Independence Day Closing

The Library will be closed on Monday, July 4th for Independence day.  We will reopen on Tuesday, July 5th at 9:00 a.m. 

Online Activities

Online Activities for Kids and Teens

Here you can see our ongoing Online Activities and programming for kids and teens, and explore our back catalog of classes, activities, DIY experiments, and more! For Craft-related videos, includinig Art to Go and Take & Make, see our Arts & Crafts page. 

STEM Club

Museum Adventure Pass Logo

Museum Adventure Pass

Use your Wauconda Area Public Library card to receive a Museum Adventure Pass and get free admission or a special discount at Chicago area museums.

Click Here for More Info

DIY Fun

cartoon rocket launch

Our Parents & Teachers page has other fun resources to aid you and your child in the learning process. For great websites, virtual museum visits and lots of interactive activities, follow the link below. 

 

Be sure to check out our recommended resources for "Science and Humanities!"

Parents & Teachers

Upcoming Events

I Survived STEM Kit

All Day
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
2-5th Grade  Sign up for one or multiple sessions.  Want to test your survival skills? Pick up a STEM kit based off an I survived book. Join us later in the month for an in person I survived event to show us if you survived.  ...

Lego WeDo

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
3-5th Grade- sign up for one session Join us in our classroom to learn about coding and robotics. We will be using the LEGO WEDO software to build a robot and then code it to move, glow and make noise. ...

Summer Concert Series - at Wauconda Park District

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Offsite Events
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:
We are so excited to partner with the Wauconda Park District to bring you a series of outdoor summer concerts!  Pack a picnic, bring your bag chair or blanket and join us at the park district's outdoor stage.  All concerts will be at 7:00 p...

Afternoon Concert on the Library Lawn with Patchouli

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 71
Event Details:
We are so happy to welcome back library favorite Patchouli, featuring master guitarist Bruce Hecksel and singer-songwriter Julie Patchouli's sparkling lead vocals, beautiful duets and award winning compositions. City Pages compares the duo's live sou...

LEGO Drop in Fun

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Family
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Bring your imagination and build something fun with our library Legos. Participants will have their finished creations displayed at the library. Kids of all ages are welcome to this family drop in program. ...

Lego WeDo

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
3-5th Grade sign up for one session Join us in our classroom to learn about coding and robotics. We will be using the LEGO WEDO software to build a robot and then code it to move, glow and make noise. ...

Summer Concert Series - at Wauconda Park District

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Offsite Events
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:
We are so excited to partner with the Wauconda Park District to bring you a series of outdoor summer concerts!  Pack a picnic, bring your bag chair or blanket and join us at the park district's outdoor stage.  All concerts will be at 7:00 p...

Mission: Math (Grades 1-2)

All Day
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to improve your math skills and increase your confidence this summer. Sign up for these stellar math games and activities to take your math skills out of this world.  ...