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Safe Together

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Parenting & Education
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Hear from experts about staying safe.  As we enter the season of children being home all day and spending more time outside we can all use a refresher. Subjects covered inc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Parenting & Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Hear from experts about staying safe.  As we enter the season of children being home all day and spending more time outside we can all use a refresher.

Subjects covered include:

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...

Open
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: 20
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!

Creating your own Herbal Tea

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the difference between black, green, and herbal tea.  Discover the best herbs to plant in your  garden to create your own herb-infused tea and learn about tea's cur...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Learn the difference between black, green, and herbal tea.  Discover the best herbs to plant in your  garden to create your own herb-infused tea and learn about tea's curative properties.

Take & Make Craft- Colors in Nature

All Day 6/3 - 6/9
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 June 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 June we will focus on colors in nature.

Bugs on a Leaf

Celebra a papá- Manualidad para llevar

All Day 6/3 - 6/15
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Haz una tarjeta para el día del padre. Visita el área de niños y pide a la bibliotecaria un paquete con el material para elaborar una tarjeta para papá en casa. Del 3 al 15 de j...

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

Haz una tarjeta para el día del padre. Visita el área de niños y pide a la bibliotecaria un paquete con el material para elaborar una tarjeta para papá en casa.

Del 3 al 15 de junio podrás recibir un paquete hasta agotar existencia.

Time for Twos

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

This musical storytime is perfect for toddlers who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories and movement.

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This musical storytime is perfect for toddlers who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories and movement.

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.

17 Year Cicadas

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about the different types of cicadas in Lake County and the unique, 17-year lifecycle of periodic cicadas. Explore the wild adaptations that have helped this cool critter sur...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 90
Event Details:

Learn about the different types of cicadas in Lake County and the unique, 17-year lifecycle of periodic cicadas. Explore the wild adaptations that have helped this cool critter survive throughout the decades during this indoor presentation.

Bounce and Books

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.  

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months

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

 

Sunny Summer Stories

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more! Storytimes will be held outside, weather permitting. Please dress for outdoor pla...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more! Storytimes will be held outside, weather permitting.

Please dress for outdoor play. 

Minecraft Tournament

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Showcase your building skills and advance to the final heat to see who emerges as the ultimate Minecraft Legend.

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

Showcase your building skills and advance to the final heat to see who emerges as the ultimate Minecraft Legend.

Minecraft Tournament

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Showcase your building skills and advance to the final heat to see who emerges as the ultimate MineCraft Legend.

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

Showcase your building skills and advance to the final heat to see who emerges as the ultimate MineCraft Legend.

All the Books Quarterly Book Club

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you love to talk about books, but don't want to commit to a monthly meeting, our quarterly book club is just the place for you! There are no assigned titles or genres. Read any ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

If you love to talk about books, but don't want to commit to a monthly meeting, our quarterly book club is just the place for you! There are no assigned titles or genres. Read any books you like.

Make Your Own Grass Heads

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Calling all kids, show off your imaginations with some grass seed, soil, and repurposed items. Add some funny details, water well, and watch your wacky friend come to life. Drop-In...

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

Calling all kids, show off your imaginations with some grass seed, soil, and repurposed items. Add some funny details, water well, and watch your wacky friend come to life. Drop-In.

Take & Make Craft- Colors in Nature

All Day 6/10 - 6/16
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 June 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 June we will focus on colors in nature.

Butterfly

Time for Twos

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

This musical storytime is perfect for toddlers who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories and movement.

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This musical storytime is perfect for toddlers who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories and movement.

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.

Board Meeting

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Wauconda Area Public Library District Board of Trustees meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the library. All board meetings are open to the general public...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Wauconda Area Public Library District Board of Trustees meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the library. All board meetings are open to the general public.

Bounce and Books

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.  

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months

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

 

Dinosaurs vs Robots

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Mark Anderson is back with another great cartoon program. In this fun draw-along class, kids will learn to draw cool dinosaurs on one side of the page, and awesome robots on the ot...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Mark Anderson is back with another great cartoon program. In this fun draw-along class, kids will learn to draw cool dinosaurs on one side of the page, and awesome robots on the other.  For Ages 5-10

Tasseled Tea Towel

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Add a pop of color to your kitchen by adding tassels to a tea towel. All supplies included. Please only register for one time slot.

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Add a pop of color to your kitchen by adding tassels to a tea towel.

All supplies included.

Please only register for one time slot.

Sunny Summer Stories

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more! Storytimes will be held outside, weather permitting. Please dress for outdoor pla...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more! Storytimes will be held outside, weather permitting.

Please dress for outdoor play. 

Tasseled Tea Towel

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Add a pop of color to your kitchen by adding tassels to a tea towel. All supplies included. Please only register for one time slot.

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Add a pop of color to your kitchen by adding tassels to a tea towel.

All supplies included.

Please only register for one time slot.

Novel Thoughts Book Club: Lily and the Octopus (In-Person)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley  Books are available at the Adult Help Desk.  About the book:  Combining the emotional depth of&...

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

Join us as we discuss Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley 

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk. 

About the book: 

Theater Camp

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Build creativity, confidence and community by being part of our summer show. We will produce a series of skits, make our own costumes and build our own sets.  June 13 – Casti...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Build creativity, confidence and community by being part of our summer show. We will produce a series of skits, make our own costumes and build our own sets. 
June 13 – Casting/Rehearsal

June 20 – Rehearsal/Set Design

Theater Camp - Rain Location

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Special Event