Library Programs and Events
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When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room
Families with children ages 2 - 6, join us for these special evening storytimes! (Register for both programs separately.)
April 15 Dino-riffic tales
May 20 Spring Chickens
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When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Wireless Lab
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED IN-PERSON AT THE ADULT SERVICES REFERENCE DESK. A $5.00 payment is required. No refunds will be given for cancellations or no-shows. These hands-on classes will be held in the lower level Wireless Lab across from the elevator. Please register early as classes fill up quickly!
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When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
Teens, share your opinions about what youd like to see and do at Wauconda Area Library while earning community service hours. Help tackle projects, meet new people, and have fun! TAB participation looks great on job and college applications and will allow you to make a difference at your library. To get involved, stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk to pick up an application. You dont need a completed application to attend meetings, but your parent or guardian must sign your application before you can participate in volunteer projects.
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When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
Promote serenity and reduce stress with gentle movements which connect the mind and body. Tai Chi Master Allison Deputy will guide these classes, which are open to all experience levels.
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When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
Bring your lunch and we'll provide the movie, drinks, and dessert.
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When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
Expert or novice, if you like to play chess and/or strategy games, you have a seat at this drop-in club. Bring your cards and prepare to be challenged.
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When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
Participate in enlightening discussions on books that encourage personal growth. Stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk to pick up a copy of the book.
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When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
After studying Picassos paintings, choose one to copy for your own small study. All supplies and drawing instruction provided.
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When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room
Ven a la biblioteca a divertirte con cuentos, canciones, manualidades y un refrigerio.
¡Inscríbete pronto!
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When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
Good company and great books! Stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk to pick up the book of the month.
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When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Lincoln Room
Good company and great books! Stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk to pick up the book of the month.
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When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Books will be sold on the first Saturday of the month, in the library's foyer.
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When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - All Day
We want to put our community on the map with the most readers, the most books read, and the most teens EVER to sign up for summer reading at the library. The challenge is on! Does your grade have what it takes to win? The library will award a PIZZA PARTY to the ENTIRE GRADE grades 6 through 12 that reads the most books this summer. Special recognition will also be given to the teen from each school who reads the most books. As an extra awesome incentive, well be raffling off BIG prizes every week. The more you read, the better your chances to win. And YES eBooks and audiobooks count! Weekly prizes include passes to area water parks, mini golf, movies, the Lake County Fair, and so much more. Everyone will receive a prize JUST for signing up. Make your school AND your grade a standout in the community READ! Will it be the 7th graders? Freshman class? Or maybe the Seniors will take top honors! The winning grade will be announced on the first day of school. Register at the Adult Services Reference Desk starting Tuesday, May 28.
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When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - All Day
No matter what your plans this summer, the library has you covered! From good reads to great eats, from reeling in the big fish to swinging Chinese acrobats, the library is the place to GO for ideas, inspiration, information, and FUN. Sign up for our reading club and make your summer fun GO a little further. Weekly prizes will include baseball tickets, movie passes, waterpark fun, restaurant gift certificates, and much more. Dont delay! Registration begins Tuesday, May 28. The first 25 adults to register for summer reading will receive a FREE pair of Ravinia lawn tickets.
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When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
Please join us for insightful book discussions beyond fiction -- if you enjoy real life stories including biography and memoir, history and more, please join us! The club meets on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Pick up a copy of the book at the Adult Services Reference Desk.
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When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - All Day
Cant decide what to read? Like surprises? Check out a Grab & Go bag of books and discover something new!
For Grades 4 5
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When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room
Children must be three years old by the first day of the program.
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When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Wireless Lab
We meet once a month to share ideas, opinions, and discuss graphic novels. Be sure to stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk for your copy of this months book.
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When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room
Children must be at least four years old by the first day of the program
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When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Storytime Room
Join us in the Storytime Room for a short movie and snacks! Here's what we'll be watching this summer:
June 6 Dora the Explorer: Dora Rocks
July 18 Dinosaur Train: Nature Trackers
August 8 Scaredy Squirrel Double Feature
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When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Make the most of your summer with the sound of music! The Wauconda Area Library and the Wauconda Park District are joining together to bring a dazzling lineup to our community free of charge. Pack a picnic, gather the family, and enjoy the sounds of summer right in your own hometown. Concerts presented by the library are made possible in part by a generous grant from the Friends of the Library.
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When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room
For 2 Year olds and caregivers
Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
Registration is Required.
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When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
Meet Robin Bengtsons talented and furry four-legged entertainers with a repertoire of over 40 dog tricks! Registration/Tickets required. If you are registering online, please register ALL attendees so we know how many tickets to reserve. Tickets may be picked up at the Children's Reference desk.
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When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Wireless Lab
The Wauconda Area Public Library District Board of Trustees meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the library. All board meetings are open to the general public. Visitors are welcome, but anyone wishing to address the Board should call in advance and ask for Tom Kern, Library Director, at 847-526-6225. Minutes of the meetings are available online at www.wauclib.org/about/board.asp
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When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - All Day
Cant decide what to read? Like surprises? Check out a Grab & Go bag of books and discover something new!
For Grades 4 5
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When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Stumped over what's ailing your sick plant? Need advice about planning your flower and vegetable gardens this season? Let one of the Master Gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension Program answer your questions and identify disease, insect, and weed problems. Bring your fresh plant or insect samples in an enclosed bag or container.
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When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
Youll be the envy of all your friends with this multi-colored bracelet that you may have seen in many fashion magazines
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When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Are you stumped over whats ailing your sick plant? Need advice about planning your flower and vegetable gardens this season? Let one of the master gardeners answer your questions and identify disease, insect, and weed problems. Bring your fresh plant or insect samples in an enclosed bag or container.
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When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Where: Storytime Room
Just for kids in grades 4 5! Watch a fun movie on the big screen and feast on pizza. In June and July, well be getting ready for summer-release sequels by watching the originals! Registration is required. Movies will be shown in the storytime room.
Tuesday, June 11 at 6:15 p.m. Monsters, Inc. (G)
(Monsters University in theaters, June 21!)
Monday, July 1 at 6:15 p.m. Despicable Me (PG)
(Despicable Me 2 in theaters, July 3!)
Monday, August 12 at 6:15 p.m. The Croods (PG)
Movies will be shown in the Storytime Room.
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When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
Share good books, good company and refreshments. Stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk to pick up a copy of the book.
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When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM
We will provide the materials for you to make summer crafts.
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When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room
Children must be three years old by the first day of the program.
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When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
The FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY meet at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. Members and non-members are invited to attend.
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When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room
Children must be at least four years old by the first day of the program
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When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room
Gear up for a fun-filled summer by making your very own summer wish list. Create and decorate a scrapbook to store all your memorabilia! For Grades 4 5. Registration Required.
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When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Make the most of your summer with the sound of music! The Wauconda Area Library and the Wauconda Park District are joining together to bring a dazzling lineup to our community free of charge. Pack a picnic, gather the family, and enjoy the sounds of summer right in your own hometown. Concerts presented by the library are made possible in part by a generous grant from the Friends of the Library.
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When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
The two-thousand-year-old Chinese practice of tai chi is often described as "meditation in motion." Harvard Women's Health Watch suggests a more apt description is "medication in motion." Tai chi promotes serenity and reduces stress with gentle movements which connect the mind and body. Tai Chi Master Allison Deputy will guide these classes, which are open to all experience levels.
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When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room
For 2 Year olds and caregivers
Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
Registration is Required.
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When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Lincoln Room
Calling all gumshoes - join us for super-sleuthing and refreshments. Pick up a book at the Adult Service Reference Desk and join the fun!
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When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
Weve got big games on the big screen! Register in advance to score your spot in the competition. Prizes offered to the top two players.
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When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Wireless Lab
Participate in enlightening discussions on books that encourage personal growth. Stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk to pick up a copy of the book.
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When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
Mandalas are circular designs found in cultures all over the world. Zendalas are mandalas drawn using Zentangle patterns. Zentangle is a fun, relaxing art form that produces amazing, intricate results no art experience required. All supplies provided.
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When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Wireless Lab
This group meets monthly to discuss American foreign policy challenges and international politics. Stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk to obtain your reading list and book.
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When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room
Join us for an evening of stories, songs and fun!
June 17 Lets Visit the Farm
July 15 Movin & Groovin
If you are registering online, please register all attendees so we know how many spaces to reserve.
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When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - All Day
Cant decide what to read? Like surprises? Check out a Grab & Go bag of books and discover something new!
For Grades 4 5
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When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room
Learn some basic everyday Spanish vocabulary through fun games and activities! For Grades 2 4. Registration Required.
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When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room
Well play party games, feast on berries, decorate our own garden hats, and have a Big Berry Parade! Just check out and read two Strawberry Shortcake books to participate. Well have a berry good time! For 4 7 Year Olds. Registration Required.
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When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
Repurpose an old t-shirt into a unique, designed by you tote bag to use the whole summer through.
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When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room
¡Vamos a jugar lotería en la biblioteca!
Tendremos premios y refrigerios para todos los participantes.
Para toda la familia. No necesitas registrarte.
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When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Lincoln Room
Your professional fishing guide is Captain Mel, an expert on local fishing. A member of the Lowrance Pro Staff, Mel specializes in the latest fishing electronics and how to optimize their use to increase your catches. This seminar will focus on fishing the Chain OLakes for walleye when, where, and HOW.
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