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Kids Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gaming Drop In

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy some Nintendo Switch free play on the big screen and a rotating selection of your favorite tabletop games. Grades 6-12.


 

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

Enjoy some Nintendo Switch free play on the big screen and a rotating selection of your favorite tabletop games. Grades 6-12.


 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grab & Go: Solve a Cold Case

All Day
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like true crime and solving puzzles? Sign up for this fun program that will let you solve your own case. All of the faux cold case information will be provided. Get ready to become a detective!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like true crime and solving puzzles? Sign up for this fun program that will let you solve your own case. All of the faux cold case information will be provided. Get ready to become a detective!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gaming Drop In

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy some Nintendo Switch free play on the big screen and a rotating selection of your favorite tabletop games. Grades 6-12.


 

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

Enjoy some Nintendo Switch free play on the big screen and a rotating selection of your favorite tabletop games. Grades 6-12.


 

This event is in the "Family" group

Candy Capers

All Day 2/2 - 2/16
Kid City at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family

Craving fun that’s as sweet as candy? Dive into a world where every level is packed with sweet challenges, colorful candies, and endless excitement! 

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Kid City
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Craving fun that’s as sweet as candy? Dive into a world where every level is packed with sweet challenges, colorful candies, and endless excitement! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Gather a team of 2 to 4 people (ages 14 and up) and put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test for a puzzling good time!

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

Gather a team of 2 to 4 people (ages 14 and up) and put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test for a puzzling good time!

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Gather a team of 2 to 4 people (ages 14 and up) and put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test for a puzzling good time!

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

Gather a team of 2 to 4 people (ages 14 and up) and put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test for a puzzling good time!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Dog Man Escape Room

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Oh no! Sneaky Petey and Grampa have trapped Dog Man and Cat Kid! Can you help our heroes escape before too much trouble ensues?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Oh no! Sneaky Petey and Grampa have trapped Dog Man and Cat Kid! Can you help our heroes escape before too much trouble ensues?

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gaming Drop In

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy some Nintendo Switch free play on the big screen and a rotating selection of your favorite tabletop games. Grades 6-12.


 

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

Enjoy some Nintendo Switch free play on the big screen and a rotating selection of your favorite tabletop games. Grades 6-12.


 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.