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Meetup For Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children of all ages are welcome to join an open and supportive environment to share experiences, challenges, achievements, and resources. 

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children of all ages are welcome to join an open and supportive environment to share experiences, challenges, achievements, and resources. 

Writers Group

Writers Group

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual2 at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

The WPL Writers Group meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday via Zoom.

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...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs, Virtual
Required
Event Details:

The WPL Writers Group meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday via Zoom.

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)

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.

Handful of crocheted hearts

Needles in the Bookstacks

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Drop-in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor of the library every Saturday with your knitting, cross stitch, or crochet project and join our group! Make progress on your project and share techniques.

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

Drop-in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor of the library every Saturday with your knitting, cross stitch, or crochet project and join our group! Make progress on your project and share techniques.

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.

Old photos and documents

Genealogy Assistance - DAR

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Genealogy Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Genealogy Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

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

landscape painting by artist Christopher Hughes

Art Demo: Alla Prima Acrylics

Monday, April 21, 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

Christopher Hughes will demonstrate how to capture the essence of a subject with spontaneity without being reckless.

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...

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:

Christopher Hughes will demonstrate how to capture the essence of a subject with spontaneity without being reckless.

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.

Chairs along a long table

Library Board Meeting

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Board Meeting:

The Library Board of Trustees of the Wheaton Public Library hold regular monthly Board meetings on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The public is welcome.

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults

Library Board Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees of the Wheaton Public Library hold regular monthly Board meetings on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The public is welcome.

Man looking nervous during interview

Interview Anxiety

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults

Through guided exercises to help build confidence, and manage stress, attendees will gain the skills needed to present their best selves in an interview with less stress. In partnership with People’s Resource Center.

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

Through guided exercises to help build confidence, and manage stress, attendees will gain the skills needed to present their best selves in an interview with less stress. In partnership with People’s Resource Center.

A row of people in front of computers

3D Printing - Beginner (for Adults)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults

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

 

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

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

 

Chair yoga class

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Experience the physical and mental benefits of yoga without getting on the floor or standing on your head!

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...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Required
Event Details:

Experience the physical and mental benefits of yoga without getting on the floor or standing on your head!

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)

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.

Person that has given blood

Versiti Blood Drive

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

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

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. 

person hand feeding baby squirrel with syringe

Willowbrook Wildlife Center Re-Opening

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the new 27,000-square-foot wildlife rehabilitation clinic and visitor center.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Required
Event Details:

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the new 27,000-square-foot wildlife rehabilitation clinic and visitor center.

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. 

A row of people in front of computers

Using Your iPhone - Part 1

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Classes, Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Let us introduce you to your iPhone! Covers basic navigation, making calls, and sending messages and texts.

 

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

Let us introduce you to your iPhone! Covers basic navigation, making calls, and sending messages and texts.

 

Table with pamphlets

CEJA Workforce Programs Info Table

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults

A representative from Goodwill Metropolitan Chicago will have information and answer questions about career opportunities through new workforce programs funded under the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). 

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

A representative from Goodwill Metropolitan Chicago will have information and answer questions about career opportunities through new workforce programs funded under the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). 

Two actresses portraying young witches of Oz

Movie: Wicked

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults

In this backstory of the witches of Oz, Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood due to her green skin and untamed powers, becomes friends with popular, privileged Glinda.

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Movie
Event Details:

In this backstory of the witches of Oz, Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood due to her green skin and untamed powers, becomes friends with popular, privileged Glinda.

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. 

English Conversation Group

English Conversation Group

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
ESL, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

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

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL, Virtual
Required
Event Details:

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

Handful of crocheted hearts

Needles in the Bookstacks

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Floor at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Drop-in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor of the library every Saturday with your knitting, cross stitch, or crochet project and join our group! Make progress on your project and share techniques.

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor of the library every Saturday with your knitting, cross stitch, or crochet project and join our group! Make progress on your project and share techniques.

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.

Shelby Van Pelt CREDIT Karen Forsythe

Author Visit: Shelby Van Pelt

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

This event is at capacity with a waitlist. 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: In-Person
Required
Event Details:

This event is at capacity with a waitlist. 

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.

Local Author Fest

Local Author Fest

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families

Celebrate your local authors at our 4th Annual Local Author Fest! Visit local author tables on the library's main floor from 1-4pm.

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

Celebrate your local authors at our 4th Annual Local Author Fest! Visit local author tables on the library's main floor from 1-4pm.

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.

alloy

Concert: Alloy Horn Quartet

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Concert, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

The Alloy Horn Quartet is a unique quartet of French horns that performs both classical and contemporary genres and enjoys sharing their passion for music through exceptional performance and charisma

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Concert, In-Person
Event Details:

The Alloy Horn Quartet is a unique quartet of French horns that performs both classical and contemporary genres and enjoys sharing their passion for music through exceptional performance and charisma

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.

A row of people in front of computers

Introduction to PowerPoint

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Spice up your presentations with PowerPoint. Create slides, insert photos and graphics, and add visual interest with transitions and animations. 

 

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

Spice up your presentations with PowerPoint. Create slides, insert photos and graphics, and add visual interest with transitions and animations. 

 

Liliana's Invincible Summer by Cristina Rivera Garza book cover

Nonfiction Book Discussion

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for this engaging discussion of Liliana's Invincible Summer: A Sister's Search for Peace by Cristina Rivera Garza. (2023, 320 pages)

Pick up copies of the book:

Copies of the book are available at the library.  Please ask at the Welcome Desk or Curbside Pickup.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual
Required
Event Details:

Join us for this engaging discussion of Liliana's Invincible Summer: A Sister's Search for Peace by Cristina Rivera Garza. (2023, 320 pages)

Pick up copies of the book

Copies of the book are available at the library.  Please ask at the Welcome Desk or Curbside Pickup.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Adults playing BINGO

ACES: BINGO & Trivia

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an afternoon of fun games, companionship, friendly competition, and small prizes. Along with a few rounds of BINGO, we'll test our wits with some trivia!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, In-Person
Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of fun games, companionship, friendly competition, and small prizes. Along with a few rounds of BINGO, we'll test our wits with some trivia!

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. 

Adults around a table

New Moms Book Club

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a new mom or mom with young kids looking for a casual and relaxed book club? Join us as we discuss Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano meet other local moms!

Pick up copies of the book:

Copies of the book are available at the library.  Please ask at the Welcome Desk or Curbside Pickup.

Registration Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Event Details:

Are you a new mom or mom with young kids looking for a casual and relaxed book club? Join us as we discuss Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano meet other local moms!

Pick up copies of the book

Copies of the book are available at the library.  Please ask at the Welcome Desk or Curbside Pickup.

painting of 3 women in historical fashions

History of Fashion in Art

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, History, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Art expert Denise Laurin reveals fashion history documented in art, and how fashion and art intertwine today.

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

Art expert Denise Laurin reveals fashion history documented in art, and how fashion and art intertwine 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.