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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Take & Make Crafts - Watercolor Horses

All Day 2/2 - 2/8
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Reign in Lunar New Year with this wild Year of the Horse craft. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Reign in Lunar New Year with this wild Year of the Horse craft. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

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! 

Time for Twos

Monday, February 2, 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
Registration Required
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.

Cookies: 3 Styles

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Chef Susan Maddox will demonstrate and sample three styles of delicious cookies: drop, bars, and biscotti.  She will provide some great ways to prep the doughs to go straight from the freezer to the oven. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chef Susan Maddox will demonstrate and sample three styles of delicious cookies: drop, bars, and biscotti.  She will provide some great ways to prep the doughs to go straight from the freezer to the oven. 

Bounce & Books

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Ages 12-24 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

For the Love of Birds

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

Become backyard bird buddies by learning why birds need us in the winter and build your own bird seed feeder.

This program is presented by The Wauconda Garden Club.

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

Become backyard bird buddies by learning why birds need us in the winter and build your own bird seed feeder.

This program is presented by The Wauconda Garden Club.

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 

English as a Second Language

Tuesday, February 3, 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

Open
Registration Required
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

Wondertime

Wednesday, February 4, 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! 

Open
Registration Required
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! 

Cookbook Lovers Book Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.

Book Buddies

Wednesday, February 4, 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 - 

Open
Registration Required
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 - 

Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura

Thursday, February 5, 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.

Open
Registration Required
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.

English as a Second Language

Thursday, February 5, 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

Open
Registration Required
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

Cookbook Lovers Bookclub

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.

Movie Matinee- Turtles All The Way Down (Rated-PG-13)

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy the movie Turtles All the Way Down on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, Pretzels, and water bottles will be provided.

Movie Description

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

Enjoy the movie Turtles All the Way Down on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, Pretzels, and water bottles will be provided.

Movie Description

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.

Computación Básica

Saturday, February 7, 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL

The Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Gather a team of 2 to 4 people (ages 14 and up) and put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test for a puzzling good time!

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

Gather a team of 2 to 4 people (ages 14 and up) and put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test for a puzzling good time!

The Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Gather a team of 2 to 4 people (ages 14 and up) and put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test for a puzzling good time!

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

Gather a team of 2 to 4 people (ages 14 and up) and put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test for a puzzling good time!

Take & Make Crafts - Valentine's Wreath

All Day 2/9 - 2/15
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Decorate with a little extra love this Valentine's Day. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate with a little extra love this Valentine's Day. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Time for Twos

Monday, February 9, 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
Registration Required
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.

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.

Open
Registration Required
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.

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 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

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

Open
Registration Required
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

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
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 simple heart for the holiday.