Easter Holiday Closing

The Library will be closed on Sunday, March 31st for the Easter holiday.  We will reopen on Monday, April 1st at 9:00 a.m. 

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
  Join us at the library as we discuss Before the Ruins by Victoria Gosling Books are available at the Adult Help Desk A gripping, multilayered debut in the tradition of Tana French and Donna Tartt about four friends, an empty manor, an...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Time for Two's Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
This musical storytime is perfect for toddlers who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories and movement. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Take & Make Craft- Funky Chicken

04/15/2024 @ 3:45pm - 04/21/2024 @ 4:45pm
Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create an abstract doodle chicken.  Each project will be unique.  Pick up supplies in library, to create your masterpiece at home. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Plan Your Vacation Online

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:
From cheap airfare to travel planners to useful travel apps, this class will show you the best ways to enable your computer to help you see the world! ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Bounce and Books

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 12-24 months We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Wondertime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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!  ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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: Parenting & Education
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- Earn volunteer hours ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Offsite Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Participate in a t-shirt design contest and then join us at Bungalow Printing to make a t-shirt with the winner’s design. Participants must be 18 years or older Bungalow Printing | 423 W Liberty St. | Wauconda   If you're interested ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Learning Adventure

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 67
Event Details:
Enjoy the movie Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, pretzels and water bottles will be provided. Movie Description: Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial th...

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events
Event Details:
This program is closed to new registrants and drop-in attendees and at full capacity.  ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create spring blossoms with tissue paper.  Pick up supply kit in Kid City. ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Time for Two's Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
This musical storytime is perfect for toddlers who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories and movement. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:
Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, American Sherlock: Murder, Forensics and the Birth of American CSI by Kate Winkler Dawson. We are delighted that the author will be joining us on Zoom! Books will be available t...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Bounce and Books

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 12-24 months We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual 5 Ingredient Healthy Cooking

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:
Join staff from the Northwestern Medicine Leishman Center for Culinary Health, for this one-hour virtual demonstration on how to create simple healthy recipes, with 5 ingredients or less! ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Wondertime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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!  ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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: Parenting & Education
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- Earn volunteer hours ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Learning Adventure

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.  ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Straw Towers of Terror

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Kids will compete to build the tallest tower and make a creation to take home. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create paper craft flowers.  Pick up supplies in Kid City and create at home. ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Time for Two's Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
This musical storytime is perfect for toddlers who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories and movement. ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Bounce and Books

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 12-24 months We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program. ...
This event is in the "Family" group.

Celebremos el Día del Niño

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Family
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Para toda la familia - Presentado en Español Ven a celebrar el día del niño haciendo una bonita piñata con toda la familia. Let’s Celebrate Day of the Child - Presented in Spanish All ages Come to celebrate Day of the Child making a beaut...