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Child reading in pajamas

Pajama Time

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Families Get ready for bed with a story and some relaxing activities. Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffy for this cozy family storytime. No registration require...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Families

Get ready for bed with a story and some relaxing activities. Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffy for this cozy family storytime.

No registration required.

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.

Giant outdoor chess set

The Gaming Hour: Oversized Games Edition

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Geared for K-5Join us for an hour of gaming!No registration required. 

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

Geared for K-5

Join us for an hour of gaming!

No registration required. 

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.

Girl building something with wheels

Family Lego Night

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Children and their families Build together as a family and show off your Lego skills! No registration required. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 5:3...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Children and their families

Build together as a family and show off your Lego skills!

No registration required. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 5:30pm and 7:30pm to participate. 

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.

Mother and child working on homework together

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Homeschool Families Get to know some other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more! This is a drop-in event. Feel free t...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Clubs
Event Details:

Homeschool Families

Get to know some other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!

This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 1pm and 3pm to participate. 

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.

Young boy drawing

Mark Anderson Cartooning: Dragons, Krakens, and Unicorns, Oh My!

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Classes
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades K-5Here there be cartoon monsters! Dangerous dragons, kooky kraken, unruly unicorn, and maybe, just maybe, the oozlum bird will make an appearance. Don't miss this monstrous...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Art, Classes
Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5

Here there be cartoon monsters! Dangerous dragons, kooky kraken, unruly unicorn, and maybe, just maybe, the oozlum bird will make an appearance. Don't miss this monstrously fun class!

Registration required.

 

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.

Girl building something with wheels

Lego Free Build

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Children with caregivers Let's do Lego! Use the library's Lego collection to build whatever you'd like! We'll have some building prompts and activities but let your imagination ...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Children with caregivers

Let's do Lego! Use the library's Lego collection to build whatever you'd like! We'll have some building prompts and activities but let your imagination be your guide.

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.

Crayon drawn heart

Crafty Valentines

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Children and familiesJoin us for Valentine's Day crafts that you can make and take home!This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 4 - 6 pm to participate. 

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Families, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children and families

Join us for Valentine's Day crafts that you can make and take home!

This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 4 - 6 pm to participate. 

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 learning to sew

Sew with Me Basics: 9:30am

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 with caregiver (required)Are you new to a sewing machine or would like a refresher? This beginners sewing class with go over the basics of sewing on a machine while work...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 with caregiver (required)

Are you new to a sewing machine or would like a refresher? This beginners sewing class with go over the basics of sewing on a machine while working on simple skills. 

Registration required.

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 learning to sew

Sew with Me Basics: 10:30am

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 with caregiver (required)Are you new to a sewing machine or would like a refresher? This beginners sewing class with go over the basics of sewing on a machine while work...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 with caregiver (required)

Are you new to a sewing machine or would like a refresher? This beginners sewing class with go over the basics of sewing on a machine while working on simple skills. 

Registration required.

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 learning to sew

Sew with Me Studio: 1:30pm

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 with caregiver (required)The Sew with Me Studio classes are for those who have taken a library sewing class before or are comfortable using a sewing machine. Choose from...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 with caregiver (required)

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 learning to sew

Sew with Me Studio: 2:30pm

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 with caregiver (required)The Sew with Me Studio classes are for those who have taken a library sewing class before or are comfortable using a sewing machine. Choose from...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes
Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 with caregiver (required)

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 using craft materials

Fandom Crafts: Roblox

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Geared for K-5Make some Roblox themed crafts to take home. No registration required. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 4 - 5:30 pm to participate. 

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Geared for K-5

Make some Roblox themed crafts to take home. 

No registration required. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 4 - 5:30 pm to participate. 

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.

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.

Child exploring dinosaur skeleton

T-Rexplorers Family Program

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Elementary School
Event Details:

Families (geared for ages 5-12) Get excited about science and nature with a T-Rexplorers program! See dinosaur bones up close and get a glimpse of what it's like to go on a Pale...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Families, Elementary School
Event Details:

Families (geared for ages 5-12)

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.