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The Science of Snow

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, STEM, 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:

Learn how and why snow forms across the world and specifically across the Great Lakes, and how our warming climate is impacting Chicago area winters with Tom Di Liberto of the...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, STEM, Virtual
Required
Event Details:

Learn how and why snow forms across the world and specifically across the Great Lakes, and how our warming climate is impacting Chicago area winters with Tom Di Liberto of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA

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.

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.

Girl building something with wheels

Ice Slide

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades K-2Come and build your own Lego slide. Everyone will get a minifig encased in ice to test out their slide.Registration required.

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

Grades K-2

Come and build your own Lego slide. Everyone will get a minifig encased in ice to test out their slide.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

Photo Permission

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

3D Printer

3D Print Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn to use Tinkercad, a 3D design program, and create 3D printed art. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Computer Classroom 2A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person, STEM
Required
Event Details:

Learn to use Tinkercad, a 3D design program, and create 3D printed art. 

George Washington Carver and Friends

George Washington Carver & Friends

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
History, STEM
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Elementary School
Event Details:

Geared for K-5 with caregiversBlack History heroes laid the groundwork for some of the most amazing discoveries of the modern era, especially when it comes to Science, Technology, ...

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

Geared for K-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. 

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.