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Preschool Art Show

04/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/29/2024 @ 9:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
We'll celebrate our local preschoolers and display their artwork all month long. ...

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. ...

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.  ...

Movie Matinee -Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Rated-PG-13)

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 57
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...

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.

Great Decisions (April Session is FULL)

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:
This program is closed to new registrants and drop-in attendees and at full capacity.  ...

Take & Make Craft- Cherry Blossom Branch

All Day 4/22 - 4/28
Kids
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. ...

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. ...

Beyond Fiction Book Club - American Sherlock by Kate Winkler Dawson *With Author Chat*

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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...

Bounce and Books

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Closed
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. ...

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: 90
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! ...

Wondertime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Waitlist
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:
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
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 ...

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.  ...

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. ...

Take & Make Crafts- Handprint Flowers

All Day 4/29 - 5/5
Kids
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. ...

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. ...

Bounce and Books

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Closed
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. ...

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...

Wondertime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Waitlist
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:
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
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 ...

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.  ...

Arte de Cinco de Mayo

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
¡Festeja el Cinco de Mayo con una actividad creativa en familia! ¡Unamos pinceles para crear una artesanía maravillosa juntos! * Una manualidad por familia Cinco de Mayo Art Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with a creative family activity.  Pain...

Take & Make Craft- 3D Mother's Day Card

All Day 5/6 - 5/12
Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Pick up supplies to create a special card for someone in your life. Watch tutorial on our website for easy instructions. ...

Mother's Day Card Drop In

10:00am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come make a card to celebrate Mom this Mother's Day. Card suggestions, samples and craft supplies will be provided. All you need to bring is your love for Mom, Grandma or your special someone! ...