Tween Center

The Wheaton Public Library’s Tween Center is designed for grades 3-6 including materials and programs. Use a computer, read a book in front of our fireplace, or see what’s growing in the greenhouse. While the Tween Center is designed for grades 3-6, everyone is welcome to use the collection including fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks and Playaways.

Computers are available for research, gaming, and learning. Finish your homework, play Minecraftedu or try Scratch coding.

Tween computers have Microsoft Office 2016 and printing is available.

Login to a Tween computer with your library card or ask for a guest pass at the Tween Center Desk.

Learn science, technology, engineering, art and math and have fun with our STEAM kits.  See them all here.

STEAM kits may be checked out out for 1 week.  Find them at the Tech Center Desk on the 1st Floor.

We’d love to know your favorite books to read and to share them with others! Send an email to youthservices@wheatonlibrary.org and we’ll feature your booklist in the Tween Center. In the email, please include the following:

  • Name
  • Age/Grade
  • Up to 10 favorite Tween books
  • A picture of you reading

Upcoming Events

Switch Games

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Elementary School Students We're playing Switch games together! Join us for Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers, and more! Drop-in; no registration required. ...

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.

Dia: Picture Book Bingo

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Elementary School
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Families with elementary school students Registration required Join us for some picture book Bingo! ...

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.

Family Lego Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:
Geared for children and their families Build together as a family and show off your Lego skills! No registration required. ...

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.

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Homeschool Families Get to know some other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more! ...

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.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Geared for children and their families Spend your Saturday morning with us for Family Storytime. We'll read, play, draw, and more! Drop-in; no registration required. ...

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.

Pajama Stories

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Children with their families Get ready for bed with a story or two! Feel free to wear pajamas for this family storytime so you can head to bed after library 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.

STEAM Kits

Build & Learn Geometric Shapes

Build & Learn Geometric Shapes

Build with easy-fitting sticks and connectors

Check It Out

Create-a-Chain Reaction

Create-a-Chain Reaction kit

Explore gravity, motion, momentum and more

Check It Out

Deluxe Solar Educational Kit

Deluxe Solar Educational Kit

Learn how to use solar power

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Learning Games

Addition 0-12: Flash Cards

Addition 0-12: Flash Cards

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

Check It Out

Brain Quest Grade 4

Challenge cards

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

Check It Out

Brain Quest Grade 5

Challenge cards

Question-and-answer game covers math, science, language arts, history, civics, geography and more.

Check It Out
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