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. Waitlist 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 Waitlist 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!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Book Buddies Wednesday, February 18, 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 - Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Book Buddies 4:30pm–5:00pm Kids, Teens Waitlist 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 Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura Thursday, February 19, 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 19 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 "Teens" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Teens 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Teen Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Teens 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 "Adults" group English as a Second Language Thursday, February 19, 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 19 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 Pre-Civil War Quilts: The Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events Age Group: Adults Connie Martin tells the stories passed down to her great-grandmother Lizzie of how her family survived the antebellum period through trials and tribulations, and how they used quilts that contained hidden codes and secret messages to assist abolit Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Pre-Civil War Quilts: The Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad 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: Connie Martin tells the stories passed down to her great-grandmother Lizzie of how her family survived the antebellum period through trials and tribulations, and how they used quilts that contained hidden codes and secret messages to assist abolit
This event is in the "Adults" group Lunch and Learn: Writing for Wellness Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults This program is for Seniors age 60+ Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Lunch and Learn: Writing for Wellness 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: This program is for Seniors age 60+ 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 "Adults" group Computación Básica Saturday, February 21, 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 21 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, February 21, 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 Feb 21 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 - Quilted Artwork All Day 2/23 - 3/1 Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Create colorful and geometric quilt squares inspired by a series of works by mixed media artist Faith Ringgold. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb-Mar 2026 Take & Make Crafts - Quilted Artwork All Day 2/23–3/1 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: Create colorful and geometric quilt squares inspired by a series of works by mixed media artist Faith Ringgold.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Time for Twos Monday, February 23, 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 23 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 "Adults" group Beyond Fiction Book Club - The Stained Glass Window by David Levering Lewis Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: Adults Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, The Stained Glass Window: A Family History as the American Story, 1790-1958 by David Levering Lewis. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Beyond Fiction Book Club - The Stained Glass Window by David Levering Lewis 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, The Stained Glass Window: A Family History as the American Story, 1790-1958 by David Levering Lewis.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Bounce & Books Tuesday, February 24, 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 24 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 "Family" group Lotería Tradicional Mexicana Tuesday, February 24, 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 Feb 24 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.
Meeting Room Reservation Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Association Business Feb 24 2026 Tue Meeting Room Reservation 6:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Purpose of Meeting Association Business
This event is in the "Adults" group English as a Second Language Tuesday, February 24, 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 24 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 25, 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 25 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 Homeschool STEAM Lab Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library Program Type: STEM/STEAM Age Group: Kids This program is presented in collaboration with nine other Lake and McHenry County libraries.Work together to build and power a mini car. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Homeschool STEAM Lab 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: This program is presented in collaboration with nine other Lake and McHenry County libraries.Work together to build and power a mini car.
