The Wheaton Public Library’s Tween Center is designed for grades 3-6 including materials and programs. Use a computer, read a book in front of our fireplace, or see what’s growing in the greenhouse. While the Tween Center is designed for grades 3-6, everyone is welcome to use the collection including fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks and Playaways.
Computers are available for research, gaming, and learning. Finish your homework, play Minecraftedu or try Scratch coding.
Tween computers have Microsoft Office 2016 and printing is available.
Login to a Tween computer with your library card or ask for a guest pass at the Tween Center Desk.
Learn science, technology, engineering, art and math and have fun with our STEAM kits. See them all here.
STEAM kits may be checked out out for 1 week. Find them at the Tech Center Desk on the 1st Floor.
We’d love to know your favorite books to read and to share them with others! Send an email to youthservices@wheatonlibrary.org and we’ll feature your booklist in the Tween Center. In the email, please include the following:
- Name
- Age/Grade
- Up to 10 favorite Tween books
- A picture of you reading
Upcoming Events
Geared for K-5
Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own poems. Visit our poetry stations to learn more about different types of poems and try your hand at creating them!
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.
Grades 1-8
Let's play chess! Join instructors from Elite Chess to learn more about the game and then have a chance to play with some other students.
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.
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.
Grades K-5
Meet fellow Pokémon trainers for a casual hangout at the library! Enjoy crafts, games, and other fun activities!
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.
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.
Families with children
May the Force be with you! Drop in for a cozy evening of Star Wars themed crafts and activities. It's not a big event-just a laid-back night to create, play, and enjoy some galactic fun together.
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.
STEAM Kits
Build & Learn Geometric Shapes
Build with easy-fitting sticks and connectors
Create-a-Chain Reaction
Explore gravity, motion, momentum and more
Geosmart Mars Explorer
Build your Mars Explorer using the magnetic shapes. Use the remote control to explore. Ages 5+
Learning Games
Addition 0-12: Flash Cards
Covers addition facts through 12…plus ideas for skill-building games and activities.
Brain Quest Grade 4
Question-and-answer game covers math, science, language arts, history, geography and more.
Brain Quest Grade 5
Question-and-answer game covers math, science, language arts, history, civics, geography and more.