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Hunger Games Book Club

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

New to the series or on your umpteenth re-read stop by to discuss what you loved and hated. Have another favorite dystopian read? Bring it to share!

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

New to the series or on your umpteenth re-read stop by to discuss what you loved and hated. Have another favorite dystopian read? Bring it to share!

Teens sitting outside at a table talking

Teen Library Council - Middle School

Wednesday, July 9, 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! 

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Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: In-Person
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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, July 9, 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
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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!

 

Teen with colored pencils

Picnic and Paint

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
West Plaza at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Bring your lunch and a picnic blanket to the West Plaza and work on some watercolor art while eating and chatting with friends!

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

Bring your lunch and a picnic blanket to the West Plaza and work on some watercolor art while eating and chatting with friends!

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.

Girl playing with slime

Slime Club

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Stop by this summer and make creative and fun slime!

 

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

Stop by this summer and make creative and fun slime!

 

Volunteer hands in a huddle

Teen Volunteer - Haunted House Event Planning

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Take part in planning, creating and running our all-ages October Haunted Activity House!

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

Take part in planning, creating and running our all-ages October Haunted Activity House!

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.

Escape room participants

Hunger Games Escape Room

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Can you survive the Hunger Games and help spark the rebellion against the Capitol? Solve puzzles and find clues to help you escape the arena. May the odds be ever in your favor!

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

Can you survive the Hunger Games and help spark the rebellion against the Capitol? Solve puzzles and find clues to help you escape the arena. May the odds be ever in your favor!

Two teens giving each other a high five

Test Your Knowledge - Trivia Challenge

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Want to test your trivia knowledge against your friends and strangers? Want to see who reigns supreme in random info? Mentally battle against your fellow teens in facts about sportball, pop culture, and other topics!

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

Want to test your trivia knowledge against your friends and strangers? Want to see who reigns supreme in random info? Mentally battle against your fellow teens in facts about sportball, pop culture, and other topics!

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.

Teens singing into microphone

Teen Karaoke Night

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Sing your heart out at the library at Teen Karaoke Night! Whether you like pop hits or songs from musicals, we've got a tune for you. And if you don't like to sing, don't worry- we still need audience members!

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

Sing your heart out at the library at Teen Karaoke Night! Whether you like pop hits or songs from musicals, we've got a tune for you. And if you don't like to sing, don't worry- we still need audience members!

A row of people in front of computers

Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

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.

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

Second Time Around band

Concert: Second Time Around

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 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

Second Time Around, Chicagoland's premiere classic rock cover band, meticulously recreates classic rock songs by favorites such as The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, The Doobie Brothers, and much more.

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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:

Second Time Around, Chicagoland's premiere classic rock cover band, meticulously recreates classic rock songs by favorites such as The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, The Doobie Brothers, and much more.

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.

Teen smiling at knitted work

Chronicles Of Yarnia - Fiber Art Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, DIY, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Are you an avid fan of yarn work and would like to meet some fellow yarn-trepreneurs, while earning volunteer hours? Together, we'll work on individual, group projects, and donations for non-profit groups!

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

Are you an avid fan of yarn work and would like to meet some fellow yarn-trepreneurs, while earning volunteer hours? Together, we'll work on individual, group projects, and donations for non-profit groups!

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.

Acrylic Paint and brushes

Painting Ninja Turtles - Acrylic Painting Workshop

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Paint some Ninja Turtles in this workshop led by Margaret Bucholz, of DuPage Art League. Materials included.

 

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

Paint some Ninja Turtles in this workshop led by Margaret Bucholz, of DuPage Art League. Materials included.

 

Group of college age students playing board game

College Student Game Night

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School

If you're a college student and looking for more ways to meet up with new friends this summer, join us for game night! 

Play some games, enjoy some snacks, and potentially make some new friends here at the library.

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

If you're a college student and looking for more ways to meet up with new friends this summer, join us for game night! 

Play some games, enjoy some snacks, and potentially make some new friends here at the library.

A row of people in front of computers

AI Overview

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Curious about AI, but still cautious about using it? This class discusses terminology and the varied options available for use. Time will also be given for “test-driving” ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Bard and more.

 

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

Curious about AI, but still cautious about using it? This class discusses terminology and the varied options available for use. Time will also be given for “test-driving” ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Bard and more.

 

Inside Out 2

Movie Under the Stars: Inside Out 2

Friday, July 18, 2025 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

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the West Plaza for a showing of Inside Out 2 under the stars! 

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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 Inside Out 2 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.

Variety of colored beads

DIY Fake Beaded Plants

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Have trouble keeping real plants alive? Same. Create a fake one to spruce up your space with beads, wire, foam, and a pot- no water or sunlight required!

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

Have trouble keeping real plants alive? Same. Create a fake one to spruce up your space with beads, wire, foam, and a pot- no water or sunlight 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.

A row of people in front of computers

Google Drive - Introduction

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Tech Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Use Google’s cloud storage service to create documents, upload and download files, and share files with other users. Students must have a Google Drive account.

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

Use Google’s cloud storage service to create documents, upload and download files, and share files with other users. Students must have a Google Drive account.

Teens sitting in a group

Teen Talk: Show & Tell

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Do you remember 'Show & Tell' days where you'd bring in your favorite item and explain why it was so awesome? Well, we're bringing it back for a Teen Talk: Show & Tell!  Discuss your favorite things and learn something new!

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

Do you remember 'Show & Tell' days where you'd bring in your favorite item and explain why it was so awesome? Well, we're bringing it back for a Teen Talk: Show & Tell!  Discuss your favorite things and learn something new!

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.

D&D dice in a chest

D&D Club

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Full
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Clubs, Games, In-Person
Registration Required
3D Printer

3D Print Club

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Classroom 2A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

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

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

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

Girl playing with slime

Slime Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Stop by this summer and make creative and fun slime!

 

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

Stop by this summer and make creative and fun slime!

 

Volunteer hands in a huddle

Teen Volunteer - Haunted House Event Planning

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Take part in planning, creating and running our all-ages October Haunted Activity House!

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

Take part in planning, creating and running our all-ages October Haunted Activity House!

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.

Child playing chess

Chess Club: Instruction and Open Play

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Classes, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, Youth, Elementary School

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.

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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.