Memorial Day Closing

The Library will be closed on Monday, May 29th for Memorial Day.  We will reopen on Tuesday, May 30th at 9:00 a.m. 

Businesses & Nonprofits

Welcome to the Wauconda Area Library! The library has many resources to help you or your business get the information you need:

Business Library Cards

Any business located within the Wauconda Area Library boundaries is eligible for a business card.  The business owner is required to register for the card and he/she may authorize up to four individuals to use the card.  The library card will be the responsibility of the business owner.  Business cards shall be used to check out business-related materials only.  Personal materials shall be checked out on the patron’s home library card.  Business cards are valid for two years. To see if your business is in our library district, visit our district map. If you are not located in our library district, please refer to your property tax bill for your business or home-based business. You can register your library card at the Wauconda Area Library once you obtain it from your home library. 

 

Tech2Go & Printing Center

We have a Tech2Go collection of items ranging from mobile WiFi hotspots with unlimited data to Roku streaming sticks preloaded with Netflix. 

Visit our Computers & Printing page to learn more about in library services.

 

Additional Local Resources:

Upcoming Business, Technology, and Finance Events

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:
What can we learn from an axolotl, a gecko, and a hedgehog?  Kim White will bring these animal ambassadors to the library and explain how we look at nature for inspiration to create sustainable technologies and solve complex problems in science....
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Instagram

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Everyone loves sharing photos and videos, so it makes sense that Instagram has become one of the most popular social networks. This class will  show you everything you need to know about getting started and having fun! ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Build a Website

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Learn how to prepare and launch a website using an easy to-use publishing platform like Weebly or Squarespace. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Teen Apps for Adults

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Wondering what the kids are up to when they’re staring at their phones? This class will describe and demonstrate the most popular teen apps, like TikTok, VSCO, Snapchat and Kik. ...

Resources

Auto Repair Source

Auto Repair Source

Service and repair information for domestic and imported cars.

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Illinois Public Records

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Scroll through Chicagoland’s public records. Real estate transactions, mortgages, foreclosures, and more. Sort by name, city, zip code, and more. CheckIllinois is available for free background checks. Please click here to see this document for instructions on the updated database.

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LinkedIn Learning

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Learn technology, creative and business skills you can use today. LinkedIn Learning offers online video tutorials for the web, design, photography, audio and music production, video, 3D animation and much more. You will need your valid Wauconda Area Library card and PIN to login.

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Reference Solutions

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Find nationwide business or residential information. Create lists by business type, sales volume, residential area, and more.

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State of Illinois Business Portal

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If you're thinking of starting your own business in Illinois, start here.

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