Easter Holiday Closing

The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 20th for the Easter holiday.  We will reopen on Monday, April 21st at 9:00 a.m. 

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Only Murders in the Library Podcast Club

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ready to finally be able to talk as much as you want about your favorite true crime podcast? Join us for our first True Crime Podcast Club. For our  first time out we will dis...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment, Books & Authors
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Seats Remaining: 12
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Ready to finally be able to talk as much as you want about your favorite true crime podcast? Join us for our first True Crime Podcast Club. For our  first time out we will discuss Crime Junkie, Ashley Flowers.

Manage Your Money Online

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class will show you the best website and app options for managing your stock portfolios, creating a budget, getting financial news and more. In keeping with the theme, most of...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Business & Finance
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Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

This class will show you the best website and app options for managing your stock portfolios, creating a budget, getting financial news and more. In keeping with the theme, most of them are budget-friendly or free.

Demystifying Hypnosis

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get the facts about hypnosis and how it can improve your life. Eliminate common misconceptions, learn how it works, and explore the therapeutic benefits it has to offer. After the ...

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

Get the facts about hypnosis and how it can improve your life. Eliminate common misconceptions, learn how it works, and explore the therapeutic benefits it has to offer.

Computación Básica III

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español, Technology, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOLComputación Básica es un curso de 9 semanas diseñado para familiarizar a los estudiantes con los conceptos básicos que integran el funcionamiento de la computa...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance
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Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL

Great Decisions (time changed for this date only)

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important for...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events
Event Details:

Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important foreign policy issues facing Americans today.

Food Claims: Media “Whoppers” or Science-Based Research?

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Whether it's sensationalist headlines, self-styled "experts" or uninformed professionals who haven't kept up with the research, there's a bewildering array of misinformation out th...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
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Seats Remaining: 56
Event Details:

Whether it's sensationalist headlines, self-styled "experts" or uninformed professionals who haven't kept up with the research, there's a bewildering array of misinformation out there.

The Art of Embroidery

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the tools and tricks to stitch a colorful Mexican Tenango Embroidery. All supplies provided. 

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

Learn the tools and tricks to stitch a colorful Mexican Tenango Embroidery. All supplies provided. 

The Art of Embroidery

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the tools and tricks to stitch a colorful Mexican Tenango Embroidery. All supplies provided. 

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

Learn the tools and tricks to stitch a colorful Mexican Tenango Embroidery. All supplies provided. 

Edible Landscaping for Home Gardens

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to turn your yard into a veritable food forest by combining fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers, along with ornamental plants.  ...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
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Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Learn how to turn your yard into a veritable food forest by combining fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers, along with ornamental plants.  Illinois Master Gardener, Carolina Schottland, will show how adding

Computación Básica III

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español, Technology, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOLComputación Básica es un curso de 9 semanas diseñado para familiarizar a los estudiantes con los conceptos básicos que integran el funcionamiento de la computa...

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Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance
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Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL

The Agitators book cover, photo of author Dorothy Wickenden

Beyond Fiction Book Club - The Agitators by Dorothy Wickenden

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, The Agitators: Three Friends Who Fought for Abolition and Women's Rights by Dorothy Wickenden.  Books will ...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, The Agitators: Three Friends Who Fought for Abolition and Women's Rights by Dorothy Wickenden.  Books will be available to check out at the Adult Help Desk.

Cookbook Lovers Bookclub

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.  Flip through the wonderful stories and beautiful photography of ...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.

Cook Book Lovers Book Club

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.  Flip through the wonderful stories and beautiful photography of ...

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

A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.

Movie Matinee- Wicked (Rated PG)

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy the movie Wicked on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, Pretzels, and water bottles will be provided.Movie DescriptionWicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
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Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Enjoy the movie Wicked 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.

Computación Básica III

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español, Technology, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOLComputación Básica es un curso de 9 semanas diseñado para familiarizar a los estudiantes con los conceptos básicos que integran el funcionamiento de la computa...

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Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance
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Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL

Taller de Tamales Mexicanos

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebra el Cinco de Mayo aprendiendo a preparar deliciosos tamales, uno de los platillos más antiguos de la gastronomía mexicana. Una persona conocedora de la preparación de tamale...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Español
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Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Celebra el Cinco de Mayo aprendiendo a preparar deliciosos tamales, uno de los platillos más antiguos de la gastronomía mexicana.

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.

Al Capone and the 1933 Worlds Fair

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Author William Elliott Hazelgrove presents the sprawling history behind the 1933 World's Fair, and the six millionaire businessmen, dubbed The Secret Six, who beat Al Capone at his...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events
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Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Author William Elliott Hazelgrove presents the sprawling history behind the 1933 World's Fair, and the six millionaire businessmen, dubbed The Secret Six, who beat Al Capone at his own game.

Lucy! An Original Solo Musical Based on the Life of Lucille Ball

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Experience the magic of Lucille Ball’s life in Lucy!, an original solo musical performed by the talented Jillann Gabrielle. This captivating performance brings the iconic star’s jo...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
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Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Experience the magic of Lucille Ball’s life in Lucy!, an original solo musical performed by the talented Jillann Gabrielle. This captivating performance brings the iconic star’s journey to life through music and storytelling.

Mystery Book Club: The River We Remember by William Kent Kruegar

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library as we discuss The River We Remember by William Kent Kruegar Books are available at the Adult Help DeskAN EDGAR AWARD NOMINEEIn 1958, a small Minnesota t...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us at the library as we discuss The River We Remember by William Kent Kruegar 

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk

Computación Básica III

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español, Technology, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOLComputación Básica es un curso de 9 semanas diseñado para familiarizar a los estudiantes con los conceptos básicos que integran el funcionamiento de la computa...

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Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance
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Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL

Guitar Music of Latin America

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in the rich sounds of Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Cuba, and Venezuela! Enjoy works by leading Latin American composers, beautifully performed by John Behling. This ...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
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Seats Remaining: 52
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in the rich sounds of Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Cuba, and Venezuela! Enjoy works by leading Latin American composers, beautifully performed by John Behling.

Novel Thoughts Book Club: Mind Games by Nora Roberts (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 14, 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 Mind Games by Nora Roberts Books are available at the Adult Help Desk. About the book: The #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Identity pre...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss Mind Games by Nora Roberts 

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk. 

About the book: 

Computación Básica III

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español, Technology, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOLComputación Básica es un curso de 9 semanas diseñado para familiarizar a los estudiantes con los conceptos básicos que integran el funcionamiento de la computa...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL

Great Decisions (In Person)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important for...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events
Event Details:

Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important foreign policy issues facing Americans today.