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Self-Care Toolkit for the Job Search

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School
Event Details:

By emphasizing self-care practices, this program empowers individuals to approach their job search with confidence, balance, and a renewed sense of self-awareness. Learn practical ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Required
Event Details:

By emphasizing self-care practices, this program empowers individuals to approach their job search with confidence, balance, and a renewed sense of self-awareness.

Class of 68 band

Concert: Class of '68

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West Plaza at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Concert, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Event Details:

Class of '68 features a power fusion of classic rock and soul music that captures the energy and passion of the timeless hits that changed the world. Outdoor concerts are held o...

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:

Class of '68 features a power fusion of classic rock and soul music that captures the energy and passion of the timeless hits that changed the world.

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.

Recycled Paper Making

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Create your own paper! Learn about how recycled paper is made and have a chance to make your own to take home. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Create your own paper!

Learn about how recycled paper is made and have a chance to make your own to take home. 

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Microsoft Excel - Introduction

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Learn the basics of this incredibly versatile spreadsheet program. Creating charts, sorting, simple formulas, and basic formatting are covered.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Computer Classroom 2A
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Tech Classes
Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of this incredibly versatile spreadsheet program. Creating charts, sorting, simple formulas, and basic formatting are covered.

Digital image of human brain with circuitry

Artificial Intelligence: Perils and Promise

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to Artificial Intelligence and text generation tools like ChatGPT. Two College of DuPage English Professors will provide an overview of large langu...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: In-Person, Tech Classes
Required
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to Artificial Intelligence and text generation tools like ChatGPT. Two College of DuPage English Professors will provide an overview of large language models, how they populate with data, and how gener

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. 

Nailed It! - Cookie Decorating

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Can you create a cookie masterpiece?

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Food
Required
Event Details:

Can you create a cookie masterpiece?

D&D How To: DMing 101

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Dungeons and Dragons, but find the idea of running an adventure for your friends too overwhelming? Unsure where to even start to find materials needed to create th...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games, In-Person
Required
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Dungeons and Dragons, but find the idea of running an adventure for your friends too overwhelming? Unsure where to even start to find materials needed to create the campaign of your dreams (or nightmares)?

Pink, yellow, and purple 3D printed butterflies in 3D printed grass

3D Print Club

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn to use Tinkercad, a 3D design program, and create 3D printed art. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Computer Classroom 2A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person, STEM
Required
Event Details:

Learn to use Tinkercad, a 3D design program, and create 3D printed art. 

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Microsoft Excel - Intermediate

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Expand your Excel know how! This class covers conditional formatting and filtering, layout options, working across multiple sheets, plus more about formulas, charts and tables.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Computer Classroom 2A
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Tech Classes
Required
Event Details:

Expand your Excel know how! This class covers conditional formatting and filtering, layout options, working across multiple sheets, plus more about formulas, charts and tables.

D&D How To: DMing 101

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Dungeons and Dragons, but find the idea of running an adventure for your friends too overwhelming? Unsure where to even start to find materials needed to create th...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games, In-Person
Required
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Dungeons and Dragons, but find the idea of running an adventure for your friends too overwhelming? Unsure where to even start to find materials needed to create the campaign of your dreams (or nightmares)?

Chess Club: Instruction and Open Play

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Classes, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 1-8 Let's play chess! Join instructors from Elite Chess to learn more about the game and then have a chance to play with some other students. No registration required....

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Classes, Games
Event Details:

Grades 1-8

Let's play chess! Join instructors from Elite Chess to learn more about the game and then have a chance to play with some other students.

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.

Open Mic

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Come and share your talent at our Open Mic! Snacks will be provided.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art
Required
Event Details:

Come and share your talent at our Open Mic!

Snacks will be provided.

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Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Pivot Tables turn large sets of Excel data into useable, easily digestible tables. Learn the basics of preparing your data, converting to a Pivot Table, and getting the most out th...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Computer Classroom 2A
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Tech Classes
Required
Event Details:

Pivot Tables turn large sets of Excel data into useable, easily digestible tables. Learn the basics of preparing your data, converting to a Pivot Table, and getting the most out the numbers.

Teen listening to music while on computer

Coding & Music Making

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Use Tunepad to compose your own musical masterpiece. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person, STEM
Required
Event Details:

Use Tunepad to compose your own musical masterpiece. 

Teen girl painting on easel

Acrylic Painting Workshop

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This workshop is led by Margaret Bucholz, of DuPage Art League. Materials included.  

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art
Required
Event Details:

This workshop is led by Margaret Bucholz, of DuPage Art League. Materials included.

 

Teen with colored pencils

Create Your Zine

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us to learn all about zines and create your own!  

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn all about zines and create your own!

 

trolls

Movie Under the Stars: Trolls Band Together

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
West Plaza at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Event Details:

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the West Plaza for a showing of Trolls Band Together under the stars!  Space is limited and available on a first-come/first-serv...

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: In-Person, Movie
Event Details:

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the West Plaza for a showing of Trolls Band Together under the stars! 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Chess piece being knocked over

Chess Club: Instruction and Open Play

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Classes, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 1-8 Let's play chess! Join instructors from Elite Chess to learn more about the game and then have a chance to play with some other students. No registration required....

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Classes, Games
Event Details:

Grades 1-8

Let's play chess! Join instructors from Elite Chess to learn more about the game and then have a chance to play with some other students.

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.

Teen listening to music while on computer

Coding & Music Making

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Use Tunepad to compose your own musical masterpiece. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person, STEM
Required
Event Details:

Use Tunepad to compose your own musical masterpiece. 

The StingRays

Concert: The Stingrays

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West Plaza at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Concert, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Event Details:

The Stingrays return to WPL! Dance to the greatest rock ‘n roll from the 50s, 60s, and 70s! This energetic foursome will get you on your feet and test your trivia knowledge of your...

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:

The Stingrays return to WPL! Dance to the greatest rock ‘n roll from the 50s, 60s, and 70s!

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.

Starting High School Q&A and Pizza

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Event Details:

Have questions about starting high school? Local high school students will be available to answer your questions and talk about their experience!  

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Required
Event Details:

Have questions about starting high school? Local high school students will be available to answer your questions and talk about their experience!

 

Summer Break Paint & Sip

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Sip on some lemonade as you enjoy your well-deserved break with some A&R (Art and Relaxation).

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Art, Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Required
Event Details:

Sip on some lemonade as you enjoy your well-deserved break with some A&R (Art and Relaxation).

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.

Family of three watching movie in a theater

Sensory Friendly Family Movie

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Event Details:

All ages Join us for a sensory friendly movie screening. The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members are welcome to move around, talk, and sing. Noi...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

All ages

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.

Person participating in laser tag

Laser Tag (After Hours)

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Floor at Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us for an after hours laser tag battle!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Required
Event Details:

Join us for an after hours laser tag battle!