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Teen Writing Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

In-Person

Age Group:

Teens, Middle School, High School
Register Now
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet up with other writers to write and discuss an array of writing styles and practices!

Chair yoga class

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Virtual

Age Group:

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

Experience the physical and mental benefits of yoga without getting on the floor or standing on your head!

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Versiti Blood Drive

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, In-Person

Age Group:

Adults, Teens
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Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Event Details:

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will be holding a blood drive in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor from 1-6 pm.

3D Printer

3D Print Club

Wednesday, April 23, 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
Register Now
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Computer Classroom 2A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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Willowbrook Wildlife Center Re-Opening

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Gardening & Nature, In-Person

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the new 27,000-square-foot wildlife rehabilitation clinic and visitor center.

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Community Partner Playdate

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library

Age Group:

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

Ages 0-5 with caregivers

Local Author Fest

Local Author Fest

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

In-Person

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families
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Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Celebrate your local authors at our 4th Annual Local Author Fest! Visit local author tables on the library's main floor from 1-4pm.

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Author Visit: Shelby Van Pelt

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

In-Person

Age Group:

Adults, Teens
Register Now
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event is at capacity with a waitlist. 

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Concert: Alloy Horn Quartet

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, In-Person

Age Group:

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

The Alloy Horn Quartet is a unique quartet of French horns that performs both classical and contemporary genres and enjoys sharing their passion for music through exceptional performance and charisma

Adults playing BINGO

ACES: BINGO & Trivia

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Games, In-Person

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of fun games, companionship, friendly competition, and small prizes. Along with a few rounds of BINGO, we'll test our wits with some trivia!

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Teen Library Council - High School

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, High School
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earn volunteer hours and help plan library programs!

 

20s & 30s Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to discuss this session's historical fiction Daughters of Shandong by Eve J. Chung in meeting room 2B on the second floor.

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. 

Japanese Garden Tour

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dive into Hokusai Series

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.

SNAP Benefits Info Table

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

A representative from Northern Illinois Food Bank will be available in the Arts & Culture Center on the main floor of the library to answer questions and share resources on SNAP and Link benefits.&nb

Teen Volunteer - Haunted House Event Planning

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take part in planning, creating and running our all-ages October Haunted Activity House!

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.

Fiction Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please note, this discussion is pushed back a week from the July 4 holiday. 

Join us for an in-person discussion of Absolution by Alice McDermott 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. 

Genealogy Assistance - DCGS

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Genealogy Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

A representative from the DuPage County Genealogical Society is available in the Genealogy area to answer questions.

Movie: Here

1:30pm - 3:15pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Movie
Event Details:

Reuniting the director, writer and stars of Forrest Gump, this original film profiles multiple families and a special place they inhabit.

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. 

Test Your Knowledge - Trivia Challenge

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to test your trivia knowledge against your friends and strangers? Want to see who reigns supreme in random info? Mentally battle against your fellow teens in facts about sportball, pop culture, and other topics!

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.

Concert: Second Time Around

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: West Plaza
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Program Type: Concert, In-Person
Event Details:

Second Time Around, Chicagoland's premiere classic rock cover band, meticulously recreates classic rock songs by favorites such as The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, The Doobie Brothers, and much more.

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.

Chronicles Of Yarnia - Fiber Art Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, DIY, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you an avid fan of yarn work and would like to meet some fellow yarn-trepreneurs, while earning volunteer hours? Together, we'll work on individual, group projects, and donations for non-profit groups!

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.

ACES: Senior Housing 101

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Financial, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to find the best and most suitable living and/or care arrangement with Rick Graffagna, owner of Senior Solutions.

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. 

Meetup For Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children of all ages are welcome to join an open and supportive environment to share experiences, challenges, achievements, and resources. 

Writers Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

The WPL Writers Group meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday via Zoom.

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.

Craft Swap

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

Do you have surplus craft supplies? Want to explore a new hobby, medium or material? 

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. 

Genealogy Assistance - DAR

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Genealogy Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

A representative from the Perrin-Wheaton chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is available in the Genealogy area to answer questions.

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults

Library Board Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees of the Wheaton Public Library hold regular monthly Board meetings on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The public is welcome.

Pet First Aid Basics

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to tend to your pet in a crisis. Laura Winnie from DuPage Animal Services will cover preventative care, how to treat wounds, broken bones, choking, 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. 

Teen Talk: Show & Tell

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you remember 'Show & Tell' days where you'd bring in your favorite item and explain why it was so awesome? Well, we're bringing it back for a Teen Talk: Show & Tell!  Discuss your favorite things and learn something new!

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.

D&D Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Clubs, Games, In-Person

Living History: Zelda Fitzgerald

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of The Great Gatsby with author F. Scott Fitzgerald's irrepressible, passionate wife, Zelda.

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.

Teen Volunteer - Haunted House Event Planning

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take part in planning, creating and running our all-ages October Haunted Activity House!

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.

Movie: The Great Gatsby

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Movie
Event Details:

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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. 

Level Up Your Movie Game

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is your game-based movie knowledge maxed out? Did you know there's some movies out there that were created either based on video games and game-type themes?