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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Art Café

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by to enjoy a refreshing drink and some relaxing music with a friend while you unwind with a creative project. Bring your own in progress project or start from scratch with our supplies. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by to enjoy a refreshing drink and some relaxing music with a friend while you unwind with a creative project. Bring your own in progress project or start from scratch with our supplies. 

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.

All the Books Quarterly Book Club

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

If you love to talk about books, but don't want to commit to a monthly meeting, our quarterly book club is just the place for you! There are no assigned titles or genres. Read any books you like.

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

If you love to talk about books, but don't want to commit to a monthly meeting, our quarterly book club is just the place for you! There are no assigned titles or genres. Read any books you like.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Pop-Up DMV

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Illinois Secretary of State's mobile Driver Services unit will be at Wauconda Area Public Library on June 7, 2025. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The Illinois Secretary of State's mobile Driver Services unit will be at Wauconda Area Public Library on June 7, 2025. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

Take & Make Crafts - Fantasy

All Day 6/9 - 6/15
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Dream big and let your imagination run wild with four fantasy, fairytale, and folk tale inspired crafts this June.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Dream big and let your imagination run wild with four fantasy, fairytale, and folk tale inspired crafts this June.

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

Time for Twos Storytime

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

This musical storytime is perfect for toddlers who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories, and movement.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Registration Required
Event Details:

This musical storytime is perfect for toddlers who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories, and movement.

Board Meeting

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting

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, June 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Ages 12-24 months

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

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 "Kids" group.

Lego Animal Build

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy some "free build time", then make and take your own Lego animal.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy some "free build time", then make and take your own Lego animal.

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

Adult Summer Reading Kick Off

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Celebrate summer reading at the Library.  Unwind, color, and have a treat.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate summer reading at the Library.  Unwind, color, and have a treat.

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

Family Summer Reading Kick Off

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Spend quality family time while celebrating summer reading.  

Face painting, color, play games, and have a treat.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend quality family time while celebrating summer reading.  

Face painting, color, play games, and have a treat.

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

Sunny Summer Stories Rain Location

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Storytime
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Sunny Summer Stories

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Recommended for ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more! Storytimes will be held outside, weather permitting.

Please dress for outdoor play. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more! Storytimes will be held outside, weather permitting.

Please dress for outdoor play. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Thoughts Book Club: Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score (In-Person)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we discuss Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk. 

About the book: 

Goodreads Choice Award

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

Join us as we discuss Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk. 

About the book: 

Goodreads Choice Award

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

Summer Theater Camp

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Build creativity, confidence and community by being part of our summer show. We will produce a series of skits, make our own costumes and build our own sets. 


June 12 – Casting/Rehearsal

June 19 – Rehearsal/Set Design

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build creativity, confidence and community by being part of our summer show. We will produce a series of skits, make our own costumes and build our own sets. 


June 12 – Casting/Rehearsal

June 19 – Rehearsal/Set Design

This event is in the "Kids" group.

¡Papá, Eres el Mejor!

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Kids

Para niños de kínder a 5° grado

Este Día del Padre, hazle saber a tu papá lo mucho que significa para ti creando una manualidad con amor.

Dad, you are the best!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Para niños de kínder a 5° grado

Este Día del Padre, hazle saber a tu papá lo mucho que significa para ti creando una manualidad con amor.

Dad, you are the best!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Concerts at Phil's Beach

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Offsite Events at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Family

We are thrilled to partner with the Wauconda Park District to bring you a series of free Outdoor Summer Concerts!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Offsite Events
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

We are thrilled to partner with the Wauconda Park District to bring you a series of free Outdoor Summer Concerts!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club: The Reader's Room by Antoine Laurain

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

 

Join us at the library as we discuss The Reader's Room by Antoine Laurain

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk

 

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

 

Join us at the library as we discuss The Reader's Room by Antoine Laurain

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk

 

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

Hot Air Balloon Open House

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family

O'Connell Ballooning will share their hot air balloon with us to explore.

Come aboard the basket, walk inside the balloon, ask questions, and take one of a kind photos.

Defy gravity at Wauconda Area Public Library!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

O'Connell Ballooning will share their hot air balloon with us to explore.

Come aboard the basket, walk inside the balloon, ask questions, and take one of a kind photos.

Defy gravity at Wauconda Area Public Library!

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

Take & Make Crafts - Fantasy

All Day 6/16 - 6/22
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Dream big and let your imagination run wild with four fantasy, fairytale, and folk tale inspired crafts this June.

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Dream big and let your imagination run wild with four fantasy, fairytale, and folk tale inspired crafts this June.

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

Time for Twos Storytime

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

This musical storytime is perfect for toddlers who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories, and movement.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Registration Required
Event Details:

This musical storytime is perfect for toddlers who are always on the go. Each session is filled with songs, stories, and movement.

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

Storytime in the Park

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite Events at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Presented in partnership with the Wauconda Park District.

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Offsite Events
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with the Wauconda Park District.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Phyllis Diller is ON!

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events
Age Group:
Adults

“I became a stand up comedienne because I had a sit down husband”

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

“I became a stand up comedienne because I had a sit down husband”

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

Bounce and Books

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Ages 12-24 months

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

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 "Kids" group.

Lego Mosaic Art

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy some "free build time", then make and take your own Lego Mosaic.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy some "free build time", then make and take your own Lego Mosaic.