The current building includes an auditorium which is used for concerts, lectures, travelogues, workshops, plays, seminars and artist receptions.

It wasn't until 1983 that a contract was established of Wilmette's library district providing services to Kenilworth, which still remains today.

[5] In 2015, the library embarked on a renovation project that updated all restrooms to ensure full ADA compliance.

As part of the library's 2009/2010 Revitalization Project, the media room features thousands of CDs and DVDs along with Playaways, audiobooks, and university coursework disk sets.

[6] New additions to the library's collection are located here, along with book club selections, ELL (English language learning) materials, and an on-site librarian.

[6] The innovative Computer Lab features 12 PCs with full internet access and remote printing capabilities.

[6] The Teen Room is intended for group study, smaller activities, and club meetings among teenagers.

[6] Free youth services events offered throughout the year include Babytime, Rhymetime, Preschool Storytime, and kids' book groups.

In 2015, the library hosted a variety of scheduled activities, including Mother-Daughter Book Club, Light Painting, Lego Club, Pajama Storytime, Mardi Gras Masks, Youth Improv, Year of the Goat Storytime, and Chinese New Year Celebration.