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

Event List

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Book Buddies

Wednesday, February 5, 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-

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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: 48
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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Learning Adventure

Thursday, February 6, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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 ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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: 69
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Take & Make Craft - Love Bugs

All Day 2/10 - 2/16
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Kid City has been overrun with a Love Bug infestation! Help us share the love by making this cute Valentine's 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:

Kid City has been overrun with a Love Bug infestation! Help us share the love by making this cute Valentine's craft.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Time for Twos

Monday, February 10, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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: 15
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.

Board Meeting

Monday, February 10, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Bounce and Books

Tuesday, February 11, 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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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: 4
Event Details:

Create a glamorous Valentine decoration with crepe paper rosettes.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Wondertime

Wednesday, February 12, 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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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: 10
Event Details:

Create a glamorous Valentine decoration with crepe paper rosettes.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Book Buddies

Wednesday, February 12, 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-

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Thoughts Book Club: The Second Life of Mirielle West (In-Person)

Wednesday, February 12, 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 The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenandore Books are available at the Adult Help Desk. About the book: In an intoxicating story of r...

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

Join us as we discuss The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenandore 

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk. 

About the book: 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Learning Adventure

Thursday, February 13, 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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Embark on an adventure to a world of wizardry, dragons, and danger! Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Journey with u...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Embark on an adventure to a world of wizardry, dragons, and danger! Beginners and veterans alike are invited to join this introduction to tabletop roleplaying games.

Library Foundation Meeting

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Library Foundation Meeting
Event Details:

The Wauconda Area Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that helps to raise supplemental funds to enhance and enrich the Library's programs and services.  We meet as members ...

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

The Wauconda Area Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that helps to raise supplemental funds to enhance and enrich the Library's programs and services.  We meet as members of the community to develop ways to support the current events and

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club: Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy

Friday, February 14, 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 Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy Books are available at the Adult Help Desk A Most Anticipated Book by: Crime Reads, Bu...

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 Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computación Básica II

Saturday, February 15, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions (In Person)

Saturday, February 15, 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.