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
The History of Wilmette's Business Community
Thursday, September 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmette Public Library
AuditoriumA history of our village's prominent businesses
The nation's 250th birthday is a time to reflect on how the United States reached its present condition, and how our own community grew alongside it. How have Wilmette’s businesses evolved over the years, and how have they helped shape the thriving place we know today? Join local historian John Jacoby, author of “Wilmette at 150,” for a lecture about the village’s many prominent businesses and how they’ve grown and adapted to economic, technological, and social changes affecting the community, region and the nation.
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.