Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
United States
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?
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.
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?
Did you get new tech over the holidays, and need some help with getting started? Learn how to set up your new computer, navigate your new phone and more with our upcoming tech classes.
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?
Have some old family videos you’ve been meaning to get transferred to DVD? Our Tech Center has a new VHS & DVD converter and 8mm converter available for in-house use! Reservations are recommended to secure your time slot, but walk-ins are also welcome. No library card required.
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 Readers Services Coordinator, Catherine. Continue below to see what book she can’t stop raving about, tips for branching into new genres, and more.
How long have you worked in libraries?
5 ½ years – 2 ½ years here at Wheaton Public Library where I enjoy working in readers’ advisory and choosing and delivering books for our homebound patrons.
Readers' advisory is all about connecting patrons to their next great read. Join us each month as we interview a Readers' Advisor at WPL so you can get to know the team a little better! We'll highlight their favorite genres, books they can't stop raving about, and tips patrons can follow for discovering new books. The first advisor we are featuring is Adult Services Department Head, Jennifer. Get to know her better below, and check back in December for our next interview.
How long have you worked in libraries?
October is Family History Month, which means now is the perfect time to start researching your family tree. If you ever feel overwhelmed or get stuck during the process Gretchen, WPL’s Genealogy & Local History Specialist, can help! Get to know Gretchen a little better below, and don’t forget to visit our Genealogy and Local History pages to learn about the many ways the library can assist you with your research.
If you or anyone you know has trouble getting to the library, we can help! Let us deliver materials to your home. Open to Wheaton cardholders on a temporary or permanent basis due to injury or illness.
If you are interested in this service, please fill out our Homebound Preferences Form. Have additional questions? Contact Catherine Tarver at 630-868-7561 or homebound@wheatonlibrary.org.