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. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Sweet Science 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Full 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Bounce & Books Tuesday, February 10, 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 Feb 10 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 "Adults" group English as a Second Language Tuesday, February 10, 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 Feb 10 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cork Heart Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Craft a simple heart for the holiday. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Cork Heart 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Craft a simple heart for the holiday.
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! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 11 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cork Heart Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Craft a simple heart for the holiday. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Cork Heart 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens, Adults Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Craft a simple heart for the holiday.
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 - Full View Details 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 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 "Adults" group Novel Thoughts Book Club: The Wedding People by Alison Espach Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: Adults Join us as we discuss The Wedding People by Alison EspachBooks are available at the Adult Help Desk. About the book: Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Novel Thoughts Book Club: The Wedding People by Alison Espach 7:00pm–8:15pm Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we discuss The Wedding People by Alison EspachBooks are available at the Adult Help Desk. About the book: 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 "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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 12 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 "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. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Kids Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm–7:30pm Kids Full 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Un Corazón Nacido de tus Manos Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español Age Group: Teens, Adults Presentado en español Evento para Adultos y Adolescentes Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Un Corazón Nacido de tus Manos 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español Registration Required Event Details: Presentado en español Evento para Adultos y Adolescentes
This event is in the "Adults" group English as a Second Language Thursday, February 12, 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 Feb 12 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 Mystery Book Club: Death at the Sanatorium by Ragnar Jonasson Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Quiet Reading Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: Adults Join us at the library as we discuss Death at the Sanatorium by Ragnar JonassonBooks are available at the Adult Help Desk Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Mystery Book Club: Death at the Sanatorium by Ragnar Jonasson 10:30am–11:30am Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Quiet Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the library as we discuss Death at the Sanatorium by Ragnar JonassonBooks are available at the Adult Help Desk
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? Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Dog Man Escape Room 1:00pm–3:00pm Kids Waitlist 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 "Adults" group Computación Básica Saturday, February 14, 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 Feb 14 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 Take & Make Crafts - Abstract Collages All Day 2/16 - 2/22 Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Make your own dynamic collage inspired by 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 16 - 22 2026 Take & Make Crafts - Abstract Collages 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: Make your own dynamic collage inspired by the work of Chicago-born artist Reggie Laurent.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Time for Twos Monday, February 16, 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Time for Twos 9:30am–10:00am Babies & Toddlers Waitlist 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 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group Feb 16 2026 Mon It's Bingo Time 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: 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...
This event is in the "Adults" group Lincoln Lore & More: Exploring Central Illinois Monday, February 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events Age Group: Adults Venture beyond the cornstalks that line the highway with Illinois traveler John Kokoris to explore the charming towns and beautiful scenery at the heart of our state—as well as the region's history as Lincoln's old stomping grounds. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Lincoln Lore & More: Exploring Central Illinois 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events Registration Required Event Details: Venture beyond the cornstalks that line the highway with Illinois traveler John Kokoris to explore the charming towns and beautiful scenery at the heart of our state—as well as the region's history as Lincoln's old stomping grounds.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Bounce & Books Tuesday, February 17, 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 Feb 17 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 "Adults" group Mindful Writing with AI: Partnering with Technology for Reflection & Creativity Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Technology, Business & Finance Age Group: Adults Explore how technology can become a thoughtful companion in your writing journey. This hands-on class introduces AI tools that support reflective practices like journaling, gratitude writing, and creative expression. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Mindful Writing with AI: Partnering with Technology for Reflection & Creativity 10:30am–11:30am Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology, Business & Finance Registration Required Event Details: Explore how technology can become a thoughtful companion in your writing journey. This hands-on class introduces AI tools that support reflective practices like journaling, gratitude writing, and creative expression.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Gaming Drop In Tuesday, February 17, 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 Feb 17 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 "Adults" group English as a Second Language Tuesday, February 17, 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 Feb 17 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, 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! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 18 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!
