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Take & Make Craft- Colors in Nature

All Day 6/24 - 6/30
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions. In the month of June we will focus o...

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

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions.

In the month of June we will focus on colors in nature.

Drinking Straw Bugs

Balloon Racer Derby

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Design and build you own balloon powered car. Then face off in a mini derby to see whose design wins the day.

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Design and build you own balloon powered car. Then face off in a mini derby to see whose design wins the day.

Sunny Summer Stories

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more! Storytimes will be held outside, weather permitting. Please dress for outdoor pla...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more! Storytimes will be held outside, weather permitting.

Please dress for outdoor play. 

WAPL Record Breakers 2024

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

After minutes and minutes of training will this be your moment to shine? We'll attempt to break some olympic size records! 

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

After minutes and minutes of training will this be your moment to shine? We'll attempt to break some olympic size records! 

Theater Camp

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 60

Theater Camp - Rain Location

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Special Event

The Wonderful World of Spanish

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For children age 4 - 6 ¡Hola! Want to encourage your child to learn a new language?  Come join us in the fun of learning basic Spanish. Each week features a variety of s...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

For children age 4 - 6

¡Hola!

Want to encourage your child to learn a new language?  Come join us in the fun of learning basic Spanish. Each week features a variety of stories, songs and activities 

 

Take & Make Craft- Color and Pattern

All Day 7/1 - 7/3
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions. In the month of July we will focus o...

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

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions.

In the month of July we will focus on color and pattern.

Romero Britto Art

Take & Make Craft- Color and Pattern

All Day 7/5 - 7/7
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions. In the month of July we will focus o...

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

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions.

In the month of July we will focus on color and pattern.

Romero Britto Art

The Wonderful World of Spanish

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For children age 4 - 6 ¡Hola! Want to encourage your child to learn a new language?  Come join us in the fun of learning basic Spanish. Each week features a variety of s...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

For children age 4 - 6

¡Hola!

Want to encourage your child to learn a new language?  Come join us in the fun of learning basic Spanish. Each week features a variety of stories, songs and activities 

 

Take & Make Craft- Color and Pattern

All Day 7/8 - 7/14
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions. In the month of July we will focus o...

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

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions.

In the month of July we will focus on color and pattern.

Color Tiles

Art Camp

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Our art camp has everything needed to spark creativity.  Exposure to different art styles, concepts, and mediums will leave kids inspired while improving problem solving and s...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Our art camp has everything needed to spark creativity.  Exposure to different art styles, concepts, and mediums will leave kids inspired while improving problem solving and social interactions.

Camp Cubetto

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Learn the basics of coding in an accessible and exciting way with our favorite friend: Cubetto! These classes will introduce foundational programming concepts like commands, functi...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn the basics of coding in an accessible and exciting way with our favorite friend: Cubetto!

The Wonderful World of Spanish

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For children age 4 - 6 ¡Hola! Want to encourage your child to learn a new language?  Come join us in the fun of learning basic Spanish. Each week features a variety of s...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

For children age 4 - 6

¡Hola!

Want to encourage your child to learn a new language?  Come join us in the fun of learning basic Spanish. Each week features a variety of stories, songs and activities 

 

Take & Make Craft- Color and Pattern

All Day 7/15 - 7/21
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions. In the month of July we will focus o...

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

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions.

In the month of July we will focus on color and pattern.

Moving Lines

Art Camp

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Our art camp has everything needed to spark creativity.  Exposure to different art styles, concepts, and mediums will leave kids inspired while improving problem solving and s...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Our art camp has everything needed to spark creativity.  Exposure to different art styles, concepts, and mediums will leave kids inspired while improving problem solving and social interactions.

Camp Cubetto

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Learn the basics of coding in an accessible and exciting way with our favorite friend: Cubetto! These classes will introduce foundational programming concepts like commands, functi...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn the basics of coding in an accessible and exciting way with our favorite friend: Cubetto!

Color Explosion

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

After some colorful stories, children can unleash their creativity. Explore stations where they'll experiment with color mixing activities and different art mediums.   &...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

After some colorful stories, children can unleash their creativity. Explore stations where they'll experiment with color mixing activities and different art mediums.

 

 

 

 

 

Robopets with Snapology

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Special Event, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Begin to explore the world of robotics while building simple animal LEGO models.  

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Begin to explore the world of robotics while building simple animal LEGO models.  

Robotic Inventions with Snapology

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Special Event, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Design, build, and program robotic models to solve problems using LEGO bricks.

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Event, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Design, build, and program robotic models to solve problems using LEGO bricks.

Take & Make Craft- Color and Pattern

All Day 7/22 - 7/28
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions. In the month of July we will focus o...

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

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions.

In the month of July we will focus on color and pattern.

Mosaic Art

Art Camp

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Our art camp has everything needed to spark creativity.  Exposure to different art styles, concepts, and mediums will leave kids inspired while improving problem solving and s...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Our art camp has everything needed to spark creativity.  Exposure to different art styles, concepts, and mediums will leave kids inspired while improving problem solving and social interactions.

Camp Cubetto

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Learn the basics of coding in an accessible and exciting way with our favorite friend: Cubetto! These classes will introduce foundational programming concepts like commands, functi...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn the basics of coding in an accessible and exciting way with our favorite friend: Cubetto!

Sun-sational S'mores

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Make a solar oven and harness the power of the sun to cook some s'mores.

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Make a solar oven and harness the power of the sun to cook some s'mores.

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.