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DIY Slime

10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grades K-5 with caregiver

Make some slime to take home!

This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 10am and 12pm to participate. While supplies last.

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.

Crafternoon

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth, Families, Elementary School
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children and families

Come craft with us! We'll supply the craft materials. You bring the creativity. Your creations are yours to take home.

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.

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.

DIY: Gift Tags

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

Add a festive, personalized touch to your packages with hand-made gift tags. After watching inspiring videos, you’ll have time to create your own. You’ll never want to buy another gift tag! All supplies are included.

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. 

DIY Bracelets: Pre-K

10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with caregiver

Make some bracelets to share with friends for the holidays! 

No registration required. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 10 am - noon to participate. 

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.

DIY Bracelets: K-5

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Geared for K-5

Make some bracelets to share with friends for the holidays! 

No registration required. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 4pm and 6pm to participate. 

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.

DIY Book Ornaments

5:00pm - 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: Art, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create an ornament filled with mini versions of your favorite books of 2024! Snacks will be provided.

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.

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.

Fandom Crafts: Pokémon

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth, Elementary School
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Geared for K-5

Make some Pokémon themed crafts to take home. 

No registration required. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 4 - 5:30 pm to participate. 

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.

Art for Little Hands: 10:30am

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 1-5 with caregiver

Let's make art together! Wear something that can get a little messy and work on a project that you can take home.

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.

Art for Little Hands: 2:30pm

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 1-5 with caregiver

Let's make art together! Wear something that can get a little messy and work on a project that you can take home.

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.

Penguin Fun: 10am

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with caregiver

Let's have some penguin time together while we enjoy a story, songs, and a craft!

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.

Penguin Fun: 11am

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with caregiver

Let's have some penguin time together while we enjoy a story, songs, and a craft!

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.

Penguin Fun: 10am

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with caregiver

Let's have some penguin time together while we enjoy a story, songs, and a craft!

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.

Penguin Fun: 11am

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with caregiver

Let's have some penguin time together while we enjoy a story, songs, and a craft!

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.

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.

Holiday Wrap-a-thon

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the holidays, but hate having to wrap gifts? Do you find the art of gift-wrapping to be a chore and too time-consuming?

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.

Craft Stick Puppets

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth, Elementary School
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Geared for K-2

Join us in making winter themed craft stick puppets! We'll make snowmen, Santa, reindeer, and more!

No registration required. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 4 -5:30pm to participate. 

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.

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.

Holiday Wrap-a-thon

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the holidays, but hate having to wrap gifts? Do you find the art of gift-wrapping to be a chore and too time-consuming?

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.

Shrinky Dink Art

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Teenspace
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own shrinky dink art. 

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.

Noon Year's Eve Party

11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Children and families

Help us celebrate the beginning of a new year with games, activities, and a glow stick dance party! Join us for our countdown to noon!

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.

Shrinky Dink Art

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Teenspace
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own shrinky dink art.