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Did you know that one of Chicago’s earliest industries was Christmas trees and wreaths? Or that Chicagoans have contributed some of the most beloved holiday songs? Join Chicago historian Clarence Goodman as he discusses all things Yule in Chicago!

WPL & Dry City have teamed up once again to bring you another Wheaton Science Theater, this time as a double feature! Join us at Dry City for Santa Claus Conquers the Martians at 6 pm, followed by Santa Claus at 7:30 pm.

This program is held at Dry City Brew Works at 120 N. Main St in downtown Wheaton.

Make a variety of paper trees to use as a centerpiece or to decorate a table.

BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) and join us for stitching, music, and conversation. Open to all with basic to advanced knitting knowledge.

Some pattern ideas and needles available.

Meeting Room H, 2nd Floor.

No registration required.

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 your fellow business owners as they discuss and share ideas to help your business grow and succeed.

Meeting Room H, 2nd Floor.

Limited to 25 participants. Registration required.

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

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!

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

A NEW series of engaging activities to connect and contribute designed for those 55+. Come with a favorite recipe and preparation tips to share. We will provide copies for all participants. Bring a cup of cut fruit to add to a fruit salad for the group to enjoy.

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.

This workshop will tackle the challenges faced by home business owners including time management, isolation, networking, building credibility, and conflicts between home and family vs. your business. Presented by SCORE certified business mentor Su Hartung.

Meeting Room A, Lower Level.

Registration required.

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.

BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) and join us for stitching, music, and conversation. Open to all with basic to advanced knitting knowledge.

Some pattern ideas and needles available.

Meeting Room H, 2nd Floor.

No registration required.

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!

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.

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

Learn how gaining control of your stuff can bring you greater clarity, freedom and joy.

Andrea Pracht of My Kitchen Clatter teaches the basics of using a pressure cooker, gives pro pressure cooking tips, and shares inspiring recipe ideas. Whether you have a brand new Instant Pot or have been pressure cooking for years, this class brings inspiration to your kitchen. Samples provided!

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.

Learn what cloud storage is and why you might want to use it. Then, learn how to get started backing up your files and sharing them over the internet using popular services such as Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive, and Dropbox.

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!

Artist Sandra Bacon will cover the full spectrum of Golden Acrylic paints, exploring iridescent, interference, gels and pastes for texture and depth. Provided in partnership with the DuPage Art League.