All Events

Restorative Justice is based in ancient practices of indigenous peoples around the world. People who have caused harm take ownership of their actions and commit to repairing relationships. Join us to consider this potential reform to our current justice system, which some consider adversarial, overly punitive and promoting denial of responsibility. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton League of Women Voters.

Join us as we discuss "Case Histories" by Kate Atkinson via Zoom. Copies are available at the library -- please ask at the Information Desk or Curbside Pickup.

This program is held in the Zoom Meeting format so that you may better engage and interact with the presenter and other participants. If you feel comfortable doing so, please turn your microphone and/or camera on.

Job hunting during the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. William Schrack of the Barrington Career Center will outline how to conduct a successful job search with techniques that have been proven to work. In this workshop, you will learn how to set up your workspace at home, develop a plan, obtain support, maximize virtual networking and more!

Gather your "QuaranTeam" (individuals welcome, too!) and some beverages and snacks for Virtual Trivia! We will be playing live via Zoom meeting, one team per log-in, please. Questions will be geared towards adults, but all ages are welcome. We will also be featuring movie questions in honor of the Oscars this month! Please make sure to join us right at 7pm as we go over instructions.

This program is provided in the Zoom Meeting format so that you may better engage and interact with the presenter and other participants. If you feel comfortable doing so, please turn your camera on.

This exclusive tour will include a visit to Horticulture Hall, the beehives, and a behind-the-scenes peak at the propagation greenhouses.

Register here for Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6vyGNBihRyGtYA_sXIJv9A

Knowing where you are going with that first stroke is the single most important step in a successful painting. The sketch is like a map to your wildest journey. Large format watercolor artist Michael Ireland will stress the importance of drawing and how it sets the stage for multiple passes of glazes and color washes. Provided in partnership with the DuPage Art League.

Register here for the Zoom webinar invitation:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OdkWTYVbSVWyFONvE10gjA

How to attract and retain good customers is among the hardest tasks for the small business owner. Marketing plays a key role, but what tools should you use? Facilitated by Tom Drouin, a SCORE Certified Small Business Master Mentor, participants will have the opportunity to share, discuss and learn during an open discussion about how to determine customer needs and how to get them to say yes to your product or service offering.

Register in advance for this virtual zoom meeting:

Make a few self-planting seed bombs, just in time for spring! Two business days after registering, pick-up your craft kit at the Information Desk or Curbside April 1 - 21. A limited number of kits are available, first come first served, while supplies last. Contact bericson@wheatonlibrary.org with questions.
Also needed: tray, wax paper, apron

This program is provided in the Zoom Meeting format so that you may better engage and interact with the presenter and other participants. If you feel comfortable doing so, please turn your microphone and/or camera on.

WPL and Literacy DuPage host an English Conversation Group every Saturday morning. Practice your English and learn new phrases in a friendly environment via Zoom! Everyone is welcome!

This program is a Zoom Meeting so you can engage and interact with the leader and others. Please turn your microphone and camera on.

Hope Jahren, an award-winning geobiologist, illuminates the link between human consumption habits and our imperiled planet in "The Story of More: How We Got to Climate Change and Where to Go from Here." She outlines the projected consequences of global warming and the actions that we all can take to fight back.
Pick up a copy at the Information Desk or Curbside, read, and join this thoughtful discussion.

Hygge is a Danish word that means to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. When applied to interior design, it focuses on bringing the "cozy" lifestyle to our surroundings, providing a sense of well-being and contentment. Lesley Kaloustian of Set the Stage Interiors will help us step back into our comfort zones to create tranquil and functional spaces.

Register here for the Zoom webinar invitation:
>https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vDk1rer-QwyeUWIQjQMOMQ

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will be holding a blood drive in the library's parking lot in their mobile coach from noon-6pm. Appointments will be honored first, but walk-ins are welcome. Photo ID is required.

Safe social distancing measures will be in place to ensure donor safety. Keeping in compliance with our state's ordinance, donors will be required to bring and wear face masks during the donation process.

Bob Zielinski, ReferenceUSA, will conduct a 2-part series of informative workshops with Q and A via Zoom.

Part 1. Beginning Search Techniques
Get familiar with the data offered on businesses and consumers.
Learn the basics of navigating the database and how to use the information for business and research.

Part 2. Advanced Search Techniques May 6

WPL and Literacy DuPage host an English Conversation Group every Saturday morning. Practice your English and learn new phrases in a friendly environment via Zoom! Everyone is welcome!

This program is a Zoom Meeting so you can engage and interact with the leader and others. Please turn your microphone and camera on.

Quiet your mind while painting simple shapes with watercolors. Two business days after registering, pick-up your craft kit at the Information Desk or Curbside April 12 to May 5. A limited number of kits are available, first come first served, while supplies last. Contact bericson@wheatonlibrary.org with questions.

This program is provided in the Zoom Meeting format so that you may better engage and interact with the presenter and other participants. If you feel comfortable doing so, please turn your microphone and/or camera on.

Join us as we discuss "Lila" by Marilynne Robinson via Zoom. Copies are available at the library -- please ask at the Information Desk or Curbside Pickup.

This program is held in the Zoom Meeting format so that you may better engage and interact with the presenter and other participants. If you feel comfortable doing so, please turn your microphone and/or camera on.

Take a docent led tour of the Karkomi Holocaust Exhibition, a place for for both those familiar with the Holocaust and those learning about it for the first time.

Register here for Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_orBjhVXSQ2-urd-xdtQRRg

Join music critics Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot, hosts of the world’s only rock ‘n’ roll talk show, for a live, online event celebrating Chicago music. They’ll trace the city's rich musical history via the 10 artists they feel contribute the most enduring and influential sounds over the past half-century. Genres include Gospel, Blues, Rock, R&B and more!​

Register here for Zoom webinar link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SCshfQS2QCivRKBPIEMAoQ

Rick Graffagna, owner of "Senior Solutions" will discuss types of housing available, things to consider, funding, and how to choose a property. This informative program is designed for both seniors and their adult children to help you start the process of discovering the best and most suitable living and/or care arrangement. Bring your questions!

Register here for the Zoom webinar invitation:
>https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YlLQaoKCSpWqDX9XSf5beQ

WPL and Literacy DuPage host an English Conversation Group every Saturday morning. Practice your English and learn new phrases in a friendly environment via Zoom! Everyone is welcome!

This program is a Zoom Meeting so you can engage and interact with the leader and others. Please turn your microphone and camera on.

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.

Join us for Sandra Bacon's fun, fast-paced lecture/demo that covers the full spectrum of Golden acrylic paints. Their 4 lines (High Flow, Open, Heavy Bodied, and Fluids) provide iridescent and interference paints, gels and pastes that add texture and depth. Free samples mailed to participants after the presentation.

Register here for the Zoom webinar invitation:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__ag7PWG2Q6KqvvYHo_pnng

WPL and Literacy DuPage host an English Conversation Group every Saturday morning. Practice your English and learn new phrases in a friendly environment via Zoom! Everyone is welcome!

This program is a Zoom Meeting so you can engage and interact with the leader and others. Please turn your microphone and camera on.

During World War II, French villagers offered safe harbor to countless strangers - mostly children - as they fled for their lives. The same place offers refuge to migrants today. Anthropologist Maggie Paxson analyzes: What are the traits that make a group choose selflessness? Pick up a copy at the Information Desk or Curbside, read, and join this thoughtful discussion.