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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. 

Antique objects on and in an old cabinet

Decluttering Heart and Home

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

No one is immune from the pull of “things.” Jennifer Barnes of JB Organizing will examine the how and why behind our emotional connection to objects so we can declutter our sp...

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

No one is immune from the pull of “things.” Jennifer Barnes of JB Organizing will examine the how and why behind our emotional connection to objects so we can declutter our spaces and stop stuff from cluttering our hearts. 

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.

A row of people in front of computers

Using Your iPhone - Part 2

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Classes, Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Decipher the mysteries of your iPhone! Includes downloading apps, email, taking photos, wallpaper, using Bluetooth and more.  

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

Decipher the mysteries of your iPhone! Includes downloading apps, email, taking photos, wallpaper, using Bluetooth and more.

 

 

Man using AI on computer

Using AI to Build Your Business

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Business, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This program will help entrepreneurs and business leaders leverage artificial intelligence to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and drive innovation. Participants wil...

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

This program will help entrepreneurs and business leaders leverage artificial intelligence to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and drive innovation.

actor Rossano Brazzi singing to actor Mitzi Gaynor

Movie: South Pacific

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This Rodgers and Hammerstein musical tells the story of two romances set on an island US Naval base threatened by the dangers of prejudice and World War II. (Musical, 1958)...

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

This Rodgers and Hammerstein musical tells the story of two romances set on an island US Naval base threatened by the dangers of prejudice and World War II.

(Musical, 1958) 2 hr 37 min

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, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
ESL, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
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 al...

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, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

Petra

Concert: Petra Van Nuis Quartet

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Concert, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

With 25 years of musical collaboration behind these high school sweethearts, jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown return to WPL along with bassist Doug Hayes and d...

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

With 25 years of musical collaboration behind these high school sweethearts, jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown return to WPL along with bassist Doug Hayes and drummer Joe Adamik.

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

Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Pivot Tables turn large sets of Excel data into useable, easily digestible tables. Learn the basics of preparing your data, converting to a Pivot Table, and getting the most out th...

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

Pivot Tables turn large sets of Excel data into useable, easily digestible tables. Learn the basics of preparing your data, converting to a Pivot Table, and getting the most out the numbers.

Fever in the Heartland book cover

Nonfiction Book Discussion

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Pick up copies of the book:

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

Event Details:

Join us for this engaging discussion of A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America and the Woman Who Stopped Them by Timothy Egan (2023, 354 p...

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

Join us for this engaging discussion of A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America and the Woman Who Stopped Them by Timothy Egan (2023, 354

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)

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. 

Board game pieces

ACES: Board Games

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Combat boredom with board games! Reach Out and Play is an initiative sponsored by AARP to help build meaningful social connections. Play WPL’s games and/or bring yours to share. ...

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

Combat boredom with board games! Reach Out and Play is an initiative sponsored by AARP to help build meaningful social connections. Play WPL’s games and/or bring yours to share.

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, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Pick up copies of the book:

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

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 I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai and meet other local moms...

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 I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai and 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.

A row of people in front of computers

Using Library Resources

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Explore the wealth of resources available to you through the library.  Learn about resources for professional development, technology, database searching, and finding the reso...

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

Explore the wealth of resources available to you through the library.  Learn about resources for professional development, technology, database searching, and finding the resources you need.

Miniature castle, Museum of Science and Industry exhibit

Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, History, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
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:

Take an up-close, behind-the-scenes tour of the delightfully detailed miniature castle. A former curator at the Museum of Science and Industry, Margaret Schlesinger photographed th...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art, History, Virtual
Required
Event Details:

Take an up-close, behind-the-scenes tour of the delightfully detailed miniature castle.

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.

Student wearing graduation cap and gown

Scholarships, Grants & Loans

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual2 at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
College Prep
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School
Event Details:

Register HereUncover the best college cost-reduction strategies and reveal little known asset, borrowing, and savings methods with My College Planning Team. Learn insider informati...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual2
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School
Program Type: College Prep
Event Details:

Register Here

A row of people in front of computers

New Tech Drop-In

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Get some new tech during the holidays?   Join us for a friendly drop-in session where you can get hands-on help.  Bring your device to receive personalized assistanc...

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

Get some new tech during the holidays?   Join us for a friendly drop-in session where you can get hands-on help.  Bring your device to receive personalized assistance in making your technology work for you.

English Conversation Group

English Conversation Group

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
ESL, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
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 al...

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

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, February 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Genealogy Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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.

A row of people in front of computers

Microsoft Excel - Advanced

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Ready for the next step? Using Excel 2021, we’ll explore lookup functions (including the new XLookup formula), use arrays and filters, create pull-down menus, define named ranges a...

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

Ready for the next step? Using Excel 2021, we’ll explore lookup functions (including the new XLookup formula), use arrays and filters, create pull-down menus, define named ranges and more.

 

Senior couple estate planning

ACES: Estate Planning Basics

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Financial, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Attorney Michael Drabant of A. Traub & Associates will discuss the importance of various legal documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. He will also discuss the...

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

Attorney Michael Drabant of A. Traub & Associates will discuss the importance of various legal documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.

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. 

People sitting in a library

Writers Group

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The WPL Writers Group will feature an in-person meeting this quarter! Facilitated by local author and library staff member, Karen Schreck, we provide a supportive and con...

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

The WPL Writers Group will feature an in-person meeting this quarter!

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. 

Woman being interviewed

Interview IQ Builder

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enhance your interview skills through realistic simulations, personalized feedback, and strategic insights, ensuring you approach every opportunity with confidence and expertise.In...

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

Enhance your interview skills through realistic simulations, personalized feedback, and strategic insights, ensuring you approach every opportunity with confidence and expertise.

In partnership with People's Resource Center.

Chair yoga class

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
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:

Experience the physical and mental benefits of yoga without getting on the floor or standing on your head! Increase strength and flexibility, improve joint and spine health, build ...

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.