WAUCONDA AREA LIBRARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

PJ Storytime

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Families with children ages 2 - 6, join us for these special evening storytimes! (Register for both programs separately.)
April 15 – Dino-riffic tales
May 20 – Spring Chickens

Introduction to Excel 2010

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Wireless Lab

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED IN-PERSON AT THE ADULT SERVICES REFERENCE DESK. A $5.00 payment is required. No refunds will be given for cancellations or no-shows. These hands-on classes will be held in the lower level Wireless Lab across from the elevator. Please register early as classes fill up quickly!

Teen Advisory Board

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

Teens, share your opinions about what you’d like to see and do at Wauconda Area Library while earning community service hours. Help tackle projects, meet new people, and have fun! TAB participation looks great on job and college applications and will allow you to make a difference at your library. To get involved, stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk to pick up an application. You don’t need a completed application to attend meetings, but your parent or guardian must sign your application before you can participate in volunteer projects.

Tai Chi

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

Promote serenity and reduce stress with gentle movements which connect the mind and body. Tai Chi Master Allison Deputy will guide these classes, which are open to all experience levels.

Lunch and a Movie: The Guilt Trip � PG-13

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

Bring your lunch and we'll provide the movie, drinks, and dessert.

Strategic Gaming Club

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

Expert or novice, if you like to play chess and/or strategy games, you have a seat at this drop-in club. Bring your cards and prepare to be challenged.

New Earth Book Club

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

Participate in enlightening discussions on books that encourage personal growth. Stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk to pick up a copy of the book.

Create Your Own Picasso

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

After studying Picasso’s paintings, choose one to copy for your own small study. All supplies and drawing instruction provided.

La hora del cuento - Cuenta conmigo

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Ven a la biblioteca a divertirte con cuentos, canciones, manualidades y un refrigerio.
¡Inscríbete pronto!

Novel Thoughts Book Club

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

Good company and great books! Stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk to pick up the book of the month.

Novel Thoughts Book Club

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Lincoln Room

Good company and great books! Stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk to pick up the book of the month.

Friends of the Library Lobby Book Sale

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Books will be sold on the first Saturday of the month, in the library's foyer.

Teen Summer Reading Club: Book Blast 2013: Battle of the Grades

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - All Day

We want to put our community on the map with the most readers, the most books read, and the most teens EVER to sign up for summer reading at the library. The challenge is on! Does your grade have what it takes to win? The library will award a PIZZA PARTY to the ENTIRE GRADE – grades 6 through 12 – that reads the most books this summer. Special recognition will also be given to the teen from each school who reads the most books. As an extra awesome incentive, we’ll be raffling off BIG prizes every week. The more you read, the better your chances to win. And YES – eBooks and audiobooks count! Weekly prizes include passes to area water parks, mini golf, movies, the Lake County Fair, and so much more. Everyone will receive a prize JUST for signing up. Make your school AND your grade a standout in the community – READ! Will it be the 7th graders? Freshman class? Or maybe the Seniors will take top honors! The winning grade will be announced on the first day of school. Register at the Adult Services Reference Desk starting Tuesday, May 28.

Adult Summer Reading Club: Start Here, Go Anywhere!

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - All Day

No matter what your plans this summer, the library has you covered! From good reads to great eats, from reeling in the “big fish” to swinging Chinese acrobats, the library is the place to GO for ideas, inspiration, information, and FUN. Sign up for our reading club and make your summer fun GO a little further. Weekly prizes will include baseball tickets, movie passes, waterpark fun, restaurant gift certificates, and much more. Don’t delay! Registration begins Tuesday, May 28. The first 25 adults to register for summer reading will receive a FREE pair of Ravinia lawn tickets.

Non-Fiction Book Club

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

Please join us for insightful book discussions beyond fiction -- if you enjoy real life stories including biography and memoir, history and more, please join us! The club meets on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Pick up a copy of the book at the Adult Services Reference Desk.

Grab & Go!

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - All Day

Can’t decide what to read? Like surprises? Check out a Grab & Go bag of books and discover something new!
For Grades 4 – 5

Storytime for 3 year olds

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Children must be three years old by the first day of the program.

Graphic Novel Book Club

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Wireless Lab

We meet once a month to share ideas, opinions, and discuss graphic novels. Be sure to stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk for your copy of this month’s book.

Storytime for Four & Five year olds

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Children must be at least four years old by the first day of the program

Preschool Movies

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Join us in the Storytime Room for a short movie and snacks! Here's what we'll be watching this summer:

June 6 – Dora the Explorer: Dora Rocks
July 18 – Dinosaur Train: Nature Trackers
August 8 – Scaredy Squirrel Double Feature

Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Canary Blue - 70's and 80's at the Park District

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Make the most of your summer with the sound of music! The Wauconda Area Library and the Wauconda Park District are joining together to bring a dazzling lineup to our community – free of charge. Pack a picnic, gather the family, and enjoy the sounds of summer right in your own hometown. Concerts presented by the library are made possible in part by a generous grant from the Friends of the Library.

Toddler Time

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room

For 2 Year olds and caregivers
Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
Registration is Required.

Robin�s Dog Stars

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

Meet Robin Bengtson’s talented and furry four-legged entertainers with a repertoire of over 40 dog tricks! Registration/Tickets required. If you are registering online, please register ALL attendees so we know how many tickets to reserve. Tickets may be picked up at the Children's Reference desk.

Board Meeting

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Wireless Lab

The Wauconda Area Public Library District Board of Trustees meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the library. All board meetings are open to the general public. Visitors are welcome, but anyone wishing to address the Board should call in advance and ask for Tom Kern, Library Director, at 847-526-6225. Minutes of the meetings are available online at www.wauclib.org/about/board.asp

Grab & Go!

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - All Day

Can’t decide what to read? Like surprises? Check out a Grab & Go bag of books and discover something new!
For Grades 4 – 5

Master Gardeners Plant Clinic

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Stumped over what's ailing your sick plant? Need advice about planning your flower and vegetable gardens this season? Let one of the Master Gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension Program answer your questions and identify disease, insect, and weed problems. Bring your fresh plant or insect samples in an enclosed bag or container.

Start Here, Craft Anywhere! Cool Color Wrap Bracelet

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

You’ll be the envy of all your friends with this multi-colored bracelet that you may have seen in many fashion magazines

Master Gardeners Plant Clinic

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Are you stumped over what’s ailing your sick plant? Need advice about planning your flower and vegetable gardens this season? Let one of the master gardeners answer your questions and identify disease, insect, and weed problems. Bring your fresh plant or insect samples in an enclosed bag or container.

Pizza & Movie Nights

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Just for kids in grades 4 – 5! Watch a fun movie on the big screen and feast on pizza. In June and July, we’ll be getting ready for summer-release sequels by watching the originals! Registration is required. Movies will be shown in the storytime room.

Tuesday, June 11 at 6:15 p.m. – Monsters, Inc. (G)
(Monsters University in theaters, June 21!)

Monday, July 1 at 6:15 p.m. – Despicable Me (PG)
(Despicable Me 2 in theaters, July 3!)

Monday, August 12 at 6:15 p.m. – The Croods (PG)

Movies will be shown in the Storytime Room.

Tuesday Night Girls Club

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

Share good books, good company and refreshments. Stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk to pick up a copy of the book.

Drop-in Craft

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM

We will provide the materials for you to make summer crafts.

Storytime for 3 year olds

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Children must be three years old by the first day of the program.

Friends of the Library Meeting

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

The FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY meet at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. Members and non-members are invited to attend.

Storytime for Four & Five year olds

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Children must be at least four years old by the first day of the program

Summer Wishes Scrapbook Craft

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Gear up for a fun-filled summer by making your very own “summer wish list.” Create and decorate a scrapbook to store all your memorabilia! For Grades 4 – 5. Registration Required.

Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Watch Out Kenny (Blues) at the Park District

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Make the most of your summer with the sound of music! The Wauconda Area Library and the Wauconda Park District are joining together to bring a dazzling lineup to our community – free of charge. Pack a picnic, gather the family, and enjoy the sounds of summer right in your own hometown. Concerts presented by the library are made possible in part by a generous grant from the Friends of the Library.

Tai Chi

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

The two-thousand-year-old Chinese practice of tai chi is often described as "meditation in motion." Harvard Women's Health Watch suggests a more apt description is "medication in motion." Tai chi promotes serenity and reduces stress with gentle movements which connect the mind and body. Tai Chi Master Allison Deputy will guide these classes, which are open to all experience levels.

Toddler Time

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room

For 2 Year olds and caregivers
Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
Registration is Required.

Friday Morning Mysteries Book Club

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Lincoln Room

Calling all gumshoes - join us for super-sleuthing and refreshments. Pick up a book at the Adult Service Reference Desk and join the fun!

Game On! @ Your Library

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

We’ve got big games on the big screen! Register in advance to score your spot in the competition. Prizes offered to the top two players.

New Earth Book Club

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Wireless Lab

Participate in enlightening discussions on books that encourage personal growth. Stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk to pick up a copy of the book.

Zendala Drawing Workshop

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

Mandalas are circular designs found in cultures all over the world. “Zendalas” are mandalas drawn using Zentangle patterns. Zentangle is a fun, relaxing art form that produces amazing, intricate results – no art experience required. All supplies provided.

Inquiring Minds Discussion Group

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Wireless Lab

This group meets monthly to discuss American foreign policy challenges and international politics. Stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk to obtain your reading list and book.

PJ Storytime

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join us for an evening of stories, songs and fun!
June 17 – Let’s Visit the Farm
July 15 – Movin’ & Groovin’
If you are registering online, please register all attendees so we know how many spaces to reserve.

Grab & Go!

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - All Day

Can’t decide what to read? Like surprises? Check out a Grab & Go bag of books and discover something new!
For Grades 4 – 5

Learn Spanish @ Your Library

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Learn some basic everyday Spanish vocabulary through fun games and activities! For Grades 2 – 4. Registration Required.

Strawberry Shortcake Berry Fest

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

We’ll play party games, feast on berries, decorate our own garden hats, and have a Big Berry Parade! Just check out and read two Strawberry Shortcake books to participate. We’ll have a “berry” good time! For 4 – 7 Year Olds. Registration Required.

Start Here, Craft Anywhere! T-Shirt Tote Bag

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

Repurpose an old t-shirt into a unique, “designed by you” tote bag to use the whole summer through.

Loter�a de verano

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

¡Vamos a jugar lotería en la biblioteca!
Tendremos premios y refrigerios para todos los participantes.
Para toda la familia. No necesitas registrarte.

Fishing for Walleye on the Chain

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Lincoln Room

Your professional fishing guide is Captain Mel, an expert on local fishing. A member of the Lowrance Pro Staff, Mel specializes in the latest fishing electronics and how to optimize their use to increase your catches. This seminar will focus on fishing the Chain O’Lakes for walleye – when, where, and HOW.