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True Story Book Club is Wheaton Library's nonfiction book discussion which meets the last Monday of the month (with the exception of holidays). Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk to join the group.

Engaging activities to connect and contribute designed for those 55+. Crossword, Sudoku, or Jigsaw – what’s your favorite way to stay sharp? Share strategies while solving puzzles and playing card games. Then join in a fun team trivia game!

Chopra Center certified instructor Stephanie Frantz teaches you a simple mindfulness meditation technique and a breathing exercise to relax, reduce stress, and increase your overall sense of wellbeing.

If you love to talk about contemporary fiction, join our Contemporary Book Discussion group. Pick up a copy of the upcoming title at the Checkout Desk. Visit http://wheatonlibrary.org/browse/books/book-discussions for titles.

Calling all patrons in their 20s & 30s: join us for after-hours laser tag in the library!

The Circuit Court Archives are a great, often overlooked resource. This class concentrates on a practical approach to on-site court research including civil, law and chancery cases, divorces, wills and probates, county naturalizations, declarations of intentions, criminal cases and burnt records. Note: Co-sponsored with the DuPage County Genealogical Society. There is a $10 fee, payable with cash or check at the class.

Pam Niestrom from the DuPage Credit Union will discuss the four most common types of identity theft, how it occurs, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you fall victim.

Stop by the table on the main floor to register to vote. Provided by the League of Women Voters. Registrations are not done less than 28 days before an election.

All nationwide SCORE workshops have been canceled due to Coronavirus precautions.

John Pankau of Pankau Law will discuss estate planning for the next phase of your life.

Bring your needlecraft project (knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.), make progress on your project, share techniques and skills. Limited instruction provided. Some materials available. ...

Meeting Room H, 2nd Floor.

No registration required.

Expand your Excel know how! This class covers conditional formatting and filtering, layout options, working across multiple sheets, plus more about formulas, charts and tables.

WPL and Literacy DuPage host an English conversation group every Saturday morning. Practice your English, learn new phrases, and learn in a friendly environment! Everyone is welcome!

A representative from the Perrin-Wheaton chapter of the DAR is available in the Genealogy area to answer questions.

Discover what top astronomers are saying about the likelihood of aliens and their search for cosmic company. After the videos, there will be a time to share ideas, and discuss the topic as a group.

The WPL Writers’ Group meets the third Thursday of every month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in Room H on the library’s second floor. Facilitated by local author and library staff member, Karen Schreck, we provide a supportive and consistent environment for writers of all genres, ages eighteen years of age and up.

WPL and Literacy DuPage host an English conversation group every Saturday morning. Practice your English, learn new phrases, and learn in a friendly environment! Everyone is welcome!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Local Author Fest! Featuring Elizabeth Berg as our keynote speaker at 1pm in Meeting Room A, followed by book signing.

At 2pm, visit Wheaton area authors at their tables on the main floor and lower level and buy a book or two and listen to open mic readings in the café area and storytimes in the storyhouse marsh.

The Soon to be Famous Illinois Author Project will also be announcing the winner of their Manuscript contest! More details to come!

Be an active participant in respectful discourse with other individuals interested in controversial or complex policy issues. We all want high quality and affordable healthcare. For decades Americans have spent more per capita than other nations yet our healthcare outcomes are not even in the top 20. Come share your perspective on how we should approach this challenge.

The Library Board of Trustees of the Wheaton Public Library will hold the regular monthly Board meetings on the third Monday of each month at 7pm. Meetings are held in the Library Board Room on the 3rd floor. The public is welcome.

On the third Tuesday of the month, staff from Congressman Sean Casten's office will have a table on the main floor of the library to answer questions and offer assistance.

Business and Career coach Vickie Austin highlights new and classic business books for busy executives, employees, and entrepreneurs. Don’t worry if you haven’t read the book!

This month's title: Pivot Points: Five Decisions Every Successful Leader Must Make by Julia Tang Peters

A representative from the DuPage Genealogical Society is available in the Genealogy area to answer questions

Shown with Closed Captioning. Rated PG or PG-13 unless otherwise noted.

Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. 1h 49min.