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Teen Book Box Subscription (Winter)

All Day
Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Complete our Subscription Form by December 6 to register and enjoy a pre-selected Young Adult book each month.  Winter Box pickup: Dec 18, Jan 15, Feb 19 Valid Whea...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Complete our Subscription Form by December 6 to register and enjoy a pre-selected Young Adult book each month. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Winter Open House

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Concert, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us on the library's main floor as we celebrate the upcoming winter season! Submit a Gingerbread House creation and vote on your favorite as you enjoy the Festive Singers ...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Program Type: Concert, In-Person
Event Details:

Join us on the library's main floor as we celebrate the upcoming winter season!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Beginner 3D Printing: Holiday Ornament

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to learn to build in 3D?  Learn the basics of building in Tinkercad and celebrate the season by creating a unique keepsake that showcases your newfound skills! Suitable f...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Classes
Required
Event Details:

Want to learn to build in 3D?  Learn the basics of building in Tinkercad and celebrate the season by creating a unique keepsake that showcases your newfound skills! Suitable for complete beginners.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Teen Library Council - Middle School

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Event Details:

Earn volunteer hours and help create book displays, programs, activities and more! 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Required
Event Details:

Earn volunteer hours and help create book displays, programs, activities and more! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Teen Library Council - High School

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, High School
Event Details:

Earn volunteer hours and help create book displays, programs, activities and more! 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Required
Event Details:

Earn volunteer hours and help create book displays, programs, activities and more! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Chess Club: Instruction and Open Play

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Classes, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 1-8 Let's play chess! Join instructors from Elite Chess to learn more about the game and then have a chance to play with some other students. No registration required....

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Classes, Games
Event Details:

Grades 1-8

Let's play chess! Join instructors from Elite Chess to learn more about the game and then have a chance to play with some other students.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Finals Week - Study Zone

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

College? High School? Other? Everyone knows about the bane of Finals Week.We'll have Meeting Room A open to have a saved quiet place to study and prepare for one of the most stress...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

College? High School? Other? Everyone knows about the bane of Finals Week.

We'll have Meeting Room A open to have a saved quiet place to study and prepare for one of the most stressful tests of the school year.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Finals Week - Study Zone

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

College? High School? Other? Everyone knows about the bane of Finals Week.We'll have Meeting Room A open to have a saved quiet place to study and prepare for one of the most stress...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

College? High School? Other? Everyone knows about the bane of Finals Week.

We'll have Meeting Room A open to have a saved quiet place to study and prepare for one of the most stressful tests of the school year.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Finals Week - Study Zone

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

College? High School? Other? Everyone knows about the bane of Finals Week.We'll have Meeting Room A open to have a saved quiet place to study and prepare for one of the most stress...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

College? High School? Other? Everyone knows about the bane of Finals Week.

We'll have Meeting Room A open to have a saved quiet place to study and prepare for one of the most stressful tests of the school year.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Finals Week - Study Zone

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

College? High School? Other? Everyone knows about the bane of Finals Week.We'll have Meeting Room A open to have a saved quiet place to study and prepare for one of the most stress...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

College? High School? Other? Everyone knows about the bane of Finals Week.

We'll have Meeting Room A open to have a saved quiet place to study and prepare for one of the most stressful tests of the school year.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Shrinky Dink Art

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teenspace at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Create your own shrinky dink art. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Teenspace
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Create your own shrinky dink art. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Shrinky Dink Art

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teenspace at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Create your own shrinky dink art. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Teenspace
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Create your own shrinky dink art. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Microsoft Excel - Introduction

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Learn the basics of this incredibly versatile spreadsheet program. Creating charts, sorting, simple formulas, and basic formatting are covered.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Computer Classroom 2A
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Tech Classes
Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of this incredibly versatile spreadsheet program. Creating charts, sorting, simple formulas, and basic formatting are covered.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Teen Library Council - Middle School

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Event Details:

Earn volunteer hours and help create book displays, programs, activities and more! 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Required
Event Details:

Earn volunteer hours and help create book displays, programs, activities and more! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Teen Library Council - High School

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, High School
Event Details:

Earn volunteer hours and help create book displays, programs, activities and more! 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Required
Event Details:

Earn volunteer hours and help create book displays, programs, activities and more! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

New Year, New Me: Paint & Sip

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

We're only a few days into the new year, have you been keeping up with your resolutions? Maybe you wanted to 'do more of what you love', or maybe it was 'add more color to your lif...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Required
Event Details:

We're only a few days into the new year, have you been keeping up with your resolutions? Maybe you wanted to 'do more of what you love', or maybe it was 'add more color to your life'?

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

2025 Vision Boards

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

What do you want your 2025 to look like? Create a collage of magazine cut-outs with images that inspire you to manifest your best year yet.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Required
Event Details:

What do you want your 2025 to look like? Create a collage of magazine cut-outs with images that inspire you to manifest your best year yet.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Microsoft Excel - Intermediate

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

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.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Computer Classroom 2A
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Tech Classes
Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Art Demo: Mixed Media

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A or via Zoom at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Dorothy Bury Shaw will discuss how her artistic journey unfolded and those who influenced her, resulting in the distinctive art she creates today. Dorothy will show her p...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Art, In-Person, Virtual
Required
Event Details:

Dorothy Bury Shaw will discuss how her artistic journey unfolded and those who influenced her, resulting in the distinctive art she creates today.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Virtual Program Conduct Policy

The library's patron conduct policy applies to virtual library programs. Library staff has the right to remove participants from virtual programs who are in violation of the patron conduct policy.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Self-Care Toolkit for the Job Search

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School
Event Details:

By emphasizing self-care practices, this program empowers individuals to approach their job search with confidence, balance, and a renewed sense of self-awareness. Learn practical ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Required
Event Details:

By emphasizing self-care practices, this program empowers individuals to approach their job search with confidence, balance, and a renewed sense of self-awareness.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Versiti Blood Drive

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will be holding a blood drive in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor from 1-6 pm. Registration link will be available soon. ...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Event Details:

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will be holding a blood drive in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor from 1-6 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

3D Print Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn to use Tinkercad, a 3D design program, and create 3D printed art. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Computer Classroom 2A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person, STEM
Required
Event Details:

Learn to use Tinkercad, a 3D design program, and create 3D printed art. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Chess Club: Instruction and Open Play

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Classes, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 1-8 Let's play chess! Join instructors from Elite Chess to learn more about the game and then have a chance to play with some other students. No registration required....

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Classes, Games
Event Details:

Grades 1-8

Let's play chess! Join instructors from Elite Chess to learn more about the game and then have a chance to play with some other students.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Laser Tag (After Hours)

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Floor at Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us for an after hours laser tag battle!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Required
Event Details:

Join us for an after hours laser tag battle!