Memorial Day Closing

The Library will be closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day.  We will reopen on Tuesday, May 28th at 9:00 a.m. 

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Mind Games: The Science of Curious Thinking

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Packed with interactive games, William Pack will show you how our brains seek out patterns and try to make meaning out of nothing.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Packed with interactive games, William Pack will show you how our brains seek out patterns and try to make meaning out of nothing.

Headshots - Put Your Best Face Forward - Slot 1

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library to get a professionally photographed headshot. You will take your personal brand to the next level with a professional headshot with any digital audience inc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us at the library to get a professionally photographed headshot. You will take your personal brand to the next level with a professional headshot with any digital audience including social networking, professional networking, and more.

Headshots - Put Your Best Face Forward - Slot 2

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library to get a professionally photographed headshot. You will take your personal brand to the next level with a professional headshot with any digital audience inc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us at the library to get a professionally photographed headshot. You will take your personal brand to the next level with a professional headshot with any digital audience including social networking, professional networking, and more.

Headshots - Put Your Best Face Forward - Slot 3

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library to get a professionally photographed headshot. You will take your personal brand to the next level with a professional headshot with any digital audience inc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us at the library to get a professionally photographed headshot. You will take your personal brand to the next level with a professional headshot with any digital audience including social networking, professional networking, and more.

Headshots - Put Your Best Face Forward - Slot 4

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library to get a professionally photographed headshot. You will take your personal brand to the next level with a professional headshot with any digital audience inc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us at the library to get a professionally photographed headshot. You will take your personal brand to the next level with a professional headshot with any digital audience including social networking, professional networking, and more.

Great Decisions (In-Person)

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important for...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events
Event Details:

Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important foreign policy issues facing Americans today.

Beyond Fiction Book Club - Being Henry by Henry Winkler

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, Being Henry: The Fonz... and Beyond by Henry Winkler.  Books will be available to check out at th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, Being Henry: The Fonz...

Intermediate English as a Second Language

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

6 weeks class July 22 - August 26 This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students shoul...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

6 weeks class

July 22 - August 26

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic English.

Android Phone Photography

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to take, edit and share photos with your Android phone. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Business & Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Learn how to take, edit and share photos with your Android phone. 

Movie Matinee- 5000 Blankets (Rated PG-13)

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy the movie 5000 Blankets on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, Pretzels, and water bottles will be provided. Movie Description When her husband has a mental breakdown an...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 71
Event Details:

Enjoy the movie 5000 Blankets on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, Pretzels, and water bottles will be provided.

Movie Description

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Strictly Self Defense

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Attendees will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Training will focus on three key areas: Mindset, Skill...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Attendees will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Training will focus on three key areas: Mindset, Skill Set and Planning.

Intermediate English as a Second Language

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic English.

Grab & Go: Solve a Cold Case

All Day
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you like true crime and solving puzzles? Sign up for this fun program that will let you solve your own case. All of the faux cold case information will be provided. Get ready to...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Do you like true crime and solving puzzles? Sign up for this fun program that will let you solve your own case. All of the faux cold case information will be provided. Get ready to become a detective!

Intermediate English as a Second Language

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic English.

Cook Book Lovers Book Club

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together. Check out a copy of Half Baked Harvest Super Simple before selecting a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together. Check out a copy of Half Baked Harvest Super Simple before selecting a recipe or two to try making at home.

Mystery Book Club: Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Join us at the library as we discuss Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke Books are available at the Adult Help Desk A powerful thriller about the explosive intersect...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

 

Join us at the library as we discuss Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk

WWII Radio Hour Concert

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Patio at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Family
Event Details:

Accomplished performers from Nostalgia Entertainment delight audiences with their tight harmonies, theatrical performances and engaging arrangements! Featuring favorites such as “...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

Accomplished performers from Nostalgia Entertainment delight audiences with their tight harmonies, theatrical performances and engaging arrangements!

Intermediate English as a Second Language

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic English.

Novel Thoughts Book Club: A Woman Is No Man (In-Person)

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum.  Books are available at the Adult Help Desk.  About the book:  This debut novel by a Palestinian-Americ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum. 

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk. 

About the book: 

Mobile Passport Event

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Family
Event Details:

If you need to renew or obtain a new passport, the Lake County Circuit Court Clerk's staff will be on hand to assist you.   Please be sure to review what documents are ne...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

If you need to renew or obtain a new passport, the Lake County Circuit Court Clerk's staff will be on hand to assist you.   Please be sure to review what documents are needed and what you can do to prepare ahead of your visit here at the

Intermediate English as a Second Language

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic English.

Reed Diffuser

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create your own reed diffuser to add a natural aromatic scent to your home. Register for only one time slot. All supplies included.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Create your own reed diffuser to add a natural aromatic scent to your home.

Register for only one time slot.

All supplies included.

Reed Diffuser

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create your own reed diffuser to add a natural aromatic scent to your home. Register for only one time slot. All supplies are included.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Create your own reed diffuser to add a natural aromatic scent to your home.

Register for only one time slot.

All supplies are included.

iPhone Photography

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to take, edit and share photos with your iPhone.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Business & Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Learn how to take, edit and share photos with your iPhone.