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Upcoming Closures Sunday, May 14 | Closed Mother's Day Sunday, May 28 & Monday, May 29 | Closed Memorial Day |
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Geek Fest Saturday, May 6 | 10 am - 2 pm | in-person Celebrate your favorite fandoms during WPL's first ever Geek Fest! This all ages event will feature trivia, cartoon classes, Jedi training, tabletop games, and so much more. Costumes are encouraged. More information |
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Tiny Art Show Monday, June 5 - Saturday, July 15 | in-person Use your art supplies to create a mini masterpiece inspired by Andy Warhol and COD’s Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop exhibit. Pick-up a free 4x4” canvas, May 1 – June 2 at the Welcome Desk, Youth Services Desk, or Teen Services Desk, and return your finished piece by June 2. Returned pieces will be featured in our community art show, which will run through July 15 at WPL. Limit one canvas per person. Available while supplies last. |
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AAPI Heritage Month We have a list there too! |
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Gearing Up For AP Exams? Use your WPL card to access Brainfuse HelpNow! Find practice tests for AP Biology, Calculus, English, and more. Need additional study help? You can also receive live online tutoring 2-11 pm daily. Get started |
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten Any child who is not yet in kindergarten is invited to join 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! The goal of this program is to expose children to as much reading and vocabulary as possible before they start elementary school. Pick up reading logs, track what you read, and earn rewards. More information |
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Home History Research Help Monday, May 8 | 6 - 9 pm | in-person Saturday, May 13 | 1 - 4 pm | in-person Reserve a 30-minute time slot to get one-on-one help discovering resources that can help you research your home’s construction date, past owners, and architecture. Appointments recommended, drop-ins welcome. More information |
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Local Entrepreneur Series Tuesday, May 2 | 7 pm | in-person Nisha Gupta, MD will share information on starting and running her Wheaton ophthalmology practice, Gupta Eye Center. More information |
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Resumes vs. Robots Tuesday, May 16 | 10 am | in-person When you submit a resume online, computer algorithms determine whether you are a qualified candidate and unless you know the ins and outs – the computer will always win. Learn how to create a resume that will beat the ATS! Presented by People’s Resource Center. More information |
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Business Programs Finding and Keeping Good Customers Ignite University: All About the Numbers |
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The Power of Meditation and Gratitude Wednesday, May 3 | 6:30 pm | in-person Explore this profound practice for greater relaxation and inner peace. Adding gratitude is a winning combination. Join Umesh Bhatia, experienced meditator and national speaker for this transformative workshop. More information |
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Living Room Conversation: Mental Health Monday, May 8 | 7 pm | virtual The growing mental health crisis worsened with the pandemic. Let’s discuss how to address mental health needs for youth and adults in our community. In partnership with the Wheaton League of Women Voters. More information |
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Wheaton's First Mastodon Tuesday, May 9 | 7 pm | in-person Join local history experts Brian and Joyce Ostberg of BeHistoric to learn about the Mastodon discovered in Wheaton in 1869 and its fascinating tie to the Great Chicago Fire. In partnership with the City of Wheaton Historic Commission. More information |
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Friends Annual Meeting & Concert Tuesday, May 11 | 7 pm | in-person Make some new Friends at the Friends of Wheaton Public Library Annual Meeting! After a brief business meeting, stick around as Sherri Farley performs on the hammered dulcimer. More information |
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Seed & Seedling Share with Sustain DuPage Saturday, May 13 | 1 - 3 pm | in-person Drop-in to share some seedlings and seeds and/or take some seeds for your summer garden! No registration required. More information |
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Chair Yoga Wednesday, May 17 | 7 pm | virtual Increase strength and flexibility, improve joint and spine health, build resilience, and breathe better. Enjoy an hour of seated movement and relaxation led by certified yoga and meditation teacher Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga. More information |
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Mental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month. View our list of reading suggestions and resources available on our website. |
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Tiny Art Thursday, May 4 | 4 pm | in-person Create a miniature masterpiece to submit to our Tiny Art show (or keep for yourself). We’ll provide the miniature canvases and painting supplies for you to work with during this program. |
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Learning Games Develop your child's fine motor skills, improve their math and reading skills or just have fun! The library has a collection of Learning Games on a variety of topics for all ages. |
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Pajama Stories Monday, May 1 | 6:30 pm | in-person Get ready for bed with a story or two! Feel free to wear pajamas for this family storytime so you can head to bed after library fun. No registration required. More information |
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Family Lego Night Thursday, May 4 | 6 pm | in-person Build together as a family and show off your Lego skills! No registration required. More information |
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Announcement: Switch to Libby Today Overdrive App to be Discontinued May 1 Hey Overdrive app users! Have you tried the Libby app yet? It's the newer, easier reading app from OverDrive, with lots of features we know you'll love. The classic Overdrive app will be discontinued May 1, so we recommend you upgrade to Libby today. |
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Book Match Receive Personalized Book Recommendations Not sure what to read next? We will create a list just for you! Fill out our Book Match Form, and our expert staff will respond with personalized recommendations ASAP. |
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Did You Miss a Program? Watch on WPL's YouTube Channel
Many of our programs, concerts, and art exhibits as well as programs for teens and kids are recorded. Watch any time! View our Channel |
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WPL Mobile App Find it in the App Store or Google Play The library at your fingertips! Easy access to your library card and so much more! More information |
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