Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
United States
Learning about the lives of your ancestors can be fun and rewarding! Wheaton Public Library has a variety of genealogy resources including programs, databases, reference materials, and more for creating your family tree.
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Receive discounts at participating Chicago area cultural destinations with our museum passes
Borrow new and trending books, movies, and tv shows
Watch Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Apple TV+ with our Rokus
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 Librarian, Veronica. Continue below to find out Veronica’s favorite series, her tip for incorporating reading into your busy day, and more.
How long have you worked in libraries?
Almost 7 years
What is your favorite genre, series, or book?