Extreme Cold Closure

As a result of the forecasted extremely cold temperatures, the Library will be closed on Friday, January 23 all day and will open at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24.

The Game & Puzzle Swap is rescheduled to Sunday, January 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.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 (1/25)	Mon (1/26)	Tue (1/27)	Wed (1/28)	Thu (1/29)	Fri (1/30)	Sat (1/31)
All Day	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Take & Make Crafts - Pom-Pom Cupcakes All Day 1/19–1/25 Babies & Toddlers, Kids This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet reads and delicious dessert crafts all January long.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Take & Make Crafts - Tissue Paper Ice Cream Sundaes All Day 1/26–2/1 Babies & Toddlers, Kids This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet reads and delicious dessert crafts all January long.
9 am		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Time for Twos 9:30am–10:00am Babies & Toddlers Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. Disclaimer(s) 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Bounce & Books 9:30am–10:00am Babies & Toddlers Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required 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 Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Storytime Registration Required 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 "Adults" group Computación Básica 9:30am–11:30am Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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
10 am
11 am						This event is in the "Adults" group Lunch and Learn - Relaxing Watercolors 11:30am–1:30pm Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This program is for Seniors age 60+ Many consider watercolors to be relaxing and meditative. Learn how you can slow down and relax with simple watercolor techniques. Presented by Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design. 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 60084 Phone: 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.
12 pm	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Game & Puzzle Swap 12:30pm–2:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Family This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Family Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Drop off gently used puzzles and games for all ages January 22 and 23. Anyone can come on Sunday, January 25 to pick up new to you items for hours of screen free time at home.
1 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Doodle Designs 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Detangle from Life’s stresses with a relaxing form of art making using structured patterns. No artistic talent is needed to enjoy this calming form of art. This event is in the "Kids" group Learning Adventure/Aprendizaje Aventura 1:30pm–2:00pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Open 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. A fun way to prepare your child for a classroom setting.		This event is in the "Adults" group Cozy Acoustic Afternoon with Josh Skaja 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Come in from the cold and join us for an afternoon of music from the 60s to today with local favorite Josh Skaja.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Book Buddies 4:30pm–5:00pm Kids, Teens Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Teens 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 -
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Lego Chain Reaction 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Build and experiment with your own Lego chain reaction - then take it home and continue the fun.	This event is in the "Adults" group Preschool Fair 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Parenting & Education Event Details: Are you exploring preschool options for your little one? At our Information Night, you'll: Meet teachers and staff Learn about curriculum Ask questions about enrollment & schedules This event is in the "Adults" group English as a Second Language 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist 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. January 13 - March 12	This event is in the "Adults" group Doodle Designs 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Detangle from Life’s stresses with a relaxing form of art making using structured patterns. No artistic talent is needed to enjoy this calming form of art.	This event is in the "Teens" group Make & Watch: Howl's Moving Castle 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Have a snack and make some Studio Ghibli-themed crafts while you watch the beloved animated classic Howl's Moving Castle. 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 English as a Second Language 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist 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. January 13 - March 12
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Beyond Fiction Book Club - The Last Tsar by Tsuyoshi Hasegawa 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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, The Last Tsar: The Abdication of Nicholas II and the Fall of the Romanovs by Tsuyoshi Hasegawa. Books will be available to check out at the Adult Help Desk.