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Lotería Tradicional Mexicana

6:30pm–7:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Español, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Lotería Tradicional Mexicana

Para toda la familia   

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This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

March 24 - May 21

This class helps adults improve their English for everyday life in a welcoming and supportive environment, building confidence and encouraging community involvement.

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This event is in the "Family" group

Bollywood Groove

11:00am–11:45am
Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come explore India through stories, vivid visuals, engaging facts and incredibly fun movement. It's more than a Bollywood class, it's a fun journey. 

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This event is in the "Family" group

Bollywood Groove

1:00pm–1:45pm
Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come explore India through stories, vivid visuals, engaging facts and incredibly fun movement. It's more than a Bollywood class, it's a fun journey. 

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801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
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This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

March 24 - May 21

This class helps adults improve their English for everyday life in a welcoming and supportive environment, building confidence and encouraging community involvement.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Artemis: Returning to the Moon

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

The goal of the Artemis program is to return people to the surface of the Moon. In the next few years, NASA will take the next steps toward doing just that.

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801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Lunch and Learn - Qigong

11:00am–12:30pm
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:

This program is for Seniors age 60+ 

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Food Allergies

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

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This event is in the "Kids" group

Egg-cellent Egg-speriments

2:30pm–4:30pm
Kids
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come crack open the world of STEM - because science is more fun when it's egg-splosive! 

Discover just how amazing ordinary eggs can be.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

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

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801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Take & Make Crafts - Walking Caterpillar

All Day 3/30–4/4
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 paper caterpillar friend that magically walks on its own!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meal Planning & Grocery Apps Made Easy

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to take the stress out of weekly meals with simple, hands-on guidance in the PC lab.

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Accessibility

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801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
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This event is in the "Teens" group

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

March 24 - May 21

This class helps adults improve their English for everyday life in a welcoming and supportive environment, building confidence and encouraging community involvement.

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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.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grab & Go: Solve a Cold Case

All Day
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like true crime and solving puzzles? Sign up for this fun program that will let you solve your own case. All of the faux cold case information will be provided. Get ready to become a detective!

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

This event is in the "Family" group

Preschool Art Fair

04/01/2026 @ 9:00am–04/30/2026 @ 5:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Kid City
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

View the amazing artwork created by children who attend local preschools. 

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Book Buddies

4:30pm–5:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Authors
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 - 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Learning Adventure / Aprendizaje Aventura

1:30pm–2:00pm
Kids
Waitlist
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.

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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.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

March 24 - May 21

This class helps adults improve their English for everyday life in a welcoming and supportive environment, building confidence and encouraging community involvement.

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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.

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Cartooning Workshop with Mark Anderson

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dragons, Krakens, and Unicorns, oh my! Don't miss this monstrously fun class. 

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Accessibility

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

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Accessibility

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

Easter Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Wauconda Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will close all day for the Easter holiday.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Take & Make Crafts - Flower Rings

All Day 4/6–4/12
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:

Make some blooming rings to celebrate spring. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Time for Twos Storytime

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 storytime is perfect for toddlers who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories, and movement.

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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.

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