In celebration of Youth Art Month the library will be hosting “Studio 118,” an exhibit featuring artwork rendered by District 118 students.  Over 350 pieces of mixed media art, including works in pastels, watercolor, oil, clay and metal, will be displayed throughout the library.

Awards presentations honoring those students whose artwork was chosen to be included in the show will be held in the Lincoln Meeting Room at the library. 

Awards presentations are scheduled as follows:

Tuesday, February 22
Wauconda Middle School
at 6:30 p.m.
Matthews Middle School
at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 23
Robert Crown School at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 24
Wauconda High School at 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 26
Wauconda Grade School - Grades 1-3 at 10:00 a.m.
Wauconda Grade School - Grades 4-5 at 11:00 a.m.
Cotton Creek School - Grades 1 - 3 at 12:00 p.m.
Cotton Creek School - Grades 4 - 5 at 1 p.m.

Youth Art Month, sponsored by the Council for Art Education, seeks to develop self-esteem, appreciation of the work of others, self-expression, cooperation with others, and critical thinking skills through art.  These skills are vital to the success of our future leaders -- our children.

Be sure to stop by the library see for yourself the remarkable talent of our District 118 art student! Studio 118 will be on display at the library through March 22.

You can also view some of the artwork online on Flickr.

Teen Tech Week
March 6 - 12, 2011

Local teens will be tuning in at the library as the Wauconda Area Library celebrates the third annual Teen Tech Week.

They join thousands of other libraries and schools across the country who are celebrating this year’s theme, "Mix and Mash @ your library®.” Teen Tech Week is a national initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) aimed at teens, their parents, educators and other concerned adults. The purpose of the initiative is to ensure that teens are competent and ethical users of technology, especially the types offered through libraries.

What's Happening for Teens @ the Library

Music Trivia Scavenger Hunt
Monday, March 7 - Wednesday, March 9 at 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Join us in The Zone and use our laptops to search for fascinating music facts! Prize drawings each day.

YouTube Video Contest
Thursday, March 10 at 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Did you make the greatest YouTube video ever? It's time to show everyone! Prizes will be awarded in various categories. Stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk to pick up an entry form.

Jelly Bean Launcher
Friday, March 11 at 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Create your own popsicle stick catapult! The catapults that send the jelly beans flying the farthest will win.

Need a winter blues getaway?

Stop by and see the library at the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce Business Expo!

Saturday, February 26 at 10:00 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Sunday, February 27 at 11:00 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Over 70 businesses and organizations will be at the Wauconda High School in addition to live entertainment, the American Legion Post 911 and a craft show with over 60 crafters. Admission and parking are free. For more information, contact the Chamber at 847-526-5580.