ACT Practice Test
Saturday, October 27, 2018 -
9:30am to 2:00pm
Find out what test day will really be like by taking a proctored practice exam. Bring a calculator and a snack for the break.
Event Type:
Teens
Teens Events
TAG (Teen Advisory Group)
Saturday, October 27, 2018 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Create your space and earn volunteer hours. The Teen Advisory Group will be part of creating teen programs/activities and give input on books and materials purchased for teens. For more info check out our TAG page, www.wheatonlibrary.org/teens/TAG.
Grades 6-12
Grades 6-12
Event Type:
Teens
Battle of the Bulge: The Forgotten Heroes
Thursday, November 1, 2018 -
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Military history author Robert Mueller discusses the details of the Battle of the Bulge, focusing on the individual men who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Event Type:
Adults
Teens
Teen Service Club
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 -
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Help with projects around the library or that benefit local organizations. Have an idea for a project? Let us know!
Service club members will earn volunteer hours for their work and will be required to complete an application before their first meeting.
Service club members will earn volunteer hours for their work and will be required to complete an application before their first meeting.
Event Type:
Teens
The Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 8, 2018 -
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Nancy McCully investigates the origins of Thanksgiving at Plimouth Plantation and how the Pilgrims traveled across the ocean and made their home here.
Event Type:
Adults
Teens
International Games Week
Saturday, November 10, 2018 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Grades K-adult
Help us celebrate International Games Week by playing some board games. Representatives from Fair Game in Downers Grove and Moore Toys and Gadgets in Wheaton will bring in games from everyone to enjoy.
Help us celebrate International Games Week by playing some board games. Representatives from Fair Game in Downers Grove and Moore Toys and Gadgets in Wheaton will bring in games from everyone to enjoy.
Event Type:
Children
Teens
Adults
Playing with Python
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 -
4:00pm to 6:00pm
Learn about the coding language Python by playing, remixing, and creating games.
Event Type:
Teens
NaNoWriMo Write-in
Thursday, November 15, 2018 -
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Drop-in, bring your laptop (or check one out at the Tech Center) and get ready to write. Coffee will be provided.
NaNoWriMo = National Novel Writing Month
Visit nanowrimo.org or naperwrimo.org for more information.
NaNoWriMo = National Novel Writing Month
Visit nanowrimo.org or naperwrimo.org for more information.
Event Type:
Adults
Teens
DIY Loop Knit Scarves
Thursday, December 6, 2018 -
6:30pm to 8:30pm
For those who havent finished their shopping for the gift-giving season, were offering a quick and easy handmade gift either for yourself or someone else. Learn how to make a cute and fuzzy scarf using nothing else but yarn we provide.
Event Type:
Teens
DIY Ornament Design
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 -
6:30pm to 8:30pm
For those with an artistic vibe and want to put their own spin on the holidays, join us as we provide items necessary to assist in decorating your own ornaments.
Event Type:
Teens
Gaming Club
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 -
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Drop in and play some games! Our Nintendo Switch will be set up and will have laptops available for Minecraft or Fortnite. Well also have tabletop games and cards. Participants are welcome to bring their own consoles and games!
Event Type:
Teens
Anime Club
Thursday, January 3, 2019 -
6:00pm to 8:45pm
Join us on the first Thursday of every month starting in Jan for Anime Club. Do you prefer Subbed or Dubbed? Are you a fan of Shojo or Shonen? Are you up to the latest episode of My Hero Academia, or are you more of a fan of classics like Initial D?
Event Type:
Teens
Teen Service Club
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 -
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Help with projects around the library or that benefit local organizations. Have an idea for a project? Let us know!
Service club members will earn volunteer hours for their work and will be required to complete an application before their first meeting.
Service club members will earn volunteer hours for their work and will be required to complete an application before their first meeting.
Event Type:
Teens
Exam Cram
Monday, January 14, 2019 (All day)
Cram for finals at the library. Snacks and drinks will be available in the Teenspace. Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville South students will also receive a 50% discount at Café on the Park this week - just present your school ID!
Event Type:
Teens
TAG (Teen Advisory Group)
Saturday, January 19, 2019 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Create your space and earn volunteer hours. The Teen Advisory Group will be part of creating teen programs/activities and give input on books and materials purchased for teens. For more info check out our TAG page, www.wheatonlibrary.org/teens/TAG.
Grades 6-12
Grades 6-12
Event Type:
Teens
DIY Bath Bombs
Monday, January 21, 2019 -
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Have you ever wanted to make your own personalize bath bombs? Instead of spending on pre-made, well be teaching you how to make Floaty and Fizzy bath bombs. Please alert us if youre allergic to specific oils and fragrances!
Event Type:
Teens
Gaming Tournament
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 -
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Test your skills at our Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament! Please bring your own controllers, if possible.
Event Type:
Teens
Gaming Club
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 -
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Drop in and play some games! Our Nintendo Switch will be set up and will have laptops available for Minecraft or Fortnite. Well also have tabletop games and cards. Participants are welcome to bring their own consoles and games!
Event Type:
Teens
What Do You Want to Do When You Grow Up?
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 -
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Career Vision will show why early career planning is very important for todays students and discuss the steps to making these decisions before choosing a college.
Parents Welcome
Parents Welcome
Event Type:
Teens
Adults
Teen Service Club
Thursday, February 7, 2019 -
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Help with projects around the library or that benefit local organizations. Have an idea for a project? Let us know!
Service club members will earn volunteer hours for their work and will be required to complete an application before their first meeting.
Service club members will earn volunteer hours for their work and will be required to complete an application before their first meeting.
Event Type:
Teens
Anime Club
Thursday, February 7, 2019 -
6:00pm to 8:45pm
Join us on the first Thursday of every month starting in Jan for Anime Club. Do you prefer Subbed or Dubbed? Are you a fan of Shojo or Shonen? Are you up to the latest episode of My Hero Academia, or are you more of a fan of classics like Initial D?
Event Type:
Teens
LED Greeting Card
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 -
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Learn a little about circuits and let your creative side out while designing a greeting card that lights up.
Grades 6-8
Grades 6-8
Event Type:
Teens
Nailed It!
Saturday, February 16, 2019 -
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Think you have star baker skills? Test them out at our cupcake decorating competition. Well have example cupcakes that youll attempt to recreate and then vote on their favorite attempts.
Event Type:
Teens
Prep Your Spring/Summer Attire
Monday, February 18, 2019 -
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Do you have some old bland shirts or shorts/pants that can use some sprucing up? Bring some of your clothes and well bring some upgrade-ables.
Event Type:
Teens
TAG (Teen Advisory Group)
Saturday, February 23, 2019 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Create your space and earn volunteer hours. The Teen Advisory Group will be part of creating teen programs/activities and give input on books and materials purchased for teens. For more info check out our TAG page, www.wheatonlibrary.org/teens/TAG.
Grades 6-12
Grades 6-12
Event Type:
Teens
Gaming Club
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 -
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Drop in and play some games! Our Nintendo Switch will be set up and will have laptops available for Minecraft or Fortnite. Well also have tabletop games and cards. Participants are welcome to bring their own consoles and games!
Event Type:
Teens