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Join us as we discuss If Beale Street Could Talk, by James Baldwin.

Join us as we discuss If Beale Street Could Talk, by James Baldwin.

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 an aspiring writer or a published author, whether you seek inspiration for your material, or you are drafting, revising, or editing your manuscript, our community will supply you with prompts and exercises, time and space to write, and, if you so choose, the opportunity to share your work and receive constructive feedback.

Bring your needlecraft project (knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.), make progress on your project, share techniques and skills. Limited instruction provided.

The Library Board of Trustees of the Wheaton Public Library will hold the regular monthly Board meetings on the third Monday of each month at 7pm. Meetings are held in the Library Board Room on the 3rd floor. The public is welcome.

Please join your fellow business owners as they catch up, discuss and share ideas to help your business in these turbulent times.

Flowering bulbs add color to our gardens from early spring to late fall, blooming in many colors, shapes, sizes and heights. Tips on common and not so common bulbs and their allies including colors, planting, watering issues, and pointers on their use as cut flowers will be discussed. Presented by Nancy Bell, Master Gardener of the University of Illinois Extension program.

Register here for Zoom webinar link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cOlLcYjXQHWCy4ZvolK-Kw

Create a beautiful covered journal to capture all your sweet summer thoughts with Stampin-Up's Laura Barto. After registering, pick-up your craft kit at the Information Desk or Curbside between August 3-18, while supplies last. Please allow 2 business days to process. Contact bericson@wheatonlibrary.org with questions.
Also needed: glue

Register here for the Zoom webinar invitation:
>https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SBkeyWiEQxqBl9hd11ZVYw

Be an active participant in respectful discourse with other individuals on these timely topics and the role these concepts play in systemic racism. This conversation follows an August 20 presentation by Professor Jon Mueller of North Central College. Discussion will focus on where these issues impact our daily lives, social interactions, and policy in America.

Taking care of yourself during a job search is about creating a positive space for your search. In this workshop, presented by The Peoples Resource Center (PRC) Job Coaches, you will learn the definition/dimensions of self-care, understand how most job searches can cause stress and interfere with healthy self-care, and obtain tangible ideas and tips on self-care techniques and how to apply them to daily life.

Community leaders City Manager Mike Dzugan, Council Member Erica Bray-Parker, Downtown Wheaton Association Executive Director Elle Withall, Chamber of Commerce Interim President Vickie Austin, and Library Director Betsy Adamowski will each give an overview of what is going on in their area, followed by time to answer your questions.

Register here for the Zoom webinar invitation:
>https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BF5VFXeeT6GxHBg03q5c7A

Join us via Zoom as Chopra Center certified instructor Stephanie Frantz teaches you a simple mindfulness meditation technique and a stress-buster breathing exercise to relax and increase your overall sense of wellbeing. Explore the benefits of developing a regular meditation practice to improve health, strengthen the immune system and release stress and anxiety.

Bring your needlecraft project (knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.), make progress on your project, share techniques and skills. Limited instruction provided.

If you love to talk about contemporary fiction, join our Contemporary Book Discussion group. Pick up a copy of the upcoming title at the Checkout Desk. Visit http://wheatonlibrary.org/browse/books/book-discussions for titles.

"When the Wind Comes Sweeping Down the Plain"

Paul Sirvatka, Professor of Meteorology at College of DuPage, will discuss various weather that affect us in Illinois with a reference to various severe weather events as well as a discussion about winter. Come with all your weather questions and find out about how Illinois weather affects you!

Register here for Zoom webinar link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ojpR49cXR7KDWt1ugVoE6g

DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek will discuss the new voting options and opportunities now available due to SB 1863, signed by the Governor to ensure a safe, secure election for 2020. Please bring your questions and concerns.
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Should the Electoral College be abolished? Should we impose term limits on Congress and the Supreme Court? After 250 years, should our Founding Fathers’ decisions be revisited? Join this respectful discourse and share your perspective. Optional advance reading material will provide historical context.

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 an aspiring writer or a published author, whether you seek inspiration for your material, or you are drafting, revising, or editing your manuscript, our community will supply you with prompts and exercises, time and space to write, and, if you so choose, the opportunity to share your work and receive constructive feedback.

The Library Board of Trustees of the Wheaton Public Library will hold the regular monthly Board meetings on the third Monday of each month at 7pm. Meetings are held in the Library Board Room on the 3rd floor. The public is welcome.

Spend the evening with Chef Susan Maddox learning and exploring the wonderful regions of Latin America in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

The program will feature a couple of the countries and their individual cuisine through their wonderful ingredients, culture, and cooking methods. Chef Maddox will illustrate some great tricks in order to make your dining experience at home a success.

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In Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth, Sarah Smarsh provides a unique look into the lives of poor and working class Americans to deepen our understanding of the ways in which class shapes our nation.

Create large pompom flowers from colorful tissue paper for your next celebration. Ideas to customize and expand your design will be viewed while we complete our projects. After registering, pick-up your craft kit at the Information Desk or Curbside between September 1-29, while supplies last. Please allow 2 business days to process. Contact bericson@wheatonlibrary.org with questions or color preferences.
Also needed: sharp scissors

A representative from the Perrin-Wheaton chapter of the DAR is available in the Genealogy area to answer questions.

Join us via Zoom as Chopra Center certified instructor Stephanie Frantz teaches you a simple mindfulness meditation technique and a stress-buster breathing exercise to relax and increase your overall sense of wellbeing. Explore the benefits of developing a regular meditation practice to improve health, strengthen the immune system and release stress and anxiety.