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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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
Registration Required
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

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
Registration Required
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.

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
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

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.

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.

Take & Make Crafts - Abstract Collages

All Day 2/23 - 3/1
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Make your own dynamic collage based on the work of Chicago-born artist Reggie Laurent.

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

Make your own dynamic collage based on the work of Chicago-born artist Reggie Laurent.

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. 

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.

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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
Registration Required
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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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 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! 

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! 

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
Registration Required
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.

Book Buddies

Wednesday, February 25, 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 26, 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 26, 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

Computación Básica

Saturday, February 28, 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

English as a Second Language

Tuesday, March 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

English as a Second Language

Thursday, March 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

Computación Básica

Saturday, March 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

Board Meeting

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting

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.

English as a Second Language

Tuesday, March 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

English as a Second Language

Thursday, March 12, 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

Easter Closing

All Day
Wauconda Area Public Library

The Library will close all day for the Easter holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Wauconda Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will close all day for the Easter holiday.

Board Meeting

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting

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.