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Planting for Pollinators

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover the challenges our native pollinators are facing and how home gardeners can support them through plant choice, garden design and sustainable maintenance practices. Present

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:
Discover the challenges our native pollinators are facing and how home gardeners can support them through plant choice, garden design and sustainable maintenance practices. Presented by the Lake County Forest Preserves.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Thoughts Book Club: Florence Adler Swims Forever (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland.  Books are available at the Adult Help Desk.  About the book:  Over the course of one

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:
Join us as we discuss Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland.  Books are available at the Adult Help Desk.  About the book:  Over the course of one summer that begins with a shocking tragedy, three generations of the ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club: The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Join us at the library as we discuss The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey Books are available at the Adult Help Desk Bombay, 1921: Perveen Mistry, the d

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
  Join us at the library as we discuss The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey Books are available at the Adult Help Desk Bombay, 1921: Perveen Mistry, the daughter of a respected Zoroastrian family, has just joined her father'...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pressed Flower Bookmark

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Pressed flower bookmarks are a simple luxury and a beautiful way to enjoy dried flowers.  Perfect for any book lover.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Pressed flower bookmarks are a simple luxury and a beautiful way to enjoy dried flowers.  Perfect for any book lover. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pressed Flower Bookmark

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Pressed flower bookmarks are a simple luxury and a beautiful way to enjoy dried flowers.  Perfect for any book lover.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Pressed flower bookmarks are a simple luxury and a beautiful way to enjoy dried flowers.  Perfect for any book lover. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cook Book Lovers Book Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.  Flip through the wonderful stories and beautiful photography of

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.  Flip through the wonderful stories and beautiful photography of The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook before selecting a recipe...

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movie Matinee- The Fabelmans (Rated PG-13)

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy the movie The Fabelmans on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, pretzels, and water bottles will be provided. Movie Description: Inspired by true events, the narrative fo

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 63
Event Details:
Enjoy the movie The Fabelmans on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, pretzels, and water bottles will be provided. Movie Description: Inspired by true events, the narrative follows Sammy Fabelman on a journey of self-discovery. At the age of sev...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions (In-Person)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important for

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events
Event Details:
Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important foreign policy issues facing Americans today. There is no registration fo...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beyond Fiction Book Club - The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Dani

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:
Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown.  Books will be available to check out at the...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Natural Soap Making

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join this eco-friendly workshop to learn about the process of making soap and its history, then make your own melt-and-pour soap bar. Each participant will be provided wi

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join this eco-friendly workshop to learn about the process of making soap and its history, then make your own melt-and-pour soap bar. Each participant will be provided with equipment and ingredients to craft their own organic base soap with...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Password Safety

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The first line of defense in online safety is practicing smart password habits. We’ll show you how to create safe passwords and use password managers to make your online life easie

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 74
Event Details:
The first line of defense in online safety is practicing smart password habits. We’ll show you how to create safe passwords and use password managers to make your online life easier. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Restorative Yoga for Adults

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this Restorative Yoga class, we will be unwinding in gentle restful poses and passive stretching. Near the end of the class, you will enjoy a trio of peaceful singing bowls. Aft

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
In this Restorative Yoga class, we will be unwinding in gentle restful poses and passive stretching. Near the end of the class, you will enjoy a trio of peaceful singing bowls. After class, you will leave feeling relaxed and fully prepared for a deep...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Restorative Yoga for Adults

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this Restorative Yoga class we will be unwinding in gentle restful poses and passive stretching. Near the end of the class you will enjoy a trio of peaceful singing bowls. After

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
In this Restorative Yoga class we will be unwinding in gentle restful poses and passive stretching. Near the end of the class you will enjoy a trio of peaceful singing bowls. After class you will leave feeling relaxed and fully prepared for a deep re...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Grab & Go: Solve a Cold Case

All Day
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you like true crime and solving puzzles? Sign up for this fun program that will let you solve your own case. All of the faux cold case information will be provided. Get ready to

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:
Do you like true crime and solving puzzles? Sign up for this fun program that will let you solve your own case. All of the faux cold case information will be provided. Get ready to become a detective! Due to the nature of the program and the case fil...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

All the Books Quarterly Book Club

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you love to talk about books, but don't want to commit to a monthly meeting, our quarterly book club is just the place for you! There are no assigned titles or genres. Read any

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
If you love to talk about books, but don't want to commit to a monthly meeting, our quarterly book club is just the place for you! There are no assigned titles or genres. Read any books you like. We will meet once each quarter to discuss the ones we ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions (In-Person)

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important for

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events
Event Details:
Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important foreign policy issues facing Americans today. There is no registration fo...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Tour of the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Events at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Virtual/Hybrid
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a tour of the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Oak Brook, Illinois. The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art is a museum dedicated to the lapidary arts with displays of ge

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature, Virtual/Hybrid
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 500
Event Details:
Join us for a tour of the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Oak Brook, Illinois. The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art is a museum dedicated to the lapidary arts with displays of gemstones, jewelry and bejeweled objects, and exhibits on earth science....

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Event

This is an online/hybrid event that will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link and login details with your registration confirmation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions (In-Person)

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important for

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events
Event Details:
Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important foreign policy issues facing Americans today. There is no registration fo...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

RESCHEDULED Great Decisions (In-Person)

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Note: The August session has been moved to 8/24/24 and is no longer on 8/17/24. Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, profe

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events
Event Details:
Note: The August session has been moved to 8/24/24 and is no longer on 8/17/24. Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most imp...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

All the Books Quarterly Book Club

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you love to talk about books, but don't want to commit to a monthly meeting, our quarterly book club is just the place for you! There are no assigned titles or genres. Read any

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
If you love to talk about books, but don't want to commit to a monthly meeting, our quarterly book club is just the place for you! There are no assigned titles or genres. Read any books you like. We will meet once each quarter to discuss the ones we ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions (In-Person)

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important for

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events
Event Details:
Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important foreign policy issues facing Americans today. There is no registration fo...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions (In-Person)

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important for

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events
Event Details:
Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important foreign policy issues facing Americans today. There is no registration fo...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions (In-Person)

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important for

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events
Event Details:
Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important foreign policy issues facing Americans today. There is no registration fo...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

All the Books Quarterly Book Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you love to talk about books, but don't want to commit to a monthly meeting, our quarterly book club is just the place for you! There are no assigned titles or genres. Read any

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
If you love to talk about books, but don't want to commit to a monthly meeting, our quarterly book club is just the place for you! There are no assigned titles or genres. Read any books you like. We will meet once each quarter to discuss the ones we ...