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The Library is undergoing an ongoing elevator upgrade project. Please follow posted signage at the Library to access Kid City with strollers and wheelchairs. The stairs are open at this time.

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Animal Crossing: Build a Library Contest

All Day 9/3 - 9/29
Virtual Events at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Hi there, islander! We're challenging you to create your own library in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Winners will receive a prize, and we'll highlight our favorite submissions in...

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Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Virtual Events
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 249
Event Details:

Hi there, islander! We're challenging you to create your own library in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Winners will receive a prize, and we'll highlight our favorite submissions in a YouTube video.

Ahoy Matey!

All Day 9/13 - 9/29
Kid City at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

All Ages/Drop In Yo, ho, ho! Are you ready for a swashbuckling good time? Come walk the plank to earn your official pirate eye patch! Try your hand at Captain Hooks ring toss, a...

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

All Ages/Drop In

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Embark on an adventure to a world of wizardry, dragons, and danger! Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with u...

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Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Embark on an adventure to a world of wizardry, dragons, and danger! Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games.

Family Fall Extravaganza

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Offsite Events at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us at the Wauconda Park District for pumpkin decorating and lots of fun activities for the whole family. This is a drop-in event, weather permitting, while supplies last.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Offsite Events
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us at the Wauconda Park District for pumpkin decorating and lots of fun activities for the whole family. This is a drop-in event, weather permitting, while supplies last.

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
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...

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Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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!

Mystery Box

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Take your own mystery home this spooky season with a Mystery Box! Sink your teeth into an engaging story, hunt for clues, and uncover the secrets lurking inside. 1 box per family. ...

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Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Take your own mystery home this spooky season with a Mystery Box! Sink your teeth into an engaging story, hunt for clues, and uncover the secrets lurking inside. 1 box per family.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Embark on an adventure to a world of wizardry, dragons, and danger! Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with u...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Embark on an adventure to a world of wizardry, dragons, and danger! Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games.

V is for Voting

All Day 11/1 - 11/11
Kid City at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

All Ages Drop in to cast your vote for your favorite food, cookie or even your favorite pet. Election day activities will be available all week long.

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

All Ages

Drop in to cast your vote for your favorite food, cookie or even your favorite pet. Election day activities will be available all week long.

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills.  Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver. Sign up for the first class a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills. 

Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver.

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills.  Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver. Sign up for the first class a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills. 

Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver.

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills.  Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver. Sign up for the first class a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills. 

Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver.

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills.  Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver. Sign up for the first class a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills. 

Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver.

Overcooked Gaming Tournament

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

If you're not overly stuffed after Thanksgiving, maybe you'll be hungry for delicious victory in this Overcooked tournament! Savor the competition as you vie for the highest score ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

If you're not overly stuffed after Thanksgiving, maybe you'll be hungry for delicious victory in this Overcooked tournament! Savor the competition as you vie for the highest score and out-chop, out-cook, and out-plate your fellow chefs.