Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
United States
Join us for a focused, small-group conversation as part of Wheaton Public Library’s next Strategic Plan. Share your essential library needs and connect with neighbors for a forward-looking conversation. All conversations will be facilitated by Wheaton Public Library Trustees. Please select the date/time below that works best for you. Registration required.
Browse books and meet authors from the surrounding area at Wheaton Public Library’s Local Author Fest on Saturday, April 25 from 1-4 pm on the library's 1st floor! The event will begin with a keynote presentation by Robert Goldsborough, author of the Nero Wolfe mystery series, at 1 pm. Learn more about the keynote presentation and register.
The West Plaza is currently closed and under construction due to much-needed repairs. In 2022, the library worked with the City of Wheaton to apply for a federal grant to fund a replacement project for the West Plaza.
Wheaton Public Library's 2025 Annual Report is now available! Take a look back at highlights from this past year including launching Spotlight, celebrating Hokusai, and honoring best selling author Shelby Van Pelt.
Want to experience our annual report in a new way? View our digital report!
Getting ready to apply for college? The library has several resources that can help you prepare!
Need help finding or navigating our resources? We're here to help! Contact a librarian.
Stop in for coffee, a smoothie or a bite to eat. Enter from the West Plaza when the library isn't open.
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October is Family History Month, which means now is the perfect time to start researching your family tree. If you ever feel overwhelmed or get stuck during the process Gretchen, WPL’s Genealogy & Local History Specialist, can help! Get to know Gretchen a little better below, and don’t forget to explore our Genealogy page and explore our Local History page to learn about the many ways the library can assist you with your research.
Ready to start your side hustle? Looking to switch career paths? Meet Tricia, WPL’s new Business & Career Specialist! As the Business & Career Specialist, Tricia handles all things Ignite, our approach to providing resources and programs for business, career, and lifelong learning. Get to know Tricia a little better below, and don’t forget to stay up-to-date with all things Ignite by signing up for our newsletter.