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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Decoración Navideña

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Español
Age Group:
Family

Presentado en español 

Evento familiar – Todos son bienvenidos

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presentado en español 

Evento familiar – Todos son bienvenidos

Paw Patrol New Year's Dance Party

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family

Get "fired up" with Chase and Marshall and ring in the New Year! 

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

Get "fired up" with Chase and Marshall and ring in the New Year! 

Cookies & Coloring

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Family

Unwind after the holidays, with a relaxing afternoon of cookies and coloring.

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

Unwind after the holidays, with a relaxing afternoon of cookies and coloring.

La Rosca de Reyes

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Español, Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Presentado en español 

Para toda la familia

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presentado en español 

Para toda la familia

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.

Exploring Cold Blooded Creatures with Cold Blooded Parties

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family

Step into the prehistoric world of reptiles and learn about exotic creatures from all over the world!

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

Step into the prehistoric world of reptiles and learn about exotic creatures from all over the world!

Lotería Tradicional Mexicana

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Family

Para toda la familia

¡Juguemos lotería! Regalaremos premios y nos divertiremos mucho en la biblioteca. Trae a toda la familia, a los amigos e incluso a los vecinos.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Español
Event Details:

Para toda la familia

¡Juguemos lotería! Regalaremos premios y nos divertiremos mucho en la biblioteca. Trae a toda la familia, a los amigos e incluso a los vecinos.

Game & Puzzle Swap

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Family

Drop off gently used puzzles and games for all ages January 22 and 23.

Anyone can come on Saturday, January 24 to pick up new to you items for hours of screen free time at home.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Drop off gently used puzzles and games for all ages January 22 and 23.

Anyone can come on Saturday, January 24 to pick up new to you items for hours of screen free time at home.

Candy Capers

All Day 2/2 - 2/16
Kid City at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family

Craving fun that’s as sweet as candy? Dive into a world where every level is packed with sweet challenges, colorful candies, and endless excitement! 

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Kid City
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Craving fun that’s as sweet as candy? Dive into a world where every level is packed with sweet challenges, colorful candies, and endless excitement! 

Pequeños Picassos: Especial de San Valentín

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Español, Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Presentado en español 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presentado en español 

It's Bingo Time

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family

Have some fun this winter and join us for a friendly game of BINGO. There will be prizes to win and snacks to eat, so I'll see you there... 

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

Have some fun this winter and join us for a friendly game of BINGO. There will be prizes to win and snacks to eat, so I'll see you there... 

Lotería Tradicional Mexicana

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Family

Para toda la familia

¡Juguemos lotería! Regalaremos premios y nos divertiremos mucho en la biblioteca. Trae a toda la familia, a los amigos e incluso a los vecinos.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Español
Event Details:

Para toda la familia

¡Juguemos lotería! Regalaremos premios y nos divertiremos mucho en la biblioteca. Trae a toda la familia, a los amigos e incluso a los vecinos.