Celebrate a summer of reading with a Wattle & Daub folk concert, Pocket Circus show, and Kona Ice! Bring a lawn chair and stay for the afternoon.
Celebrate our summer of reading with live entertainment and games on our lawn! Staff will be on hand to get you started with our 2026 Summer Reading Clubs for all ages.
2-3pm Folk concert with Wattle & Daub
2-4pm Free Kona Ice for all
2-4pm Drop-in fun activities in The Studio
3-3:50pm Pocket Circus Show on the lawn
Originating in 2014, Wattle & Daub’s authentic acoustic voice is rooted in their passion for the power of the folk tradition. Husband and wife singer-songwriters Tim and Susan Mocarski are dedicated to participation, social commentary, and entertainment. Their songs range from just plain fun to those focused on what it means to being human in these times. They are currently based in northern Illinois and appear regularly in the area and southeast Wisconsin. They released their debut album, “Struggles and Love,” in 2017 and their second album, “Middle of Nowhere,” in 2020.Their third album, "Trees in the Breeze." came out in January, 2023. “Patch of Blue’ is their fourth album.
Pocket Circus will entertain us with their unique mix of acrobatics, juggling, and magic, with lots of audience participation and laughs!
In case of rain or extreme heat, please join us in the Auditorium for both shows and the Kona Ice truck will be outside.
Our Summer Reading Club is sponsored by Friends of Wilmette Public Library.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Gaming | Family | Elementary | Early Childhood | Concert | Community | All Ages |
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
