The Dead Cat Tail Assassins
In P. Djèlí Clark’s book, The Dead Cat Tail Assassins, those sworn to the Matron of Assassins are resurrected from the dead, are absolutely deadly, and are completely devoid of...
Posted by Natalie D. on January 1, 2025
WPL Adult Services – Best of 2024
Westmont Public Library's Adult Services Department highlights their favorite books of the year!
Curlfriends: New In Town by Sharee Miller
Charlie Harper is ready to make a great first impression on her first day at her new middle school. She has meticulously researched and crafted a new persona that is...
Posted by Sarah A. on December 9, 2024
Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You’re Too Scared to Watch
Horror for Weenies is a perfect mix of informative and entertaining, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to dive deeper into horror films without having to sit through...
Posted by Alex C. on December 1, 2024
The Case of the Missing Tarts
Mama Pigeon has just baked her famous jam tarts, adding her own special top-secret ingredient. Before her son and his fellow detectives can enjoy them, the tarts are stolen right...
Posted by Adrian L. on November 6, 2024
Baking for the Holidays
Cranberries and cream danish anyone?
Posted by Adult Services on November 1, 2024
Potty Training 101
Potty Training can be a hard time for the young and the old, so I’ve collected a few board books and picture books to try and help. When you next...
Posted by Heidi E. on October 24, 2024
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero
Isaiah Dunn is 10 years old, and it has not been an easy year for him. His father passed away unexpectedly, and his mother is struggling at the bottom of...
Posted by Heidi E. on October 17, 2024
This Savage Song
Imagine a broken world where violent acts breed monsters. Some of those monsters have teeth and feed on flesh and bone; some are corpses that feed on blood; and some...
Posted by Zoe N. on October 14, 2024
Show Up and Vote
It’s Election Day, and despite the bad weather, Mama is determined to vote. She takes her young child along to show her the importance of this responsibility. They line up,...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on October 10, 2024
The Tryout
Christina and Megan have been best friends for years, but middle school brings new challenges. They live in a small Texas town where being popular seems important, and fitting in...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on October 10, 2024
The Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines
11-year old Jerry and her mother have moved around a lot in the year since her father died. When Mama says they will be staying for good at the Slumbering...
Posted by Kristi M. on October 10, 2024
The Book of Doors
What if you could be instantly transported to any place in the world by opening up a door? Where would you want to go?
Posted by Kimberly M. on October 1, 2024
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife
Frederick Fife is a down on his luck widower. He hasn’t been able to pay his rent and is being evicted from his apartment. Before packing away his things, Fred...
Posted by Stephanie L. on September 1, 2024