English Conversation Group

Practice English with other students of the language on every second and fourth Saturday of the month. This informal and friendly conversation group is for all adult English learners.

This event is led by a tutor from Literacy DuPage (640.416.6699) and is hosted at Westmont Public Library on a regular basis. No registration required.

Summer Read: Build Your Dreams!
June 6th - August 8th

Youth Program

Children say good-bye to teachers and homework for the summer, but giving up reading for the weeks they are out of school could negatively impact their current reading abilities. Enrolling your child in our summer reading program will provide the encouragement he/she needs to keep reading!

Programs are available for all ages and reading levels.

• Pre-Readers: Children who don’t read yet listen to 20 books. One prize is awarded after 10 books, and a second prize after 20 books.
• Early Readers: Children who are beginning readers may log books from the E and ER sections. Every six books read will earn one token. Tokens can then be turned in for prizes.
• Junior Readers: Anyone reading at a J level or higher will earn a token for every three books read.
• Young Adult Readers: Young people reading at a YA level must read five books in order to qualify for a prize. For every book read, youth can enter drawings for movie tickets and grand prize baskets.

Teen & Adult Program

The reading program this summer is not just for kids! Visit the Adult Help Desk beginning June 1st for a registration form, and start getting rewarded for reading.

This year, Westmont residents reading at an adult level will receive a commuter bag after logging six books. A ticket for the drawing of your choice will be issued for every book read. The more you read, the better your chances of winning one of several prize baskets.

As in the past, you may read fiction or non-fiction titles as well as listen to audio books.

Parents are also encouraged to join the family reading program and work toward a special prize awarded to the family who reads the most books per person.

Audiobook Downloads Now iPod Compatible

NetLibrary and Recorded Books have launched a new Media Center offering audiobooks that are compatible with virtually all MP3 players, including iPods, iPhones and many other portable listening devices. To launch the new Media Center, you must first install the software on your local computer. To do so, log onto NetLibrary's Installation Procedure for Media Center, and follow the installation instructions.

Welcome to WPL Online 2.0!

Welcome to the Westmont Public Library online. With a greatly enhanced layout, online reference support, and brand new features, navigating our space on the web has never been easier.

New features include improved access to our research databases, ask-a-librarian instant messaging, text size accessibility, and a catalog quick search function.

Future improvements will include RSS feeds, twitter updates, online program registration, brand new youth services pages, and more!

Stay tuned.