This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Take & Make Crafts - Paper Candy All Day 1/12 - 1/18 Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet reads and delicious dessert crafts all January long. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 12 - 18 2026 Take & Make Crafts - Paper Candy All Day 1/12–1/18 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: Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet reads and delicious dessert crafts all January long.
This event is in the "Adults" group Computación Básica Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance Age Group: Adults PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Computación Básica 9:30am–11:30am Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance Registration Required Event Details: PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL
This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Great Decisions 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Take & Make Crafts - Pom-Pom Cupcakes All Day 1/19 - 1/25 Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet reads and delicious dessert crafts all January long. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 19 - 25 2026 Take & Make Crafts - Pom-Pom Cupcakes All Day 1/19–1/25 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: Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet reads and delicious dessert crafts all January long.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Time for Twos Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies & Toddlers This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Time for Twos 9:30am–10:00am Babies & Toddlers Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Family" group 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! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Exploring Cold Blooded Creatures with Cold Blooded Parties 1:30pm–2:30pm Family Waitlist 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group VIRTUAL: Instant Pot Cooking Demo with Emily Paster Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Events at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Are you curious about the Instant Pot, the electric pressure cooker that has revolutionized home cooking? Do you have an Instant Pot and want to do more with it? Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 19 2026 Mon VIRTUAL: Instant Pot Cooking Demo with Emily Paster 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Are you curious about the Instant Pot, the electric pressure cooker that has revolutionized home cooking? Do you have an Instant Pot and want to do more with it?
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Bounce & Books Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Ages 12-24 monthsWe'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Bounce & Books 9:30am–10:00am Babies & Toddlers Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Ages 12-24 monthsWe'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Gaming Drop In Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Teens Enjoy some Nintendo Switch free play on the big screen and a rotating selection of your favorite tabletop games. Grades 6-12. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Gaming Drop In 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Enjoy some Nintendo Switch free play on the big screen and a rotating selection of your favorite tabletop games. Grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Kids" group Creative Coders Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: STEM/STEAM Age Group: Kids An interactive Scratch coding class designed for kids to explore the world of programming. Perfect for beginners - using Scratch’s colorful, drag-and-drop interface. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Creative Coders 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Classroom Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: An interactive Scratch coding class designed for kids to explore the world of programming. Perfect for beginners - using Scratch’s colorful, drag-and-drop interface.
This event is in the "Family" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Family" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Lotería Tradicional Mexicana 6:30pm–7:30pm Family 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group English as a Second Language Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Español, Parenting & Education Age Group: Adults Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m.January 13 - March 12 Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue English as a Second Language 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Español, Parenting & Education Registration Required Event Details: Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m.January 13 - March 12
This event is in the "Kids" group Wondertime Wednesday, January 21, 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! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Wondertime 9:30am–10:00am Kids Waitlist 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 21, 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 - Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Book Buddies 4:30pm–5:00pm Kids, Teens Full 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 This event is in the "Teens" group 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. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Art & Literary Magazine All Day Kids, Teens 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura Thursday, January 22, 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura 1:30pm–2:00pm Kids Waitlist 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 "Adults" group English as a Second Language Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Español, Parenting & Education Age Group: Adults Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m.January 13 - March 12 Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu English as a Second Language 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Español, Parenting & Education Registration Required Event Details: Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m.January 13 - March 12
This event is in the "Adults" group Bullet Journaling for Beginners Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Want to try bullet journaling, but have become too intimidated by the museum quality examples on Pinterest? Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Bullet Journaling for Beginners 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Want to try bullet journaling, but have become too intimidated by the museum quality examples on Pinterest?
This event is in the "Adults" group Lunch and Learn - Relaxing Watercolors Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults This program is for Seniors age 60+Many consider watercolors to be relaxing and meditative. Learn how you can slow down and relax with simple watercolor techniques. Presented by Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Lunch and Learn - Relaxing Watercolors 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Full Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This program is for Seniors age 60+Many consider watercolors to be relaxing and meditative. Learn how you can slow down and relax with simple watercolor techniques. Presented by Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design.
This event is in the "Adults" group Computación Básica Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance Age Group: Adults PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Computación Básica 9:30am–11:30am Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance Registration Required Event Details: PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Game & Puzzle Swap 10:00am–12:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Family 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Take & Make Crafts - Tissue Paper Ice Cream Sundaes All Day 1/26 - 2/1 Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet reads and delicious dessert crafts all January long. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jan-Feb 2026 Take & Make Crafts - Tissue Paper Ice Cream Sundaes All Day 1/26–2/1 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: Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet reads and delicious dessert crafts all January long.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Time for Twos Monday, January 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies & Toddlers This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Time for Twos 9:30am–10:00am Babies & Toddlers Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Lego Chain Reaction 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Waitlist 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.
