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Introduction to Computers, Part 1: The Basics

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the parts of a computer, what the mouse and keyboard do, and how the Windows operating system works.

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

Learn the parts of a computer, what the mouse and keyboard do, and how the Windows operating system works.

Young boy holding teddy bear

Bear in a Den

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with caregiverJoin us for an animal STEM activity and make your own mini bear along with a home for them to stay safe and warm for the winter.Registration required.

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

Ages 3-5 with caregiver

Join us for an animal STEM activity and make your own mini bear along with a home for them to stay safe and warm for the winter.

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.

Hot chocolate

Book Tasting and Hot Chocolate

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Geared for K-5Come for the books and stay for the hot chocolate! Get a taste for some new reads while sipping on a warm drink. Please be aware of possible food allergies or sensiti...

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

Geared for K-5

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.

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! 

Teens smiling

Teen Library Council - High School

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, High 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, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Required
Event Details:

Earn volunteer hours and help create book displays, programs, activities and more! 

Senior playing tennis

ACES: Healthy Living for Brain and Body

Wednesday, January 8, 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:

Join us to learn about research in diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement. Hadi Finerty of the Alzheimer’s Association will provide hands-on tools ...

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

Join us to learn about research in diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement.

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.

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.

Baby playing

Baby Playdate

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies
Event Details:

Birth-23 months old with caregivers Here's a chance for babies and their grown-ups to hang out and get to know each other. We'll have some toys and books available to use while ...

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

Birth-23 months old with caregivers

Here's a chance for babies and their grown-ups to hang out and get to know each other. We'll have some toys and books available to use while you meet other families in the area.

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, January 10, 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!

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!

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.

3 adults running from tornadoes

Movie: Twisters

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A meteorologist, haunted by her past, is lured back to Oklahoma to test a groundbreaking new tracking system while charmed by a reckless storm chaser. (Action, 2024) 2 hr No ...

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

A meteorologist, haunted by her past, is lured back to Oklahoma to test a groundbreaking new tracking system while charmed by a reckless storm chaser.

(Action, 2024) 2 hr

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. 

English Conversation Group

English Conversation Group

Saturday, January 11, 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.

Toy Trucks

Toy Swap

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Youth, Families
Event Details:

Adults and Families Our kids grow up and grow out of toys that they used to play with. If you have toys that your children are no longer using, consider swapping ...

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

Adults and Families

Our kids grow up and grow out of toys that they used to play with. If you have toys that your children are no longer using, consider swapping them for something new-to-you!

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.

Handful of crocheted hearts

Needles in the Bookstacks

Saturday, January 11, 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.

animals reading in front of winter backdrop

Storytime: Great Beginnings

Monday, January 13, 2025 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.

animals reading in front of winter backdrop

Storytime: Preschool

Monday, January 13, 2025 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.

Girl building something with wheels

Lego Free Build

Monday, January 13, 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.

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.

A row of people in front of computers

Microsoft Excel - Intermediate

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Expand your Excel know how! This class covers conditional formatting and filtering, layout options, working across multiple sheets, plus more about formulas, charts and tables.

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

Expand your Excel know how! This class covers conditional formatting and filtering, layout options, working across multiple sheets, plus more about formulas, charts and tables.

A row of people in front of computers

Cutting the Cable Cord

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Classes, Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It seems that there are more choices than ever when it comes to the best way to watch your favorite shows. This lecture class covers an overview of streaming services, devices, and...

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

It seems that there are more choices than ever when it comes to the best way to watch your favorite shows. This lecture class covers an overview of streaming services, devices, and cost-cutting strategies.

 

 

animals reading in front of winter backdrop

Storytime: Great Beginnings

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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.

Fiction Book Club

Fiction Book Discussion

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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 The Measure by Nikki Erlick 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 The Measure by Nikki Erlick 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. 

Cartoon animals reading in front of winter backdrop

Kindergarten Readiness

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

4-5 year olds to attend independentlyAre 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 e...

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

animals reading in front of winter backdrop

Kindergarten Readiness

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

4-5 year olds to attend independentlyAre 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 e...

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

St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Italy

Art History: Vatican Splendors

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, History, 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:

2025 is a Jubilee year for the Vatican. Travel to Italy with art history expert Jeff Mishur to explore treasures of the Vatican Museums including works by Leonardo, Miche...

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

2025 is a Jubilee year for the Vatican.

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.