Easter Holiday Closing

The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 5th for the Easter holiday.  We will reopen on Monday, April 6th at 9:00 a.m. 

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Teen Gaming Drop In

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy Nintendo Switch free play with a rotating selection of games. Grades 6-12.


 

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Enjoy Nintendo Switch free play with a rotating selection of games. Grades 6-12.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

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801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Paper Mache Bird Craft Class

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Embellish a paper mache bird with a modern twist.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embellish a paper mache bird with a modern twist.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Paper Mache Bird Craft Class

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Embellish a paper mache bird with a modern twist.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embellish a paper mache bird with a modern twist.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

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

Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Teen Gaming Drop In

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy Nintendo Switch free play with a rotating selection of games. Grades 6-12.


 

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Enjoy Nintendo Switch free play with a rotating selection of games. Grades 6-12.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Art & Literary Magazine

All Day
Virtual Events at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

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

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Virtual Events
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
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 the Blue & Berry Bulletin, WAPL's Art and Literary Magazine.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

BookFix

All Day
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teens

It's StitchFix for reading recommendations! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's StitchFix for reading recommendations! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Make & Watch - Star Wars: A New Hope

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Have a snack, make some Stars Wars-themed crafts, and enjoy the movie that introduced the world to a galaxy far, far away. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a snack, make some Stars Wars-themed crafts, and enjoy the movie that introduced the world to a galaxy far, far away. 

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.

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

WAPL Tiny Door Project

All Day
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Opening a book is like stepping through a door to another world. Where will yours lead?

Pick up a tiny door kit to take home and decorate your portal to another world.

Doors will be on display May 23-June 1.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Opening a book is like stepping through a door to another world. Where will yours lead?

Pick up a tiny door kit to take home and decorate your portal to another world.

Doors will be on display May 23-June 1.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Teen SW5E: A Star Wars D&D One-Shot

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate Star Wars Day by diving into the world of Star Wars 5E, a fan-made TTRPG system using the rules of Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners and veterans are welcome to join us for a one-shot adventure. 

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

Celebrate Star Wars Day by diving into the world of Star Wars 5E, a fan-made TTRPG system using the rules of Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners and veterans are welcome to join us for a one-shot adventure. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Butterfly in a Pot Craft Class

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Craft a butterfly with repurposed paper in a distressed pot.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft a butterfly with repurposed paper in a distressed pot.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Butterfly in a Pot Craft Class

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Craft a butterfly with repurposed paper in an distressed pot.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft a butterfly with repurposed paper in an distressed pot.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Teen Gaming Drop In

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy Nintendo Switch free play with a rotating selection of games. Grades 6-12.


 

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Enjoy Nintendo Switch free play with a rotating selection of games. Grades 6-12.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

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

Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711