Christmas Holiday Closing

The Library will close on Tuesday, December 24th through Wednesday, December 25. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Thursday, December 26th.

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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. 

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.

Take & Make Craft - Button Snowflake Ornament

All Day 12/16 - 12/23
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Snuggle up for snowy season and create this easy button snowflake. 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:

Snuggle up for snowy season and create this easy button snowflake. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Sonic Racing Gaming Tournament

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of the new Sonic movie in style by outpacing your competitors in this very fast Sonic Racing tournament--no running required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of the new Sonic movie in style by outpacing your competitors in this very fast Sonic Racing tournament--no running required.

CANCELLED - Sonic Racing Gaming Tournament

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of the new Sonic movie in style by outpacing your competitors in this very fast Sonic Racing tournament--no running required.

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of the new Sonic movie in style by outpacing your competitors in this very fast Sonic Racing tournament--no running required.

Christmas Holiday Closing

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Wauconda Area Public Library

The Library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Wauconda Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

Take & Make Craft - Snowy Trees

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Plant your own winter forest with these easy snowy pine trees. 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:

Plant your own winter forest with these easy snowy pine trees. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

Friday, December 27, 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: 1
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.

Family Movie Matinee - Open Season 4: Scared Silly

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Kick-back and relax as we dim the lights and start the show. Boog and Elliot are back in a fun-tastic adventure! All your favorite forest friends go on a hilarious journey where th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Kick-back and relax as we dim the lights and start the show. Boog and Elliot are back in a fun-tastic adventure!

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.

Bingo & Bluey New Year Dance Party

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bingo and Bluey New Year Dance PartyWear your favorite party clothes as we say goodbye “to 2024” and “hello to 2025”.  Bust a move with Bingo and Bluey and take a selfie. We’l...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bingo and Bluey New Year Dance Party

Minecraft and Munchies

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Enjoy some snacking and gaming with friends.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Enjoy some snacking and gaming with friends.

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.

New Years Holiday Closing

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Wauconda Area Public Library

The library will be closed all day on Tuesday, December 31st. The library will remain closed all day on Wednesday, January 1st. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd at 9:00 a.m....

Closing
Branches:
Wauconda Area Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed all day on Tuesday, December 31st. The library will remain closed all day on Wednesday, January 1st. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd at 9:00 a.m.

Take & Make Craft - Magic Winter Hat

All Day 1/2 - 1/12
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Stay warm in the new year with this magical winter hat craft! 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:

Stay warm in the new year with this magical winter hat craft! Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions. 

Art & Literary Magazine: Accepting Submissions!

All Day 1/3 - 1/23
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.

Teddy Bear Adoption

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Family
Event Details:

Our Library celebrated “A Very Bear-y Holiday” with bear decorated trees.  Now that the holidays are over we are looking for some loving children that would like to adopt a be...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 57
Event Details:

Our Library celebrated “A Very Bear-y Holiday” with bear decorated trees.  Now that the holidays are over we are looking for some loving children that would like to adopt a bear.  Stop by the library and pick out your cuddly friend on da

La Rosca de Reyes

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Presentado en españolPara toda la familiaAcompáñanos en la biblioteca a disfrutar de una tarde de cuentos y la tradicional Rosca de Reyes. ¡No te lo pierdas!      &n...

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

Presentado en español

Para toda la familia

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.

Time for Twos

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories, and movement.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This musical story time is perfect for two year olds who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories, and movement.

Bounce and Books

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months

We'll read, dance, sing and explore rhythms in this lively and active 25-minute program.

 

Lotería Tradicional Mexicana

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Presentado en español Para toda la familia  ¡Ven a jugar Lotería en la biblioteca! regalaremos premios y nos divertiremos mucho. Trae a toda la familia, a los amigos e ...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Español
Event Details:

Presentado en español

Para toda la familia 

Wondertime

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Parenting & Education, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For children age 3 and their caregiver. Each week this lively storytime features a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities aimed at building a love of langu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

For children age 3 and their caregiver.

Each week this lively storytime features a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities aimed at building a love of language, books, and reading! 

Book Buddies

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Parenting & Education
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

KIDS- Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will enjoy being partnered with a young volunteer buddy. Enjoy great books, a relaxed re...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Parenting & Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

KIDS-

Readers looking for a new way to gain confidence and practice reading skills? Kids will enjoy being partnered with a young volunteer buddy. Enjoy great books, a relaxed reading time and making a new friend.

TEENS-

Novel Thoughts Book Club: All the Ugly and Wonderful Things (In-Person)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn GreenwoodBooks are available at the Adult Help Desk. About the book: A beautiful and provocative love stor...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk. 

About the book: 

Learning Adventure

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

The early years are perfect for building a foundation for long-term learning. Help prepare your child for a classroom setting with this fun filled stem storytime. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

The early years are perfect for building a foundation for long-term learning. Help prepare your child for a classroom setting with this fun filled stem storytime. 

Mystery Book Club: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Quiet Reading Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Join us at the library as we discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Books are available at the Adult Help Desk  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

 

Join us at the library as we discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk