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College Life Q&A and Pizza

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

Questions about college? Curious about the logistics of managing your class schedule and finding clubs to join? Wondering about how to manage a random roommate? Local college stude...

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

Questions about college? Curious about the logistics of managing your class schedule and finding clubs to join? Wondering about how to manage a random roommate?

Super Smash Bros Gaming Tournament (Nintendo Switch)

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Put your gaming skills to the test for fun and prizes! Tournament will take place on the Nintendo Switch console. Participants are welcome to bring their own controllers.  ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games
Required
Event Details:

Put your gaming skills to the test for fun and prizes!

Tournament will take place on the Nintendo Switch console. Participants are welcome to bring their own controllers. 

Family of three watching movie in a theater

Sensory Friendly Family Movie

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Event Details:

All ages Join us for a sensory friendly movie screening. The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members are welcome to move around, talk, and sing. Noi...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

All ages

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. 

Children & Caregivers

This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.

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.

Child making a hear with painted hands

Student Craft Sale

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Middle School, Youth, Families, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades K-8 Calling crafters and makers! Participate in our Student Craft Sale for the chance to sell your handmade creations in our library marketplace.  For more inform...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, Youth, Families, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business, In-Person
Event Details:

Grades K-8

Calling crafters and makers! Participate in our Student Craft Sale for the chance to sell your handmade creations in our library marketplace. 

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.

Digital image of human brain with circuitry

Artificial Intelligence: Perils and Promise

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to Artificial Intelligence and text generation tools like ChatGPT. Two College of DuPage English Professors will provide an overview of large langu...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: In-Person, Tech Classes
Required
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to Artificial Intelligence and text generation tools like ChatGPT. Two College of DuPage English Professors will provide an overview of large language models, how they populate with data, and how gener

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. 

Hack Star

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Register here Join us for a hackathon to work on coding and launch a weather balloon! We’re partnering with Hack Club to present our first hackathon. We will have several com...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: STEM
Required
Event Details:

Register here

Join us for a hackathon to work on coding and launch a weather balloon! We’re partnering with Hack Club to present our first hackathon.

Super Mario movie

Movie Under the Stars: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
West Plaza at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Event Details:

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the West Plaza for a showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie under the stars!  Space is limited and available on a first-come/fir...

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

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the West Plaza for a showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie under the stars! 

Disclaimer(s)

Children & Caregivers

This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.

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.

Chess Club: Instruction and Open Play

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Bee-Friendly Gardening

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, DIY, Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Now that we're within the Midwest growing season, it's time to work on our gardens; are we going out of our comfort zones with fruits and vegetables, or maybe we want to start smal...

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

Now that we're within the Midwest growing season, it's time to work on our gardens; are we going out of our comfort zones with fruits and vegetables, or maybe we want to start small, yet helpfully, with flowers and herbs.

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.

Hedgehog held by human hand

Biomimicry: Problem Solving with Nature

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A or via Zoom at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School
Zoom Webinars and Meetings:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom program. If you need assistance, please email us. Informatio...

Event Details:

How did a Kingfisher improve a high-speed train? How has a gecko helped astronauts? Hedgehogs are helping reduce the chances of concussions. Nature educator Kim White explains thes...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, In-Person, Virtual
Required
Event Details:

How did a Kingfisher improve a high-speed train? How has a gecko helped astronauts? Hedgehogs are helping reduce the chances of concussions.

Zoom Webinars and Meetings

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom program. If you need assistance, please email us.

Information about joining the Zoom webinar or meeting

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.

Woman looking out the window

Self-Care Toolkit for the Job Search

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 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.

class of 68

Concert: Class of '68

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West Plaza 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:

Class of '68 features a power fusion of classic rock and soul music that captures the energy and passion of the timeless hits that changed the world. Outdoor concerts are held o...

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

Class of '68 features a power fusion of classic rock and soul music that captures the energy and passion of the timeless hits that changed the world.

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.

Recycled Paper Making

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Create your own paper! Learn about how recycled paper is made and have a chance to make your own to take home. 

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

Create your own paper!

Learn about how recycled paper is made and have a chance to make your own to take home. 

Pink, yellow, and purple 3D printed butterflies in 3D printed grass

3D Print Club

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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. 

Chess Club: Instruction and Open Play

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Open Mic

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Come and share your talent at our Open Mic! Snacks will be provided.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art
Required
Event Details:

Come and share your talent at our Open Mic!

Snacks will be provided.

Teen listening to music while on computer

Coding & Music Making

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Use Tunepad to compose your own musical masterpiece. 

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

Use Tunepad to compose your own musical masterpiece. 

Teen with colored pencils

Create Your Zine

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us to learn all about zines and create your own!  

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

Join us to learn all about zines and create your own!

 

trolls

Movie Under the Stars: Trolls Band Together

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
West Plaza at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Event Details:

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the West Plaza for a showing of Trolls Band Together under the stars!  Space is limited and available on a first-come/first-serv...

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

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the West Plaza for a showing of Trolls Band Together under the stars! 

Disclaimer(s)

Children & Caregivers

This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.

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.

Chess Club: Instruction and Open Play

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Teen listening to music while on computer

Coding & Music Making

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Use Tunepad to compose your own musical masterpiece. 

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

Use Tunepad to compose your own musical masterpiece. 

Stingrays

Concert: The Stingrays

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West Plaza 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:

The Stingrays return to WPL! Dance to the greatest rock ‘n roll from the 50s, 60s, and 70s! This energetic foursome will get you on your feet and test your trivia knowledge of your...

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

The Stingrays return to WPL! Dance to the greatest rock ‘n roll from the 50s, 60s, and 70s!

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.

Summer Break Paint & Sip

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Sip on some lemonade as you enjoy your well-deserved break with some A&R (Art and Relaxation).

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

Sip on some lemonade as you enjoy your well-deserved break with some A&R (Art and Relaxation).

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.

Family of three watching movie in a theater

Sensory Friendly Family Movie

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Event Details:

All ages Join us for a sensory friendly movie screening. The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members are welcome to move around, talk, and sing. Noi...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

All ages

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. 

Children & Caregivers

This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.

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.