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Great Decisions (In Person)

Saturday, January 18, 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.

iPhone and iPad Advanced Tips and Tricks

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking to get more out of your iPhone or iPad? This class will teach you all the tricks with Siri, settings, customization and more that will make your life easier and ama...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Business & Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Are you looking to get more out of your iPhone or iPad? This class will teach you all the tricks with Siri, settings, customization and more that will make your life easier and amaze your friends!

Intermediate English as a Second Language

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events, Parenting & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

6 weeks class January 20-February 24 This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students sh...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events, Parenting & Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

6 weeks class

January 20-February 24

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic English.

Presenter Yvonne Wolf

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Chinese New Year season (also known as Lunar New Year) lasts from Jan. 29-Feb. 13, 2025. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

The Chinese New Year season (also known as Lunar New Year) lasts from Jan. 29-Feb. 13, 2025. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated.

What's the New Buzz about Coffee

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Coffee has come a long way since your grandma’s cup of Folgers. Today, we have many varieties to choose from, including the newest entry: mushroom coffee. Join local coffee roaster...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 52
Event Details:

Coffee has come a long way since your grandma’s cup of Folgers. Today, we have many varieties to choose from, including the newest entry: mushroom coffee.

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.

Strictly Self Defense

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Attendees will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Training will focus on three key areas: Mindset, Skill...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Attendees will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Training will focus on three key areas: Mindset, Skill Set and Planning.

Computación Básica II

Saturday, January 25, 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 ESPAÑOL Computación Básica es un curso de 9 semanas diseñado para familiarizar a los estudiantes con los conceptos básicos que integran el funcionamiento de la com...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL

Dream Lover! Vintage Songs of Love (in place of Corner Boys)

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

**Due to unforeseen circumstances, Corner Boys will no longer be performing**Dream Lover! Vintage Songs of Love NOT your typical, sappy love show full of slow ballads! With “l...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

**Due to unforeseen circumstances, Corner Boys will no longer be performing**

Dream Lover! Vintage Songs of Love

Come Fly the World book cover, photo of author Julia Cooke

Beyond Fiction Book Club - Come Fly the World by Julia Cooke

Monday, January 27, 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, Come Fly The World: The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am by Julia Cooke.  Books will be avail...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, Come Fly The World: The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am by Julia Cooke.  Books will be available to check out at the Adult Help Desk.  If yo

Intermediate English as a Second Language

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events, Parenting & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

6 weeks class January 20-February 24 This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students sh...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events, Parenting & Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

6 weeks class

January 20-February 24

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic English.

Preschool Fair

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Parenting & Education
Age Group:
Adults, Family
Event Details:

Preschools from the surrounding communities will be present to provide information to prospective families.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Parenting & Education
Event Details:

Preschools from the surrounding communities will be present to provide information to prospective families.

Strictly Self Defense

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

Attendees will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Training will focus on three key areas: Mindset, Skill...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Attendees will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Training will focus on three key areas: Mindset, Skill Set and Planning.

Grab & Go: Solve a Cold Case

All Day
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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!

Computación Básica II

Saturday, February 1, 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 ESPAÑOL Computación Básica es un curso de 9 semanas diseñado para familiarizar a los estudiantes con los conceptos básicos que integran el funcionamiento de la com...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL

Intermediate English as a Second Language

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events, Parenting & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

6 weeks class January 20-February 24 This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students sh...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events, Parenting & Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

6 weeks class

January 20-February 24

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic English.

Un Corazón Lleno de Amor

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Español
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Presentado en español Para adultos ¡Feliz día de San Valentín! Ven a realizar un bonito corazón de flores de papel para alguien a quien tú amas. Te proporcionaremos todos los...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Presentado en español

Para adultos

¡Feliz día de San Valentín! Ven a realizar un bonito corazón de flores de papel para alguien a quien tú amas. Te proporcionaremos todos los materiales.

The Rich and Romantic History of Valentines

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Who was St. Valentine really? What is the oldest valentine in existence? How did sending paper valentine cards become so popular? Learn the answers to these questions and more, the...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 51
Event Details:

Who was St. Valentine really? What is the oldest valentine in existence? How did sending paper valentine cards become so popular? Learn the answers to these questions and more, then browse a collection of vintage valentines and make your own!

Cookbook Lovers Book Club

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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-About My Father (Rated PG-13)

Friday, February 7, 2025 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 About My Father on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, Pretzels, and water bottles will be provided. Movie Description When Sebastian tells his old-school Ital...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

Enjoy the movie About My Father 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 II

Saturday, February 8, 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 ESPAÑOL Computación Básica es un curso de 9 semanas diseñado para familiarizar a los estudiantes con los conceptos básicos que integran el funcionamiento de la com...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL

The Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Gather a team of 2 to 4 people (ages 14 and up) and put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test for a puzzling good time! Each registered team receives the same 500-piece&n...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Gather a team of 2 to 4 people (ages 14 and up) and put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test for a puzzling good time!

Intermediate English as a Second Language

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events, Parenting & Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

6 weeks class January 20-February 24 This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students sh...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events, Parenting & Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

6 weeks class

January 20-February 24

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic English.

Tissue Rosette Kissing Ball

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a glamorous Valentine decoration with crepe paper rosettes.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Create a glamorous Valentine decoration with crepe paper rosettes.

Tissue Rosette Kissing Ball

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a glamorous Valentine decoration with crepe paper rosettes.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Create a glamorous Valentine decoration with crepe paper rosettes.