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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Take & Make Craft - Stretching Cats & Dogs

All Day 2/17 - 2/23
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

It's raining cats and dogs! Celebrate National Love Your Pet Day on February 20th by making your very own stretching pets. 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:

It's raining cats and dogs! Celebrate National Love Your Pet Day on February 20th by making your very own stretching pets.

Time for Twos

Monday, February 17, 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.

Pokémon Science

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Discover the Science behind Pokémon, with America’s “Mr. Science”.  Students will touch a Pikachu lightning bolt, help capture Charizard in a jug, launch Poké Balls, and more....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Discover the Science behind Pokémon, with America’s “Mr. Science”.  Students will touch a Pikachu lightning bolt, help capture Charizard in a jug, launch Poké Balls, and more. Great fun for the whole family.

Master Your Apple Watch

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn everything that you never knew about your Apple Watch, from customization to health tracking and notifications to extending your phone’s functionality to your wrist.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Business & Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Learn everything that you never knew about your Apple Watch, from customization to health tracking and notifications to extending your phone’s functionality to your wrist.

Intermediate English as a Second Language

Monday, February 17, 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.

Bounce and Books

Tuesday, February 18, 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, February 18, 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 incluso...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Español
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 incluso a los vecinos.

Wondertime

Wednesday, February 19, 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, February 19, 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-

Learning Adventure

Thursday, February 20, 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. 

Cast Iron Care and Cooking VIRTUAL

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Events at Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Unlock the secrets of cast iron cooking in this interactive class! Learn how to season, maintain, and cook with cast iron to perfection. We will whip up delicious recipes that show...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 474
Event Details:

Unlock the secrets of cast iron cooking in this interactive class! Learn how to season, maintain, and cook with cast iron to perfection. We will whip up delicious recipes that showcase its versatility.

Computación Básica II

Saturday, February 22, 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

Poke-week in Kid City!

All Day 2/24 - 3/2
Kid City at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Gotta catch 'em all...all the fun Poke-activities in Kid City to celebrate National Pokemon Day on February 27th! Grab some Pokemon coloring pages, take home a fun Pokemon craft, c...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Kid City
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Gotta catch 'em all...all the fun Poke-activities in Kid City to celebrate National Pokemon Day on February 27th!

Take & Make Craft - Paper Plate Pokeball

All Day 2/24 - 3/2
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Prove your skills as a trainer by picking your favorite Pokemon and creating their new Pokeball home. 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:

Prove your skills as a trainer by picking your favorite Pokemon and creating their new Pokeball home.

Time for Twos

Monday, February 24, 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.

Choose your Own Adventure Pokémon Style

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We'll read out loud from Pokémon ReaderActive: Alolan Academy and work together to choose our journey. Participants will  make and trade their own cards.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

We'll read out loud from Pokémon ReaderActive: Alolan Academy and work together to choose our journey. Participants will  make and trade their own cards.

The Wager book cover, photo of author David Grann

Beyond Fiction Book Club - The Wager by David Grann

Monday, February 24, 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 Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann.  Books will be available to che...

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, The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann.  Books will be available to check out at the Adult Help Desk.  If you need help

Intermediate English as a Second Language

Monday, February 24, 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.

Bounce and Books

Tuesday, February 25, 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.

 

Pokémon Gaming Tournament

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

If you’re ready to prove your skills as a Pokémon Master, drop in for this Pokkén Tournament DX competition and find out if you’re the very best (like no one ever was).

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

If you’re ready to prove your skills as a Pokémon Master, drop in for this Pokkén Tournament DX competition and find out if you’re the very best (like no one ever was).

Pequeños Picassos

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Español
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Presentado en español Para niños de Kínder a Tercer grado y papás ¡Bienvenidos amiguitos! Únete a nosotros para escuchar un cuento y tomar una clase donde podrás experimentar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Presentado en español

Para niños de Kínder a Tercer grado y papás

Wondertime

Wednesday, February 26, 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, February 26, 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-

Doodle Designs

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Detangle from life’s stresses with a relaxing form of art making using structured patterns.  No artistic talent is needed to enjoy this calming form of art. You’ll learn about...

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

Detangle from life’s stresses with a relaxing form of art making using structured patterns.  No artistic talent is needed to enjoy this calming form of art.