Adult Services

Upcoming Events

English Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
Wheaton Library and Literacy DuPage host an English Conversation Group every Saturday morning. Practice your English and learn new phrases in a friendly environment! Everyone is always welcome! ...

Needles in the Bookstacks

10:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person
Event Details:
Drop-in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor of the library every Saturday with your knitting, cross stitch, or crochet project and join our group! Make progress on your project and share techniques. No instruction will be provided. I...

CANCELLED: Author Visit: Elizabeth Berg

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
***This event has been CANCELLED and will be rescheduled for a later date TBD*** Bestselling author Elizabeth Berg will give a keynote presentation to kick-off our 2023 Local Author Fest! Presentation followed by book signing. Ms. Berg's newest bo...

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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. 

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.

Local Author Fest

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:
Celebrate your local authors! Bestselling author, Elizabeth Berg, will present at 1pm followed by a book signing in partnership with the Bookstore of Glen Ellyn. Registration required for Elizabeth Berg presentation.   Visit local 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.

Genealogy Assistance - DAR

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Genealogy Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:
A representative from the Perrin-Wheaton chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is available in the Genealogy area to answer questions. ...

LinkedIn for Your Job Search

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, In-Person, Jobs & Careers, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
Discover how to leverage the social networking site LinkedIn, to enhance your job search and create results. Learn why you should use LinkedIn for job searches and who else uses it (HR recruiters, etc.).  Presented by People’s Resource Center (P...

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.

Microsoft Word - Introduction

10:00am - 12:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Computer Classroom 2A
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn how to navigate Word and use it to create, edit, save, and print basic documents. This class is designed for those who have little to no experience with Word. ...

Rescuing Blanding's Turtle

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration Open
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Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
Discover the DuPage Forest Preserve’s work to recover Illinois’ endangered Blanding’s turtle. Learn how the restoration of habitat supports this species, and how you can help the Blanding’s turtle, too! This is a hybrid event. Choose to atten...

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: Paper Flowers

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn how to make a branch blooming with beautiful, delicate cherry blossoms from tissue paper, wire and floral tape. Use your flowers to bring spring to your table, desk or nightstand. Please note that this event is designed for adults only. ...

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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. 

SAT & ACT Success

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School
Program Type: College Prep
Event Details:
Register through Zoom Learn differences between the SAT and ACT, when to start studying, keys to achieving a high score, and how the tests impact merit aid and scholarships. This comprehensive workshop will answer all of your questions about co...

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App available. Borrow eBooks & eAudio for adults, teen, and youth. Check out up to 5 titles and place up to 5 holds at a time.

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App available. Browse current issues of Consumer Reports and People. Read online or download to device.

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eBooks for Kindle eReaders. eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers for Kindle Fire.

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Databases

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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Ancestry Library Edition

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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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AtoZ Maps

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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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