Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Family Storytime

Saturday, December 6, 2025 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.

Random Ringers

Concert: Random Ringers

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, In-Person

Age Group:

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

This handbell ensemble returns to WPL and will perform holiday classics to “ring” in the holiday season!

Attendees are seated on a first come, first served basis. No registration required. 

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Miracles on Roosevelt Road

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A or via Zoom at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Art, History, In-Person, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults
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.

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Aligning Technology with Your Business Strategy

Tuesday, December 9, 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:

Small businesses thrive when advisors and tools align with their vision and goals. With the right guidance and technology, every investment builds growth, trust, and long-term success.

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German Holiday Traditions

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

History, Travel, Virtual

Age Group:

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

Journey through Germany’s rich history, traditions, and culture with German historian Anette Isaacs.

Networking group

Small Business Networking Group

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Cafe at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Business, In-Person

Age Group:

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

Local businesses coming together monthly to find out what it is they do and what do they need from one another. Wheaton Public Library provides the space and most importantly the coffee and donuts.

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Teen Library Council - Middle School

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

In-Person

Age Group:

Teens, Middle School
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! 

Plain vanilla cheesecake with berry garnish

Cooking: Cheesecake 101

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Food, Virtual

Age Group:

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

Get ready to wow your holiday guests with luscious, creamy cheesecakes!

Teens sitting outside at a table talking

Teen Library Council - High School

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

In-Person

Age Group:

Teens, High School
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!

 

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Consumer Expectations Now and Beyond: Roundtable

Thursday, December 11, 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:

Rob Hinds will guide a discussion on the thoughts and behaviors that attract consumers and impact their purchasing decisions.

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DIY: Decoupage Soap Bars

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate bars of soap by applying images from beautiful paper napkins with Mod Podge. We will make two – one for your guest bathroom and one for a gift! All supplies are included.

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. 

Interview IQ Builder

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enhance your interview skills through realistic simulations, personalized feedback, and strategic insights, ensuring you approach every opportunity with confidence and expertise.

ACES: Funeral Pre-Arrangements

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Financial, Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Planning ahead is a priceless gift only you can give your loved ones. A representative from Hultgren Funeral Home will explain the financial and emotional benefits as well as the logistics of making funeral decisions in advance.

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. 

How to Support Employees in Recovery: Panel Discussion

12:00pm–1:30pm
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:

Business owners will gain insight on how best to support employees in recovery and benefits to employers for doing so.

Teen D&D Club

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

Film Screening: Alice's Ordinary People

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, In-Person, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chicago area activist Alice Tregay’s life and work reflect the story of the Civil Rights Movement and emphasize the essential work of "ordinary people" towards extraordinary change. Includes a short intro and Q&A with the director.

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. 

EQ in the Job Search

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Navigate the job market with confidence and resilience.

Fiction Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an in-person discussion of James by Percival Everett in Meeting Room 2B.

Pick up copies of the book

Copies of the book are available at the library.  Please ask at the Welcome Desk or Curbside Pickup.

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.

Writers Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

The WPL Writers Group will feature an in-person meeting this quarter!

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. 

Fiction Book Discussion

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an in-person discussion of James by Percival Everett in Meeting Room 2B.

Pick up copies of the book

Copies of the book are available at the library.  Please ask at the Welcome Desk or Curbside Pickup.

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. 

Anti-Valentine's Day

6:00pm–8:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, In-Person, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hate all the mushy-gushiness of the Valentine's Day season? Same. Come to the library, where we'll be playing a teen-friendly horror movie (no romcoms here!) and have an optional craft to make a palentine for a friend.

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.

Small Business Networking Group

8:00am–9:00am
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local businesses coming together monthly to find out what it is they do and what do they need from one another. Wheaton Public Library provides the space and most importantly the coffee and donuts.

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!

 

Habits to Fine-Tune Your Mindset

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Health & Wellness, In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practical strategies to cultivate focus, resilience, and a growth-oriented mindset. Learn how to develop consistent habits that enhance decision-making, adaptability, and long-term business success.

Movie: Hamilton

1:30pm–4:15pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Movie
Event Details:

A filmed version of the Broadway smash hit with the original cast, this play portrays the real life of one of America's foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton.

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.

Concert: Donna Herula Trio

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Concert, In-Person
Event Details:

Singer, songwriter, and Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee Donna Herula returns to WPL, joined by Tony Wittrock (guitar, mandolin, banjo) and Marc Edelstein (upright bass) for an afternoon of blues and roots

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.

Art Demo: Gelatin Prints

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
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:

Gelatin printing is a simple, direct way to make prints of flowers, leaves, feathers, etc. using acrylic craft paints and no press. Nancy Staszak uses textured prints to create collage elements and much 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. 

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.

Watercolor Flowers and Vase

4:00pm–5:30pm
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 cheer on Spring by making some paper flowers and decorate our vases.

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.

20s & 30s Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
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 romantic comedy The Love Study by Kris Ripper 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.

Pick up copies of the book

Copies of the book are available at the library.  Please ask at the Welcome Desk or Curbside Pickup.

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. 

Are you LinkedIn?

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, In-Person, Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learning how to maximize LinkedIn's potential for your business or job search can be a daunting process. Bring your laptop or phone to this interactive class and learn how to get the most out of your LinkedIn profile.