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English Conversation Group

Saturday, May 4, 2024 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, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 2B 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: Meeting Room 2B
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.

Comic book art

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us in the Arts and Culture Center and geek out with some free comics and a trivia contest. Participants for trivia have between the hours of 10a-2p to fill out a trivia she...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Games, In-Person
Event Details:

Join us in the Arts and Culture Center and geek out with some free comics and a trivia contest.

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.

Children smiling and listening

Family Storytime

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Geared for children and their families Spend your Saturday morning with us for Family Storytime. We'll read, play, draw, and more! Drop-in; no registration required.

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

Geared for children and their families

Spend your Saturday morning with us for Family Storytime. We'll read, play, draw, and more!

Drop-in; 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.

Children smiling and listening

Storytime: Great Beginnings

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies
Storytime - Great Beginnings:

Birth-23 months old with caregivers. Babies and their caregivers will share rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and books together.

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime - Great Beginnings

Birth-23 months old with caregivers. Babies and their caregivers will share rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and books together.

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.

Children smiling and listening

Storytime: Preschool

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Preschool
Event Details:

3,4, and 5 year olds attend with caregiver. Stories, songs, and more!

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

3,4, and 5 year olds attend with caregiver. Stories, songs, and more!

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.

Old photos and documents

Genealogy Assistance - DAR

Monday, May 6, 2024 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.

Toddler reading story in pajamas

Pajama Stories

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Children with their families Get ready for bed with a story or two! Feel free to wear pajamas for this family storytime so you can head to bed after library fun!

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

Children with their families

Get ready for bed with a story or two! Feel free to wear pajamas for this family storytime so you can head to bed after library fun!

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.

Gratitude Art Journaling

DIY: Gratitude Art Journaling

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Honor Mental Health Awareness Month by exploring gratitude. Using a variety of art supplies, we’ll create a few pages, responding to prompts. You’ll be inspired to continue this pr...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Required
Event Details:

Honor Mental Health Awareness Month by exploring gratitude. Using a variety of art supplies, we’ll create a few pages, responding to prompts. You’ll be inspired to continue this practice! All supplies are included.

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, May 6, 2024 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. 

Children smiling and listening

Storytime: Great Beginnings

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies
Storytime - Great Beginnings:

Birth-23 months old with caregivers. Babies and their caregivers will share rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and books together.

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime - Great Beginnings

Birth-23 months old with caregivers. Babies and their caregivers will share rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and books together.

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.

Grade school students

Kindergarten Readiness

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

4-5 year olds to attend independently Are you getting ready to go to kindergarten in the next year? In Kindergarten Readiness, we'll work on skills that will get us ready to go ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Required
Event Details:

4-5 year olds to attend independently

Are you getting ready to go to kindergarten in the next year? In Kindergarten Readiness, we'll work on skills that will get us ready to go to elementary school. 

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.

Woman being interviewed

Interview IQ Builder

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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. ...

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.

Children smiling and listening

Storytime: Preschool (On My Own)

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

3,4, and 5 year olds attend without caregiver. Stories, songs, and more!  Thes registered sessions of preschool storytime will be the same as our morning classes but are fo...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

3,4, and 5 year olds attend without caregiver. Stories, songs, and more! 

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.

NAMI logo

NAMI Info Table

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Stop by the main floor to meet with a representative from NAMI DuPage to ask questions regarding mental health and to learn about resources that NAMI offers. NAMI stands for Nation...

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

Stop by the main floor to meet with a representative from NAMI DuPage to ask questions regarding mental health and to learn about resources that NAMI offers.

Mussels amongst stones in waterway

Mussel Up: Aquatic Species Recovery

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover how the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is working to clean waterways and improve water quality with native mussels, including some endangered species. Blackwell...

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

Discover how the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is working to clean waterways and improve water quality with native mussels, including some endangered species.

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 smiling and listening

Storytime: Toddler Time

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Toddlers
Storytime - Toddlers:

2-3 year olds with caregivers. Stories, rhymes, music, and movement for toddlers and their caregivers to share together.

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime - Toddlers

2-3 year olds with caregivers. Stories, rhymes, music, and movement for toddlers and their caregivers to share together.

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.

Children smiling and listening

Storytime: Preschool

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Preschool
Event Details:

3,4, and 5 year olds attend with caregiver. Stories, songs, and more!

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

3,4, and 5 year olds attend with caregiver. Stories, songs, and more!

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.

A row of people in front of computers

Social Hour: Online Community Overview

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Classes, Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The world of social media can be overwhelming, but we can help! You'll receive a basic introduction to Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and SnapChat in this lecture class...

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

The world of social media can be overwhelming, but we can help! You'll receive a basic introduction to Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and SnapChat in this lecture class. 

 

Children smiling and listening

Storytime: Great Beginnings

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies
Storytime - Great Beginnings:

Birth-23 months old with caregivers. Babies and their caregivers will share rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and books together.

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime - Great Beginnings

Birth-23 months old with caregivers. Babies and their caregivers will share rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and books together.

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.

Student drawing

Japanese E-toki Scrolls

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 Registration required Create visual stories on scrolls while learning about E-toki and listening to Japanese music!

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

Grades 3-5

Registration required

Create visual stories on scrolls while learning about E-toki and listening to Japanese music!

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.

Older adults looking at laptop

ACES: Social Security 101

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Financial, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to optimize your Social Security benefits with Stacy Bromann of The Dala Group. Alternative filing strategies often provide higher monthly lifetime benefits than the...

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

Learn how to optimize your Social Security benefits with Stacy Bromann of The Dala Group. Alternative filing strategies often provide higher monthly lifetime benefits than the standard options chosen.

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 Android Phone - part 1

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Classes, Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the world of Android phones!  Covers basic navigation, making calls, and sending text messages.  

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

Welcome to the world of Android phones!  Covers basic navigation, making calls, and sending text messages.

 

Children smiling and listening

Storytime: Toddler Time

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Toddlers
Storytime - Toddlers:

2-3 year olds with caregivers. Stories, rhymes, music, and movement for toddlers and their caregivers to share together.

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime - Toddlers

2-3 year olds with caregivers. Stories, rhymes, music, and movement for toddlers and their caregivers to share together.

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.