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Senior working on a computer and talking on phone

Job Seeking for Seniors

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Business, Jobs & Careers, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Jobs & Careers, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tailored to help older adults navigate today’s job market with confidence,  participants will explore resume tips, interview strategies, and resources to showcase their skills and experience to potential employers.

Networking group

Small Business Networking Group

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Cafe at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Business, In-Person

Age Group:

Adults
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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.

Art Class: Oil Pastel Landscape

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

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

Grades K-5

High school students who are members of the National Art Honor Society will be at the library to lead an oil pastel landscape art class! Your creation is yours to bring home.

Registration required.

Teens sitting outside at a table talking

Teen Library Council - Middle School

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

In-Person

Age Group:

Teens, Middle School
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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! 

Teens sitting outside at a table talking

Teen Library Council - High School

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

In-Person

Age Group:

Teens, High School
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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!

Our spring program is an escape room on March 21st!

Writers Group

Writers Group

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual2 at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Clubs, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults
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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.

Clarence Goodman playing guitar

African American Music in Pivotal Decades

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Concert, History, In-Person

Age Group:

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

Professional musician and speaker Clarence Goodman will provide a multimedia concert featuring key songs and stories of the Black experience. Hear how disparate voices united during critical moments of societal change.

Seed packets in dirt

Plant Swap with Sustain DuPage

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Gardening & Nature, In-Person

Age Group:

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

Dreaming of Summer and fresh produce from your garden? Get a head start on your garden and join Sustain DuPage at our free Plant Swap!

Legos

Lego Free Build

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Early Childhood Program Room at Wheaton Public Library

Age Group:

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

Children with 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.

women in library working together

Home History Research Help

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Genealogy Center at Wheaton Public Library

Program Type:

Genealogy, History, In-Person

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Genealogy Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, In-Person
Event Details:

Interested in learning more about your historic property? Ever wonder how old your house is? Who lived there in the past? What it looked like originally?

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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:

Dreaming of Summer and fresh produce from your garden? Get a head start on your garden and join Sustain DuPage at our free Plant Swap!

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.

Gardening for Pollinators

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

Many are concerned by the decrease in pollinators, including butterflies, bees and birds.  The Conservation Foundation will discuss sustainable landscaping and how to create enriching habitats for these crucial creatures.

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. 

Japanese Garden Tour

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dive into Hokusai Series

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)

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.

Japanese Floral Arranging Demo

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Arts & Culture Center
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Event Details:

Dive into Hokusai Series

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.