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ACES: Wits Workout

Tuesday, November 18, 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:

Based on University of Illinois Extension’s research on brain health and aging, Wits Workout provides engaging, interactive games and puzzles to challenge your brain and learn how to keep it active and healthy.

Adults around a table

20s & 30s Book Discussion

Tuesday, November 18, 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 humorous fantasy Kill the Farm Boy by Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne in meeting room 2B on the second floor.

Woman helping with resume

Resume Review Drop-In

Wednesday, November 19, 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!

Writers Group

Writers Group

Thursday, November 20, 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.

Old photos and documents

Dual Citizenship by Right of Return

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Genealogy, Virtual

Age Group:

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

Most countries in the New World base a child's citizenship on place of birth, but most countries in Europe base it on parentage — what was the citizenship of your parents?  Many of those countries

Child playing with dinosaur toys

Adopt a Dino

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Families

We're celebrating Dinovember. Drop in to our Adopt a Dino event. Pick out a dino, give them a name, and make a little home for them!

Girl wearing glasses singing into a mic

Family Karaoke

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library

Age Group:

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

Families

Come make some noise and belt out some favorite songs on our karaoke machine!

No registration required.

Silent Book Club logo

Silent Book Club

Monday, November 24, 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.

Child measuring cardboard

STEM Challenge

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

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

Preschool-Grade 5 with caregiver

Pick a challenge: like build a bridge, make a tower, or make an instrument. Then pick out your materials and build! Will your build pass the test? 

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Mark Anderson Cartooning: Gary Plopper and the Laundry Room of Mystery

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, Elementary School
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

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.

Miracles on Roosevelt Road

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A or via Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, History, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Several churches along this throughway claim to host miraculous images, especially of Jesus and Mary. Dr.

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)

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. 

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.

Swiftie Celebration

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: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a Taylor Swift fan? Come celebrate Tay's birthday a day early at the library! Make some friendship bracelets and new friends while jamming out to your favorite Taylor tunes.

Running Your Small Business

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
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.

Mark Anderson Cartooning: Out of Toon

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, Elementary School
Registration Open
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.

Mark Anderson Cartooning: Cartoon Castoffs

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, Elementary School
Registration Open
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

Oh sure, there's a lot of fun, popular, recognizable cartoon characters out there, but that's not who we're drawing. How about Greeney! Larry Loofah Loafters! Boo Boo La La! And Dog-Man-Dog!

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.

Mark Anderson Cartooning: Food Fight

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, Elementary School
Registration Open
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

I know what you're thinking. We're going to draw characters throwing food. Nope! It's weirder than that! We're drawing anthropomorphic food having it out! Irritable ice cream! Mad meatloaf! Grumpy green beans! Don't miss this!

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.