National Library Week

There's More to the Story 

Join us in the annual celebration of libraries, their workers, and the many services they provide during National Library Week (April 23 – 29)! There is so much more to the story when it comes to libraries and what they offer, and this year’s NLW theme is all about that. Beyond books, libraries provide eContent, museum passes, STEAM kits, technology access, business support and so much more.  Follow along with us on social media as we celebrate this week of library love, and continue below to see some of the ways you can use the Wheaton Public Library.

At the Library

• Museum passes
• Notary services
• Books, DVDs, magazines, newspapers, and more
• Technology access: Computers, printers, 3D printer and more
• Early Childhood Play Area
• Study rooms
• Programming for all ages
• Arts & Culture Center

Original Content

• Adult, teen, and youth book lists 
• Staff Picks blog

eContent

• eBooks and audiobooks via Libby, Axis360, and Tumblebooks
• eMagazines and newspapers via Libby, PressReader, Flipster, and more
• Digital resources
  • Creativebug, Mango Languages, LinkedIn Learning, and more

Personalized Services

• Book club assistance 
• Personalized book suggestions via Book Match
• One-on-one help
  • Technology: 630-868-7550 or techcenter@wheatonlibrary.org
  • Business and career: ignite@wheatonlibrary.org 
  • Genealogy and local history: genealogy@wheatonlibrary.org
    • Assistance also available from DCGS & DAR volunteers

Tech2Go

• Tech2Go collection that features
  • AV equipment: projector screen, projector, PA speaker
  • Digital conversion equipment: 8mm/Super 8 film converter, VHS converter
  • Camera equipment: DSLR camera, GoPro, camcorder
  • Mobile devices: iPad, iPod touch, Launchpad tablet
  • Robots
  • STEAM kits & games
  • Rokus with Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock, and more
  • And more

Genealogy & Local History

• Databases: Ancestry Library Edition, FamilySearch, Fold3, and more
• Programs for genealogy and local history research
• Genealogy and local history reference books, historic newspapers, yearbooks, phone books, maps, and more
• One-on-one appointments with our Genealogy & Local History Specialist

Business & Career

• Databases: Business Insights, Business Source Premier, Brainfuse JobNow, and more
• Programs focused on business and career development
• Books, magazines, and newspapers on business and career topics
• One-on-one appointments with our Business & Career Specialist

Homework & Test Prep

• Digital resources: Brainfuse HelpNow, AtoZ Maps, and more
• Programs for test prep, college planning, and writing
• District 200 high school and middle school textbooks (available in Teenspace)