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Summer Reading Kickoff!
Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Make Silly Putty, watch Circus Boy and have your photo taken for your very own READ poster!
See the full schedule.
Have Book -- Will Travel
Join the Summer Reading Club
Read and win fun prizes!
Find out more »
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Macaroni Soup! Active Music for Kids
Monday, June 3
from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. and 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Preschool children with adult
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Pick up free tickets at the Children’s Desk
Nationally renowned music specialist Carole Stephens performs music and movement activities for kids to sing, dance, and do!
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Family Storytime
Mondays June 3, July 1 and August 5
from 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
All Ages
No registration required
Read books, sing songs and discover new ways to play. Fun for the whole family!
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Early Literacy Workshop: Read!
Thursday, June 6 from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Ages 3-5 with adult
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Register online or call 630-868-7540
Help your child explore early literacy activities by visiting stations to create stories, work on narrative skills and have fun interacting.
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Early Literacy Workshop: Sing!
Friday, June 7 from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Ages 3-5 with adult
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Register online or call 630-868-7540
Explore early literacy singing activities with your child, learn about some great artists, and do musical activities to learn about language.
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JG's Reptile Road Show
Monday, June 10 from 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.
Thursday, August 1 from 11a.m.-12p.m. and 1-2p.m.
Grades 1-5
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Pick up free tickets at the Children's Desk
JG introduces his audience to reptiles found all over the world! Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal with these amazing animals.
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Nature-Telling
Tuesdays June 11, July 9, August 13
from 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 2-5
Register online for June 11 or
July 9 or
August 13
or call 630-868-7540
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Join a naturalist from Lincoln Marsh to listen to a nature-themed story and participate in a related craft and/or activity. Nature-Telling is partnership between the Wheaton Park District's Lincoln Marsh and the Wheaton Public Library. Space is limited to 15 pairs.
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Embroidery Lessons
Wednesdays, June 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17
from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Grades 3-8
First Floor, East Reading Room
Register online or call 630-868-7540
Presented by the Illinois Fox Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. Registrants must be able to tie a knot.
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Watch. Connect. Read
Exploring Children's Literature through Book Trailers
Thursdays, June 13, 20 and 27
from 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Grades 4-5
Meeting Room C, Lower Level
Register online for June 13 or
June 20 or
June 27
or call 630-868-7540
With so many books from which to choose, how does one narrow down the choices? Join us to watch some attention-grabbing video clips featuring some great ideas for summer reading. Register for one, two, or all three sessions.
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Drop-in Craft
Fridays June 14, July 12, August 16
Visit the Children's Department between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to create fun crafts to celebrate the season.
Limit one per person.
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Family Movies
Fridays, June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 26
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
See what's playing »
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Creative Writing Workshop
Monday, June 17 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Grades 3-6
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Register online or call 630-868-7540
If you like to do MadLibs or use Story Cubes, write your own poetry and stories, or experiment with new writing styles, this workshop is for you!
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Duffy Does Dr. Seuss
Wednesday, June 19 from 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
All ages
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Pick up free tickets at the Children’s Desk
Watch Seuss favorites come to life in a one-man show starring Broadway and film veteran Duffy Hudson. Guaranteed to warm your heart and make you laugh.
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BINGO
Thursday, June 20 from 6:30 - 6:45 p.m.
All ages
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Pick up free tickets at the Children’s Desk
Beat the heat with a rollicking game of Bingo and win fun prizes. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Book Discussion
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Monday, June 24 from 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Grades 4-6
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Register online or call 630-868-7540
Join in a lively discussion of this 2013 Newbery Medal winner
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LEGO Club
Wednesday, June 26 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Grades 1-5 (parents welcome)
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Register online for June 26 or
July 17
or call 630-868-7540
A new theme will be announced at each session. We supply the bricks, you supply the creativity! Parents are welcome to participate.
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It's Just a Box!
Performed by the COD Theater Department
Thursday, June 27
from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
All ages
Outside, on the Library's West Plaza
Tickets are not necessary.
A production inspired by imagination and improvisation, where a box can become almost anything and everything! Fun for the whole family. Actors encourage participation in this lively, “no shushing” experience!
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Book Discussion
Swindle by Gordon Korman
Monday, July 8 from 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Grades 3-6
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Register online or call 630-868-7540
Delve into this tale of adventure from the 2012 Bluestem Master List and addition to the 2014 Battle of the Books List. |
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Family Game Night
Tuesday, July 9
from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
All ages
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Pick up free tickets at the Children's Desk
Challenge family and friends to Monopoly, Checkers, Scattergories, and more. Bring your games or use ours. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Draw Your Own Fantasy Ride
Thursdays, July 11 and 18
from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Grades 2-6
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Register online for July 11 or
July 18
or call 630-868-7540
Set your imagination free as you draw your ultimate fantasy form of travel! Presented by art teacher Christine Thornton.
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Chess Camp
Mon July 15, Wed July 17, Fri July 19 and Sat July 20
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Grades 2-8
Lower Level, North end of the Children's Department
Register online or call 630-868-7540
WPL welcomes Jim Egerton, USCF Postal Master Expert/Player and owner of Chess-Now to explain strategy and tactics. Basic knowledge of the game and how pieces move is required.
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LEGO Race Car Workshop
Monday, July 22 from 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 31 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-2 p.m.
Grades 2-5
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Register online or call 630-868-7540
July 22 at 1 p.m. or
July 22 at 3 p.m.
July 31 at 11 a.m. or
July 31 at 1 p.m.
Participants build a series of Lego race cars, race them on a track, collect data, and determine how fast their vehicle traveled.
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Nate the Great: A Library Mystery
Thursday, July 25
from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Grades 1-3
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Register online or call 630-868-7540
Budding detectives are invited to embark on this adventure. Crafts, games, and a library hunt are inspired by one of our favorite literary detectives, Nate the Great.
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Fairy Gardens
Monday, July 29
from 10 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Ages 8-13
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Register online for 10 a.m. or
1 p.m.
or call 630-868-7540
U of I Master Gardener Jan Hanson leads participants in this hands-on program where gnomes, fairies, and other wee folk can frolic. Each person goes home with his/her own fairy garden creation!
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LEGO Tall Towers Junior
Tuesday, July 30
from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages 3-5 with an adult
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Register online or call 630-868-7540
This hands-on workshop helps children learn how to follow directions; recognize shapes, patterns, and colors; and develop fine motor skills.
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DUPLO Club
Friday, August 2
from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Ages 3-5 with an adult
Large Meeting Room, Lower Level
Register online for 9:30 a.m. or
11:00 a.m.
or call 630-868-7540
Meaningful play with children develops essential early literacy skills. Interact with your child as he/she plays, learns, and explores while using imagination and dexterity.
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Movies
Lower Level Meeting Room
Suitable for grades 1 and up
Pick up free tickets at the Children's Desk
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Friday, June 14 at 1:00 p.m.
A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives.
(101 minutes; Rated PG)
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Friday, June 21 at 1:00 p.m.
Young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.
(87 minutes; Rated PG)
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Friday, June 28 at 1:00 p.m.
When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world.
(97 minutes; Rated PG)
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Friday, July 5 at 1:00 p.m.
Mystery Inc. must save Coolsville from an attack of past unmasked monsters brought to life by an evil masked figure trying to "unmask" the gang.
(88 minutes; Rated PG)
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Friday, July 12 at 1:00 p.m.
A documentary that delves into the realm of flowers and their pollinators.
(77 minutes; Rated G) Suitable for all ages.
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Friday, July 26 at 1:00 p.m.
Tinker Bell meets Periwinkle and ventures into the winter woods with her and Tinker Bell's other friends to find the secret of fairy wings.
(92 minutes; Rated G) Suitable for all ages.
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