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Youth Art & Literary Magazine: Accepting Submissions!

All Day 9/3 - 10/24
Virtual Events at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Are you an artist or an author? Submit your original artwork, poetry, short stories, or personal essays for a chance to be published in our first ever edition of the Blue & Ber...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Virtual Events
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Are you an artist or an author? Submit your original artwork, poetry, short stories, or personal essays for a chance to be published in our first ever edition of the Blue & Berry Bulletin, WAPL's Art and Literary Magazine.

Mystery Box

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Take your own mystery home this spooky season with a Mystery Box! Sink your teeth into an engaging story, hunt for clues, and uncover the secrets lurking inside. 1 box per family. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Take your own mystery home this spooky season with a Mystery Box! Sink your teeth into an engaging story, hunt for clues, and uncover the secrets lurking inside. 1 box per family.

Take & Make Craft- 3D Paper Pumpkin

All Day 10/7 - 10/13
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

This paper strip pumpkin is a perfect decoration. Pick up supplies in Kid City and watch you tube tutorial for instructions.

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

This paper strip pumpkin is a perfect decoration. Pick up supplies in Kid City and watch you tube tutorial for instructions.

Moon Over Wauconda

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Parking Lot at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Join the Lake County Astronomical Society in the library’s parking lot to view the moon and other objects in the night sky. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. ...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join the Lake County Astronomical Society in the library’s parking lot to view the moon and other objects in the night sky. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required.

Wondertime

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For children age 3 and their caregiver. Each week this lively storytime that features a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities aimed at building a love of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

For children age 3 and their caregiver.

Each week this lively storytime that features a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities aimed at building a love of language, books, and reading! 

Book Buddies

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
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 re...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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-

Learning Adventure

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

The early years are perfect for building a foundation for long-term learning.   A great way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

The early years are perfect for building a foundation for long-term learning.   A great way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.

Take & Make Craft- Ghost

All Day 10/14 - 10/20
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Kids can personalize their own ghost at home.  Pick up supplies in Kid City.

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

Kids can personalize their own ghost at home.  Pick up supplies in Kid City.

Wondertime

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For children age 3 and their caregiver. Each week this lively storytime that features a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities aimed at building a love of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

For children age 3 and their caregiver.

Each week this lively storytime that features a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities aimed at building a love of language, books, and reading! 

Book Buddies

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
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 re...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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-

Learning Adventure

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

The early years are perfect for building a foundation for long-term learning.   A great way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

The early years are perfect for building a foundation for long-term learning.   A great way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.

Take & Make Craft- Not so Spooky House

All Day 10/21 - 10/27
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Create a not so spooky holiday house.  Pick up supplies in Kid City.

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

Create a not so spooky holiday house.  Pick up supplies in Kid City.

Build Your Own Lego Puzzle

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Using classic Legos we'll build a logic puzzle that will stump all your friends!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Using classic Legos we'll build a logic puzzle that will stump all your friends!

Wondertime

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For children age 3 and their caregiver. Each week this lively storytime that features a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities aimed at building a love of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

For children age 3 and their caregiver.

Each week this lively storytime that features a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities aimed at building a love of language, books, and reading! 

Book Buddies

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
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 re...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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-

Learning Adventure

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

The early years are perfect for building a foundation for long-term learning.   A great way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

The early years are perfect for building a foundation for long-term learning.   A great way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.

Felt Fox Drop-in Sewing Class

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Continue building your sewing skills with this cute felt fox. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Continue building your sewing skills with this cute felt fox. 

Take & Make Craft- Spider

All Day 10/28 - 10/31
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Don't forget to stop by the library for a Halloween Craft. This week we will put together a spider.

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

Don't forget to stop by the library for a Halloween Craft.

This week we will put together a spider.

Wondertime

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For children age 3 and their caregiver. Each week this lively storytime that features a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities aimed at building a love of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

For children age 3 and their caregiver.

Each week this lively storytime that features a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities aimed at building a love of language, books, and reading! 

Book Buddies

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
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 re...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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-

Preschool Halloween Party

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers | REGISTER Come in costume and get ready to sing with Nanny Nikki. This high energy, fun, and interactive musical show includes singing, dancin...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers | REGISTER

Take & Make Craft- Leaf Sprite

All Day 11/1 - 11/10
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

What kind of leaf sprite will you make with your supplies. Stop in Kid City to pick up , while supplies last.

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

What kind of leaf sprite will you make with your supplies.

Stop in Kid City to pick up , while supplies last.

Wings of Fire Party

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Calling all dragons! WOF fans are invited to come in and celebrate your favorite books. We will have dragon themed crafts, trivia and activities. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Calling all dragons! WOF fans are invited to come in and celebrate your favorite books. We will have dragon themed crafts, trivia and activities. 

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills.  Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver. Sign up for the first class a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills. 

Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver.