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Take & Make Crafts - Flower Baskets

All Day 4/13 - 4/19
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Create beautiful flower baskets to store all your spring treats.

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

Create beautiful flower baskets to store all your spring treats.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Take & Make Crafts - Venus Fly Traps

All Day 4/20 - 4/26
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Create and color your own carnivorous plant puppet.

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

Create and color your own carnivorous plant puppet.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Art Lab

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Where science meets creativity.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Where science meets creativity.

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Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

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801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Take & Make Crafts - Spring Craftapalooza

All Day 4/27 - 5/3
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Spend the season creating with a medley of your favorite springtime crafts!

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

Spend the season creating with a medley of your favorite springtime crafts!

This event is in the "Family" group

¡Mi Piñata, Mi Creación!

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Español, Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family

¡Un evento para toda la familia! 🎨

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español, Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

¡Un evento para toda la familia! 🎨

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Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

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801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

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

Art & Literary Magazine

All Day
Virtual Events at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Are you an artist or an author? Submit your original artwork, poetry, short stories, or personal essays for a chance to be published in the Blue & Berry Bulletin, WAPL's Art and Literary Magazine.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Virtual Events
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Event Details:

Are you an artist or an author? Submit your original artwork, poetry, short stories, or personal essays for a chance to be published in the Blue & Berry Bulletin, WAPL's Art and Literary Magazine.

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Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

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801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

This event is in the "Teens" group

CANCELLED Make & Watch - Star Wars: A New Hope

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Have a snack, make some Stars Wars-themed crafts, and enjoy the movie that introduced the world to a galaxy far, far away. 

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a snack, make some Stars Wars-themed crafts, and enjoy the movie that introduced the world to a galaxy far, far away. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

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

WAPL Tiny Door Project

All Day
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Opening a book is like stepping through a door to another world. Where will yours lead?

Pick up a tiny door kit to take home and decorate your portal to another world.

Doors will be on display May 23-June 1.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Opening a book is like stepping through a door to another world. Where will yours lead?

Pick up a tiny door kit to take home and decorate your portal to another world.

Doors will be on display May 23-June 1.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Take & Make Crafts - Pop-Up Art

All Day 5/4 - 5/10
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Create your own magical pop-up book that explodes off of the page!

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

Create your own magical pop-up book that explodes off of the page!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Mother's Day Craft

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Drop in to create a felt flower bouquet for Mom, Grandma, or that special someone. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in to create a felt flower bouquet for Mom, Grandma, or that special someone. 

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.

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

This event is in the "Kids" group

Arte y Amor para Mamá

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Español
Age Group:
Kids

Para niños de Kínder a 5to Grado

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Para niños de Kínder a 5to Grado

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Take & Make Crafts - Spinning Top

All Day 5/11 - 5/17
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Make yourself hours of fun with your own swirling top.

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

Make yourself hours of fun with your own swirling top.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Butterfly in a Pot Craft Class

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Craft a butterfly with repurposed paper in a distressed pot.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft a butterfly with repurposed paper in a distressed pot.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Butterfly in a Pot Craft Class

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Craft a butterfly with repurposed paper in an distressed pot.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft a butterfly with repurposed paper in an distressed pot.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Take & Make Crafts - Thaumatropes

All Day 5/18 - 5/24
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Dive into the magical world of animation by making your own thaumatrope. 

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

Dive into the magical world of animation by making your own thaumatrope. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Doodle Designs

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Detangle from life’s stresses with a relaxing form of art-making that uses structured patterns. No artistic experience is needed to appreciate this calming practice.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Detangle from life’s stresses with a relaxing form of art-making that uses structured patterns. No artistic experience is needed to appreciate this calming practice.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711