Thanksgiving Holiday Closing

The Library will close early on Wednesday, November 27th at 5:00 p.m. and remain closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28th. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 29th.

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Take & Make Craft- Turkey Headband

All Day 11/18 - 11/26
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Gobble Gobble.  Pick up a craft kit in Kid City to make a turkey headband. While supplies last.

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

Gobble Gobble.  Pick up a craft kit in Kid City to make a turkey headband.

While supplies last.

Cannoli Making 101

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Tony Cannoli Dessert Shop of Mundelein will show us how to make the classic crunchy shell  and how to fill a cannoli. Mini cannoli bite sampling will be available with ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

The Tony Cannoli Dessert Shop of Mundelein will show us how to make the classic crunchy shell  and how to fill a cannoli.

Mini cannoli bite sampling will be available with Tony Cannoli signature and seasonal fillings.

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.

Booksgiving

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Step into the season of plenty with us as we indulge in a delightful spread of BOOKS! You're warmly welcomed to our relaxed gathering, where our enthusiastic team will regale you w...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Step into the season of plenty with us as we indulge in a delightful spread of BOOKS! You're warmly welcomed to our relaxed gathering, where our enthusiastic team will regale you with stories of their most cherished reads. And the best part?

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills.  Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver. Sign up for the first class a...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills. 

Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver.

Broadway Bound

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Leslie Gray has been performing across the United States and Europe for over 30 years.  Join us for classic Broadway songs, Chicago, Funny Girl, Sound of Music, and much more....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Leslie Gray has been performing across the United States and Europe for over 30 years.  Join us for classic Broadway songs, Chicago, Funny Girl, Sound of Music, and much more.  Be ready to sing and dance along.

Cuentos en Pijamas

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Español, Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Para toda la familia - Presentado en Español Ponte tu pijama favorita y únete a nosotros para escuchar un cuento y realizar una manualidad divertida PAJAMAS STORYTIME  ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Para toda la familia - Presentado en Español

Ponte tu pijama favorita y únete a nosotros para escuchar un cuento y realizar una manualidad divertida

PAJAMAS STORYTIME 

Thanksgiving Early Closing

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wauconda Area Public Library

The library will close early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 and will remain closed on Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. 

Closing
Branches:
Wauconda Area Public Library
Description:

The library will close early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 and will remain closed on Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. 

Thanksgiving Day Closing

All Day
Wauconda Area Public Library

The library will be closed all day for Thanksgiving. 

Closing
Branches:
Wauconda Area Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed all day for Thanksgiving. 

Share A Bear

All Day 11/29 - 12/23
Makerspace at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We are collecting bears at the library for a Teddy Bear Adoption Event for kids.  Please bring new or gently used bears to the library and place in either of our trees between...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

We are collecting bears at the library for a Teddy Bear Adoption Event for kids.  Please bring new or gently used bears to the library and place in either of our trees between the dates of Nov 21 and Dec 23. 

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills.  Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver. Sign up for the first class a...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills. 

Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver.

Overcooked Gaming Tournament

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

If you're not overly stuffed after Thanksgiving, maybe you'll be hungry for delicious victory in this Overcooked tournament! Savor the competition as you vie for the highest score ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

If you're not overly stuffed after Thanksgiving, maybe you'll be hungry for delicious victory in this Overcooked tournament! Savor the competition as you vie for the highest score and out-chop, out-cook, and out-plate your fellow chefs.

Grab & Go: Solve a Cold Case

All Day
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you like true crime and solving puzzles? Sign up for this fun program that will let you solve your own case. All of the faux cold case information will be provided. Get ready to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Do you like true crime and solving puzzles? Sign up for this fun program that will let you solve your own case. All of the faux cold case information will be provided. Get ready to become a detective!

Take & Make Craft - Sleeping Bear

All Day 12/2 - 12/8
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Get ready to hibernate for the winter by weaving your own snuggly quilt for a sleeping bear! Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions.

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

Get ready to hibernate for the winter by weaving your own snuggly quilt for a sleeping bear!

Mini Propeller Car

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Build your own mini propeller car with craft materials and a simple circuit in this fun STEM activity!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Build your own mini propeller car with craft materials and a simple circuit in this fun STEM activity!

Art & Literary Magazine: Accepting Submissions!

All Day 12/3 - 12/23
Virtual Events at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Are you an artist or an author? Submit your original artwork, poetry, short stories, or personal essays for a chance to be published in the Blue & Berry Bulletin, WAPL's Art an...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Virtual Events
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Are you an artist or an author? Submit your original artwork, poetry, short stories, or personal essays for a chance to be published in the Blue & Berry Bulletin, WAPL's Art and Literary Magazine.

Holiday Sides & Salads with Chef Susan Maddox

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a new dish to bring to your next holiday celebration? Come spend the evening with Chef Susan Maddox learning about side dishes and salads that are sure to bring comfort...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Looking for a new dish to bring to your next holiday celebration? Come spend the evening with Chef Susan Maddox learning about side dishes and salads that are sure to bring comfort and joy!

Holiday Bad Art Paint & Sip

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Drop in and enjoy your favorite cold weather beverage while we do our best to make a truly terrible masterpiece...perfect for a holiday party gift to truly leave the recipient spee...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Drop in and enjoy your favorite cold weather beverage while we do our best to make a truly terrible masterpiece...perfect for a holiday party gift to truly leave the recipient speechless. 

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.

All the Books Quarterly Book Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you love to talk about books, but don't want to commit to a monthly meeting, our quarterly book club is just the place for you! There are no assigned titles or genres. Read any ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

If you love to talk about books, but don't want to commit to a monthly meeting, our quarterly book club is just the place for you! There are no assigned titles or genres. Read any books you like.

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills.  Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver. Sign up for the first class a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills. 

Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver.

Movie Matinee-My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (Rated PG-13)

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, Pretzels, and water bottles will be provided. Movie Description Following the death of the fa...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Enjoy the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, Pretzels, and water bottles will be provided.

Movie Description

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.

Chicago Bronze Handbell Ensemble

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This handbell ensemble concert features sacred, secular, classical, jazz and old favorites. A must-see for the season! This program is presented in partnership with the Wauconda...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This handbell ensemble concert features sacred, secular, classical, jazz and old favorites. A must-see for the season!

Take & Make Craft - Popsicle Stick Fox

All Day 12/9 - 12/15
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Celebrate winter reading by making your very own fox friend! Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions.

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

Celebrate winter reading by making your very own fox friend! Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions.

Little Parade Concert

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Grab your favorite stuffy and get the whole family singing and dancing! Little Parade is a childhood music group that offers a creative learning experience through music, rhym...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Grab your favorite stuffy and get the whole family singing and dancing! Little Parade is a childhood music group that offers a creative learning experience through music, rhyme and dance.

Board Meeting

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Wauconda Area Public Library District Board of Trustees meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the library. All board meetings are open to the general public...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Wauconda Area Public Library District Board of Trustees meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the library. All board meetings are open to the general public.