnpl.info, Read More …