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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Lego Chain Reaction 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Wondertime 9:30am–10:00am Kids Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Book Buddies 4:30pm–5:00pm Kids, Teens Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura 1:30pm–2:00pm Kids Open 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! View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 2 - 8 2026 Take & Make Crafts - Watercolor Horses All Day 2/2–2/8 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: 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 3 2026 Tue For the Love of Birds 4:30pm–6:00pm Kids Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Wondertime 9:30am–10:00am Kids Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Book Buddies 4:30pm–5:00pm Kids, Teens Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura 1:30pm–2:00pm Kids Open 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! View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 9 - 15 2026 Take & Make Crafts - Valentine's Wreath All Day 2/9–2/15 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: 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Sweet Science 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Wondertime 9:30am–10:00am Kids Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Book Buddies 4:30pm–5:00pm Kids, Teens Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura 1:30pm–2:00pm Kids Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Kids Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm–7:30pm Kids Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Dog Man Escape Room 1:00pm–3:00pm Kids Open 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! View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 16 - 22 2026 Take & Make Crafts - Quilted Portraits All Day 2/16–2/22 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: 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Wondertime 9:30am–10:00am Kids Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Book Buddies 4:30pm–5:00pm Kids, Teens Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura 1:30pm–2:00pm Kids Open 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb-Mar 2026 Take & Make Crafts - Abstract Collages All Day 2/23–3/1 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: 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Wondertime 9:30am–10:00am Kids Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Homeschool STEAM Lab 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Book Buddies 4:30pm–5:00pm Kids, Teens Open 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 -