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The Library will be closed the morning of Friday, December 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for staff training.

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Take & Make Crafts - Snowman Paper Chain

All Day 12/1 - 12/7
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Celebrate snowy weather with a month full of wintery Take & Make Crafts. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate snowy weather with a month full of wintery Take & Make Crafts. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Take & Make Crafts - 3D Winter Animals

All Day 12/8 - 12/14
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Celebrate snowy weather with a month full of wintery Take & Make Crafts. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate snowy weather with a month full of wintery Take & Make Crafts. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Play Dough Playtime

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Drop in to squish, sculpt, and have fun with play dough! For ages 2-5.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in to squish, sculpt, and have fun with play dough! For ages 2-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Play Dough Playtime

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Drop in to squish, sculpt and have fun with play dough! For ages 2-5.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in to squish, sculpt and have fun with play dough! For ages 2-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Take & Make Crafts - Gingerbread House Ornaments

All Day 12/15 - 12/18
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Celebrate snowy weather with a month full of wintery Take & Make Crafts. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate snowy weather with a month full of wintery Take & Make Crafts. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Take & Make Crafts - Winter Craftapalooza

All Day 12/22 - 12/23
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Celebrate snowy weather with a month full of wintery Take & Make Crafts. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate snowy weather with a month full of wintery Take & Make Crafts. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Cookie Storytime

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Come for a sweet treat storytime and decorate a nut free, gluten free, blue fox cookie. 

Older siblings may attend, but they must be registered for the 11:00 am Cookie Decorating class to ensure enough cookies for all.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come for a sweet treat storytime and decorate a nut free, gluten free, blue fox cookie. 

Older siblings may attend, but they must be registered for the 11:00 am Cookie Decorating class to ensure enough cookies for all.

Take & Make Crafts - Felt Cookies

All Day 1/2 - 1/11
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet reads and delicious dessert crafts all January long.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet reads and delicious dessert crafts all January long.

Time for Twos

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Bounce & Books

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Ages 12-24 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

Take & Make Crafts - Paper Candy

All Day 1/12 - 1/18
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet reads and delicious dessert crafts all January long.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet reads and delicious dessert crafts all January long.

Time for Twos

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Bounce & Books

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Ages 12-24 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

Take & Make Crafts - Pom-Pom Cupcakes

All Day 1/19 - 1/25
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet reads and delicious dessert crafts all January long.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet reads and delicious dessert crafts all January long.

Time for Twos

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Bounce & Books

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Ages 12-24 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

Game & Puzzle Swap

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Family

Drop off gently used puzzles and games for all ages January 22 and 23.

Anyone can come on Saturday, January 24 to pick up new to you items for hours of screen free time at home.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Drop off gently used puzzles and games for all ages January 22 and 23.

Anyone can come on Saturday, January 24 to pick up new to you items for hours of screen free time at home.

Take & Make Crafts - Tissue Paper Ice Cream Sundaes

All Day 1/26 - 2/1
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet reads and delicious dessert crafts all January long.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet reads and delicious dessert crafts all January long.

Time for Twos

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Bounce & Books

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Ages 12-24 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

Take & Make Crafts - Watercolor Horses

All Day 2/2 - 2/8
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Reign in Lunar New Year with this wild Year of the Horse craft. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Reign in Lunar New Year with this wild Year of the Horse craft. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Time for Twos

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Bounce & Books

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Ages 12-24 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

Take & Make Crafts - Valentine's Wreath

All Day 2/9 - 2/15
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Decorate with a little extra love this Valentine's Day. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate with a little extra love this Valentine's Day. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!