Extreme Cold Closure

As a result of the forecasted extremely cold temperatures, the Library will be closed on Friday, January 23 all day and will open at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24.

The Game & Puzzle Swap is rescheduled to Sunday, January 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

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Lego Chain Reaction

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Build and experiment with your own Lego chain reaction - then take it home and continue the fun.

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

Build and experiment with your own Lego chain reaction - then take it home and continue the fun.

Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura

Thursday, January 29, 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.

Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura

Thursday, February 5, 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.

Sweet Science

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

 Explore chemistry with candy experiments.
 Build sugary structures with engineering challenges.
 Create colorful art inspired by our favorite treats.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Explore chemistry with candy experiments.
 Build sugary structures with engineering challenges.
 Create colorful art inspired by our favorite treats.

Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura

Thursday, February 12, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.