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Button Maker

Button Maker Crafts

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Preschool, Elementary School

Children 

Stop by and use our button maker to create pins, magnets, and keychains! You can choose to use old book pages or create your own art.

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

Children 

Stop by and use our button maker to create pins, magnets, and keychains! You can choose to use old book pages or create your own art.

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.

Toddler girl using stickers-

Sticker Bingo: 10am

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool

Geared for ages 3-5 with caregiver

Registraton required

Let's play Bingo! Instead of letters and numbers, we'll be using stickers to fill our Bingo cards.

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

Geared for ages 3-5 with caregiver

Registraton required

Let's play Bingo! Instead of letters and numbers, we'll be using stickers to fill our Bingo cards.

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 helping with resume

Resume Review Drop-In

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for opportunities to network, get help completing job applications, writing your resume and cover letter, or preparing for an interview? Drop in to the Resume Review!

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Careers
Event Details:

Looking for opportunities to network, get help completing job applications, writing your resume and cover letter, or preparing for an interview? Drop in to the Resume Review!

Toddler girl using stickers-

Sticker Bingo: 11am

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool

Geared for ages 3-5 with caregiver

Registraton required

Let's play Bingo! Instead of letters and numbers, we'll be using stickers to fill our Bingo cards.

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

Geared for ages 3-5 with caregiver

Registraton required

Let's play Bingo! Instead of letters and numbers, we'll be using stickers to fill our Bingo cards.

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.

Two tween boys looking at wheels

Homeschool STEM Playground

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Homeschool grades K-5

Try out some of our STEM toys including Gravity Maze, Bee Bots, and more!

No registration required.

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

Homeschool grades K-5

Try out some of our STEM toys including Gravity Maze, Bee Bots, 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.

Group of teens studying at a table

Finals Week - Study Zone

Wednesday, December 17, 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.

Teen knitting with orange yarn

Chronicles Of Yarnia - Fiber Art Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: 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.

Young adults sitting around table discussing a book

20s & 30s Book Discussion

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to discuss the timely nonfiction How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy in meeting room 2B on the second floor. Intended for those in their 20s and 30s to discuss books and connect with others in their age range.

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 to discuss the timely nonfiction How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy in meeting room 2B on the second floor. Intended for those in their 20s and 30s to discuss books and connect with others in their age range.

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. 

Group of teens studying at a table

Finals Week - Study Zone

Thursday, December 18, 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.

Child playing chess

Chess Club: Instruction and Open Play

Thursday, December 18, 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.

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.

Jigsaw puzzle pieces

Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Families, All Ages

Gather your team of 2-4 puzzlers to race against others. Teams will choose from a variety of 500-piece puzzles, based on order of registration, at 5:30 pm. Prizes for the first 3 teams to finish.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gather your team of 2-4 puzzlers to race against others. Teams will choose from a variety of 500-piece puzzles, based on order of registration, at 5:30 pm. Prizes for the first 3 teams to finish.

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. 

Writers Group

Writers Group

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual2 at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

The WPL Writers Group meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday via Zoom.

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: Virtual2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

The WPL Writers Group meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday via Zoom.

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.

Children smiling and listening

Sensory Supported Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, All Ages

Children with caregiver

This sensory supported storytime provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, sensory processing disorders, and/or on the autism spectrum.

Registration is required.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children with caregiver

This sensory supported storytime provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, sensory processing disorders, and/or on the autism spectrum.

Registration is 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.

cast of The Man Who Came to Dinner movie

Movie: The Man Who Came to Dinner

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults

An imperious, acid-tongued radio personality injures himself slipping on ice, becoming an unexpected houseguest for a prominent Ohio family.

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

An imperious, acid-tongued radio personality injures himself slipping on ice, becoming an unexpected houseguest for a prominent Ohio family.

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 20, 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 20, 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.

Child looking at paper holding color pencil

Mark Anderson Cartooning: Out of Toon

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Classes
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Grades K-5

Get ready for some mischievous musical machinations as kids draw unique ukuleles, titanic tubas, and dynamic didgeridoos! And wait until you hear the cartoon cacophony at the end!

Registration required.

 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Art, Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5

Get ready for some mischievous musical machinations as kids draw unique ukuleles, titanic tubas, and dynamic didgeridoos! And wait until you hear the cartoon cacophony at the end!

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.

Hand wrapping gift on a blue background

Teen Volunteer - Holiday Wrap-a-thon

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Are you a fan of the holidays, but hate having to wrap gifts? Do you find the art of gift-wrapping to be a chore and too time-consuming?

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the holidays, but hate having to wrap gifts? Do you find the art of gift-wrapping to be a chore and too time-consuming?

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 in movie theater smiling up at a screen

Holiday Movie Marathon

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages

Families

We're watching as many holiday movies as we can! Join us for a showing or two. Feel free to bring blankets, pillows, and snacks as we celebrate the season!

Movie titles coming soon!

No registration required.

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

Families

We're watching as many holiday movies as we can! Join us for a showing or two. Feel free to bring blankets, pillows, and snacks as we celebrate the season!

Movie titles coming soon!

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.

colorful blocks that spell out "trivia" on a wood table

Family Trivia Night

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Elementary School, All Ages

Families

Grab the whole family and test your random knowledge skills! Questions will be geared towards a K-5 audience with adult help. Prizes will be awarded.

One registration per family, please.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Families, Elementary School, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families

Grab the whole family and test your random knowledge skills! Questions will be geared towards a K-5 audience with adult help. Prizes will be awarded.

One registration per family, please.

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.

Library Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Wheaton Public Library

The Library is Closed.

Closing
Branches:
Wheaton Public Library
Description:

The Library is Closed.

Handful of crocheted hearts

Needles in the Bookstacks

Saturday, December 27, 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.

Hands pinning magazine clips on board

New Year Vision Boards

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

What do you want your 2026 to look like? Use library-provided materials to craft the perfect vision board to manifest all your dreams for the new year.

Registration Open
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:

What do you want your 2026 to look like? Use library-provided materials to craft the perfect vision board to manifest all your dreams for the new year.

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.

Silent Book Club logo

Silent Book Club

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a low-key way to connect with fellow readers? With no assigned reading, bring any book in any format. Share a bit about what you’re reading and then enjoy an hour of quiet reading alongside new friends.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a low-key way to connect with fellow readers? With no assigned reading, bring any book in any format. Share a bit about what you’re reading and then enjoy an hour of quiet reading alongside new friends.

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.