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

All Day 5/6 - 5/12
Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Pick up supplies to create a special card for someone in your life. Watch tutorial on our website for easy instructions.

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.

Take & Make Craftapalooza

All Day 5/13 - 5/26
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We are clearing out our craft kits to make room for fresh, fun kits for the summer.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We are clearing out our craft kits to make room for fresh, fun kits for the summer.

Take & Make Craftapalooza

All Day 5/28 - 6/2
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We are clearing out our craft kits to make room for fresh, fun kits for the summer.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We are clearing out our craft kits to make room for fresh, fun kits for the summer.

Safe Together

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Parenting & Education
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Hear from experts about staying safe.  As we enter the season of children being home all day and spending more time outside we can all use a refresher. Subjects covered inc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Parenting & Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Hear from experts about staying safe.  As we enter the season of children being home all day and spending more time outside we can all use a refresher.

Subjects covered include:

Take & Make Craft- Colors in Nature

All Day 6/3 - 6/9
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions. In the month of June we will focus o...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions.

In the month of June we will focus on colors in nature.

Bugs on a Leaf

Celebra a papá- Manualidad para llevar

All Day 6/3 - 6/15
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Haz una tarjeta para el día del padre. Visita el área de niños y pide a la bibliotecaria un paquete con el material para elaborar una tarjeta para papá en casa. Del 3 al 15 de j...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Español
Event Details:

Haz una tarjeta para el día del padre. Visita el área de niños y pide a la bibliotecaria un paquete con el material para elaborar una tarjeta para papá en casa.

Del 3 al 15 de junio podrás recibir un paquete hasta agotar existencia.

Sunny Summer Stories

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more! Storytimes will be held outside, weather permitting. Please dress for outdoor pla...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more! Storytimes will be held outside, weather permitting.

Please dress for outdoor play. 

Minecraft Tournament

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Showcase your building skills and advance to the final heat to see who emerges as the ultimate Minecraft Legend.

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Showcase your building skills and advance to the final heat to see who emerges as the ultimate Minecraft Legend.

Minecraft Tournament

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Showcase your building skills and advance to the final heat to see who emerges as the ultimate MineCraft Legend.

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Showcase your building skills and advance to the final heat to see who emerges as the ultimate MineCraft Legend.

Take & Make Craft- Colors in Nature

All Day 6/10 - 6/16
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions. In the month of June we will focus o...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions.

In the month of June we will focus on colors in nature.

Butterfly

Dinosaurs vs Robots

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Mark Anderson is back with another great cartoon program. In this fun draw-along class, kids will learn to draw cool dinosaurs on one side of the page, and awesome robots on the ot...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Mark Anderson is back with another great cartoon program. In this fun draw-along class, kids will learn to draw cool dinosaurs on one side of the page, and awesome robots on the other.  For Ages 5-10

Sunny Summer Stories

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more! Storytimes will be held outside, weather permitting. Please dress for outdoor pla...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more! Storytimes will be held outside, weather permitting.

Please dress for outdoor play. 

Theater Camp

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Build creativity, confidence and community by being part of our summer show. We will produce a series of skits, make our own costumes and build our own sets.  June 13 – Casti...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Build creativity, confidence and community by being part of our summer show. We will produce a series of skits, make our own costumes and build our own sets. 
June 13 – Casting/Rehearsal

June 20 – Rehearsal/Set Design

Theater Camp - Rain Location

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Special Event

The Wonderful World of Spanish

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For children age 4 - 6 ¡Hola! Want to encourage your child to learn a new language?  Come join us in the fun of learning basic Spanish. Each week features a variety of s...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

For children age 4 - 6

¡Hola!

Want to encourage your child to learn a new language?  Come join us in the fun of learning basic Spanish. Each week features a variety of stories, songs and activities 

 

Take & Make Craft- Colors in Nature

All Day 6/17 - 6/23
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions. In the month of June we will focus o...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions.

In the month of June we will focus on colors in nature.

Coffee Filter Flower

Sunny Summer Stories

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more! Storytimes will be held outside, weather permitting. Please dress for outdoor pla...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more! Storytimes will be held outside, weather permitting.

Please dress for outdoor play. 

Lego Challenge: Self-Portraits

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Calling all little Lego lovers! Express your creativity and celebrate what makes you unique as you challenge yourself to create your very own Lego Self-Portrait.

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Calling all little Lego lovers! Express your creativity and celebrate what makes you unique as you challenge yourself to create your very own Lego Self-Portrait.

Lego Challenge: Landmarks

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Challenge yourself to an iconic build with this Lego Landmark Challenge! Push your Lego engineering skills to new heights as you create your own take on a famous global landmark. ...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Challenge yourself to an iconic build with this Lego Landmark Challenge! Push your Lego engineering skills to new heights as you create your own take on a famous global landmark.

 

Theater Camp

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 60

Theater Camp - Rain Location

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Special Event

The Wonderful World of Spanish

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For children age 4 - 6 ¡Hola! Want to encourage your child to learn a new language?  Come join us in the fun of learning basic Spanish. Each week features a variety of s...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

For children age 4 - 6

¡Hola!

Want to encourage your child to learn a new language?  Come join us in the fun of learning basic Spanish. Each week features a variety of stories, songs and activities 

 

Take & Make Craft- Colors in Nature

All Day 6/24 - 6/30
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions. In the month of June we will focus o...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by Kid City every week  for a new craft.  Video tutorials are always linked right to our website for step by step directions.

In the month of June we will focus on colors in nature.

Drinking Straw Bugs

Balloon Racer Derby

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Design and build you own balloon powered car. Then face off in a mini derby to see whose design wins the day.

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Design and build you own balloon powered car. Then face off in a mini derby to see whose design wins the day.