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Fiction Book Club

Fiction Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Pick up copies of the book:

Copies of the book are available at the library.  Please ask at the Welcome Desk or Curbside Pickup.

Event Details:

Join us for an in-person discussion of The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan in Meeting Room 2B.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Required
Event Details:

Join us for an in-person discussion of The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan in Meeting Room 2B.

Pick up copies of the book

Copies of the book are available at the library.  Please ask at the Welcome Desk or Curbside Pickup.

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. 

Teen girl studying at table

Finals Week - Study Zone (No Reg)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked? We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose! Some snacks and materials provided!

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked?
We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose!

Some snacks and materials provided!

Table with pamphlets

Congresswoman Delia Ramirez Mobile Office Hours

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Office of Congresswoman Delia Ramirez will be holding Mobile Office hours in the Arts & Culture Center on the main floor. Staff members will be available to discuss any con...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

The Office of Congresswoman Delia Ramirez will be holding Mobile Office hours in the Arts & Culture Center on the main floor.

Woman in audience listening to presentation

IDHS Jobs

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An IDHS representative will be there to answer questions about IDHS and the jobs they have available right now.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Required
Event Details:

An IDHS representative will be there to answer questions about IDHS and the jobs they have available right now.

Teen girl studying at table

Finals Week - Study Zone (No Reg)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked? We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose! Some snacks and materials provided!

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked?
We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose!

Some snacks and materials provided!

Women smiling looking up from phone

Career Comeback

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Unlock the secrets to re-entering the workforce confidently in our one-hour workshop. Overcome barriers, develop networking skills, and gain the confidence needed for a successful ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Required
Event Details:

Unlock the secrets to re-entering the workforce confidently in our one-hour workshop. Overcome barriers, develop networking skills, and gain the confidence needed for a successful return to work after retirement or semi-retirement.

Teen girl studying at table

Finals Week - Study Zone (No Reg)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked? We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose! Some snacks and materials provided!

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked?
We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose!

Some snacks and materials provided!

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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: History, In-Person
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, &

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. 

Detective and suspects standing along Venice canal

Movie: A Haunting in Venice

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In post-World War II Venice, retired detective Hercule Poirot reluctantly attends a seance. When one of the guests is murdered, he is thrust into a sinister world of secrets. (M...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Movie
Event Details:

In post-World War II Venice, retired detective Hercule Poirot reluctantly attends a seance. When one of the guests is murdered, he is thrust into a sinister world of secrets.

(Mystery/Thriller, 2023) 1 hr 44 min

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. 

Teen girl studying at table

Finals Week - Study Zone (No Reg)

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked? We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose! Some snacks and materials provided!

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked?
We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose!

Some snacks and materials provided!

Handful of crocheted hearts

Needles in the Bookstacks

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop-in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor of the library every Saturday with your knitting, cross stitch, or crochet project and join our group! Make progress on your...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor of the library every Saturday with your knitting, cross stitch, or crochet project and join our group! Make progress on your project and share techniques.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events.

Seed packets in dirt

Seed & Seedling Share with Sustain DuPage

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Event Details:

Dreaming of Summer and fresh produce from your garden? Get a head start on your garden and join Sustain DuPage at our free Seedling and Seed Share! This event is mainly a...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Event Details:

Dreaming of Summer and fresh produce from your garden? Get a head start on your garden and join Sustain DuPage at our free Seedling and Seed Share!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events.

Teen girl studying at table

Finals Week - Study Zone (No Reg)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked? We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose! Some snacks and materials provided!

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked?
We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose!

Some snacks and materials provided!

Teen girl studying at table

Finals Week - Study Zone (No Reg)

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked? We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose! Some snacks and materials provided!

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked?
We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose!

Some snacks and materials provided!

Teen girl studying at table

Finals Week - Study Zone (No Reg)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked? We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose! Some snacks and materials provided!

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked?
We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose!

Some snacks and materials provided!

Teen girl studying at table

Finals Week - Study Zone (No Reg)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked? We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose! Some snacks and materials provided!

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked?
We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose!

Some snacks and materials provided!

Teen girl studying at table

Finals Week - Study Zone (No Reg)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked? We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose! Some snacks and materials provided!

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Need a quiet area to study/tutor while all the rooms are booked?
We're opening up our Meeting Rooms for exactly that purpose!

Some snacks and materials provided!

Teen Volunteer - Haunted House Planning

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, DIY, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, DIY, In-Person
Required

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events.

Handful of crocheted hearts

Needles in the Bookstacks

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop-in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor of the library every Saturday with your knitting, cross stitch, or crochet project and join our group! Make progress on your...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor of the library every Saturday with your knitting, cross stitch, or crochet project and join our group! Make progress on your project and share techniques.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events.

Handful of crocheted hearts

Needles in the Bookstacks

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop-in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor of the library every Saturday with your knitting, cross stitch, or crochet project and join our group! Make progress on your...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor of the library every Saturday with your knitting, cross stitch, or crochet project and join our group! Make progress on your project and share techniques.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events.

Mom, Dad, 2 kids sitting on a blanket outside

Summer Reading Kick-off & Ice Cream Social

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Plaza at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Event Details:

All ages. Join us on the West Plaza to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: Read, Renew, Repeat! Grab a free ice cream treat and enjoy some strolling magical entertainmen...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: West Plaza
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

All ages. Join us on the West Plaza to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: Read, Renew, Repeat! Grab a free ice cream treat and enjoy some strolling magical entertainment with Gary Kantor while listening to some DJ'ed tunes!

Disclaimer(s)

Children & Caregivers

This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events.

Older adults looking at papers and laptop

ACES: Tax Planning

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Financial, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Understanding how taxes impact your retirement income may mean paying less in taxes on your hard-earned dollars. Greg Kurinec with the Society for Financial Awareness will hel...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Financial, In-Person
Required
Event Details:

Understanding how taxes impact your retirement income may mean paying less in taxes on your hard-earned dollars.

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. 

Woman being interviewed

Interview IQ Builder

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enhance your interview skills through realistic simulations, personalized feedback, and strategic insights, ensuring you approach every opportunity with confidence and expertise. ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Required
Event Details:

Enhance your interview skills through realistic simulations, personalized feedback, and strategic insights, ensuring you approach every opportunity with confidence and expertise.

In partnership with People's Resource Center.

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
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 ad

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.