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Children reaching up

Sing with Me 10am

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library

Age Group:

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

Geared for birth-5 years old with caregivers or family

Singing is an important part of early learning and literacy. Join us for a sing-along as we share some of our favorite songs for children. Lyrics will be provided.

Children reaching up

Sing with Me 11am

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library

Age Group:

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

Geared for birth-5 years old with caregivers or family

Singing is an important part of early learning and literacy. Join us for a sing-along as we share some of our favorite songs for children. Lyrics will be provided.

Legos

Homeschool Lego Free Build

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Legos

Lego Free Build

Monday, December 15, 2025 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.

line drawing of woman meditating

Meditation for Holiday Wellbeing

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Virtual

Age Group:

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

Navigate the season’s challenges with grace and serenity. Join Zelma Chamberlain, M.

Woman with arms crossed wearing an apron

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.

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Sensory Supported Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, All Ages
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Early Childhood Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children with caregiver

This sensory supported storytime provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, sensory processing disorders, and/or on the autism spectrum.

Registration is 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. 

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.

Movie: The Man Who Came to Dinner

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Movie
Event Details:

An imperious, acid-tongued radio personality injures himself slipping on ice, becoming an unexpected houseguest for a prominent Ohio family.

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. 

English Conversation Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wheaton Library and Literacy DuPage host an English Conversation Group every Saturday morning. Practice your English and learn new phrases in a friendly environment! Everyone is always welcome.

Needles in the Bookstacks

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor of the library every Saturday with your knitting, cross stitch, or crochet project and join our group! Make progress on your project and share techniques.

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.

Mark Anderson Cartooning: Out of Toon

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

Teen Volunteer - Holiday Wrap-a-thon

1:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the holidays, but hate having to wrap gifts? Do you find the art of gift-wrapping to be a chore and too time-consuming?

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.

Holiday Movie Marathon

10:00am–3:00pm
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Families

We're watching as many holiday movies as we can! Join us for a showing or two. Feel free to bring blankets, pillows, and snacks as we celebrate the season!

Movie titles coming soon!

No 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. 

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.

Family Trivia Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Youth, Families, Elementary School, All Ages
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Families, Elementary School, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families

Grab the whole family and test your random knowledge skills! Questions will be geared towards a K-5 audience with adult help. Prizes will be awarded.

One registration per family, please.

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.

Library Closed

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Wheaton Public Library
Description:

The Library is Closed.

Needles in the Bookstacks

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor of the library every Saturday with your knitting, cross stitch, or crochet project and join our group! Make progress on your project and share techniques.

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.

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.

Silent Book Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
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.

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. 

The Floor is Lava: 10am

10:00am–11:00am
Youth, Elementary School
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5

Watch where you step! Can you help get the whole team across without falling in the lava? We know you can! Join us for this wacky challenge!

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.

The Floor is Lava: 2pm

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5

Watch where you step! Can you help get the whole team across without falling in the lava? We know you can! Join us for this wacky challenge!

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.

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. 

Noon Year's Eve Pajama Party

11:00am–12:30pm
Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Families, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Families

Help us celebrate the beginning of a new year with games, activities, and more! Everyone is encouraged to get in their super comfy pajamas for this celebration. Join us for our countdown to noon!

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.

Library Closing Early

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Wheaton Public Library
Description:

The Library is Closing Early at 5:00 pm.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Wheaton Public Library
Description:

The Library is Closed.

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm–3:00pm
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!

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.

Movie: Superman

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Movie
Event Details:

Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent.

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. 

Needles in the Bookstacks

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in the Arts & Culture Center on the Main Floor of the library every Saturday with your knitting, cross stitch, or crochet project and join our group! Make progress on your project and share techniques.

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.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
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.

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.

Bingo

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, Families, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Families, Preschool, Elementary School, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Families

Let's play Bingo! We'll play different versions of the game for the chance to win a prize.

This is a drop-in event; stop by between 10am and noon to participate.

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.

CANCELLED - Genealogy Assistance - DAR

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Genealogy Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

A representative from the Perrin-Wheaton chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is available in the Genealogy area to answer questions.