Special Programs
Selected children’s programs require pre-registration. To register, visit the Youth Services Desk, call 630/393-1171 x100, or click here to register online.
Bubble Wonders Show
Thursday, June 10, 2 p.m.
Geoff Akins, known as Bubble Man, uses soapy water and a wand to create a world of bubble magic featuring tricks and shaped bubbles including a square. Registration not required
Duck, Duck, Goose
Thursday, June 24, 10:30 a.m., Ages 4 – 8
Waddle on down to the Library for a duck craft and ducky games! Enjoy a fun story and a quacking good time with your friends. Registration is required.
Ready, Set, Jump into Kindergarten
Thursday, July 8, 10:30 a.m. For children entering Kindergarten in August
Children will practice kindergarten skills and discover learning is fun. Registration is required.
Under the Sea with SpongeBob SquarePants
Thursday, July 22, 10:30 a.m., Ages 8 – 12
Join us in a Scavenger Hunt for SpongeBob SquarePants. Make a splash and discover the mystery under the sea. Registration is required.
Soccer Fun!
Saturday, July 24, 10:30 a.m., Ages 8 – 12
Play soccer like your favorite World Cup players! View some great books on your favorite soccer stars and their brilliant moves. Sharpen your soccer skills and receive instruction from a Championship winning coach. Registration is required.
Scientist for a Day
Wednesday, July 28, 11 a.m., ages 6-16.
Here is your chance to feel like a scientist for the day. Kids will get the opportunity to make a science experiment and take it home with them. Registration is required.
Ribbit! Ribbit! Cool Pool Frogs
Thursday, July 29, 10:30 a.m., Ages 3 – 8
Splash in and join the jumpin’ fun crafts, stories and games. Cool refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
Race Car Backpack Craft
Thursday, Aug. 5, 10:30 a.m., Ages 7 – 14
Decorate a race car backpack to use at the Summer Daze Car Show. All materials supplied by the Library. Registration not required.
Take and Make Grab Bag
Aug. 9 – 13 (or while supplies last)
Stop in and pick up a craft kit to make at home. We have several crafts to choose from.
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Storytimes
Family Storytimes
Tuesdays, June 15 – July 27, 10:30 a.m.
Drop in for stories, rhymes, movement
games, songs and finger plays.
Registration not required.
Storytime in the Garden: Cantigny Park
Thursday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 15, 10:30 a.m.
Join the Library Staff for two special story times and picnic events at Cantigny Park. Stories, songs and rhymes will be shared. Bring a picnic lunch to eat after storytime and explore the park afterwards. We will meet at the Visitor’s Center. This program is free but a parking ticket must be picked up before the program at the Youth Services Desk or click here to print (Parking is $5 per day without ticket). Parking tickets will be available starting on June 1. Tickets must be presented at park entrance to receive the free parking. Cantigny Park is located less than 3 miles away from the Library at 1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton. For directions call the park at 630/668-5161.
Movie Mondays
Join us on Mondays at 2 p.m. for a movie. Bring your family and friends. Registration not required.
June 14 G-Force (PG, 88 min.)
June 21 The Princess and the Frog (G,98 min.)
June 28 Free Willy: Escape from Pirates Cove (PG, 102 min.)
July 5 Planet 51 (PG, 91 min.)
July 12 Surf’s Up (PG, 85 min.)
July 19 Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (G, 93 min.)
July 26 Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey (G, 80 min.)
Aug. 2 Shrek the Third (PG, 93 min.)
**If you need assistance in the library, ask us! We’re happy to help. If you require ADA accommodations for a Library program or event, please notify the Library office at least two weeks in advance at 630/393-1171 x118.
** Attendance at Library programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for Library publicity purposes.
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