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"Lazy" Gardener Tips

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn gardening practices to reduce maintenance and improve the efficiency of your efforts.

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.

ACES: Identity Theft Prevention

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Financial, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the types of identity theft, safeguards, and protections to avoid becoming a victim.

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 Writing Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration Open
Registration
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!

Calming Crafts

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

Prepare for the end of the year final push with some calming crafts! We'll have supplies for calming glitter jars, various fidgets, zen coloring and more.

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. 

Needles in the Bookstacks

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
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.

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.

Art Demo: Alla Prima Acrylics

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:

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
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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.