Independence Day Closing

The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 3 at 5:00 p.m. to accommodate fireworks show parking demands. The Library will remain closed through Friday, July 4 for Independence Day. We will reopen on Saturday, July 5th at 9:00 a.m.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (12/01)	Mon (12/02)	Tue (12/03)	Wed (12/04)	Thu (12/05)	Fri (12/06)	Sat (12/07)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group Share A Bear All Day 11/29–12/23 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: We are collecting bears at the library for a Teddy Bear Adoption Event for kids. Please bring new or gently used bears to the library and place in either of our trees between the dates of Nov 21 and Dec 23.
	This event is in the "Adults" group Grab & Go: Solve a Cold Case All Day Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!	This event is in the "Kids" group Kid City Coloring Check out All Day Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup Age Group: Kids	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Art & Literary Magazine: Accepting Submissions! All Day 12/3–12/23 Kids, Teens Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Virtual Events Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: Are you an artist or an author? Submit your original artwork, poetry, short stories, or personal essays for a chance to be published in the Blue & Berry Bulletin, WAPL's Art and Literary Magazine.
		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Take & Make Craft - Sleeping Bear All Day 12/2–12/8 Babies & Toddlers, Kids This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get ready to hibernate for the winter by weaving your own snuggly quilt for a sleeping bear!
9 am						This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions 9:30am–10:30am Babies & Toddlers, Kids Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Program Type: Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills. Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver.
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Movie Matinee-My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (Rated PG-13) 1:00pm–3:30pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Chicago Bronze Handbell Ensemble 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: This handbell ensemble concert features sacred, secular, classical, jazz and old favorites. A must-see for the season!
2 pm
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Holiday Bad Art Paint & Sip 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Drop in and enjoy your favorite cold weather beverage while we do our best to make a truly terrible masterpiece...perfect for a holiday party gift to truly leave the recipient speechless. 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.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Mini Propeller Car 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Build your own mini propeller car with craft materials and a simple circuit in this fun STEM activity!
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Holiday Sides & Salads with Chef Susan Maddox 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Looking for a new dish to bring to your next holiday celebration? Come spend the evening with Chef Susan Maddox learning about side dishes and salads that are sure to bring comfort and joy!		This event is in the "Adults" group All the Books Quarterly Book Club 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Event Details: If you love to talk about books, but don't want to commit to a monthly meeting, our quarterly book club is just the place for you! There are no assigned titles or genres. Read any books you like.