Posted by eileen on August 18, 2010
The Friends of the Wheaton Public Library are now accepting donations of the following items for the annual book sale:
- Hardcover and paperback books
- DVDs
- VHS tapes
- CDs
- Cassettes
- LPs
- Framed and unframed art (will be sold at a later sale)
The library cannot accept donations of any magazines. The library cannot accept textbooks older than five years.
All donations should be in a box or bag (that can be left behind) and may be dropped off at the Checkout Desk on the first floor. If you have items to donate and are unable to bring them to the library, we may be able to schedule a pick up. Please call Carolyn at 630-868-7592 for information.
Looking to buy? Join us for the Book Sale, September 23-26. Book Sale Rules
Posted by eileen on March 26, 2010
Did you miss some of the recent newspaper articles about WPL?
Cuts could lead to Friday closures for Wheaton library – Daily Herald, March 18, 2010
Residents rally around Wheaton library – Daily Herald, March 2, 2010
Confused about the library’s budget issues? Take a look at the State of the Wheaton Library brochure.
Posted by eileen on January 8, 2010
by Carolyn DeAre
On Sunday, January 10, you’ll be enchanted by the entertaining and informative Dulcimer Tunes and Tales, a musical-narrative program featuring
Sherri Farley on the hammered dulcimer, recalling its music and heritage. Included in this program are various songs, demonstrations of how both hammered and mountain dulcimers are played, and historical information. You’ll even be offered a hands-on opportunity to play the instruments. Sherry is joined on guitar and bass by Skip Sittig, Joy Ortiz, and Jim Johnson. Sit back, tap your toes, and enjoy the gentle waltzes, lively bluegrass tunes, and novel (and sometimes humorous) arrangements of this delightful group.
The concert is free and held in the library’s Large Meeting Room. Tickets are available at the Checkout Desk. Concerts begin at 2:00pm and last approximately 60-75 minutes. This concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Wheaton Public Library.
Posted by eileen on December 2, 2009
Trying to think of a small holiday gift to ship to your aunt? Can’t think of anything for that under $10 grab bag gift for your work holiday gift exchange? How ’bout a Book Lover’s Calendar? The Friends of WPL are currently selling these awesome calendars for just $7 each! They retail for $12.99, so this a great savings opportunity. The proceeds go to the Friends, who do great things for the library, like putting on our Sunday concert series. Pick one up at the Reference Desk or the Checkout Desk before they are all gone!
Here’s what Amazon says about it: “Book Lover’s Page-A-Day Desk Calendar: Packed with hundreds of great reads, Book Lover’s is the calendar that keeps you reading. So many books to choose from: There’s Union 1812, the definitive, richly detailed account of America’s “second war of independence.” A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini’s poignant follow-up to The Kite Runner. Plus where to start with Jorge Luis Borges, Lincoln Child’s page-turning oceanic thriller Deep Storm, and a fascinating portrait of the life and times of Benny Goodman.”
Posted by eileen on November 13, 2009
The Friends September Book Sale was a huge success netting not only a sizable profit for the Friends, but also many beautiful and interesting books just too special to be sold for a dollar or two at the general sale. Those special books, as well as others donated over the year, are featured in this sale. If you have book lovers on your holiday gift list, you don’t want to miss this sale.
We have like-new gift books, coffee-table books, first editions, beautiful classics in leather bindings, autographed copies and many collectibles. All items in the sale are individually priced—at bargain levels! We have books for Civil War buffs, movie fans, literature lovers, mystery mavens, and more. If you’re looking for books from your childhood, we might have them. Anglophiles—we have some books for you. Lakeside Press collectors—we have many volumes for you. Book lovers—you’ll love looking at all of our intriguing selections. View a partial list of items for sale.
This sale is much smaller in scale than the big book sale. The library’s First Floor East Reading Room is transformed into a charming book store! Come and see. Come and shop. All proceeds benefit the library. Sorry, no previews. No barcode scanning devices allowed.
-Carolyn DeAre
Book Sale Hours:
Friday – 10am-6pm, Saturday – 9am-5pm, and Sunday 1-5pm
Posted by eileen on September 24, 2009
Last year we estimated we had more than 30,000 books in the book sale! Buyers found like-new fiction and nonfiction bestsellers, tons of romance paperbacks, trade paperbacks perfect for book clubs, unique travel books, beautiful children’s books, great gift items, books in foreign languages, and lots of treasures from the past. Our biggest category of nonfiction was probably history, but we had books in the sciences, cookbooks, religious books, art books, numerous self-help titles, parenting advice, business books, law books, and reference books. In addition we had tables full of videos, and bins full of LPs and CDs. Come and see what this year brings!
The complete rules for the sale are posted on our website and available at the reference desk. NO book scanners of any kind are allowed. That includes laptops, cell phones, Blackberries, etc. Because of the tight aisles we cannot allow strollers or book carts in the sale.
Last year we estimated we had more than 30,000 books in the book sale! Buyers found like-new fiction and nonfiction bestsellers, tons of romance paperbacks, trade paperbacks perfect for book clubs, unique travel books, beautiful children’s books, great gift items, books in foreign languages, and lots of treasures from the past. Our biggest category of nonfiction was probably history, but we had books in the sciences, cookbooks, religious books, art books, numerous self-help titles, parenting advice, business books, law books, and reference books. In addition we had tables full of videos, and bins full of LPs and CDs. Come and see what this year brings!
The complete rules for the sale are posted on our website and available at the Reference Desk. NO book scanners of any kind are allowed. That includes laptops, cell phones, Blackberries, etc. Because of the tight aisles we cannot allow strollers or book carts in the sale.
-Carolyn DeAre, Head of Reference
Book Sale Hours:
Thursday, Sept. 24 - Friends Preview – 6-9pm*
Friday, Sept. 25 - 10am-6pm
Saturday, Sept. 26 - 10am-5pm
Sunday, Sept. 27 - Bargain Day! - 1-5pm
*Must be a member of the Friends of WPL to enter the Preview Sale. All other days are open to the public. Memberships on 9/24 are $25.
Posted by eileen on September 11, 2009
Beginning, Sunday, September 13, the library will again be open on Sunday afternoons from 1-5pm. We will also again have our Sunday Sampler Musical Series. Mark your calendars for the following dates:
Mark Dvorak – Old Songs and New People
Sunday, September 13 at 2:00 p.m.
West Plaza
Mark Dvorak is a folk singer who follows unerringly in the footsteps of Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly, Big Bill Broonzy and Art Thieme. From the hundreds of songs in his repertoire, Mark’s family concert is certain to include at least one of your favorites. This concert is planned for outside, so tickets are not necessary. In case of bad weather, the concert will move to the library’s first floor.
October 18: Loose Change and Friends – Music of the Hills
November 8: Windy City Harmonica Club
December 13: Vienna Waltz Ensemble
January 10: Hammered Dulcimer – Dulcimer Tunes and Tales
February 21: Steve Askins – Golden Songs of the Silver Screen
March 14: Linda M. Smith – Artemisia: From Tragedy to Triumph
April 11: Trio Caprice – Chamber Music
Posted by eileen on May 27, 2009
The annual Friends of the Library Garden Day Sale is this Saturday, May 30 from 9am to 2pm. This fundraising event of the Friends of the Wheaton Public Library features donated plants, new and used gardening supplies and tools, flower pots, and other gardening and outdoor treasures at prices you’ll dig. Stop by the Gardening Help Desk staffed by Master Gardeners of the DuPage County Office of the University of Illinois Extension. These experts can identify plants and plant diseases and offer advice on what to plant where. All proceeds from this sale benefit the Wheaton Public Library. Additional information is available at 630-868-7592.
Posted by eileen on May 11, 2009
The Friends Garden Day Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 30 from 9am to 2pm. The Friends need your donations to make this sale a success. The library is currently accepting donations of any outdoor or gardening items (like flower pots, birdfeeders, etc.). Just drop them off any time during regular library hours.
If you have extra plants you’d like to get rid of, dig ‘em up, and bring ‘em! Please let us know what type of plant it is and if there are any special care instructions. Plant donations should be dropped off on May 29 (the day before the sale) or on May 30 between 8 and 9am. Thank you for your help! All proceeds from this sale benefit Wheaton Public Library.
The Friends of the Wheaton Public Library are now accepting donations of the following items for the annual book sale:
