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Friends Book & Media Sale
Mark your calendar! The Annual Friends Book & Media Sale is August 8-11 with a preview for Friends members on August 7.
This sale features thousands books for all ages, including all genres of fiction and any nonfiction topic you can think of. Don't miss the CDs, LP records, DVDs, Blu-rays, audiobooks, and video games for sale too. Located in meeting rooms on the lower level. Cash, checks, credit and debit cards are accepted.
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Meet Our Readers' Advisory Team: Lisa
Join us each month as we interview a Readers' Advisor at WPL so you can get to know the team a little better. This month we are featuring Teen Services Department Head, Lisa! Continue reading to learn tips for branching into new genres, the book she can't stop raving about, and more.
How long have you worked in libraries?
12 years
What is your favorite book from childhood?
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New Cafe is Open!
The Bean is open for business!
Stop in for coffee, a smoothie or a bite to eat. Enter from the West Plaza when the library isn't open.
View the menu. Enjoy!
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 8 am - 8 pm
- Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
- Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
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One-on-One Assistance
Get personalized assistance with your family tree, resume, tech needs, and more at the library!
Book a Techspert
Need assistance with navigating a new piece of tech equipment? Sometimes an extra set of eyes can make all the difference in troubleshooting an issue. Fill out our Book a Techspert Form and our Tech Center team will be in contact with you to set up an appointment.
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Meet Our Readers' Advisory Team: Gretchen
Join us each month as we interview a Readers' Advisor at WPL so you can get to know the team a little better. This month we are featuring Genealogy & Local History Specialist, Gretchen! Continue below to find out Gretchen's favorite genre, the book she often recommends, and her tips for filling out our Book Match form.
How long have you worked in libraries?
16 years (10 at WPL).
What is your favorite book from childhood?
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Audiobook Appreciation Month
Audiobooks are a wonderful way to consume books, whether on the go or relaxing at home. For Audiobook Appreciation Month, we wanted to highlight some of the ways you can access audiobooks through WPL.
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Meet Our Readers' Advisory Team: Tricia
Join us each month as we interview a Readers' Advisor at WPL so you can get to know the team a little better! This month we are featuring Business & Career Specialist, Tricia! Read on to see what book Tricia is currently rereading, the mystery series she loves to recommend, and more.
How long have you worked in libraries?
Almost 10 years
If you could have a conversation with a character from any book, who would you choose?
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Youth Services Display Case
Share your collection at the library!
Our Youth Services Department has a great opportunity for young patrons to display their collectables in our display cases on the library's Lower Level. Interested? Fill out our Display Case Form for a chance to be featured.
A Wheaton Public Library card is required. The card may belong to the child or caregiver.
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Meet our Readers' Advisory Team: Rachel
Join us each month as we interview a Readers' Advisor at WPL so you can get to know the team a little better! This month's spotlight is on Youth Services Department Head, Rachel! Read our conversation with Rachel below to learn about her favorite places to read, the book she is always recommending, and more.
How long have you worked in libraries?
Almost 23 years
What is your favorite book from childhood?
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Meet our Readers' Advisory Team: Tara
Join us each month as we interview a Readers' Advisor at WPL so you can get to know the team a little better! This month we are featuring Adult Services Associate, Tara! Continue reading below to learn a little more about Tara, her favorite genres, and the resources she uses to decide what to read next.
How long have you worked in libraries?
5 months and I love it. I wish I hadn’t waited so long to become part of WPL.
What is your favorite genre, series, or book?
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Meet our Readers' Advisory Team: Liz
Join us each month as we interview a Readers' Advisor at WPL so you can get to know the team a little better! Up next, we are featuring Adult Services Associate, Liz. Read on to find out what book she's always recommending, her tips for getting out of a reading slump, and more.
How long have you worked in libraries?
A little over 2 years
What is your favorite book from childhood?