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Running Your Small Business

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Business, In-Person

Age Group:

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

Get tips on the financial and backend business from someone who's gone through it. Ryan Marks will share educational content and personal experiences learned in the trenches.

Adults playing BINGO

ACES: BINGO & Trivia

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Games, In-Person

Age Group:

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

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
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!

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
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.

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
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.

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
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.

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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
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.

Button maker and parts to make buttons

Button Maker Crafts

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, In-Person

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

Stop by to choose an image and watch our button maker create a pin, magnet, or keychain to upcycle an old book illustration or feature your own original drawing. This is a drop-in event. 

Mother and child working on homework together

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, January 2, 2026 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
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!

Children smiling and listening

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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
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.

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Finals Week - Study Zone

2:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
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.

Finals Week - Study Zone

2:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
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.

Chronicles Of Yarnia - Fiber Art Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
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.

Finals Week - Study Zone

2:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
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.

Chess Club: Instruction and Open Play

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Middle School, Youth, Elementary School
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.

New Year Vision Boards

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
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.

Button Maker Crafts

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

Stop by to choose an image and watch our button maker create a pin, magnet, or keychain to upcycle an old book illustration or feature your own original drawing. This is a drop-in event. 

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. 

Microsoft Excel - Introduction

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Computer Classroom 2A
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Tech Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of this incredibly versatile spreadsheet program. Creating charts, sorting, simple formulas, and basic formatting are covered.

Teen D&D Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Waitlist
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
Event Details:

Join us as we continue our adventure run by our teen volunteer.

Gaming Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Clubs, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for all the gaming! We'll provide board games, card games and our Nintendo Switch. Feel free to bring your own games and devices!

Laser Tag (After Hours)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Teenspace
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an after hours laser tag battle!

Please meet in the Teenspace by 6:45pm.

Winter Warmth Paint & Sip

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
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, DIY, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we gather around to sip on Hot Cocoa and Apple Cider while we paint and listen to cheery music during this cold season.

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.

Microsoft Excel - Intermediate

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Computer Classroom 2A
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Tech Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Expand your Excel know how! This class covers conditional formatting and filtering, layout options, working across multiple sheets, plus more about formulas, charts and tables.

Introduction to Canva

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Computer Classroom 2A
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Tech Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of this free online graphic design tool. Canva can help you elevate your signs, presentations, posters and social media posts.

Chronicles Of Yarnia - Fiber Art Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
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.

Teen Library Council - Middle School

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Middle School
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! 

Teen Library Council - High School

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, High School
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!

 

Spanish Conversation Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

From beginners to fluent speakers join us to practice speaking in Spanish. No formal lessons, but we will provide some basic prompts and activities to get the conversation going!  

 

Teen Karaoke Night

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Concert, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library and sing your heart out at Teen Karaoke Night!

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.

Intermediate Canva

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Computer Classroom 2A
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Tech Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take your Canva skills to the next level in this intermediate class designed for users who already know the basics.

Versiti Blood Drive

1:30pm–6:00pm
Adults, Teens
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Event Details:

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will be holding a blood drive in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor from 1-6 pm.

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 Club: Instruction and Open Play

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Middle School, Youth, Elementary School
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.

Winter Reading Celebration - Presented by the Teen Library Council

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration Open
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:

The High School Teen Library Council invites you to a winter reading celebration with cocoa, crafts, trivia and more!

Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Open
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.