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Lotería de verano

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Presentado en español. Ven a la biblioteca con toda la familia a divertirte jugando lotería de verano.   Presented in Spanish Come to the library with the whole fa...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Español
Event Details:

Presentado en español.

Ven a la biblioteca con toda la familia a divertirte jugando lotería de verano.

 

Presented in Spanish

Come to the library with the whole family to play summer lotería.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Sunny Summer Stories

Wednesday, June 26, 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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

WAPL Record Breakers 2024

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

After minutes and minutes of training will this be your moment to shine? We'll attempt to break some olympic size records! 

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

After minutes and minutes of training will this be your moment to shine? We'll attempt to break some olympic size records! 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Theater Camp

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Theater Camp - Rain Location

Thursday, June 27, 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
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Embark on an adventure to a world of wizardry, dragons, and danger! Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with u...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Embark on an adventure to a world of wizardry, dragons, and danger! Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

The Wonderful World of Spanish

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For children age 4 - 6 ¡Hola! Want to encourage your child to learn a new language?  Come join us in the fun of learning basic Spanish. Each week features a variety of s...

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

For children age 4 - 6

¡Hola!

Want to encourage your child to learn a new language?  Come join us in the fun of learning basic Spanish. Each week features a variety of stories, songs and activities 

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Take & Make Craft- Color and Pattern

All Day 7/1 - 7/3
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.

Romero Britto Art

Independence Day Closing

All Day
Wauconda Area Public Library

The library will be closed all day on July 4th for the Independence day holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Wauconda Area Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed all day on July 4th for the Independence day holiday.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Take & Make Craft- Color and Pattern

All Day 7/5 - 7/7
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.

Romero Britto Art

This event is in the "Kids" group.

The Wonderful World of Spanish

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For children age 4 - 6 ¡Hola! Want to encourage your child to learn a new language?  Come join us in the fun of learning basic Spanish. Each week features a variety of s...

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

For children age 4 - 6

¡Hola!

Want to encourage your child to learn a new language?  Come join us in the fun of learning basic Spanish. Each week features a variety of stories, songs and activities 

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Take & Make Craft- Color and Pattern

All Day 7/8 - 7/14
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.

Color Tiles

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Art Camp

Monday, July 8, 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.

Board Meeting

Monday, July 8, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Decoupage Shell Dish

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a clamshell trinket dish that is simple and stylish. Register for only one time slot. All supplies are provided.

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

Create a clamshell trinket dish that is simple and stylish.

Register for only one time slot.

All supplies are provided.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Camp Cubetto

Wednesday, July 10, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Decoupage Shell Dish

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a clamshell trinket dish that is simple and stylish. Register for only one time slot. All supplies are provided.

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

Create a clamshell trinket dish that is simple and stylish.

Register for only one time slot.

All supplies are provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Thoughts Book Club: Hello, Sunshine (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 10, 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 Hello, Sunshine by Laura Dave.  Books are available at the Adult Help Desk.  About the book:  Sunshine Mackenzie has it all…until her ...

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 Hello, Sunshine by Laura Dave. 

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk. 

About the book: 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Concert at Phil's Beach

Thursday, July 11, 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:

We are thrilled to partner with the Wauconda Park District to bring you a series of free Outdoor Summer Concerts! Concessions will be available or pack a picnic, bring your chair o...

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

We are thrilled to partner with the Wauconda Park District to bring you a series of free Outdoor Summer Concerts!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

The Wonderful World of Spanish

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For children age 4 - 6 ¡Hola! Want to encourage your child to learn a new language?  Come join us in the fun of learning basic Spanish. Each week features a variety of s...

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

For children age 4 - 6

¡Hola!

Want to encourage your child to learn a new language?  Come join us in the fun of learning basic Spanish. Each week features a variety of stories, songs and activities 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club: Inspector Singh Investigates: A Most Peculiar Malaysian Murder by Shamini Flint

Friday, July 12, 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 Inspector Singh Investigates: A Most Peculiar Malaysian Murder by Shamini Flint Books are available at the Adult Help Desk Insp...

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 Inspector Singh Investigates: A Most Peculiar Malaysian Murder by Shamini Flint

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Tour of the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Events at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, Virtual/Hybrid
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a tour of the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Oak Brook, Illinois. The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art is a museum dedicated to the lapidary arts with displays of ge...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature, Virtual/Hybrid
Required
Seats Remaining: 500
Event Details:

Join us for a tour of the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Event

This is an online/hybrid event that will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link and login details with your registration confirmation.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Take & Make Craft- Color and Pattern

All Day 7/15 - 7/21
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.

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