Early Childhood Center

The Early Childhood Center is designed for birth through 2nd grade including materials and programs. Try out an activity, read a book, or play on a computer or iPad. While the Early Childhood Center is designed for younger ones, everyone is welcome to use the collection including fiction, nonfiction, board books, readers, audiobooks and Playaways.

Sun, clouds and a butterfly

Establish strong early literacy skills and create a special bond with your child by reading to them.  Keep track of your reading on our 100 Books Reading Sheets found in Youth Services. 

  • Read 100 books and your reader earns a sticker.
  • Read 500 and 1,000 books to have your reader's name added to our Wall of Stars.
  • Complete the program and we will honor your reader's achievement by adding their name to a new picture book in our collection.

We are excited to be part of your child's reading journey!

Our Early Childhood play area is a place for young ones to make believe, practice social skills, work on fine and gross motor skills, and more.

Activities and toys are periodically changed for new discoveries. Help us take good care of our toys so that everyone can play.

Computers and iPads are available for children to use in the Early Childhood Center.  Games and activities are intended for ages 2-6.

Check out an iPad at the Early Childhood Desk.

The Leveled Reader collection is broken into 5 levels: pre-1, 1, 2, 3, and 4.  The levels do not necessarily correspond to a student’s grade level.

Books are leveled based on vocabulary, repetition, number of words, etc.

The Early Childhood Center has an easy nonfiction collection perfect for new learners.

Located behind the Leveled Reader collection, young readers can find informational books at their level on a variety of topics.

Upcoming Events

Leaf Art 10am

10:00am - 10:30am
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 2-5 with caregiver Let's make some art with the beautiful leaves! Bring in some from your yard or a walk and we'll turn them into a piece of art. We'll have some extra leaves available for those that can't bring in their own. ...

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. 

Children & Caregivers

This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.

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.

Leaf Art 11am

11:00am - 11:30am
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 2-5 with caregiver Let's make some art with the beautiful leaves! Bring in some from your yard or a walk and we'll turn them into a piece of art. We'll have some extra leaves available for those that can't bring in their own. ...

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. 

Children & Caregivers

This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.

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.

Leaf Art 10am

10:00am - 10:30am
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 2-5 with caregiver Let's make some art with the beautiful leaves! Bring in some from your yard or a walk and we'll turn them into a piece of art. We'll have some extra leaves available for those that can't bring in their own. ...

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. 

Children & Caregivers

This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.

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.

Leaf Art 11am

11:00am - 11:30am
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 2-5 with caregiver Let's make some art with the beautiful leaves! Bring in some from your yard or a walk and we'll turn them into a piece of art. We'll have some extra leaves available for those that can't bring in their own. ...

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. 

Children & Caregivers

This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.

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.

Bounce, Clap, Stomp: 10am

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:
Geared for birth-preschool with caregivers Youth Services Staff will share some of their favorite lap bounces, finger plays, action songs, and more! Get ready to move and have fun! ...

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. 

Children & Caregivers

This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.

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.

Bounce, Clap, Stomp: 11am

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:
Geared for birth-preschool with caregivers Youth Services Staff will share some of their favorite lap bounces, finger plays, action songs, and more! Get ready to move and have fun! ...

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. 

Children & Caregivers

This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.

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.

Bounce, Clap, Stomp: 10am

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:
Geared for birth-preschool with caregivers Youth Services Staff will share some of their favorite lap bounces, finger plays, action songs, and more! Get ready to move and have fun! ...

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. 

Children & Caregivers

This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.

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.

Learning Games

Action Words Flash Cards

Cards with words and drawings

Each flash card features a supporting picture and a sentence that uses the action word in context.

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Addition 0-12: Flash Cards

Addition 0-12: Flash Cards

Covers addition facts through 12…plus ideas for skill-building games and activities.

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Addition Dominoes

Dominoes with numbers

Addition facts on one end and numeric sums on the other - find the match.

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Brain Quest for Threes

Challenge cards

Question-and-answer game covers shapes, colors, letters, numbers, opposites and more.

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Brain Quest Grade 1

Challenge cards

Question-and-answer game covers reading, language arts, math, science and more.

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Brain Quest Grade 2

Challenge cards

Question-and-answer game covers math, science, language arts, social sciences and more.

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