Thanksgiving Holiday Closing

The Library will close early on Wednesday, November 27th at 5:00 p.m. and remain closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28th. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 29th.

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Women's Health in Aging

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

From midlife to menopause and beyond, women find themselves facing new questions about what they can do to maintain and improve their health. Join us for an informational session t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

From midlife to menopause and beyond, women find themselves facing new questions about what they can do to maintain and improve their health.

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills.  Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver. Sign up for the first class a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills. 

Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver.

Mystery Book Club: Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger

Friday, December 13, 2024 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 Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger Books are available at the Adult Help Desk   A She Reads, Criminal Element,&...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

 

Join us at the library as we discuss Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk

 

The Birthday Era

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come dressed in your favorite era and bring your bracelets as we celebrate Taylor Swift's special day. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Come dressed in your favorite era and bring your bracelets as we celebrate Taylor Swift's special day. 

Storytime for Little Bears

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Family
Event Details:

Calling all little bears to join us for a special Saturday story time. Beartastic fun will be had through stories, music and a craft. We'll kick off winter reading with cooki...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Calling all little bears to join us for a special Saturday story time.

Beartastic fun will be had through stories, music and a craft.

We'll kick off winter reading with cookies and milk too! 

 

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.

Cookies, Coloring, and Coffee

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Calling all grizzly bears.  Stop by for cookies, coloring, coffee or hot cocoa for our winter reading festival. Drop in anytime between 12 pm - 2 pm

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Calling all grizzly bears.  Stop by for cookies, coloring, coffee or hot cocoa for our winter reading festival.

Drop in anytime between 12 pm - 2 pm

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.

'Tis the Season: Holiday Traditions from Radio's Golden Age

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For many people, the holidays are a time of traditions—and there were plenty of entertaining traditions during the "Golden Age" of radio, from Jack Benny's annual shopping trips to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

For many people, the holidays are a time of traditions—and there were plenty of entertaining traditions during the "Golden Age" of radio, from Jack Benny's annual shopping trips to Lionel Barrymore's portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Take & Make Craft - Button Snowflake Ornament

All Day 12/16 - 12/23
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Snuggle up for snowy season and create this easy button snowflake. 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:

Snuggle up for snowy season and create this easy button snowflake. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Come Fly Away!

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Calling all paper pilots! Just one sheet of paper can lead to a whole lot of fun.  All you have to know is how to fold and you can have a simple plane in a matter of minutes. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Calling all paper pilots! Just one sheet of paper can lead to a whole lot of fun.  All you have to know is how to fold and you can have a simple plane in a matter of minutes.

Adornos Navideños

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Presentado en español                                             ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Presentado en español                                                              &

Staff Training

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Wauconda Area Public Library

The Library will be closed from 9am-12pm due to staff training.  

Closing
Branches:
Wauconda Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed from 9am-12pm due to staff training.  

Welcome to Winter Solstice

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Embrace the stillness of the season with our Winter Solstice program, a journey of reflection, renewal, and connection.Join us for a transformative experience that combines:Reflect...

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

Embrace the stillness of the season with our Winter Solstice program, a journey of reflection, renewal, and connection.
Join us for a transformative experience that combines:

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, December 19, 2024 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: 11
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.

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills.  Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver. Sign up for the first class a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills. 

Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver.

Sonic Racing Gaming Tournament

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of the new Sonic movie in style by outpacing your competitors in this very fast Sonic Racing tournament--no running required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of the new Sonic movie in style by outpacing your competitors in this very fast Sonic Racing tournament--no running required.

Sonic Racing Gaming Tournament

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of the new Sonic movie in style by outpacing your competitors in this very fast Sonic Racing tournament--no running required.

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

Celebrate the release of the new Sonic movie in style by outpacing your competitors in this very fast Sonic Racing tournament--no running required.

Christmas Holiday Closing

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Wauconda Area Public Library

The Library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Wauconda Area Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

Take & Make Craft - Snowy Trees

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Plant your own winter forest with these easy snowy pine trees. 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:

Plant your own winter forest with these easy snowy pine trees. Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions!

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills.  Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver. Sign up for the first class a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us for songs and sign language as your child develops their language and communication skills. 

Suggested for ages 1-5 with caregiver.

Family Movie Matinee - Open Season 4: Scared Silly

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Kick-back and relax as we dim the lights and start the show. Boog and Elliot are back in a fun-tastic adventure! All your favorite forest friends go on a hilarious journey where th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

Kick-back and relax as we dim the lights and start the show. Boog and Elliot are back in a fun-tastic adventure!

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.

Bingo & Bluey New Year Dance Party

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bingo and Bluey New Year Dance Party Wear your favorite party clothes as we say goodbye “to 2024” and “hello to 2025”.  Bust a move with Bingo and Bluey and take a selfie. ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bingo and Bluey New Year Dance Party

Minecraft and Munchies

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Enjoy some snacking and gaming with friends.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Enjoy some snacking and gaming with friends.

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.

New Years Holiday Closing

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Wauconda Area Public Library

The library will be closed all day on Tuesday, December 31st. The library will remain closed all day on Wednesday, January 1st. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd at 9:00 a.m....

Closing
Branches:
Wauconda Area Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed all day on Tuesday, December 31st. The library will remain closed all day on Wednesday, January 1st. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd at 9:00 a.m.

Take & Make Craft - Magic Winter Hat

All Day 1/2 - 1/12
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Stay warm in the new year with this magical winter hat 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:

Stay warm in the new year with this magical winter hat craft! Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions.