The library is closed Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29

A Place to Grow

Flower

This special garden on the East side of the library features native plants, prairie grasses, pollinators & propagators, a shade garden, and a winding stone path to explore it all.

Free Little Seed Library

Visit our Free Little Seed Library, located in the garden and generously provided by the Wheaton Rotary Club. Take some seeds and leave some seeds. Grow something beautiful.

Whether inside with a good book or outside in the dirt, we invite you to Grow with Us!

Upcoming Events

Garden Pop Art with Leaves

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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:
Garden color isn’t limited to flowers. Let Warhol inspire your foliage! Horticulturist Sharon Yiesla, owner of Sharon Yiesla, Horticultural Services will survey a range of annuals and perennials that provide pops of color and texture. This is a hy...

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.

DIY Garden: 3-5

10:00am - 10:45am
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: DIY, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades 3-5 Registration required. Join us for a DIY garden project that you can 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.

DIY Garden: K-2

10:00am - 10:45am
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: DIY, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades K-2 Registration required. Join us for a DIY garden project that you can 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.

Gardening Books

Local Gardening Guides

Environment & Sustainability

Gardening & Nature Books for Kids

Nonfiction

Picture Books

Chapter Books

Community Resources

Conservation Foundation

The Conservation Foundation logo

Preserve and restore open space and natural lands, protect rivers and watersheds, and promote stewardship of our environment in northeastern Illinois. 

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DuPage County Master Gardeners

Leaf in a circle

This volunteer program open to anyone with the desire to learn and to share information with others about research-based landscape and gardening practices.

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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County 

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County logo

Protects and improves the county's natural areas while providing high-quality educational and recreational experiences for the people who call DuPage home.

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