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Start your holiday shopping early!  The Friends Holiday Book & Art Sale is November 7-10 where you'll find one-of-a-kind items that make great gifts.

This sale features like-new books, autographed copies, collectibles, Christmas items, art prints, unique gifts and more. 

Where: The Arts & Culture Center on the main floor. Cash, checks, credit and debit cards are accepted. All money raised directly benefits the library.

The Bean is open for business!

Stop in for coffee, a smoothie or a bite to eat. Enter from the West Plaza when the library isn't open.

View the menu.  Enjoy!

Hours:

• Monday-Friday: 8 am - 8 pm
• Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
• Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm

Whether you are a seasoned investor or a novice learning about investing basics, Wheaton Public Library has tools to help you succeed. Use your WPL library card to access industry-leading resources Morningstar and ValueLine.  

Both Morningstar and ValueLine feature:  

Learning about the lives of your ancestors can be fun and rewarding! Wheaton Public Library has a variety of genealogy resources including programs, databases, reference materials, and more for creating your family tree. 

Resources

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What you can do with your Wheaton Public Library card might surprise you! With your library card you can...

• Receive discounts at participating Chicago area cultural destinations with our museum passes 

• Borrow new and trending books, movies, and tv shows

• Watch Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Apple TV+ with our Rokus

Get personalized assistance with your family tree, resume, tech needs, and more at the library!

Book a Techspert

Need assistance with navigating a new piece of tech equipment? Sometimes an extra set of eyes can make all the difference in troubleshooting an issue. Fill out our Book a Techspert Form and our Tech Center team will be in contact with you to set up an appointment.

Join us each month as we interview a Readers' Advisor at WPL so you can get to know the team a little better. This month we are featuring Teen Services Department Head, Lisa! Continue reading to learn tips for branching into new genres, the book she can't stop raving about, and more.

How long have you worked in libraries?

12 years

What is your favorite book from childhood?

Mark your calendar!  The Annual Friends Book & Media Sale is August 8-11 with a preview for Friends members on August 7.

This sale features thousands books for all ages, including all genres of fiction and any nonfiction topic you can think of.  Don't miss the CDs, LP records, DVDs, Blu-rays, audiobooks, and video games for sale too.  Located in meeting rooms on the lower level. Cash, checks, credit and debit cards are accepted.

Join us each month as we interview a Readers' Advisor at WPL so you can get to know the team a little better. This month we are featuring Genealogy & Local History Specialist, Gretchen! Continue below to find out Gretchen's favorite genre, the book she often recommends, and her tips for filling out our Book Match form.

How long have you worked in libraries?

16 years (10 at WPL).

What is your favorite book from childhood?

Audiobooks are a wonderful way to consume books, whether on the go or relaxing at home. For Audiobook Appreciation Month, we wanted to highlight some of the ways you can access audiobooks through WPL.

Join us each month as we interview a Readers' Advisor at WPL so you can get to know the team a little better! This month we are featuring Business & Career Specialist, Tricia! Read on to see what book Tricia is currently rereading, the mystery series she loves to recommend, and more. 

How long have you worked in libraries?

Almost 10 years

If you could have a conversation with a character from any book, who would you choose?