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Preschool Art Show

04/01/2024 @ 9:00am to 04/29/2024 @ 9:00pm
Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

We'll celebrate our local preschoolers and display their artwork all month long.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
We'll celebrate our local preschoolers and display their artwork all month long. ...

Take & Make Craft- Cherry Blossom Branch

All Day 4/22 - 4/28
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Create spring blossoms with tissue paper.  Pick up supply kit in Kid City.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create spring blossoms with tissue paper.  Pick up supply kit in Kid City. ...

Take & Make Crafts- Handprint Flowers

All Day 4/29 - 5/5
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Create paper craft flowers.  Pick up supplies in Kid City and create at home.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create paper craft flowers.  Pick up supplies in Kid City and create at home. ...

Time for Two's Storytime

Monday, April 29, 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.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
This musical storytime is perfect for toddlers who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories and movement. ...

Bounce and Books

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Parenting & Education, 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.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 12-24 months We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program. ...

Celebremos el Día del Niño

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Para toda la familia - Presentado en Español Ven a celebrar el día del niño haciendo una bonita piñata con toda la familia. Let’s Celebrate Day of the Child - Presented in Sp

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Para toda la familia - Presentado en Español Ven a celebrar el día del niño haciendo una bonita piñata con toda la familia. Let’s Celebrate Day of the Child - Presented in Spanish All ages Come to celebrate Day of the Child making a beaut...

Wondertime

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Parenting & Education, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
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 langu

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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!  ...

Book Buddies

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Parenting & Education
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

KIDS- Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will enjoy being partnered with a young volunteer buddy. Enjoy great books, a relaxed re

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Parenting & Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
KIDS- Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will enjoy being partnered with a young volunteer buddy. Enjoy great books, a relaxed reading time and making a new friend. TEENS- Earn volunteer hours ...

Learning Adventure

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Parenting & Education, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

The early years are perfect for building a foundation for long-term learning.   A great way to prepare your child for a classroom setting. 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
The early years are perfect for building a foundation for long-term learning.   A great way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.  ...

Arte de Cinco de Mayo

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

¡Festeja el Cinco de Mayo con una actividad creativa en familia! ¡Unamos pinceles para crear una artesanía maravillosa juntos! * Una manualidad por familia Cinco de Mayo Art

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
¡Festeja el Cinco de Mayo con una actividad creativa en familia! ¡Unamos pinceles para crear una artesanía maravillosa juntos! * Una manualidad por familia Cinco de Mayo Art Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with a creative family activity.  Pain...

Take & Make Craft- 3D Mother's Day Card

All Day 5/6 - 5/12
Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Pick up supplies to create a special card for someone in your life. Watch tutorial on our website for easy instructions.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Pick up supplies to create a special card for someone in your life. Watch tutorial on our website for easy instructions. ...

Mother's Day Card Drop In

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Come make a card to celebrate Mom this Mother's Day. Card suggestions, samples and craft supplies will be provided. All you need to bring is your love for Mom, Grandma or your spec

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come make a card to celebrate Mom this Mother's Day. Card suggestions, samples and craft supplies will be provided. All you need to bring is your love for Mom, Grandma or your special someone! ...

Flores para Mamá

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Prepárate para festejar a mamá en su día haciendo una linda manualidad para regalarle. Flowers for Mom Get ready to celebrate mom on her day by making a beautiful craft to gi

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Prepárate para festejar a mamá en su día haciendo una linda manualidad para regalarle. Flowers for Mom Get ready to celebrate mom on her day by making a beautiful craft to give her. ...

Planting for Pollinators

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover the challenges our native pollinators are facing and how home gardeners can support them through plant choice, garden design and sustainable maintenance practices. Present

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:
Discover the challenges our native pollinators are facing and how home gardeners can support them through plant choice, garden design and sustainable maintenance practices. Presented by the Lake County Forest Preserves.  ...

Water Safety Storytime

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Goldfish Swim School will present an interactive program to educate children about the importance of water safety.  Bubbles, the swim school mascot will also be joining us.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Goldfish Swim School will present an interactive program to educate children about the importance of water safety.  Bubbles, the swim school mascot will also be joining us. ...

Novel Thoughts Book Club: Florence Adler Swims Forever (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 8, 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 Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland.  Books are available at the Adult Help Desk.  About the book:  Over the course of one

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:
Join us as we discuss Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland.  Books are available at the Adult Help Desk.  About the book:  Over the course of one summer that begins with a shocking tragedy, three generations of the ...

Library Foundation Meeting

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Library Foundation Meeting
Event Details:

The Wauconda Area Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that helps to raise supplemental funds to enhance and enrich the Library's programs and services.  We meet as members

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Program Type: Library Foundation Meeting
Event Details:
The Wauconda Area Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that helps to raise supplemental funds to enhance and enrich the Library's programs and services.  We meet as members of the community to develop ways to support the current events and off...

Mystery Book Club: The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey

Friday, May 10, 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 The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey Books are available at the Adult Help Desk Bombay, 1921: Perveen Mistry, the d

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
  Join us at the library as we discuss The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey Books are available at the Adult Help Desk Bombay, 1921: Perveen Mistry, the daughter of a respected Zoroastrian family, has just joined her father'...

Take & Make Craftapalooza

All Day 5/13 - 5/26
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We are clearing out our craft kits to make room for fresh, fun kits for the summer.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
We are clearing out our craft kits to make room for fresh, fun kits for the summer. ...

Board Meeting

Monday, May 13, 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. Visitors are welcome, but anyone wishing to address the Board should...

Pressed Flower Bookmark

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Pressed flower bookmarks are a simple luxury and a beautiful way to enjoy dried flowers.  Perfect for any book lover.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Pressed flower bookmarks are a simple luxury and a beautiful way to enjoy dried flowers.  Perfect for any book lover. ...

Pressed Flower Bookmark

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Pressed flower bookmarks are a simple luxury and a beautiful way to enjoy dried flowers.  Perfect for any book lover.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Pressed flower bookmarks are a simple luxury and a beautiful way to enjoy dried flowers.  Perfect for any book lover. ...

Cook Book Lovers Book Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
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.  Flip through the wonderful stories and beautiful photography of

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.  Flip through the wonderful stories and beautiful photography of The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook before selecting a recipe...

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.

Movie Matinee- The Fabelmans (Rated PG-13)

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy the movie The Fabelmans on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, pretzels, and water bottles will be provided. Movie Description: Inspired by true events, the narrative fo

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 63
Event Details:
Enjoy the movie The Fabelmans on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, pretzels, and water bottles will be provided. Movie Description: Inspired by true events, the narrative follows Sammy Fabelman on a journey of self-discovery. At the age of sev...

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.