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Girl drawing with chalk

Morning on the Plaza

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Plaza at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Families No registration Weather dependent Spend your morning with us on the Library's West Plaza! We'll have games and activities set up under our tents and will take a s...

Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: West Plaza
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Games, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Families

No registration

Weather dependent

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.

Girl coloring outside

Color and Solve

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Geared for K-5 Help us discover what we're coloring! Each participant will be given a tile to color as we listen to some music. Then, work as a team to solve the coloring puzzle...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Required
Event Details:

Geared for K-5

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.

Family playing a game

Build Your Own Board Game

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Elementary School
Event Details:

Geared for K-5 and families Have you ever dreamed of designing your own board game? Here's your chance. We'll provide the supplies and materials. You bring the creativity. Your ...

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

Geared for K-5 and families

Have you ever dreamed of designing your own board game? Here's your chance. We'll provide the supplies and materials. You bring the creativity. Your game is yours to take home.

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 knocking over chess piece

Chess Club: Instruction and Open Play

Tuesday, June 4, 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.

Family playing a game

Build Your Own Board Game

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Elementary School
Event Details:

Geared for K-5 and families Have you ever dreamed of designing your own board game? Here's your chance. We'll provide the supplies and materials. You bring the creativity. Your ...

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

Geared for K-5 and families

Have you ever dreamed of designing your own board game? Here's your chance. We'll provide the supplies and materials. You bring the creativity. Your game is yours to take home.

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.

Super Smash Bros Gaming Tournament (Nintendo Switch)

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Put your gaming skills to the test for fun and prizes! Tournament will take place on the Nintendo Switch console. Participants are welcome to bring their own controllers.  ...

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

Put your gaming skills to the test for fun and prizes!

Tournament will take place on the Nintendo Switch console. Participants are welcome to bring their own controllers. 

D&D How To: DMing 101

Tuesday, June 11, 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 piece being knocked over

Chess Club: Instruction and Open Play

Monday, June 17, 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.

Adults playing BINGO

ACES: BINGO & Trivia

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of fun games, companionship, friendly competition, and small prizes. Along with a few rounds of BINGO, we'll test our wits with some trivia! ACES s...

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

Join us for an afternoon of fun games, companionship, friendly competition, and small prizes. Along with a few rounds of BINGO, we'll test our wits with some trivia!

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. 

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)?

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.

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.

Young boy holding balloon and cupcake

Birthday Party Stations

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Children and families A very merry un-birthday to you! We're celebrating everyone's birthday with some crafts and games.  This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by b...

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

Children and families

A very merry un-birthday to you! We're celebrating everyone's birthday with some crafts and games. 

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.

Boy on obstacle course

Library Olympics: 10am

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades K-5 The Olympics are coming. Compete in a variety of challenges in our version of the historic games. Registration required.

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

Grades K-5

The Olympics are coming. Compete in a variety of challenges in our version of the historic games.

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.

Boy on obstacle course

Library Olympics: 2pm

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades K-5 The Olympics are coming. Compete in a variety of challenges in our version of the historic games. Registration required.

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

Grades K-5

The Olympics are coming. Compete in a variety of challenges in our version of the historic games.

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.

Adults playing BINGO

ACES: BINGO & Trivia

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of fun games, companionship, friendly competition, and small prizes. Along with a few rounds of BINGO, we'll test our wits with some trivia! ACES s...

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

Join us for an afternoon of fun games, companionship, friendly competition, and small prizes. Along with a few rounds of BINGO, we'll test our wits with some trivia!

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. 

Chess piece being knocked over

Chess Club: Instruction and Open Play

Tuesday, August 6, 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.

Chess piece being knocked over

Chess Club: Instruction and Open Play

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services 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: Youth Services
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.

Adults playing BINGO

ACES: BINGO & Trivia

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library
Program Type:
Games, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of fun games, companionship, friendly competition, and small prizes. Along with a few rounds of BINGO, we'll test our wits with some trivia! ACES s...

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

Join us for an afternoon of fun games, companionship, friendly competition, and small prizes. Along with a few rounds of BINGO, we'll test our wits with some trivia!

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.