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Home History Research Help

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Genealogy Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Interested in learning more about your historic property? Ever wonder how old your house is? Who lived there in the past? What it looked like originally? Whether your interest is a

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Genealogy Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, In-Person
Event Details:
Interested in learning more about your historic property? Ever wonder how old your house is? Who lived there in the past? What it looked like originally? Whether your interest is a home's construction date, past owners, or its architecture, reserve a...

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

women in library working together

Home History Research Help

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Genealogy Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Interested in learning more about your historic property? Ever wonder how old your house is? Who lived there in the past? What it looked like originally? Whether your interest is a

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Genealogy Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, In-Person
Event Details:
Interested in learning more about your historic property? Ever wonder how old your house is? Who lived there in the past? What it looked like originally? Whether your interest is a home's construction date, past owners, or its architecture, reserve a...

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Freight train engine pulling multiple cars

Railroads of Wheaton

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
History, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Local historians, Brian & Joyce Ostberg, creators of the YouTube channel, BeHistoric, provide a historical survey of railroads that shaped the foundations and footprint of Whea

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: History, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Local historians, Brian & Joyce Ostberg, creators of the YouTube channel, BeHistoric, provide a historical survey of railroads that shaped the foundations and footprint of Wheaton, including the Chicago and Northwestern, the Chicago, Aurora, &...

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

D'Day landing on Normandy beach

Celebrity D-Day Servicemen

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A or via Zoom at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
History, In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Zoom Webinars and Meetings:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom program. If you need assistance, please email us. Informatio

Event Details:

To honor the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Cantigny’s Phil Roberts, Exhibit Facilitator at the First Division Museum, profiles 6 soldiers who contributed significantly to the operatio

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
To honor the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Cantigny’s Phil Roberts, Exhibit Facilitator at the First Division Museum, profiles 6 soldiers who contributed significantly to the operation and later became athletes, actors, a civil rights advocate, Hollywoo...

Zoom Webinars and Meetings

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom program. If you need assistance, please email us.

Information about joining the Zoom webinar or meeting

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Virtual Program Conduct Policy

The library's patron conduct policy applies to virtual library programs. Library staff has the right to remove participants from virtual programs who are in violation of the patron conduct policy.

Chicago 1893 World's Fair building, now Museum of Science & Industry

Chicago's World Columbian Exposition

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, History, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Take an imaginary journey back to 1893 Chicago, the White City, through vivid imagery and sound. Art history expert Denise Laurin will focus on the architecture, art, and over

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, History, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Take an imaginary journey back to 1893 Chicago, the White City, through vivid imagery and sound. Art history expert Denise Laurin will focus on the architecture, art, and overall aesthetic which inspired artists such as Walt Disney and Frank Llo...

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

painting American Gothic by Grant Wood

Art History: American Gothic as Holy Icon

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A or via Zoom at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, History, In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Zoom Webinars and Meetings:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom program. If you need assistance, please email us. Informatio

Event Details:

See this favorite painting at the Art Institute of Chicago through the eyes of Dr. Matthew Milliner, author and Professor of Art History at Wheaton College. He will relate Grant Wo

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, History, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
See this favorite painting at the Art Institute of Chicago through the eyes of Dr. Matthew Milliner, author and Professor of Art History at Wheaton College. He will relate Grant Wood’s work to sacred art in the context of the Midwest. This is...

Zoom Webinars and Meetings

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom program. If you need assistance, please email us.

Information about joining the Zoom webinar or meeting

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Beach Boys band

The Beach Boys: Summer's Soundtrack

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
History, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Zoom Webinars and Meetings:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom program. If you need assistance, please email us. Informatio

Event Details:

Enjoy The Beach Boys' “sunniest years” (1962-1967) through performance and interview clips with music history expert Gary Wenstrup. He will trace the arc of their early career from

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
Enjoy The Beach Boys' “sunniest years” (1962-1967) through performance and interview clips with music history expert Gary Wenstrup. He will trace the arc of their early career from Surfin’ USA and California Girls to Good Vibrations and Pet Soun...

Zoom Webinars and Meetings

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom program. If you need assistance, please email us.

Information about joining the Zoom webinar or meeting

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Program Conduct Policy

The library's patron conduct policy applies to virtual library programs. Library staff has the right to remove participants from virtual programs who are in violation of the patron conduct policy.