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Toddler Playdate

9:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies
Event Details:
2-3 years old with caregivers Here's a chance for toddlers and their grown-ups to hang out and get to know each other. We'll have some toys and books available to use while you meet other families in the area. Drop-in; no 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.

Movie: Show Me the Father

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Movie
Event Details:
Featuring a variety of amazing true stories, this captivating documentary provides a fresh look at the roles of today’s fathers and invites viewers to reexamine perspectives toward their earthly fathers and God. (2021) 1hr 31 min No registratio...

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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. 

Open Chess Play

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Elementary School
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Elementary School Students Drop-in; no registration required. Are you looking to play chess with other students? Stop by the Youth Services Department and build your chess skills by playing with others. Some chess sets will be provided. Feel fr...

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.

Movie Under the Stars: Shrek

8:00pm - 10:00pm
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: In-Person, Movie
Event Details:
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the West Plaza for a showing of Shrek under the stars! Space is limited and available on a first-come/first-served basis. In the event of rain or severe weather, this event may be canceled. Check back ...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

English Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL, Virtual
Registration 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! ...

Needles in the Bookstacks

10:00am - 1:00pm
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. No instruction will be provided. I...

Summer Reading Kick-off Celebration

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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:
All ages. Join us on the West Plaza to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: Find Your Voice! Grab a free ice cream treat and enjoy a dancing performance by The Barefoot Hawaiian. ...

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.

7 Tom Farmer

1:00pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Study Room 7

Storytime: Great Beginnings

10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Storytime: Preschool

11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Mindfulness Meditation Workshop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: West Plaza
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us outside on the West Plaza as Chopra Center certified instructor Stephanie Frantz teaches you a simple mindfulness meditation technique and a stress-busting breathing exercise to relax and increase your overall sense of wellbeing.   ...

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. 

Make Music: K-2

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades K-2  Registration required Join us for some music inspired activities! ...

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.

D&D Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Clubs, Games, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Take a journey with us as we explore new realms, fight evil creatures, and attempt to save the world. No previous experience required; if you're a seasoned veteran or wet behind the ears, all are welcome to take part and play. If you do not have ...

Storytime: Great Beginnings

10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Fiction Book Discussion

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for an in-person discussion of The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki 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. 

Kindergarten Readiness

11:00am - 11:30am
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Registration 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.

Science Speaks: K-2

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades K-2 Registration required. Join us for hands on science fun! ...

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.

Find your Art Style

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come find out your art style! Learn how to use different mediums: watercolor, oil pastels, paint, coloring pencils! ...

Book Buddies

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades K-5 Spend some time reading with our teen volunteers this summer. Grab a book you'd like to read and we'll pair you up with a teen! Registration required. ...

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.

Summer Concert: Rosie & The Rivets

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: West Plaza
Age Group: Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Concert
Event Details:
Rosie & The Rivets perform an electrifying female fronted retrospective tribute to the first ten years (1954-1964) of Rock & Roll. Along with early Rock & Roll favorites, you’ll hear Girl Group, Rockabilly, R&B, Surf, a...

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.

Storytime: Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Fiction Book Discussion

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for virtual discussion of The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki via Zoom. Pick up a copy of the book at the Welcome Desk or Curbside. ...

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.

Storytime: Preschool

11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Chalk Art in the Park

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: West Plaza
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Would you like to add more arts and colors to your summer break? Stop by West Plaza right by Adams Park for a chance to do some chalk art and decorate our sidewalks!   Please be aware we will cancel the program in case of bad weather! ...

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.