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Pumpkin, apples, grapes and flowers

Cooking: Flavors of Fall

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A or via Zoom at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Food, In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It’s chilly outside but warm and cozy in the kitchen with aromas of apples, pumpkins, cinnamon, and vanilla. Chef Susan Maddox teaches both savory and sweet recipes to complet...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, In-Person, Virtual
Required
Event Details:

It’s chilly outside but warm and cozy in the kitchen with aromas of apples, pumpkins, cinnamon, and vanilla. Chef Susan Maddox teaches both savory and sweet recipes to complete a meal using the fall fruit and vegetable

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.

actors Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine in Hitchcock movie

Movie: Rebecca

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Alfred Hitchcock directed this Oscar-winning tale of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife who died m...

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

Alfred Hitchcock directed this Oscar-winning tale of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife who died mysteriously.

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. 

Actor portraying Abraham Lincoln

Honest Abe Lincoln: Campaigns and Elections

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A or via Zoom at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
History, In-Person, 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:

Mr. Lincoln, portrayed by Kevin Wood, describes his many interesting campaign and election experiences over a long and eventful career, during a time of political intrigue and...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: History, In-Person, Virtual
Required
Event Details:

Mr. Lincoln, portrayed by Kevin Wood, describes his many interesting campaign and election experiences over a long and eventful career, during a time of political intrigue and tumult when the very destiny of our nation was at stake.

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. 

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.

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.

Support group

Support Group: Parents of Children with Autism

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Parents of children of all ages with Autism are welcome to join an open and supportive environment to share experiences, challenges, achievements, and resources. Facilitated by and...

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

Parents of children of all ages with Autism are welcome to join an open and supportive environment to share experiences, challenges, achievements, and resources. Facilitated by and in partnership with staff of North Shore Pediatric Therapy.

Adults playing BINGO

ACES: BINGO & Trivia

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
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! ACES s...

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. 

colored pencil drawing of nature

Art Demo: Colored Pencil

Monday, October 21, 2024 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
Event Details:

Artist and educator Cynthia Hellyer Heinz connects the human form, wellbeing, and its influence on the creative experience. Her intricate imagery often describes the aging process,...

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:

Artist and educator Cynthia Hellyer Heinz connects the human form, wellbeing, and its influence on the creative experience. Her intricate imagery often describes the aging process, paralleling nature’s cycles of regeneration.

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.

Cemetery gravestones

Cemeteries of Wheaton

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
History, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Survey the cemeteries and funerary grounds of Wheaton with local historians, Brian & Joyce Ostberg, creators of the YouTube channel, BeHistoric. We’ll dig into their locations,...

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

Survey the cemeteries and funerary grounds of Wheaton with local historians, Brian & Joyce Ostberg, creators of the YouTube channel, BeHistoric. We’ll dig into their locations, origins, usage, and noteworthy memorials.

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. 

Comedians and monsters in classic movie

Movie: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy classic howls with the inimitable comic duo when their antics lead them to encounter the Wolf Man, Dracula, and Frankenstein. (Comedy, 1948) 1 hr 23 min  No regist...

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

Enjoy classic howls with the inimitable comic duo when their antics lead them to encounter the Wolf Man, Dracula, and Frankenstein.

(Comedy, 1948) 1 hr 23 min 

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. 

Cloaked figure in abandoned house

Paranormal Investigation

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A or via Zoom at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
History, In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
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:

With a combined 30 years of experience, Quantum Paranormal Investigators will explain the basics, including equipment and the dos and don’ts of appropriate paranormal investigation...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: History, In-Person, Virtual
Required
Event Details:

With a combined 30 years of experience, Quantum Paranormal Investigators will explain the basics, including equipment and the dos and don’ts of appropriate paranormal investigation.

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.

WPL Teen Volunteers Present: Haunted Activity House

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person

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.

WPL Teen Volunteers Present: Haunted Activity House (Dance Party)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
DIY, In-Person
Age Group:
Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: DIY, In-Person

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.

Plastic cellphone and tablet covers painted in bright colors

DIY: Paint Practical Plastics

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate self-taught artistry with INTUIT - The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art. The mission of INTUIT is “showcasing diverse, artistic voices and pathways, inviting all to ...

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

Celebrate self-taught artistry with INTUIT - The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art.

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. 

Box, packing paper, mug and key

ACES: Downsizing and Housing Transitions

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Financial, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the top six priorities before making a move. From timing and financial planning to embracing change and seeking professional guidance, Senior Real Estate Specialist Cheryl Sh...

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

Learn the top six priorities before making a move.

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. 

Fiction Book Club

Fiction Book Discussion

Thursday, November 7, 2024 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 an in-person discussion of a fiction title in Meeting Room 2B.

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 an in-person discussion of a fiction title in Meeting Room 2B.

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. 

Stunt man and director with explosion in the background

Movie: The Fall Guy

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Fresh off an almost career-ending accident, a stuntman must track down a missing movie star, untangle a conspiracy, and try to win back the love of his life, all while still doing ...

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

Fresh off an almost career-ending accident, a stuntman must track down a missing movie star, untangle a conspiracy, and try to win back the love of his life, all while still doing his day job.

(Action, 2024) 2 hr 6 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. 

Fiction Book Club

Fiction Book Discussion

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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 an in-person discussion of a fiction title in Meeting Room 2B.

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 an in-person discussion of a fiction title in Meeting Room 2B.

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. 

author Tom Fate

Memoir Writing Workshop

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Classes, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join author Tom Montgomery Fate for a workshop that will explore some inspiring writing models and revision strategies to help craft your life stories. These methods ...

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

Join author Tom Montgomery Fate for a workshop that will explore some inspiring writing models and revision strategies to help craft your life stories.

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. 

Flowers made with paper quilling shapes

DIY: Quilling Greeting Cards

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

After learning quilling techniques to roll thin strips of paper into basic shapes, we'll combine them to create cute greeting cards. All supplies are included. Please note that ...

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

After learning quilling techniques to roll thin strips of paper into basic shapes, we'll combine them to create cute greeting cards. 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. 

abstract wood art

Art Demo: Wood Art

Monday, November 18, 2024 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
Event Details:

Fascinated with wood’s grain, texture and density, artist Jill Stevens creates 2D relief sculptures with wood, revealing its beauty. She’ll demonstrate her process, tools and ...

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:

Fascinated with wood’s grain, texture and density, artist Jill Stevens creates 2D relief sculptures with wood, revealing its beauty. She’ll demonstrate her process, tools and techniques to create colorful works.

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.

Board game pieces

ACES: Board Games

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 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. 

Support group

Support Group: Parents of Children with Autism

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Parents of children of all ages with Autism are welcome to join an open and supportive environment to share experiences, challenges, achievements, and resources. Facilitated by and...

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

Parents of children of all ages with Autism are welcome to join an open and supportive environment to share experiences, challenges, achievements, and resources. Facilitated by and in partnership with staff of North Shore Pediatric Therapy.

Woman, man holding girl

Movie: Ordinary Angels

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Inspired by an incredible true story. A fierce but struggling hairdresser discovers a renewed sense of purpose by rallying an entire community to help a widowed father save the lif...

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

Inspired by an incredible true story. A fierce but struggling hairdresser discovers a renewed sense of purpose by rallying an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter.

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. 

Fiction Book Club

Fiction Book Discussion

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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 an in-person discussion of a fiction title in Meeting Room 2B.

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 an in-person discussion of a fiction title in Meeting Room 2B.

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. 

Fiction Book Club

Fiction Book Discussion

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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 an in-person discussion of a fiction title in Meeting Room 2B.

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 an in-person discussion of a fiction title in Meeting Room 2B.

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.