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Child playing chess

Chess Club: Instruction and Open Play

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Classes, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 1-8 Let's play chess! Join instructors from Elite Chess to learn more about the game and then have a chance to play with some other students. No registration required....

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

Grades 1-8

Let's play chess! Join instructors from Elite Chess to learn more about the game and then have a chance to play with some other students.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events.

Teacher and student working on a craft

Community Partner Playdate

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with caregivers Join us for a playdate at the Wheaton Public Library. While children and families socialize, we'll have DuPage County community partners present to shar...

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

Ages 0-5 with caregivers

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.

actor Rossano Brazzi singing to actor Mitzi Gaynor

Movie: South Pacific

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This Rodgers and Hammerstein musical tells the story of two romances set on an island US Naval base threatened by the dangers of prejudice and World War II. (Musical, 1958)...

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

This Rodgers and Hammerstein musical tells the story of two romances set on an island US Naval base threatened by the dangers of prejudice and World War II.

(Musical, 1958) 2 hr 37 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. 

Person participating in laser tag

Laser Tag (After Hours)

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Floor at Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us for an after hours laser tag battle!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Required
Event Details:

Join us for an after hours laser tag battle!

English Conversation Group

English Conversation Group

Saturday, January 25, 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.

Handful of crocheted hearts

Needles in the Bookstacks

Saturday, January 25, 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.

Petra

Concert: Petra Van Nuis Quartet

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Concert, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

With 25 years of musical collaboration behind these high school sweethearts, jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown return to WPL along with bassist Doug Hayes and d...

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

With 25 years of musical collaboration behind these high school sweethearts, jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown return to WPL along with bassist Doug Hayes and drummer Joe Adamik.

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 27, 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 27, 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.

A row of people in front of computers

Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Pivot Tables turn large sets of Excel data into useable, easily digestible tables. Learn the basics of preparing your data, converting to a Pivot Table, and getting the most out th...

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

Pivot Tables turn large sets of Excel data into useable, easily digestible tables. Learn the basics of preparing your data, converting to a Pivot Table, and getting the most out the numbers.

Fever in the Heartland book cover

Nonfiction Book Discussion

Monday, January 27, 2025 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 this engaging discussion of A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America and the Woman Who Stopped Them by Timothy Egan (2023, 354 p...

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 this engaging discussion of A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America and the Woman Who Stopped Them by Timothy Egan (2023, 354

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. 

animals reading in front of winter backdrop

Storytime: Great Beginnings

Tuesday, January 28, 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.

Cartoon animals reading in front of winter backdrop

Kindergarten Readiness

Tuesday, January 28, 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.

Board game pieces

ACES: Board Games

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 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. 

animals reading in front of winter backdrop

Kindergarten Readiness

Tuesday, January 28, 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.

Adults around a table

New Moms Book Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
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:

Are you a new mom or mom with young kids looking for a casual and relaxed book club? Join us as we discuss I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai and meet other local moms...

Registration Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Event Details:

Are you a new mom or mom with young kids looking for a casual and relaxed book club? Join us as we discuss I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai and meet other local moms!

Pick up copies of the book

Copies of the book are available at the library.  Please ask at the Welcome Desk or Curbside Pickup.

A row of people in front of computers

Using Library Resources

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Explore the wealth of resources available to you through the library.  Learn about resources for professional development, technology, database searching, and finding the reso...

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

Explore the wealth of resources available to you through the library.  Learn about resources for professional development, technology, database searching, and finding the resources you need.

animals reading in front of winter backdrop

Storytime: Toddler Time

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 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.

animals reading in front of winter backdrop

Storytime: Preschool

Wednesday, January 29, 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.

animals reading in front of winter backdrop

Storytime: Great Beginnings

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 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.

Miniature castle, Museum of Science and Industry exhibit

Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, History, 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:

Take an up-close, behind-the-scenes tour of the delightfully detailed miniature castle. A former curator at the Museum of Science and Industry, Margaret Schlesinger photographed th...

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

Take an up-close, behind-the-scenes tour of the delightfully detailed miniature castle.

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.

Student wearing graduation cap and gown

Scholarships, Grants & Loans

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual2 at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
College Prep
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School
Event Details:

Register HereUncover the best college cost-reduction strategies and reveal little known asset, borrowing, and savings methods with My College Planning Team. Learn insider informati...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual2
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School
Program Type: College Prep
Event Details:

Register Here

A row of people in front of computers

New Tech Drop-In

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

Get some new tech during the holidays?   Join us for a friendly drop-in session where you can get hands-on help.  Bring your device to receive personalized assistanc...

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

Get some new tech during the holidays?   Join us for a friendly drop-in session where you can get hands-on help.  Bring your device to receive personalized assistance in making your technology work for you.

animals reading in front of winter backdrop

Storytime: Toddler Time

Thursday, January 30, 2025 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.