This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group May 11 - 17 2026 Take & Make Crafts - Spinning Top All Day 5/11–5/17 Babies & Toddlers, Kids This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group May 11 - 17 2026 Take & Make Crafts - Spinning Top All Day 5/11–5/17 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 yourself hours of fun with your own swirling top.
May 11 2026 Mon Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm May 11 2026 Mon Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: The Wauconda Area Public Library District Board of Trustees meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the library. All board meetings are open to the general public.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue English as a Second Language 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue English as a Second Language 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Open 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 21This class helps adults improve their English for everyday life in a welcoming and supportive environment, building confidence and encouraging community involvement. 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Butterfly in a Pot Craft Class 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Butterfly in a Pot Craft Class 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults Waitlist 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Butterfly in a Pot Craft Class 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens, Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Butterfly in a Pot Craft Class 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens, Adults Waitlist 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Novel Thoughts Book Club: My Friends by Fredrick Backman 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Novel Thoughts Book Club: My Friends by Fredrick Backman 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment, Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we discuss My Friends by Fredrick Backman.Books are available at the Adult Help Desk. About the book: 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu English as a Second Language 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu English as a Second Language 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Open 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 21This class helps adults improve their English for everyday life in a welcoming and supportive environment, building confidence and encouraging community involvement. 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Adults" group May 15 2026 Fri Movie Matinee-Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (Rated-PG) 1:00pm–3:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 15 2026 Fri Movie Matinee-Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (Rated-PG) 1:00pm–3:30pm Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy the movie Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, Pretzels, and water bottles will be provided.Movie Description 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Computación Básica 9:30am–11:30am Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Computación Básica 9:30am–11:30am Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance Registration Required Event Details: PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Great Decisions 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Great Decisions 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events Event Details: Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important foreign policy issues facing Americans today. 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group May 18 - 24 2026 Take & Make Crafts - Thaumatropes All Day 5/18–5/24 Babies & Toddlers, Kids This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group May 18 - 24 2026 Take & Make Crafts - Thaumatropes All Day 5/18–5/24 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: Dive into the magical world of animation by making your own thaumatrope.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon Beyond Fiction Book Club - George: A Magpie Memoir by Frieda Hughes 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon Beyond Fiction Book Club - George: A Magpie Memoir by Frieda Hughes 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, George: A Magpie Memoir by Frieda Hughes. Books will be available to check out at the Adult Help Desk beginning April 27. 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Nelly Bly: Around the World in 72 Days 10:00am–11:00am Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Nelly Bly: Around the World in 72 Days 10:00am–11:00am Adults Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Offsite Events Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events Event Details:
This event is in the "Teens" group May 19 2026 Tue Teen Gaming Drop In 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group May 19 2026 Tue 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Family" group May 19 2026 Tue Lotería Tradicional Mexicana 6:30pm–7:30pm Family This event is in the "Family" group May 19 2026 Tue 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: Para toda la familia ¡Juguemos lotería! Regalaremos premios y nos divertiremos mucho en la biblioteca. Trae a toda la familia, a los amigos e incluso a los vecinos. 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue English as a Second Language 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue English as a Second Language 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Open 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 21This class helps adults improve their English for everyday life in a welcoming and supportive environment, building confidence and encouraging community involvement. 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Family Cookbooks & Memory Books: A PC Lab Workshop 10:30am–11:30am Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Family Cookbooks & Memory Books: A PC Lab Workshop 10:30am–11:30am Adults Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology, Business & Finance Registration Required Event Details: Create a keepsake your family will treasure! In this hands-on PC lab workshop, you’ll learn how to use simple digital tools to design family cookbooks, memory books, and other personalized projects. 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Teens" group May 21 2026 Thu Teen Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 21 2026 Thu Teen Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Open 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Vermicomposting: Turning Kitchen Scraps Into Soil 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Vermicomposting: Turning Kitchen Scraps Into Soil 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Full Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Science & Nature Registration Required Event Details: Master Gardeners from the University of Illinois-Lake County Extension office will explain how humans have harnessed the power of worms to help us keep food scraps out of landfills and recycle them back into organic matter. 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu English as a Second Language 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu English as a Second Language 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Open 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 21This class helps adults improve their English for everyday life in a welcoming and supportive environment, building confidence and encouraging community involvement. 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Adults" group May 22 2026 Fri Lunch and Learn: Fraud Prevention Program 11:00am–1:00pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 22 2026 Fri Lunch and Learn: Fraud Prevention Program 11:00am–1:00pm Adults Full Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events Registration Required Event Details: This program is for Seniors age 60+Presented by the Wauconda Police Department 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711 Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 23 2026 Sat Computación Básica 9:30am–11:30am Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 23 2026 Sat Computación Básica 9:30am–11:30am Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance Registration Required Event Details: PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
This event is in the "Adults" group May 23 2026 Sat Two for One Broadway 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 23 2026 Sat Two for One Broadway 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: This delightful cabaret features songs from Broadway musicals from the 1930s to the 1980s. 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 60084Phone: 847.526.6225, TTY: 711
May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day Closing All Day Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day Closing All Day Branches: Wauconda Area Public Library Description: The Library will close all day for the Memorial Day holiday.
