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Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Genealogy Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, In-Person
Event Details:
Interested in learning more about your historic property? Ever wonder how old your house is? Who lived there in the past? What it looked like originally? Whether your interest is a home's construction date, past owners, or its architecture, reserve a...

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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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Genealogy Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, In-Person
Event Details:
Interested in learning more about your historic property? Ever wonder how old your house is? Who lived there in the past? What it looked like originally? Whether your interest is a home's construction date, past owners, or its architecture, reserve a...

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Railroads of Wheaton

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: History, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Local historians, Brian & Joyce Ostberg, creators of the YouTube channel, BeHistoric, provide a historical survey of railroads that shaped the foundations and footprint of Wheaton, including the Chicago and Northwestern, the Chicago, Aurora, &...

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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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Celebrity D-Day Servicemen

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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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:
To honor the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Cantigny’s Phil Roberts, Exhibit Facilitator at the First Division Museum, profiles 6 soldiers who contributed significantly to the operation and later became athletes, actors, a civil rights advocate, Hollywoo...

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom program. If you need assistance, please email us.

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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. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chicago's World Columbian Exposition

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, History, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Take an imaginary journey back to 1893 Chicago, the White City, through vivid imagery and sound. Art history expert Denise Laurin will focus on the architecture, art, and overall aesthetic which inspired artists such as Walt Disney and Frank Llo...

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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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art History: American Gothic as Holy Icon

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration Open
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Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, History, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
See this favorite painting at the Art Institute of Chicago through the eyes of Dr. Matthew Milliner, author and Associate Professor of Art History at Wheaton College. He will relate Grant Wood’s work to sacred art in the context of the Midwest. ...

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.