Staff Training Closure

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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This event is in the "Kids" group

Lego Chain Reaction

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Build and experiment with your own Lego chain reaction - then take it home and continue the fun.

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

Build and experiment with your own Lego chain reaction - then take it home and continue the fun.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Wondertime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
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! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Book Buddies

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will partner with a volunteer buddy, enjoy a relaxed reading time and make a new friend.

 

Teens - 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will partner with a volunteer buddy, enjoy a relaxed reading time and make a new friend.

 

Teens - 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura

Thursday, January 29, 2026 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. Children will experience the "drop off" and go to a class with their peers. A fun way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.

Open
Registration Required
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. Children will experience the "drop off" and go to a class with their peers. A fun way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group

For the Love of Birds

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

Become backyard bird buddies by learning why birds need us in the winter and build your own bird seed feeder.

This program is presented by The Wauconda Garden Club.

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

Become backyard bird buddies by learning why birds need us in the winter and build your own bird seed feeder.

This program is presented by The Wauconda Garden Club.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Wondertime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
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! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Book Buddies

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will partner with a volunteer buddy, enjoy a relaxed reading time and make a new friend.

 

Teens - 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will partner with a volunteer buddy, enjoy a relaxed reading time and make a new friend.

 

Teens - 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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. Children will experience the "drop off" and go to a class with their peers. A fun way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.

Open
Registration Required
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. Children will experience the "drop off" and go to a class with their peers. A fun way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sweet Science

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

 Explore chemistry with candy experiments.
 Build sugary structures with engineering challenges.
 Create colorful art inspired by our favorite treats.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Explore chemistry with candy experiments.
 Build sugary structures with engineering challenges.
 Create colorful art inspired by our favorite treats.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Wondertime

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
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! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Book Buddies

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will partner with a volunteer buddy, enjoy a relaxed reading time and make a new friend.

 

Teens - 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will partner with a volunteer buddy, enjoy a relaxed reading time and make a new friend.

 

Teens - 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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. Children will experience the "drop off" and go to a class with their peers. A fun way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.

Open
Registration Required
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. Children will experience the "drop off" and go to a class with their peers. A fun way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Dog Man Escape Room

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Oh no! Sneaky Petey and Grampa have trapped Dog Man and Cat Kid! Can you help our heroes escape before too much trouble ensues?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Oh no! Sneaky Petey and Grampa have trapped Dog Man and Cat Kid! Can you help our heroes escape before too much trouble ensues?

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Take & Make Crafts - Quilted Portraits

All Day 2/16 - 2/22
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Create colorful and geometric self-portraits inspired by artist Faith Ringgold. 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:

Create colorful and geometric self-portraits inspired by artist Faith Ringgold. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Wondertime

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
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! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Book Buddies

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will partner with a volunteer buddy, enjoy a relaxed reading time and make a new friend.

 

Teens - 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will partner with a volunteer buddy, enjoy a relaxed reading time and make a new friend.

 

Teens - 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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. Children will experience the "drop off" and go to a class with their peers. A fun way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.

Open
Registration Required
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. Children will experience the "drop off" and go to a class with their peers. A fun way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Take & Make Crafts - Abstract Collages

All Day 2/23 - 3/1
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Make your own dynamic collage based on the work of Chicago-born artist Reggie Laurent.

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

Make your own dynamic collage based on the work of Chicago-born artist Reggie Laurent.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Wondertime

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
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! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: 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 "Kids" group

Homeschool STEAM Lab

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

This program is presented in collaboration with nine other Lake and McHenry County libraries.

Work together to build and power a mini car.

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

This program is presented in collaboration with nine other Lake and McHenry County libraries.

Work together to build and power a mini car.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Book Buddies

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will partner with a volunteer buddy, enjoy a relaxed reading time and make a new friend.

 

Teens - 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will partner with a volunteer buddy, enjoy a relaxed reading time and make a new friend.

 

Teens -