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Ornament with books inside

DIY Book Ornaments

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Create an ornament filled with mini versions of your favorite books of 2024! Snacks will be provided.Please fill out this form prior to sign-up so we can print your book cover...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Create an ornament filled with mini versions of your favorite books of 2024! Snacks will be provided.

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.

Bow being tied on gift

Holiday Wrap-a-thon

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the holidays, but hate having to wrap gifts? Do you find the art of gift-wrapping to be a chore and too time-consuming?Then do we have the program for you! Wheaton...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the holidays, but hate having to wrap gifts? Do you find the art of gift-wrapping to be a chore and too time-consuming?

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.

Bow being tied on gift

Holiday Wrap-a-thon

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the holidays, but hate having to wrap gifts? Do you find the art of gift-wrapping to be a chore and too time-consuming?Then do we have the program for you! Wheaton...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the holidays, but hate having to wrap gifts? Do you find the art of gift-wrapping to be a chore and too time-consuming?

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.

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.

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.

Young boy drawing

Mark Anderson Cartooning: Cartoon Escape Room

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Classes
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades K-5Oh no, we’re trapped in this weird cartoon room! Looks like we’ll have to look around for puzzles, draw some solutions, and hope that we’re clever enough to escape before...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Art, Classes
Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5

Oh no, we’re trapped in this weird cartoon room! Looks like we’ll have to look around for puzzles, draw some solutions, and hope that we’re clever enough to escape before the end of class! Help!

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.

Artist's mixed media piece of woman with birds

Art Demo: Mixed Media

Monday, January 20, 2025 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:

Dorothy Bury Shaw will discuss how her artistic journey unfolded and those who influenced her, resulting in the distinctive art she creates today. Dorothy will show her p...

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:

Dorothy Bury Shaw will discuss how her artistic journey unfolded and those who influenced her, resulting in the distinctive art she creates today.

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.

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.

Colorful heart pillows

No-Sew Heart Pillows

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Create a heart-shaped pillow to spruce up your space, no sewing required! All materials will be provided by the library-- including some snacks!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Create a heart-shaped pillow to spruce up your space, no sewing required! All materials will be provided by the library-- including some snacks!

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.

Mini canvas with a heart

Teen Mini Canvas Art Show: What Does Love Mean To You?

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teenspace at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

What Does Love Mean To You?Is it platonic towards your friends and besties? Is it familial towards your immediate family, or people in your life you see as family? Is it romantic t...

Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Teenspace
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Required
Event Details:

What Does Love Mean To You?

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.

Young boy drawing

Mark Anderson Cartooning: Dragons, Krakens, and Unicorns, Oh My!

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Classes
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades K-5Here there be cartoon monsters! Dangerous dragons, kooky kraken, unruly unicorn, and maybe, just maybe, the oozlum bird will make an appearance. Don't miss this monstrous...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Art, Classes
Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5

Here there be cartoon monsters! Dangerous dragons, kooky kraken, unruly unicorn, and maybe, just maybe, the oozlum bird will make an appearance. Don't miss this monstrously fun class!

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.

Artist's watercolor piece of figure with cat on their head

Art Demo: Non-Traditional Watercolor

Monday, February 17, 2025 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:

Joan Bredendick will discuss the vital early stages including sketchbook ideas, value/color studies, tracing paper drawing, and multiple versions. Working on several paintings...

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:

Joan Bredendick will discuss the vital early stages including sketchbook ideas, value/color studies, tracing paper drawing, and multiple versions.

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.

Acrylic Paint and brushes

Painting a Colorful Winter Scene - Acrylic Painting Workshop

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Paint a winter scene in this workshop led by Margaret Bucholz, of DuPage Art League. Materials included. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art
Required
Event Details:

Paint a winter scene in this workshop led by Margaret Bucholz, of DuPage Art League. Materials included.