Adult Services

Upcoming Events

Summer Reading Kick-off Celebration

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: West Plaza
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Program Type: Concert, In-Person
Event Details:
All ages. Join us on the West Plaza to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: Find Your Voice! Grab a free ice cream treat and enjoy a dancing performance by The Barefoot Hawaiian. ...

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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.

Mindfulness Meditation Workshop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: West Plaza
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us outside on the West Plaza as Chopra Center certified instructor Stephanie Frantz teaches you a simple mindfulness meditation technique and a stress-busting breathing exercise to relax and increase your overall sense of wellbeing.   ...

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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. 

Fiction Book Discussion

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for an in-person discussion of The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki in Meeting Room 2B. ...

Pick up copies of the book

Copies of the book are available at the library.  Please ask at the Welcome Desk or Curbside Pickup.

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. 

Summer Concert: Rosie & The Rivets

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: West Plaza
Age Group: Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Concert
Event Details:
Rosie & The Rivets perform an electrifying female fronted retrospective tribute to the first ten years (1954-1964) of Rock & Roll. Along with early Rock & Roll favorites, you’ll hear Girl Group, Rockabilly, R&B, Surf, a...

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.

Fiction Book Discussion

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for virtual discussion of The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki via Zoom. Pick up a copy of the book at the Welcome Desk or Curbside. ...

Zoom Webinars and Meetings

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom program. If you need assistance, please email us.

Information about joining the Zoom webinar or meeting

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Social Media and the Job Search

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Careers, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
Social media is a great resource for the job search, and did you know recruiters are looking for you?! Come and learn the difference between social and professional media sites, the etiquette of social media, how to get noticed on LinkedIn, and how t...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Introduction to Computers - part 2

10:00am - 11:30am
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Computer Classroom 2A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn more about Windows, how to save files to a USB memory stick, and how the computer file system is organized. ...

State Senator Seth Lewis Traveling Office

11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:
District office staff will be available to assist individuals and businesses with access to state services, as well as answer questions and gather opinions about state  activities and legislation. ...

Writers Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
The WPL Writers Group will be meeting via Zoom! Facilitated by local author and library staff member, Karen Schreck, we provide a supportive and consistent environment for writers of all genres, ages eighteen years of age and up. Whether you are a...

Zoom Webinars and Meetings

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom program. If you need assistance, please email us.

Information about joining the Zoom webinar or meeting

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Civic Awareness Series: Supreme Court Update

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
What are the cases to watch before the Supreme Court? UIC Professor Steve Schwinn will present the current issues before the Supreme Court and their implications. In partnership with the Wheaton League of Women Voters.  This is a hybrid event...

Zoom Webinars and Meetings

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom program. If you need assistance, please email us.

Information about joining the Zoom webinar or meeting

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.

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.

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American Ancestors

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From the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Collections of early American genealogical records (vital, church, and town records) from New England states, England, Ireland, and beyond. In-library use only.

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Premier genealogy resource with federal and state census records, military and immigration records, birth, death, and marriage records, and other reference sources such as high school yearbooks.  In-library use only.

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Explore 145,000 maps of the world, continents, countries, and states. Browse antique and historical maps, climate and ecology maps, flags of the world, and glossaries. Play geography games.

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