Welcome and thank you
for your interest in the library!

There is always something new happening at the library, and we are continually trying to keep the community informed of our many programs and services.  Of course, the best way to keep informed of library happenings is to visit our web site often!  
Here are our two other primary sources of library news:
 

   FO C U S
The Library's Newsletter
   Published & mailed 4 times per year
to every household and business in the district

   
Electronic newsletter
published each month and
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Index of Past Issues of e-News

 Click on Issue No.

Article 1

Article 2

Recommended Links 1

Recommended Links 2

Issue 1 - 8/9/04

Welcome/Intro to e-News

Library Goes Wireless

Finding a Great Read

Local Business Info

Issue 2 - 9/1/04

Library Card Sign-Up

Freebies and Discounts

Local news

School Report Cards

Issue 3 - 9/28/04

Governor's Home Town Award

Live Homework Help

School District 118 Links

 

Issue 4 - 10/7/04

Annual Book Sale

 

 

 

Issue 5 - 10/19/04

Library Card Sign-Up

Voter Registration

RefDesk.com

 

Issue 6 - 11/22/04

Library Usage 

Value of Library Card

All Recipes

 

Issue 7 - 12/3/04

Self-checkout 

 

Holiday Entertainment Links

 

Issue 8 - 1/19/05

Winter reading Clubs

 

Reader's Advisory Links

BrainPOP

Issue 9 - 2/8/05

Library of the Year!

Tax Help for Seniors

Reserve library materials

Newseum

Issue 10 - 3/29/05

Senior Resource Guide

 

A9 Search Engine

NationalGeographic.com

Issue 11 - 4/18/05

Wauconda Area
Community Information Network

 

Google Help

MoOM - Online Museums

Issue 12 - 9/22/05

A Great Day @ Your Library
Celebration and Expo

 

 

 

Issue 13 - 10/6/05

Annual Friends Book Sale

 

 

 

Issue 14 - 3/27/06

National Library Week

 

 

 

Issue 15 - 5/26/06

GROW! @ Your Library
Links for Gardening Info, Books, and Area Gardens

Memorial Day Links

 

 

Issue 16 - 6/22/06

Celebrate! @ Your Library

We the People Bookshelf Grant

Let Freedom Ring!

Area Fireworks/Summer Community Events

Issue 17 - 8/16/06

Back to School!
Community School Information

Parent/Teacher & Home School Resources

Wauconda High School Required Summer Reading

Back-to-School Tips on the Web

Issue 18 - 9/14/06

Library Card Sign-Up Month

Web 2.0 - What is it?

 

 

Issue 19 - 10/2/06

Fall Into a Good Book @ Your Library

Annual Book Sale

Teen Read Week: Get Active October 15-21

 

Issue 20 - 10/31/06

Cornucopia of Author Events @ Your Library

National Children's Book Week

 

 

Issue 21 - 11/8/06

Business After-Hours Event

Business Library @ Your Fingertips

New Business Books

Need Computer Access or Computer Training?

Issue 22 - 12/4/06

Start New Holiday Traditions

Discover How Holidays Are Celebrated Around the World

Listen Up! - Our Favorite Holiday Audiobooks

Local Happenings and Food for Fines

Issue 23 - 1/8/07

Happy New Year 2007

Go Online

Try the Library

And the Winner Is...

Issue 24 - 2/2/07

Watch It! - Links to photo and video websites

ALA's Great Websites for Kids

Don't Miss Our LEGO Event on Saturday, March 10th

Income Tax Resources

Issue 25 - 3/5/07

Go Beyond Google

Teen Tech Week - March 4 - March 10

2008 Rebecca Caudill Nominees

Income Tax Resources

Issue 26 - 4/3/07

Celebrate Your Library - National Library Week!

For Adults and Teens

For Children

For Everyone

Issue 27 - 4/27/07

May is National Family Month

Area Factory Tours

Chicago Museum Overnights

Meet Children's Author Besty Lewin, Color Purple Bus Trip

Issue 28 - 6/1/07

Try the Library's New Self-Service Registration Program

Catch the Beat Summer Reading Clubs

Programs that Hit the Note for All Ages

 

Issue 29 - 6/29/07

Introducing Playaways @ your Library

Get Your Business in the Act

Muggles Await the Return of Harry Potter

 

Issue 30 - 9/7/07

These days who needs a library card?  We all do!

Show it, Use it and WIN!

Homework Help?!

 

Issue 31 - 9/28/07

Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale

Kindergarten Readiness Calendars are here!

School Textbooks

 

Issue 32 - 10/8/07

October Fun for All Ages!

Meet Local Mystery Author Sandra Balzo

Teen Read Week

Preschool Halloween Party/Halloween Resources

Issue 33 - 10/26/07

Meet Author Jon Clinch, Finn

National Children's Book Week

Tumblebooks

 

Issue 34 - 11/26/07

Give Gifts that Give Back

Make a Difference in the Wauconda Area

Food for Fines

 

Issue 35 - 1/2/08

Snow Much Fun!

Lost Art Comes to Wauconda

Tax Assistance

 

Issue 36 - 2/1/08

Free and Reliable Consumer Health Information

February Family Fun

Visit Us at the Business Expo

Tax Assistance

Issue 37 - 2/25/08

District 118 Art A-Fair

Teen Tech Week March 2 - 8

Income Tax Assistance/Tax Rebate Update

 

Issue 38 - 3/31/08

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of National Library Week

Chicago Mystery Author Event

Festivities for Children

Fun for Everyone

Issue 39 - 4/28/08

Children's Book Week
May 12 - 18

Wild About Jungle Animals

Celebrate Hispanic Culture!

Movies for Children

Issue 40 - 5/30/08 Summer is Here! Now Open on Sundays Get in the Game!  Join our summer reading clubs  
Issue 41 - 6/30/08 Library ELF Email Alert System Closed for the July 4th Holiday