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Teen Book Box Subscription (Winter)

All Day
Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Complete our Subscription Form by December 5 to register and enjoy a pre-selected Young Adult book each month. 

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Complete our Subscription Form by December 5 to register and enjoy a pre-selected Young Adult book each month. 

Mother and child working on homework together

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Homeschool Families

Get to know some other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Clubs
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.

cast of Sense & Sensibility movie in costume

Movie: Sense and Sensibility

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with this star-packed, Oscar-nominated adaptation.

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Movie
Event Details:

Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with this star-packed, Oscar-nominated adaptation.

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. 

English Conversation Group

English Conversation Group

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
ESL, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Registration Open
Registration Required
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.

Handful of crocheted hearts

Needles in the Bookstacks

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
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.

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.

Children smiling and listening

Family Storytime

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Families

Spend your Saturday morning with us for Family Storytime. We'll read, play, draw, and more!

No registration required.

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families

Spend your Saturday morning with us for Family Storytime. We'll read, play, draw, and more!

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.

Random Ringers

Concert: Random Ringers

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Concert, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

This handbell ensemble returns to WPL and will perform holiday classics to “ring” in the holiday season!

Attendees are seated on a first come, first served basis. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Concert, In-Person
Event Details:

This handbell ensemble returns to WPL and will perform holiday classics to “ring” in the holiday season!

Attendees are seated on a first come, first served basis. No registration required. 

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.

children holding hands with their parents

Dance with Me

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Geared for birth-5 years old with caregiver and family

Move and groove with us! Join us for a dance party where the words to the songs are the movements we'll be doing together!

No registration required.

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Geared for birth-5 years old with caregiver and family

Move and groove with us! Join us for a dance party where the words to the songs are the movements we'll be doing together!

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.

Group of teens studying at a table

Finals Week - Study Zone

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

College? High School? Other? Everyone knows about the bane of Finals Week.

We'll have a Meeting Room open to have a quiet place to study and prepare for one of the most stressful tests of the school year.

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

College? High School? Other? Everyone knows about the bane of Finals Week.

We'll have a Meeting Room open to have a quiet place to study and prepare for one of the most stressful tests of the school year.

boy sitting on couch playing videogame

Game Arcade: Switch Games

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Grades K-5

Join us for some Nintendo Switch gaming!

Drop-in; no registration required.

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

Grades K-5

Join us for some Nintendo Switch gaming!

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.

Dr. Matthew Milliner headshot

Miracles on Roosevelt Road

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A or via Zoom at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, History, In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Several churches along this throughway claim to host miraculous images, especially of Jesus and Mary. Dr.

Zoom Webinars and Meetings:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom program. If you need assistance, please email us. Informatio...

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, History, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Several churches along this throughway claim to host miraculous images, especially of Jesus and Mary. Dr.

Zoom Webinars and Meetings

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom program. If you need assistance, please email us.

Information about joining the Zoom webinar or meeting

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.

Fiction Book Club

Fiction Book Discussion

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an in-person discussion of French Braid by Anne Tyler in Meeting Room 2B.

Pick up copies of the book:

Copies of the book are available at the library.  Please ask at the Welcome Desk or Curbside Pickup.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an in-person discussion of French Braid by Anne Tyler in Meeting Room 2B.

Pick up copies of the book

Copies of the book are available at the library.  Please ask at the Welcome Desk or Curbside Pickup.

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. 

Holiday ornaments on snow

DIY Ornaments

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

All ages

Make some festive ornaments to take home and decorate with!

No registration required. This is a drop-in event; stop by between 10am and 5pm to participate.

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

All ages

Make some festive ornaments to take home and decorate with!

No registration required. This is a drop-in event; stop by between 10am and 5pm to participate.

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.

woman at business meeting looking at data on computer

Aligning Technology with Your Business Strategy

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Business, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Small businesses thrive when advisors and tools align with their vision and goals. With the right guidance and technology, every investment builds growth, trust, and long-term success.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Small businesses thrive when advisors and tools align with their vision and goals. With the right guidance and technology, every investment builds growth, trust, and long-term success.

Group of teens studying at a table

Finals Week - Study Zone

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

College? High School? Other? Everyone knows about the bane of Finals Week.

We'll have a Meeting Room open to have a quiet place to study and prepare for one of the most stressful tests of the school year.

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

College? High School? Other? Everyone knows about the bane of Finals Week.

We'll have a Meeting Room open to have a quiet place to study and prepare for one of the most stressful tests of the school year.

Seeds in packets laying on dirt

Teen Volunteering - Seed Packet Assembly

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Help us get ready for our Seed Swap and earn volunteer hours!

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

Help us get ready for our Seed Swap and earn volunteer hours!

hand writing in notebook

Canva: Make a Button

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Design and make your own custom pins using Canva.  In this hands-on class, you’ll create unique designs and bring them to life as real pins to take home.  Some experience with Canva is helpful but not required.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Tech Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design and make your own custom pins using Canva.  In this hands-on class, you’ll create unique designs and bring them to life as real pins to take home.  Some experience with Canva is helpful but not required.

Child on adult's shoulders walking in the snow

German Holiday Traditions

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
History, Travel, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Journey through Germany’s rich history, traditions, and culture with German historian Anette Isaacs.

Zoom Webinars and Meetings:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom program. If you need assistance, please email us. Informatio...

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Travel, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Journey through Germany’s rich history, traditions, and culture with German historian Anette Isaacs.

Zoom Webinars and Meetings

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom program. If you need assistance, please email us.

Information about joining the Zoom webinar or meeting

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Networking group

Small Business Networking Group

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Cafe at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Business, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Local businesses coming together monthly to find out what it is they do and what do they need from one another. Wheaton Public Library provides the space and most importantly the coffee and donuts.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local businesses coming together monthly to find out what it is they do and what do they need from one another. Wheaton Public Library provides the space and most importantly the coffee and donuts.

Penguin paper craft

Penguin Fun: 10am

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool

Ages 2-5 with caregiver

Let's have some penguin time together while we enjoy a story, songs, and a craft!

Registration required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with caregiver

Let's have some penguin time together while we enjoy a story, songs, and a craft!

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.

Penguin paper craft

Penguin Fun: 2:30 pm

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool

Ages 2-5 with caregiver

Let's have some penguin time together while we enjoy a story, songs, and a craft!

Registration required.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with caregiver

Let's have some penguin time together while we enjoy a story, songs, and a craft!

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.

Group of teens studying at a table

Finals Week - Study Zone

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

College? High School? Other? Everyone knows about the bane of Finals Week.

We'll have a Meeting Room open to have a quiet place to study and prepare for one of the most stressful tests of the school year.

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

College? High School? Other? Everyone knows about the bane of Finals Week.

We'll have a Meeting Room open to have a quiet place to study and prepare for one of the most stressful tests of the school year.

Teens sitting outside at a table talking

Teen Library Council - Middle School

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School

Earn volunteer hours and help create book displays, programs, activities and more! 

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

Earn volunteer hours and help create book displays, programs, activities and more! 

Teens sitting outside at a table talking

Teen Library Council - High School

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, High School

Earn volunteer hours and help plan library programs!

 

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

Earn volunteer hours and help plan library programs!