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Legos

Lego Free Build

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library

Age Group:

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

Grades K-5 caregivers

Let's do Lego! Use the library's Lego collection to build whatever you'd like! We'll have some building prompts and activities but let your imagination be your guide.

Pastel painting of yellow flower with bee by Pamela Hamilton

Art Demo: Pastel Spring Blooms

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A or via Zoom at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Art, In-Person, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join pastel artist Pamela Hamilton as she paints a spring flower with soft pastels. Learn techniques for underpainting, layering, and bringing floral subjects to life. Provided in partnership with the DuPage Art League. 

Woman with arms crossed wearing an apron

Running Your Small Business

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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.

Woman helping with resume

Resume Review Drop-In

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

In-Person, Jobs & Careers

Age Group:

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

Teens sitting at table playing board game

Gaming Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Games

Age Group:

Teens, Middle School, High School
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!

historic photo of nurses caring for patient during WWII

Women's History: WWII POW Nurses

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

History, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

In 1941, twelve U.S. Navy nurses were taken prisoner of war in the Philippines by Japan.

Woman speaking to multiple people on a zoom interview

The Virtual Interview

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2B at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

In-Person, Jobs & Careers

Age Group:

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

Practical guidance on presenting yourself professionally in a virtual interview, from optimizing your technology to managing your on-camera presence.

Writers Group

Writers Group

Thursday, March 19, 2026 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.

3 young women playing acoustic guitars

Beginning Guitar Clinic

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Arts & Culture Center at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Classes, In-Person

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Elementary School
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Elementary School
Program Type: Classes, In-Person
Event Details:

In 30-minute sessions, local guitar teacher Brant Buckley will teach groups of 3-4 students.

Luck o the Irish

Concert: Gavin Coyle: Luck o’ the Irish

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, In-Person

Age Group:

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

Celebrate a belated St. Patrick’s Day with Irish baritone, Gavin Coyle, teamed with Carlyn Lloyd and Jon Warfel with pennywhistles, dulcimer, and drums for an afternoon of music from the homeland.

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Local Author Fest

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School, Youth, Families
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Celebrate your local authors at our 5th Annual Local Author Fest! Visit local author tables on the library's main floor from 1-4pm. Authors will have copies of their books to sell. 

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.

Picture Frame Decorating

6:00pm–7:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use library-provided materials like mosaic tiles, fake gems, and buttons to decorate a frame that will show off your picture-perfect moments!

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.

Introduction to PowerPoint

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:

Spice up your presentations with PowerPoint. Create slides, insert photos and graphics, and add visual interest with transitions and animations. 

 

AI Overview

9:30am–11:30am
Adults, Teens
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
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 Gemini and more.

 

Raining Colors - Acrylic Painting Workshop

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in painting colorful rain showers this spring in this workshop led by Margaret Bucholz, of the DuPage Art League. Materials included.

 

iPhone Photography

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:

Unlock the full potential of your iPhone camera.  You’ll learn the camera basics along with features, settings, and techniques to create beautiful photographs.   

 

iPhone Photography

9:30am–11:30am
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:

Unlock the full potential of your iPhone camera.  You’ll learn the camera basics along with features, settings, and techniques to create beautiful photographs.   

 

Free Comic Book Day

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults, Teens, Youth
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

Geek out for Free Comic Book Day with some free comics and trivia!

*A new name, but the same ole' event.
Now known as First Saturday In May thanks to Universal Distribution, Free Comic Book Day will still be known as FCBD to us.

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 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.

Microsoft PowerPoint - 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:

Ready to amaze your audience? Add video and audio, customize your animations, and take advantage of the Designer tool.

 

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: 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.

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!

 

iPhone Photo Editing

9:30am–11:30am
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:

Turn good photos into great ones using easy, built-in editing tools on your phone. We’ll cover simple adjustments like cropping, lighting, and color to help your photos look their best.

Teen Writing Club

5:30pm–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: Clubs, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Like to write? Work on some prompts with other teen writers and share your talent with others!

Plant Swap with Sustain DuPage

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Event Details:

Bring your extra seedlings and plants in repurposed containers to swap at 1 pm; those not bringing seedlings to swap may take up to 6 seedling plants per person beginning at 1:30 pm, while supplies last.

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.

Mason Jar Lanterns

6:00pm–7:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate a mason jar lantern to light up your space! Use pressed flowers and tissue paper to create a twinkling masterpiece.

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.

iPhone Watch

9:30am–11:30am
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:

Discover how to get the most out of your Apple Watch. This class covers tips and tricks for customizing your watch face, tracking health and fitness, managing notifications, and staying connected right from your wrist. 

 

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.

Finals Week - Study Zone

2:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, High School
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, 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–8:30pm
Teens, High School
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, 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: Meeting Room 2B
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.

Showing On The Green Screen (Plant Movie-a-thon)

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

On brand with our Summer Reading theme 'Plant a Seed, Read', join us for a weekly movie viewing; digging into both horror and palate-cleansing young movies.

Showing On The Green Screen (Plant Movie-a-thon)

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: In-Person, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

On brand with our Summer Reading theme 'Plant a Seed, Read', join us for a weekly movie viewing; digging into both horror and palate-cleansing young movies.