Wilmette Public Library
Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Mon: 9:00am-9:00pm
Tue: 9:00am-9:00pm
Wed: 9:00am-9:00pm
Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-9:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
Armchair Travels
Discover Northern Illinois and Driftless Wisconsin
2026-08-20 13:00:00
2026-08-20 14:30:00
America/Chicago
Armchair Travels
From the scenic Rock River to the rolling, glacier-free hills of northwest Illinois, explore one of the Midwest’s most beautiful regions. Hidden gems in Wisconsin and Iowa will also be showcased.
Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium
Thursday, August 20
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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2026-08-20 13:00:00
2026-08-20 14:30:00
America/Chicago
Armchair Travels
From the scenic Rock River to the rolling, glacier-free hills of northwest Illinois, explore one of the Midwest’s most beautiful regions. Hidden gems in Wisconsin and Iowa will also be showcased.
Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium
Wilmette Public Library
AuditoriumFrom the scenic Rock River to the rolling, glacier-free hills of northwest Illinois, explore one of the Midwest’s most beautiful regions. Hidden gems in Wisconsin and Iowa will also be showcased.
From the scenic Rock River to the undulating landscape in the state's northwest corner, untouched by the glaciers that flattened most of our state, this region is truly beautiful. Midwestern traveler John Kokoris will even guide us across state lines to discuss attractions in Wisconsin and Iowa.
Armchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust.
Wilmette Public Library
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About the branch
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.