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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
Registration 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. Blackwell’s rare Urban Stream Research Center propagates and improves the musse...

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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. 

Seed packets in dirt

Seed & Seedling Share with Sustain DuPage

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Event Details:

Dreaming of Summer and fresh produce from your garden? Get a head start on your garden and join Sustain DuPage at our free Seedling and Seed Share! This event is mainly a

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Event Details:
Dreaming of Summer and fresh produce from your garden? Get a head start on your garden and join Sustain DuPage at our free Seedling and Seed Share! This event is mainly about plants - as folks start seeds indoors for their garden, we inevit...

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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 drawing with chalk

Morning on the Plaza

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Plaza at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Families No registration Weather dependent Spend your morning with us on the Library's West Plaza! We'll have games and activities set up under our tents and will take a s

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: West Plaza
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Games, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:
Families No registration Weather dependent Spend your morning with us on the Library's West Plaza! We'll have games and activities set up under our tents and will take a stroll or two around Adams Park to take in some nature! ...

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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.

Dog with nose at cat's ear

Wags to Whiskers: Animal Communication

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Uncover the unspoken language of your pets! An expert from DuPage County Animals Services will teach us how to interpret animal body language and offer tips for effective comm

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Uncover the unspoken language of your pets! An expert from DuPage County Animals Services will teach us how to interpret animal body language and offer tips for effective communication. ...

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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. 

Bee-Friendly Gardening

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, DIY, Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Now that we're within the Midwest growing season, it's time to work on our gardens; are we going out of our comfort zones with fruits and vegetables, or maybe we want to start smal

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, DIY, Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Now that we're within the Midwest growing season, it's time to work on our gardens; are we going out of our comfort zones with fruits and vegetables, or maybe we want to start small, yet helpfully, with flowers and herbs. In honor of our Summer Re...

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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.

Hedgehog held by human hand

Biomimicry: Problem Solving with Nature

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A or via Zoom at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School
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:

How did a Kingfisher improve a high-speed train? How has a gecko helped astronauts? Hedgehogs are helping reduce the chances of concussions. Nature educator Kim White explains thes

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
How did a Kingfisher improve a high-speed train? How has a gecko helped astronauts? Hedgehogs are helping reduce the chances of concussions. Nature educator Kim White explains these and many more examples during this lecture including a short vi...

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.

Dish garnished with edible flowers

Edible Flowers: They're Incredible!

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Debbie Rea, known as The Gardener Wife, will share her 25 years of expertise in identifying, cultivating, and utilizing edible flowers. Learn the simplest varieties to cultiva

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Debbie Rea, known as The Gardener Wife, will share her 25 years of expertise in identifying, cultivating, and utilizing edible flowers. Learn the simplest varieties to cultivate and creative ways to incorporate them into various dishes. ...

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. 

Goldfinch bird perched on branch

Birds of DuPage: 4 Habitats, 4 Seasons

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Over 325 species visit due to our varied habitats and favored location along a major migratory route. Dr. Mike Warner of the DuPage Birding Club will showcase the birds to loo

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Over 325 species visit due to our varied habitats and favored location along a major migratory route. Dr. Mike Warner of the DuPage Birding Club will showcase the birds to look for during each season and where to find them. ...

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. 

Monarch butterfly on flower

Magnificent Monarch Butterflies

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about the life cycle of Monarchs, their amazing migration, and the importance of milkweed and nectar plants to help save them.  Provided in partnership with the Whe

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn about the life cycle of Monarchs, their amazing migration, and the importance of milkweed and nectar plants to help save them.  Provided in partnership with the Wheaton Garden Club and the DuPage Monarch Project. ...

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.