Staff Training Closure

The Library will be closed the morning of Friday, December 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for staff training.

Christmas Holiday Closing

The Library will close on Wednesday, December 24th through Thursday, December 25. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Friday, December 26th.

Upcoming Events

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Bounce & Books

9:30am–10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

Preschool Fair

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Parenting & Education
Event Details:

Are you exploring preschool options for your little one? At our Information Night, you'll:

  • Meet teachers and staff
  • Learn about curriculum
  • Ask questions about enrollment & schedules

English as a Second Language

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Español, Parenting & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

January 13 - March 12

Wondertime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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! 

Book Buddies

4:30pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will partner with a volunteer buddy, enjoy a relaxed reading time and make a new friend.

 

Teens - 

Doodle Designs

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Detangle from Life’s stresses with a relaxing form of art making using structured patterns.  No artistic talent is needed to enjoy this calming form of art.

Doodle Designs

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

Detangle from Life’s stresses with a relaxing form of art making using structured patterns.  No artistic talent is needed to enjoy this calming form of art.

Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura

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


 The early years are perfect for building a foundation for long-term learning. Children will experience the "drop off" and go to a class with their peers. A fun way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.

Make & Watch: Howl's Moving Castle

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 and make some Studio Ghibli-themed crafts while you watch the beloved animated classic Howl's Moving Castle. 

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.

English as a Second Language

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Español, Parenting & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

January 13 - March 12

Computación Básica

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL

Cozy Acoustic Afternoon with Josh Skaja

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come in from the cold and join us for an afternoon of music from the 60s to today with local favorite Josh Skaja.

Take & Make Crafts - Watercolor Horses

All Day 2/2–2/8
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:

Reign in Lunar New Year with this wild Year of the Horse craft. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Candy Capers

All Day 2/2–2/16
Family
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Kid City
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Craving fun that’s as sweet as candy? Dive into a world where every level is packed with sweet challenges, colorful candies, and endless excitement! 

Time for Twos

9:30am–10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Cookies: 3 Styles

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chef Susan Maddox will demonstrate and sample three styles of delicious cookies: drop, bars, and biscotti.  She will provide some great ways to prep the doughs to go straight from the freezer to the oven. 

Bounce & Books

9:30am–10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

For the Love of Birds

4:30pm–6:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Become backyard bird buddies by learning why birds need us in the winter and build your own bird seed feeder.

This program is presented by The Wauconda Garden Club.

Pequeños Picassos: Especial de San Valentín

6:30pm–7:30pm
Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presentado en español 

English as a Second Language

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Español, Parenting & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

January 13 - March 12

Wondertime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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! 

Cookbook Lovers Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.

Book Buddies

4:30pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will partner with a volunteer buddy, enjoy a relaxed reading time and make a new friend.

 

Teens - 

Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura

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


 The early years are perfect for building a foundation for long-term learning. Children will experience the "drop off" and go to a class with their peers. A fun way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.