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Season Of Giving Bingo

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

It's beginning to look a lot like the season of giving! Join us for a few games of BINGO to earn some prizes that you can give to yourself, or others! Maybe find some gift idea...

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

It's beginning to look a lot like the season of giving!

Ornament with books inside

DIY Book Ornaments

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Create an ornament filled with mini versions of your favorite books of 2024! Snacks will be provided.Please fill out this form prior to sign-up so we can print your book cover...

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

Create an ornament filled with mini versions of your favorite books of 2024! Snacks will be provided.

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.

Teen peeking behind book

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. 

Winter Open House logo

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.

Teens smiling

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! 

Child playing chess

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.

Student studying in library

Finals Week - Study Zone (No Reg)

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.

Student studying in library

Finals Week - Study Zone (No Reg)

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.

Student studying in library

Finals Week - Study Zone (No Reg)

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.

Student studying in library

Finals Week - Study Zone (No Reg)

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.

Teen with colored pencils

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. 

Teen with colored pencils

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. 

Teens smiling

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! 

Teen girl holding paint brushes

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.

Vision board being made

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.

3D Printer

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. 

Child playing chess

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.

Person participating in laser tag

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!

Colorful heart pillows

No-Sew Heart Pillows

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Create a heart-shaped pillow to spruce up your space, no sewing required! All materials will be provided by the library-- including some snacks!

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

Create a heart-shaped pillow to spruce up your space, no sewing required! All materials will be provided by the library-- including some snacks!

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.

Mini canvas with a heart

Teen Mini Canvas Art Show: What Does Love Mean To You?

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teenspace at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

What Does Love Mean To You?Is it platonic towards your friends and besties? Is it familial towards your immediate family, or people in your life you see as family? Is it romantic t...

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

What Does Love Mean To You?

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.

Teens smiling

Teen Library Council - Middle School

Wednesday, February 12, 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! 

Friends sharing popcorn

Palentine's Day

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Who's some of the most important people in your life?Your friends of course!Why not stop by and treat yourself in some fun watching movies and doing crafts together with your buds!

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

Who's some of the most important people in your life?
Your friends of course!

Why not stop by and treat yourself in some fun watching movies and doing crafts together with your buds!

Gingerbread cookies being decorated

Nailed It! - Cookie Decorating

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Can you create a cookie masterpiece? We'll provide some inspiration, you'll see if you can replicate it or create something from your own imagination. 

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

Can you create a cookie masterpiece? We'll provide some inspiration, you'll see if you can replicate it or create something from your own imagination. 

Child playing chess

Chess Club: Instruction and Open Play

Thursday, February 20, 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.