Preschool Art Fair 04/21/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/30/2025 @ 5:00pm Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment We will exhibit art from all our local preschools in a celebration of our littlest artists. View Details Apr 21 - 30 2025 Preschool Art Fair 04/21/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2025 @ 5:00pm Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment Event Details: We will exhibit art from all our local preschools in a celebration of our littlest artists.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Take & Make Craft - Flying Bee All Day 4/28 - 5/4 Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Take flight with this sweet flying bee craft. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions! View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr-May 2025 Take & Make Craft - Flying Bee All Day 4/28 - 5/4 Babies & Toddlers, Kids Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Take flight with this sweet flying bee craft. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!
This event is in the "Kids" group. Artists in the Library Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Kids Learn about Susan Roth and her unique collaging style. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Artists in the Library 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn about Susan Roth and her unique collaging style.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Beyond Fiction Book Club - The Agitators by Dorothy Wickenden Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: Adults Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, The Agitators: Three Friends Who Fought for Abolition and Women's Rights by Dorothy Wickenden. Books will be available to check out at the Adult Help Desk. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Beyond Fiction Book Club - The Agitators by Dorothy Wickenden 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, The Agitators: Three Friends Who Fought for Abolition and Women's Rights by Dorothy Wickenden. Books will be available to check out at the Adult Help Desk.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Bounce and Books Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Ages 12-24 monthsWe'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Bounce and Books 9:30am - 10:00am Babies & Toddlers Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Ages 12-24 monthsWe'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.
This event is in the "Family" group. Abra-Ka-Dabra Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Español, Special Event Age Group: Family Para toda la familia - PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOLTrae a toda la familia a festejar el día del niño y disfruta de las aventuras del Señor Firu en un gracioso y divertido espectáculo de magia. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Abra-Ka-Dabra 6:30pm - 7:30pm Family Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Español, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Para toda la familia - PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOLTrae a toda la familia a festejar el día del niño y disfruta de las aventuras del Señor Firu en un gracioso y divertido espectáculo de magia.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Wondertime Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime Age Group: Kids For children age 3 and their caregiver.Each week this lively storytime features a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities aimed at building a love of language, books, and reading! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Wondertime 9:30am - 10:00am Kids Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: For children age 3 and their caregiver.Each week this lively storytime features a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities aimed at building a love of language, books, and reading!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Cookbook Lovers Bookclub Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: Adults A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Cookbook Lovers Bookclub 10:30am - 11:30am Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Book Buddies Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: Kids, Teens KIDS-Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will enjoy being partnered with a young volunteer buddy. Enjoy great books, a relaxed reading time and making a new friend.TEENS- Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Book Buddies 4:30pm - 5:00pm Kids, Teens Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: KIDS-Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will enjoy being partnered with a young volunteer buddy. Enjoy great books, a relaxed reading time and making a new friend.TEENS-
School Field Trip Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Robert Crown- 1st Grade View Details May 1 2025 Thu School Field Trip 9:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Event Details: Robert Crown- 1st Grade
This event is in the "Kids" group. Learning Adventure Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime Age Group: Kids The early years are perfect for building a foundation for long-term learning. Help prepare your child for a classroom setting with this fun filled stem storytime. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. May 1 2025 Thu Learning Adventure 1:30pm - 2:00pm Kids Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: The early years are perfect for building a foundation for long-term learning. Help prepare your child for a classroom setting with this fun filled stem storytime.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Cook Book Lovers Book Club Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: Adults A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2025 Thu Cook Book Lovers Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Peek-A-Boo Baby Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Foster their love of reading early with this storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes. Stay and play and meet other caregivers! Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 2 2025 Fri Cancelled Peek-A-Boo Baby 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers Closed Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Foster their love of reading early with this storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes. Stay and play and meet other caregivers!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Movie Matinee- Wicked (Rated PG) Friday, May 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment Age Group: Adults Enjoy the movie Wicked on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, Pretzels, and water bottles will be provided.Movie Description Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2025 Fri Movie Matinee- Wicked (Rated PG) 1:00pm - 3:45pm Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy the movie Wicked 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Computación Básica III Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance Age Group: Adults PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 3 2025 Sat Computación Básica III 9:30am - 11:30am Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance Registration Required Event Details: PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL
This event is in the "Adults" group. Taller de Tamales Mexicanos Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Español Age Group: Adults Celebra el Cinco de Mayo aprendiendo a preparar deliciosos tamales, uno de los platillos más antiguos de la gastronomía mexicana. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2025 Sun Taller de Tamales Mexicanos 1:30pm - 3:30pm Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Español Registration Required Event Details: Celebra el Cinco de Mayo aprendiendo a preparar deliciosos tamales, uno de los platillos más antiguos de la gastronomía mexicana. 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Take & Make Craft - Mini Flower Garden All Day 5/5 - 5/11 Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids No watering required! Cut and craft your own beautiful mini flower garden. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions! View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. May 5 - 11 2025 Take & Make Craft - Mini Flower Garden All Day 5/5 - 5/11 Babies & Toddlers, Kids Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: No watering required! Cut and craft your own beautiful mini flower garden. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Mother's Day Craft Drop In Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Celebrate Mom with this endearing memory maker project. Craft supplies will be provided. All you need to bring is your love for Mom, Grandma or your special someone! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 5 2025 Mon Mother's Day Craft Drop In 10:00am - 12:00pm Babies & Toddlers Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Mom with this endearing memory maker project. Craft supplies will be provided. All you need to bring is your love for Mom, Grandma or your special someone!
This event is in the "Kids" group. Celebrate our Favorite Authors - Book Club /Who Would Win Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Books & Authors, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Kids Celebrate some of your favorite showdowns, then try some of our own head to head challenges. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. May 5 2025 Mon Celebrate our Favorite Authors - Book Club /Who Would Win 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Authors, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate some of your favorite showdowns, then try some of our own head to head challenges.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Al Capone and the 1933 Worlds Fair Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events Age Group: Adults Author William Elliott Hazelgrove presents the sprawling history behind the 1933 World's Fair, and the six millionaire businessmen, dubbed The Secret Six, who beat Al Capone at his own game. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 5 2025 Mon Al Capone and the 1933 Worlds Fair 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events Registration Required Event Details: Author William Elliott Hazelgrove presents the sprawling history behind the 1933 World's Fair, and the six millionaire businessmen, dubbed The Secret Six, who beat Al Capone at his own game.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Flores para Mamá Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Español Age Group: Kids Flores para MamáPara niños en Kínder a 5to Grado | REGISTRATE¡Prepárate para festejar a mamá! Ven y crea algo muy especial para regalárselo a la persona que más te quiere y cuida: tu madre. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. May 6 2025 Tue Flores para Mamá 6:30pm - 7:30pm Kids Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Español Registration Required Event Details: Flores para MamáPara niños en Kínder a 5to Grado | REGISTRATE¡Prepárate para festejar a mamá! Ven y crea algo muy especial para regalárselo a la persona que más te quiere y cuida: tu madre.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Book Buddies Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: Kids, Teens KIDS-Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will enjoy being partnered with a young volunteer buddy. Enjoy great books, a relaxed reading time and making a new friend.TEENS- Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 7 2025 Wed Book Buddies 4:30pm - 5:00pm Kids, Teens Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: KIDS-Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will enjoy being partnered with a young volunteer buddy. Enjoy great books, a relaxed reading time and making a new friend.TEENS-
This event is in the "Adults" group. Lucy! An Original Solo Musical Based on the Life of Lucille Ball Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment Age Group: Adults Experience the magic of Lucille Ball’s life in Lucy!, an original solo musical performed by the talented Jillann Gabrielle. This captivating performance brings the iconic star’s journey to life through music and storytelling. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 7 2025 Wed Lucy! An Original Solo Musical Based on the Life of Lucille Ball 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Experience the magic of Lucille Ball’s life in Lucy!, an original solo musical performed by the talented Jillann Gabrielle. This captivating performance brings the iconic star’s journey to life through music and storytelling.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Teens Embark on an adventure to a world of wizardry, dragons, and danger! Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. May 8 2025 Thu Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Embark on an adventure to a world of wizardry, dragons, and danger! Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games.
