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Legos

Lego Free Build

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library

Age Group:

Youth, Preschool, Elementary School
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Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Children with caregivers

Let's do Lego! Use the library's Lego collection to build whatever you'd like! We'll have some building prompts and activities but let your imagination be your guide.

landscape painting by artist Christopher Hughes

Art Demo: Alla Prima Acrylics

Monday, April 21, 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
Register Now
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Art, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Christopher Hughes will demonstrate how to capture the essence of a subject with spontaneity without being reckless.

Man looking nervous during interview

Interview Anxiety

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

In-Person, Jobs & Careers

Age Group:

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

Through guided exercises to help build confidence, and manage stress, attendees will gain the skills needed to present their best selves in an interview with less stress. In partnership with People’s Resource Center.

teen writing in notebook smiling

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!

Person that has given blood

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. 

person hand feeding baby squirrel with syringe

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.

Teacher and student working on a craft

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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Program Type

Art Demo: Alla Prima Acrylics

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Art, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Christopher Hughes will demonstrate how to capture the essence of a subject with spontaneity without being reckless.

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.

Interview Anxiety

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Through guided exercises to help build confidence, and manage stress, attendees will gain the skills needed to present their best selves in an interview with less stress. In partnership with People’s Resource Center.

Teen Writing Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration Open
Registration Required
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!

Versiti Blood Drive

1:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults, Teens
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.

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. 

3D Print Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Waitlist
Registration Required
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. 

Willowbrook Wildlife Center Re-Opening

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
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.

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. 

CEJA Workforce Programs Info Table

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Event Details:

A representative from Goodwill Metropolitan Chicago will have information and answer questions about career opportunities through new workforce programs funded under the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). 

Movie: Wicked

1:30pm - 4:15pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Movie
Event Details:

In this backstory of the witches of Oz, Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood due to her green skin and untamed powers, becomes friends with popular, privileged Glinda.

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. 

Needles in the Bookstacks

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Main Floor
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.

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.

Author Visit: Shelby Van Pelt

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
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. 

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.

Local Author Fest

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families
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.

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: Alloy Horn Quartet

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, All Ages
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

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: BINGO & Trivia

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
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!

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. 

Anime and Manga Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library and watch some anime with fellow anime and manga lovers! Make crafts, color, and eat some library-provided snacks while you chat with new friends. (Cosplays not required, but are welcome!)

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.

History of Fashion in Art

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

Art expert Denise Laurin reveals fashion history documented in art, and how fashion and art intertwine 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. 

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:

Join us for an in-person discussion of The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams 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. 

Come Write In!

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Come “write” in to Meeting Room A to work on your current writing project, chat with other teen writers, and get feedback on your work! 

Needles in the Bookstacks

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

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.

Free Comic Book Day

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

Geek out for Free Comic Book Day with some free comics and trivia!

 

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.

DIY: Fabric Photo Mats

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Turn a small cut of fabric into a beautiful custom mat for framing artwork, a quote or photo. This easy method of adhering fabric to pre-cut photo mats creates a one-of-a-kind framing that only looks expensive.

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. 

Writers Group

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

The WPL Writers Group will feature an in-person meeting this quarter!

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. 

Are you LinkedIn?

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learning how to maximize LinkedIn's potential for your business or job search can be a daunting process. Bring your laptop or phone to this interactive class and learn how to get the most out of your LinkedIn profile.

ACES: Financial Intelligence

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 the nuances of retirement investments, accumulation, and distribution planning.

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. 

Web Design and Landing Page for Your Business

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn key design principles and strategies to guide visitors toward action, ways to avoid distractions, and tools to track website activity and set up a measurable conversion funnel. In partnership with Wheaton Chamber of Commerce.