Easter Holiday Closing

The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 5th for the Easter holiday.  We will reopen on Monday, April 6th at 9:00 a.m. 

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Teen Gaming Drop In

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Enjoy Nintendo Switch free play with a rotating selection of games. Grades 6-12.


 

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Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

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801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Paper Mache Bird Craft Class

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embellish a paper mache bird with a modern twist.

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Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

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801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Paper Mache Bird Craft Class

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embellish a paper mache bird with a modern twist.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Teen Gaming Drop In

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Enjoy Nintendo Switch free play with a rotating selection of games. Grades 6-12.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Art & Literary Magazine

All Day
Kids, Teens
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Virtual Events
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
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 the Blue & Berry Bulletin, WAPL's Art and Literary Magazine.

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Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

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801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

BookFix

All Day
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's StitchFix for reading recommendations! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

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801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Make & Watch - Star Wars: A New Hope

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a snack, make some Stars Wars-themed crafts, and enjoy the movie that introduced the world to a galaxy far, far away. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

WAPL Tiny Door Project

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Opening a book is like stepping through a door to another world. Where will yours lead?

Pick up a tiny door kit to take home and decorate your portal to another world.

Doors will be on display May 23-June 1.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Teen SW5E: A Star Wars D&D One-Shot

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Star Wars Day by diving into the world of Star Wars 5E, a fan-made TTRPG system using the rules of Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners and veterans are welcome to join us for a one-shot adventure. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Butterfly in a Pot Craft Class

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft a butterfly with repurposed paper in a distressed pot.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Butterfly in a Pot Craft Class

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft a butterfly with repurposed paper in an distressed pot.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Teen Gaming Drop In

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Enjoy Nintendo Switch free play with a rotating selection of games. Grades 6-12.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Journey with us as we encounter enemies, explore new lands, and solve puzzles as a team.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Wauconda Area Public Library District is dedicated to making sure everyone can use and enjoy our services—whether you visit us in person or connect with us online. This includes access to our collections, programs, events, meetings, and reference support.

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility issues—physical, digital, or technological—please reach out and let us know.

Contact Us 

801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711