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Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy

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

Discover the intriguing history of the colossal stone heads, masterpieces of the ancient Olmecs, Mesoamerica’s earliest civilization.

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.

English Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
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.

Finding Female Ancestors and that Elusive Maiden Name

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Women represent half of our ancestors; yet, their identities and life stories often prove much more difficult to find than those of men.

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.

Mind Games: Stay Curious

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

Using interactive games, William Pack demonstrates how the brain is hard-wired to believe what defies logic and facts by seeking out patterns and trying to make meaning out of nothing. Have fun learning how your mind works and&nb

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. 

The Financial Aid Process

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Teens, High School
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School
Program Type: College Prep, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for clarification on the college financial aid process?

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

English Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
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.

But It Wasn't A Foreign Language To Your Ancestors

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learning something about the languages your ancestors spoke will assist you in your research.  Recognizing how names were pronounced can help you find people in indexed records; many name changes entailed translating the name into that of the

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.

Art Demo: Travel Sketch Journaling

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Open
Registration
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:

Wes Douglas will show tips, tools, and examples of how he captures travel memories. Learn how to prepare and pack, plan out your page, mix photos with sketches, and adopt an explorer's mindset.

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.

Go to College, Not Into Debt: Solutions for an Affordable Education

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual2
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: College Prep, Virtual
Event Details:

Register for the virtual workshop!

Cooking: Traditional Mexican Churros

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Virtual
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Chef Violeta Trujeque, originally from Veracruz, Mexico. She will demonstrate how to prepare traditional churros with a spicy chocolate and vanilla dip. Recipe provided after Zoom registration.

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.

Writers Group

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

English Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
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.

Living History: 6 Wives of Henry VIII

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

Queen, lover, mother, outcast, victim, survivor -- Martina Mathisen of Edu-tainment Living History artfully interweaves tales of power, personality, and politics.

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.

English Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
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.

Don't Forget to Misspell: Getting the Most from Online Newspaper Research

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you feel like you are missing something when searching online newspapers?

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.

Meditation: Techniques to Reduce Stress

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

The scientific community is exploring meditation as a healing modality. Gaurav Singh, a long-time meditator, will discuss how meditation can reduce stress-related responses and enhance mental equilibrium.

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.

English Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
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.

Cooking: Flavors of Fall

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

It’s chilly outside but warm and cozy in the kitchen with aromas of apples, pumpkins, cinnamon, and vanilla. Chef Susan Maddox teaches both savory and sweet recipes to complete a meal using the fall fruit and vegetable

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.

English Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
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.

Beefing Up An Ancestor's Timeline

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

So often there are unanswered questions and brick walls surrounding a person on your family tree.

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.

Honest Abe Lincoln: Campaigns and Elections

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

Mr. Lincoln, portrayed by Kevin Wood, describes his many interesting campaign and election experiences over a long and eventful career, during a time of political intrigue and tumult when the very destiny of our nation was at stake.

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. 

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.

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.

Transferable Skills

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

Transferable Skills is designed to enhance and recognize key abilities that are applicable across various professional fields, such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability.

Writers Group

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

English Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
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.