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Sun-sational S'mores

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Make a solar oven and harness the power of the sun to cook some s'mores.

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Make a solar oven and harness the power of the sun to cook some s'mores.

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.

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Celebrate your favorite stuffed animal with this pajama party! Put on your favorite PJ's and pack your favorite plush friend for this snuggly storytime featuring books, music, and ...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate your favorite stuffed animal with this pajama party! Put on your favorite PJ's and pack your favorite plush friend for this snuggly storytime featuring books, music, and a cuddly craft.

Movie Matinee- 5000 Blankets (Rated PG-13)

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy the movie 5000 Blankets on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, Pretzels, and water bottles will be provided. Movie Description When her husband has a mental breakdown an...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Enjoy the movie 5000 Blankets 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.

Take & Make Craft- Color and Pattern

All Day 7/29 - 8/4
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions. In the month of July we will focus o...

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

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions.

In the month of July we will focus on color and pattern.

Paper Weaving

Art Camp

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Our art camp has everything needed to spark creativity.  Exposure to different art styles, concepts, and mediums will leave kids inspired while improving problem solving and s...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Our art camp has everything needed to spark creativity.  Exposure to different art styles, concepts, and mediums will leave kids inspired while improving problem solving and social interactions.

Strictly Self Defense

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Attendees will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Training will focus on three key areas: Mindset, Skill...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Attendees will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Training will focus on three key areas: Mindset, Skill Set and Planning.

Intermediate English as a Second Language

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic ...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic English.

Pequeños Picassos

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Español
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Para niños en Kínder a 3 grado y papás  En esta clase podrás experimentar con pinturas, texturas y otros materiales que despertarán al artista que llevas dentro. Little ...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Para niños en Kínder a 3 grado y papás 

En esta clase podrás experimentar con pinturas, texturas y otros materiales que despertarán al artista que llevas dentro.

Little Picassos

Camp Cubetto

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Learn the basics of coding in an accessible and exciting way with our favorite friend: Cubetto! These classes will introduce foundational programming concepts like commands, functi...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn the basics of coding in an accessible and exciting way with our favorite friend: Cubetto!

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...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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!

Water World

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We'll enjoy a story then explore the the different properties of water. Come ready to get wet and have a splashing good time.

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

We'll enjoy a story then explore the the different properties of water. Come ready to get wet and have a splashing good time.

Take & Make Craft- Crayon Crafts

All Day 8/5 - 8/11
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions. In the month of July we will focus o...

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

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions.

In the month of July we will focus on crayon Crafts.

Melted Crayon Art

Make Your Own Mr. Potato Head

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We’ll provide the real potato and all the pieces needed to create a spudly friend. All Ages/Drop In 

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We’ll provide the real potato and all the pieces needed to create a spudly friend.

All Ages/Drop In 

Intermediate English as a Second Language

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic ...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic English.

Teen Tiktok Take - Ice Cream in a Bag

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Try this Tiktok favorite and enjoy the sweet results! *Will contain dairy products

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Try this Tiktok favorite and enjoy the sweet results!

*Will contain dairy products

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.

Bug and Reptile Show with Crosstown Exotics

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for up close, hands-on interactions with some of the planets most amazing creatures. Fun educational entertainment for all ages, presented by Crosstown Exotics. Family Even...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Science & Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

Join us for up close, hands-on interactions with some of the planets most amazing creatures. Fun educational entertainment for all ages, presented by Crosstown Exotics. Family Event.

Cook Book Lovers Book Club

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
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. Check out a copy of Half Baked Harvest Super Simple before selecting a...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together. Check out a copy of Half Baked Harvest Super Simple before selecting a recipe or two to try making at home.

Summer Concert at Phil's Beach

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Offsite Events at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Summer Concerts at Phil’s Beach We are thrilled to partner with the Wauconda Park District to bring you a series of free Outdoor Summer Concerts! Concessions will be available o...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Offsite Events
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Summer Concerts at Phil’s Beach

Mystery Book Club: Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke

Friday, August 9, 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 Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke Books are available at the Adult Help Desk A powerful thriller about the explosive intersect...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

 

Join us at the library as we discuss Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk

WWII Radio Hour Concert

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Patio at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Family
Event Details:

Accomplished performers from Nostalgia Entertainment delight audiences with their tight harmonies, theatrical performances and engaging arrangements! Featuring favorites such as “...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 90
Event Details:

Accomplished performers from Nostalgia Entertainment delight audiences with their tight harmonies, theatrical performances and engaging arrangements!

Take & Make Craft- Crayon Crafts

All Day 8/12 - 8/18
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions. In the month of July we will focus o...

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

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions.

In the month of July we will focus on crayon Crafts.

Crayon Wax Prints

Intermediate English as a Second Language

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic ...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic English.