Easter Holiday Closing

The Library will be closed on Sunday, March 31st for the Easter holiday.  We will reopen on Monday, April 1st at 9:00 a.m. 

Upcoming Events

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I Spy

All Day 3/18 - 3/30
Family
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Kid City
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:
Calling all eagle eyes! Check out our new I Spy game located in Kid City.  ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Take & Make Craft- 3D Easter Basket

All Day 3/25 - 3/30
Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Pick up your kit today to create a 3D Easter basket scene. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Celebrate Spring Drop in Craft

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Family
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Spring is an egg-cellent time to get crafty.  Come to the library and paint a springtime decoration. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Take & Make Craft- Spring Gnome

All Day 4/1 - 4/7
Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create a paper craft garden gnome.  Kit pick up in Kid City. ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Preschool Art Show

04/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/29/2024 @ 9:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
We'll celebrate our local preschoolers and display their artwork all month long. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Spring Feeders

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Register to come in between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to decorate a bird feeder as we welcome back our feathered friends. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

I'll melt for you...

3:45pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Enjoy re-visiting an old favorite. We will elevate our perler game and attempt 3D creations! ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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: Parenting & Education
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- Earn volunteer hours ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bean Bag Toss

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Design and build your own table top bags game. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Solar Eclipses

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Science & Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:
Join us at the library to learn about the history of Solar Eclipses, eclipse observational techniques, and the science of eclipses. Presented by the Chicago Society for Space Studies. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Take & Make Craft- Mosaic Rainbow

All Day 4/8 - 4/14
Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create a torn paper rainbow with scrapbook paper pieces.  Pick up supplies in Kid City. ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Time for Two's Storytime

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 storytime is perfect for toddlers who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories and movement. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Inspired by Illustrators

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Calling all artists, drawers, sketchers, and doodlers, this is the Book Club for you. In this class, you will enjoy hearing a read-aloud of The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. You will then be inspired to make your own mark and sign your wonderful creation...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

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. ...
This event is in the "Family" group.

Lotería

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Español
Event Details:
Presentado en español. Ven a la biblioteca a jugar lotería con toda la familia   Presented in Spanish Come to the library with the whole family to play lotería. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Wondertime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
For children age 3 and their caregiver. Each week this lively storytime features a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities aimed at building a love of language, books, and reading!  ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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: Parenting & Education
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- Earn volunteer hours ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Learning Adventure

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.  ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Time for Two's Storytime

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 storytime is perfect for toddlers who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories and movement. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Take & Make Craft- Funky Chicken

04/15/2024 @ 3:45pm - 04/21/2024 @ 4:45pm
Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create an abstract doodle chicken.  Each project will be unique.  Pick up supplies in library, to create your masterpiece at home. ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

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

Wondertime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
For children age 3 and their caregiver. Each week this lively storytime features a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities aimed at building a love of language, books, and reading!  ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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: Parenting & Education
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- Earn volunteer hours ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Learning Adventure

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.  ...