Foundation Apparel Sale

Come support our local library by getting some new merch!  Order now at https://wauclibfdn.deco-apparel.com/.  Don’t delay.  The online shop will be open until October 30.  And delivery is in time for the holidays.  So get to it!  Thanks in advance for your support. 

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Youth Art & Literary Magazine: Accepting Submissions!

All Day 9/3 - 10/24
Kids, Teens
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Virtual Events
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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 our first ever edition of the Blue & Berry Bulletin, WAPL's Art and Literary Magazine.

Mystery Box

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Kids, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

Take & Make Craft- Not so Spooky House

All Day 10/21 - 10/27
Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a not so spooky holiday house.  Pick up supplies in Kid City.

V is for Voting

All Day 10/22 - 11/5
Family
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.

Book Buddies

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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-

Learning Adventure

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Felt Fox Drop-in Sewing Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Continue building your sewing skills with this cute felt fox. 

Take & Make Craft- Spider

All Day 10/28 - 10/31
Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Don't forget to stop by the library for a Halloween Craft.

This week we will put together a spider.

Time for Twos

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Closed
Registration
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 story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories, and movement

Bounce and Books

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Waitlist
Registration
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.

Cuentos en el Huerto de Calabazas parte 2

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Family
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Para toda la familia - Este programa es presentado en español.

Wondertime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

For children age 3 and their caregiver.

Each week this lively storytime that features a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities aimed at building a love of language, books, and reading! 

Book Buddies

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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-

Preschool Halloween Party

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers | REGISTER

Take & Make Craft- Leaf Sprite

All Day 11/1 - 11/10
Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

What kind of leaf sprite will you make with your supplies.

Stop in Kid City to pick up , while supplies last.

Wings of Fire Party

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Calling all dragons! WOF fans are invited to come in and celebrate your favorite books. We will have dragon themed crafts, trivia and activities. 

Andy Head - Wonderful Wacky Juggler

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Family
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Family | REGISTER

With a trunk full of tricks and some hilarious help from his “Audience All-Stars”, Andy presents a knock-out Comedy Juggling Show that will have everyone laughing, smiling and cheering!

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

9:30am - 10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Thankful Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a Thanksgiving themed story time. We will sing, dance, listen to a good story, or two, and complete a thankful craft.

Take & Make Craft-Button Corn

11/11/2024 @ 2:00pm - 11/17/2024 @ 3:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Your crafty corn will be cute as a button.

Pick up your craft kit today in Kid City.

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

9:30am - 10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Take & Make Craft- Turkey Headband

All Day 11/18 - 11/26
Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Gobble Gobble.  Pick up a craft kit in Kid City to make a turkey headband.

While supplies last.

Celebrate Our Favorite Authors - Book Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let's kick off our favorite author celebration with Mo Willems. Read any (or all!) of Mo's books and enjoy a fun discussion of all things' Elephant, Piggie and Pigeon! Then we'll learn to draw one of  your favorite characters.

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

9:30am - 10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.