The Early Childhood Center is designed for birth through 2nd grade including materials and programs. Try out an activity, read a book, or play on a computer or iPad. While the Early Childhood Center is designed for younger ones, everyone is welcome to use the collection including fiction, nonfiction, board books, readers, audiobooks and Playaways.
Establish strong early literacy skills and create a special bond with your child by reading to them. Keep track of your reading on our 100 Books Reading Sheets found in Youth Services.
- Read 100 books and your reader earns a sticker.
- Read 500 and 1,000 books to have your reader's name added to our Wall of Stars.
- Complete the program and we will honor your reader's achievement by adding their name to a new picture book in our collection.
We are excited to be part of your child's reading journey!
We know that a new baby changes a family's routine. While you're enjoying your new little one and adjusting, let the library come to you!
Our Books to Babies Home Delivery Service sets up a monthly delivery of library materials to your home for three months. Choose to include materials for your new baby, other siblings at home, and/or something for you!
A Wheaton Public Library card is required to participate. Fill out the form and our staff will be in touch.
Our Early Childhood play area is a place for young ones to make believe, practice social skills, work on fine and gross motor skills, and more.
Activities and toys are periodically changed for new discoveries. Help us take good care of our toys so that everyone can play.
Computers and iPads are available for children to use in the Early Childhood Center. Games and activities are intended for ages 2-6.
Check out an iPad at the Early Childhood Desk.
The Leveled Reader collection is broken into 5 levels: pre-1, 1, 2, 3, and 4. The levels do not necessarily correspond to a student’s grade level.
Books are leveled based on vocabulary, repetition, number of words, etc.
The Early Childhood Center has an easy nonfiction collection perfect for new learners.
Located behind the Leveled Reader collection, young readers can find informational books at their level on a variety of topics.
Upcoming Events
Homeschool Families
Get to know some other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and 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.
Children & Caregivers
This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.
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.
Families
Spend your Saturday morning with us for Family Storytime. We'll read, play, draw, and more!
No registration required.
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.
Children & Caregivers
This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.
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.
Geared for birth-5 years old with caregiver and family
Move and groove with us! Join us for a dance party where the words to the songs are the movements we'll be doing together!
No registration required.
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.
Children & Caregivers
This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.
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.
All ages
Make some festive ornaments to take home and decorate with!
No registration required. This is a drop-in event; stop by between 10am and 5pm to participate.
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.
Children & Caregivers
This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.
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.
Ages 2-5 with caregiver
Let's have some penguin time together while we enjoy a story, songs, and a craft!
Registration required.
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.
Children & Caregivers
This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.
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.
Ages 2-5 with caregiver
Let's have some penguin time together while we enjoy a story, songs, and a craft!
Registration required.
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.
Children & Caregivers
This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed.
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.
Learning Games
Action Words Flash Cards
Each flash card features a supporting picture and a sentence that uses the action word in context.
Addition 0-12: Flash Cards
Covers addition facts through 12…plus ideas for skill-building games and activities.
Addition Dominoes
Addition facts on one end and numeric sums on the other - find the match.
Brain Quest for Threes
Question-and-answer game covers shapes, colors, letters, numbers, opposites and more.
Budget Your Money Menu Game
This game reinforces multiple math skills, including addition with decimals and budgeting.
Calm Down Cubes
These cubes offer 12 different soothing activities, like “Build with blocks,” “Play with dough” and “Dance it out.”