Wheaton Public Library Celebrates Illinois Bicentennial

In honor of the Bicentennial of Illinois, Wheaton Public Library has packed its September schedule with a series of fun, fascinating, and informative events all about the great state of Illinois.

Illinois-related trivia contests will be posted on the Library's Facebook page, along with Bicentennial Program punch cards that will offer participants a chance for prizes. Get your card punched at any Bicentennial program you attend. Fill your punch card (three programs attended) for a chance to win a prize.

Programs include an Illinois Bicentennial Bash, Thursday, September 13 at 7 pm; Violets: A Bicentennial Painting Workshop, Tuesday, September 18th at 7 pm; Ten Illinoisians Who Changed History, Wednesday, September 19th at 7 pm; Sunday Concert: Abraham Lincoln in Song, Sunday, September 23rd at 2 pm; Al Capone and the 1933 World's Fair, Monday, September 24th at 7 pm; and An Evening with Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln, Thursday, September 27th at 7 pm. You may pick up a punch card at any Bicentennial program, all of which will be held in Meeting Room A.

Registration for programs is required, register by clicking here or call the Library at 630-868-7520.