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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:  

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

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

Having trouble deciding what to read next?

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?

Share your collection at the library!

Our Youth Services Department has a great opportunity for young patrons to display their collectables in our display cases on the library's Lower Level. Interested? Fill out our Display Case Form for a chance to be featured. 

A Wheaton Public Library card is required. The card may belong to the child or caregiver.

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's spotlight is on Youth Services Department Head, Rachel! Read our conversation with Rachel below to learn about her favorite places to read, the book she is always recommending, and more. 

How long have you worked in libraries?

Almost 23 years 

What is your favorite book from childhood?