Elevator Upgrade Project

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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Take & Make Craft- Dragonfly

All Day 9/3 - 9/8
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a dragonfly at home,  after you pick up your craft kit with with all your supplies.

Video tutorial is posted Monday morning at 9 am.

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: 44
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.

Take & Make Craft- Paper Hedgehog

All Day 9/9 - 9/15
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the library and pick up your craft supplies to put together a super cute hedgehog.

Watching video on website is suggested for easy put together instructions.

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: 7
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-

Learning Adventure

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Open
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.

Take & Make Crafts- Van Gogh Sunflowers

All Day 9/16 - 9/22
Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make pretty Van Gogh sunflowers this week.  So pretty even parents will want to make one.

Pick up your craft kit in Kid City, while supplies last.

Creepy Crawly Stem

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: 7
Event Details:

Build a solar powered insect! Learn about solar energy by creating a simple solar circuit in minutes using only conductive tape.

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: 7
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-

Learning Adventure

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

Take & Make Craft- Bleeding Tissue Leaf Art

All Day 9/23 - 9/29
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up special tissue paper and make a special process art project at home.

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: 7
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-

Learning Adventure

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

Take & Make Craft- Paper Weaving Pumpkin

All Day 9/30 - 10/6
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This week create a paper craft that is perfect for fall.

Artists in the Library -Van Gogh

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn about Vincent Van Gogh and create your own Sunflower.

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: 7
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-

Learning Adventure

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Open
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.

Take & Make Craft- 3D Paper Pumpkin

All Day 10/7 - 10/13
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This paper strip pumpkin is a perfect decoration. Pick up supplies in Kid City and watch you tube tutorial for instructions.

Día de Muertos - Sugar Skull Dolls

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Celebrate the rich traditions of Día de Muertos by making a Sugar Skull Doll.

Moon Over Wauconda

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join the Lake County Astronomical Society in the library’s parking lot to view the moon and other objects in the night sky. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required.

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: 7
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!