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Upcoming events from Wheaton Public Library.

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Thursday, Nov 12

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Apple Watch: Part 1

Computer Classroom 2A Wheaton Public LibraryTeens–Adults

This 2-hour event for ages 13 and up teaches participants how to use an Apple Watch, covering gestures, apps, the Control Center, and quick settings. It takes place on November 12, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Wheaton Public Library's Computer Classroom 2A.

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K-2 Club

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryKids

The K-2 Club is a program at Wheaton Public Library for ages 5-11 where children in grades K-2 participate in activities, crafts, and games on November 12, 2026 from 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM in the Early Childhood Program Room.

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Paint Mini Ceramic Leaf Bowls

Meeting Room C Wheaton Public LibraryTweens–Teens

Participants ages 11-18 paint ceramic leaf bowls at Wheaton Public Library's Meeting Room C on November 12, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Registration is required and closes on November 11, 2026.

Friday, Nov 13

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Baby and Toddler Playdate

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryBabies–Toddlers

Babies and toddlers ages 0-3 attend this playdate with caregivers to play with toys and books and meet other families, running from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM on November 13, 2026 at the Early Childhood Program Room in Wheaton Public Library with no registration required.

Saturday, Nov 14

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Needles in the Bookstacks

Arts & Culture Center Wheaton Public LibraryAdults

Needles in the Bookstacks is a 4-hour drop-in needlework group for ages 18+ held from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on November 14, 2026, at the Arts & Culture Center in Wheaton Public Library, where participants work on their own knitting, cross stitch, or crochet projects and share techniques.

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Family Fun: Build Your Own Board Game Kits 9:30am

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryBabies–Kids

Families with children ages 0-11 build their own board game kits to take home at the Wheaton Public Library's Early Childhood Program Room on November 14, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM.

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English Conversation Group

Virtual Wheaton Public LibraryAdults

The English Conversation Group meets every Saturday morning from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Wheaton Public Library (virtual) for ages 18 and up, where participants practice English and learn new phrases in a friendly environment.

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Family Fun: Build Your Own Board Game Kits 10:30am

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryBabies–Kids

Families with children ages 0-11 build their own board game kits to take home at the Wheaton Public Library's Early Childhood Program Room on November 14, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM.

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The Hunt for German Ancestors

Virtual Wheaton Public LibraryAdults

The Hunt for German Ancestors is a one-hour virtual program at Wheaton Public Library on November 14, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for ages 18+ that provides tips for researching German ancestry and is co-sponsored by the DuPage County Genealogical Society.

Monday, Nov 16

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Early Learning Play Stations 10am

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryBabies–Toddlers

Early Learning Play Stations is a 30-minute program for ages 0-5 at Wheaton Public Library's Early Childhood Program Room where children with caregivers explore interactive stations at their own pace; registration is required.

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Early Learning Play Stations 10:45am

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryBabies–Toddlers

Early Learning Play Stations is a 30-minute program for ages 0-5 at Wheaton Public Library's Early Childhood Program Room where children with caregivers explore interactive stations at their own pace; registration is required.

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Early Learning Play Stations 11:30am

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryBabies–Toddlers

Early Learning Play Stations is a 30-minute program for ages 0-5 at Wheaton Public Library's Early Childhood Program Room where children with caregivers explore interactive stations at their own pace; registration is required.

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Genealogy Assistance - DAR

Genealogy Center Wheaton Public LibraryAdults

A Daughters of the American Revolution representative will be available at Wheaton Public Library's Genealogy Center from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on November 16, 2026, to answer genealogy questions for adults 18 and older.

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Button Maker Crafts

Youth Services Wheaton Public LibraryKids

Button Maker Crafts is a drop-in program at Youth Services Wheaton Public Library on November 16, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for children ages 5-11, where participants can use a button maker to create pins, magnets, and keychains with a limit of 3 buttons per person.

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Art Demo: Acrylic Portraits

Meeting Room A or via Zoom Wheaton Public LibraryAdults

Art Demo: Acrylic Portraits is a two-hour event on November 16, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheaton Public Library for ages 18+, where artist Peter Gillespie interviews participants about their life experiences and creates acrylic portrait paintings based on his emotional response to each person.

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Library Board Meeting

Board Room Wheaton Public LibraryAdults

The Library Board of Trustees of the Wheaton Public Library holds a monthly board meeting from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Board Room at Wheaton Public Library for ages 18 and up, with the public welcome to attend.

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Library Board Meeting

Wheaton Public Library · Board RoomAdults

The Library Board of Trustees of the Wheaton Public Library holds a monthly board meeting for ages 18+ on November 16, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Wheaton Public Library Board Room, and the public is welcome to attend.

Tuesday, Nov 17

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Canva: Make a Holiday Card

Computer Classroom 2A Wheaton Public LibraryTeens–Adults

On November 17, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Wheaton Public Library's Computer Classroom 2A, participants ages 13 and up will create a festive holiday card in Canva using their own photos and messages.

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Early Learning Play Stations 10am

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryBabies–Toddlers

Early Learning Play Stations is a 30-minute program at Wheaton Public Library's Early Childhood Program Room where children ages 0-5 and their caregivers explore interactive stations at their own pace; registration is required.

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Career Comeback

Meeting Room 2B Wheaton Public LibraryAdults

Career Comeback is a one-hour workshop on November 17, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Wheaton Public Library Meeting Room 2B for ages 18 and up, where participants develop networking skills and gain confidence to return to work after a career break.

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Early Learning Play Stations 10:45am

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryBabies–Toddlers

Early Learning Play Stations is a 30-minute program at Wheaton Public Library's Early Childhood Program Room for ages 0-5 where children with caregivers explore interactive stations at their own pace, and registration is required.

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Early Learning Play Stations 11:30am

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryBabies–Toddlers

Early Learning Play Stations is a 30-minute program at Wheaton Public Library's Early Childhood Program Room for ages 0-5 where children and caregivers explore interactive stations together, with registration required.

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ACES: BINGO & Trivia

Meeting Room 2B Wheaton Public LibraryAdults

ACES: BINGO & Trivia is a one-hour program on November 17, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Wheaton Public Library's Meeting Room 2B for ages 18+ where participants play bingo, answer trivia questions, and compete for small prizes.

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Switch Games

Youth Services Wheaton Public LibraryKids

Switch Games is a one-hour Nintendo Switch gaming event for children ages 5-11 (grades K-5) held at Youth Services Wheaton Public Library on November 17, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM with no registration required.

Wednesday, Nov 18

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Art for Little Hands 9:30am

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryBabies–Toddlers

Art for Little Hands is a 30-minute art program at Wheaton Public Library's Early Childhood Program Room for children ages 0-3 with caregivers, where participants create a take-home project while wearing clothes that can get messy.

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Resume Review Drop-In

Meeting Room 2B Wheaton Public LibraryAdults

Resume Review Drop-In offers personalized resume assistance and professional guidance for job seekers ages 18+ on November 18, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Wheaton Public Library Meeting Room 2B, with no registration required.

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Art for Little Hands 11am

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryBabies–Toddlers

Art for Little Hands is a 30-minute art program at Wheaton Public Library's Early Childhood Program Room on November 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM for children ages 0-3 and their caregivers to create a take-home art project together.

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Art for Little Hands 3pm

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryBabies–Toddlers

Art for Little Hands is a 30-minute art program held on November 18, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Wheaton Public Library's Early Childhood Program Room for children ages 0-3 with caregivers, where participants create a take-home art project.

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Chronicles Of Yarnia - Fiber Art Club

Meeting Room 2B Wheaton Public LibraryTweens–Teens

Chronicles Of Yarnia - Fiber Art Club is a two-hour yarn crafting session from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on November 18, 2026, at Wheaton Public Library for ages 11-18, where participants work on individual and group projects while earning volunteer hours.

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Teen Library Council - Middle School

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryTweens–Teens

The Teen Library Council for ages 11-18 meets from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Wheaton Public Library's Early Childhood Program Room, where teens earn volunteer hours by helping create book displays, programs, and activities.

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Canva: Make a Holiday Card

Computer Classroom 2A Wheaton Public LibraryTeens–Adults

On November 18, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheaton Public Library's Computer Classroom 2A, participants ages 13 and up will create a festive holiday card in Canva using their own photos and messages.

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Craft Club

Arts & Culture Center Wheaton Public LibraryAdults

Craft Club is a 1.5-hour event for ages 18+ on November 18, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Arts & Culture Center Wheaton Public Library, where participants can explore crafts, use provided supplies, bring their own materials, or work on personal projects while connecting with other crafters.

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Teen Library Council - High School

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryTweens–Teens

The Teen Library Council meets for one hour on November 18, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Wheaton Public Library's Early Childhood Program Room for ages 11-18 to develop a Greek Mythology themed escape room for Spring while earning volunteer hours.

Thursday, Nov 19

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Apple Watch: Part 2

Computer Classroom 2A Wheaton Public LibraryTeens–Adults

A 2-hour class for ages 13+ at Wheaton Public Library on November 19, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM covering Apple Watch customization, health and fitness tracking, notification management, and connectivity features.

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Caregiver Support Group

Meeting Room 2B Wheaton Public LibraryAdults

The Caregiver Support Group, for ages 18+, meets from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on the third Thursday of every month at Meeting Room 2B in Wheaton Public Library, where participants share caregiving approaches and discuss self-care strategies led by Jenn Navarro, Memory Program Director at Belmont Village.

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Homeschool DIY Pom Poms

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryKids

Homeschool students and their families ages 5-11 use pom pom makers to create DIY projects to take home at the Early Childhood Program Room of Wheaton Public Library on November 19, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. No registration is required, and caregivers must participate with children.

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DIY Pom Poms

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryKids

DIY Pom Poms is a 2-hour program from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on November 19, 2026, at Wheaton Public Library's Early Childhood Program Room where children ages 5-11 and their caregivers can use pom pom makers to create DIY projects to take home, with no registration required.

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SNAP Benefits Info Table

Arts & Culture Center Wheaton Public LibraryAdults

A representative from Northern Illinois Food Bank will answer questions and share resources on SNAP and Link benefits at Wheaton Public Library's Arts & Culture Center on November 19, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for ages 18+.

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Chess Club

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryKids–Teens

The Chess Club meets from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on November 19, 2026, at Wheaton Public Library for ages 5-18, where instructors from Elite Chess teach the game and students play against each other with provided or personal chess sets.

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Writers Group

Virtual2 Wheaton Public LibraryAdults

The Writers Group is a monthly virtual meeting held on the third Thursday from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM via Zoom for ages 18+ at Wheaton Public Library, where participants write together, receive prompts and exercises, and can share and receive feedback on their work.

Friday, Nov 20

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Movie: The Sheep Detectives

Meeting Room A Wheaton Public LibraryAdults

On November 20, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Wheaton Public Library will show the comedy/mystery film "The Sheep Detectives" (1 hr 50 min) in Meeting Room A for ages 18 and up with no registration required.

Saturday, Nov 21

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Needles in the Bookstacks

Arts & Culture Center Wheaton Public LibraryAdults

"Needles in the Bookstacks" is a 4-hour drop-in crafting group for ages 18 and up held from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on November 21, 2026, at the Arts & Culture Center in Wheaton Public Library, where participants work on knitting, cross stitch, or crochet projects and share techniques without instruction provided.

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English Conversation Group

Virtual Wheaton Public LibraryAdults

The English Conversation Group meets every Saturday morning from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Wheaton Public Library (virtual) for adults 18 and older to practice English and learn new phrases in a friendly environment.

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Mark Anderson Cartooning

Meeting Room A Wheaton Public LibraryKids

Mark Anderson Cartooning is a one-hour program for ages 5-11 held on November 21, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Meeting Room A in Wheaton Public Library, and registration is required.

Sunday, Nov 22

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Concert: A Charlie Brown Christmas

Meeting Room A Wheaton Public LibraryAll ages

The Chris White Trio performs Vince Guaraldi's complete A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack for one hour on November 22, 2026, at Meeting Room A in Wheaton Public Library. This all-ages event requires registration.

Monday, Nov 23

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Games Playground

Early Childhood Program Room Wheaton Public LibraryBabies–Kids

Games Playground is a free event at Wheaton Public Library's Early Childhood Program Room on November 23, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM for children ages 0-11 and their caregivers to play a variety of single-player and group games with no registration required.

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Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge

Arts & Culture Center Wheaton Public LibraryAll ages

Participants ages all ages gather in teams of 2-4 at the Arts & Culture Center Wheaton Public Library on November 23, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM to complete 500-piece puzzles in a timed race, with prizes awarded to the first three teams to finish.

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Family Karaoke

Meeting Room A Wheaton Public LibraryKids

Family Karaoke is a one-hour program at Wheaton Public Library on November 23, 2026, from 6:30-7:30 PM for children ages 5-11 and their caregivers to sing together using a karaoke machine, with no registration required.

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