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Sunny Summer Stories Rain Location

Wednesday, June 18, 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 18, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Patriotic Wreath

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create an original wreath to celebrate July 4.

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

Create an original wreath to celebrate July 4.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dream Analysis 101

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

We all dream, but what do our dreams mean? Explore common dream symbols and themes, what is happening in our brain, and why sleep is so important!

 

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

We all dream, but what do our dreams mean? Explore common dream symbols and themes, what is happening in our brain, and why sleep is so important!

 

 

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

Summer Theater Camp

Thursday, June 19, 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 "Adults" group.

Navigating Elder Care with Humor and Grace

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join the author of "Surviving Sue" to learn how to navigate the challenges of elder care. Dr.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the author of "Surviving Sue" to learn how to navigate the challenges of elder care. Dr.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movie Matinee- Conclave (Rated PG)

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy the movie Conclave on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, Pretzels, and water bottles will be provided.

Movie Description

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the movie Conclave 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.

Movement & Meditation

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Back Lawn at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Qigong (pronounced “chi gong”) is an ancient Chinese practice that has been around for over 2,000 years.  Qi means energy. Gong means to cultivate. The practice includes movement, stillness, and breath.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Back Lawn
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Qigong (pronounced “chi gong”) is an ancient Chinese practice that has been around for over 2,000 years.  Qi means energy. Gong means to cultivate. The practice includes movement, stillness, and breath.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions (In Person)

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Culture, History & Current Events
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

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

Take & Make Crafts - Fantasy

All Day 6/23 - 6/29
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 23, 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 "Adults" group.

Beyond Fiction Book Club - A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko. Books will be available to check out at the Adult Help Desk.

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 to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko. Books will be available to check out at the Adult Help Desk.

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

Bounce and Books

Tuesday, June 24, 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 "Adults" group.

Bordado Peruano

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Adults

Para adultos

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

Para adultos

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

Sunny Summer Stories Rain Location

Wednesday, June 25, 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 25, 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.

Prepare the Rainbow with Chef Maddox

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Chef Susan returns to the library for a fun, colorful culinary program.  She will be demonstrating some interesting and vibrant salads and sides for your summer dining.  Chef Maddox will be utilizing some great garden and Farmer's Market

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chef Susan returns to the library for a fun, colorful culinary program.  She will be demonstrating some interesting and vibrant salads and sides for your summer dining.  Chef Maddox will be utilizing some great garden and Farmer's Market

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

Summer Theater Camp

Thursday, June 26, 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 "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

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

Kid City Cruise Night

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Kid City at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Preschool – Grade 6 | REGISTER

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

Preschool – Grade 6 | REGISTER

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Steam Stackers

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for creative play with 12 x 12 jumbo lightweight blocks while learning aerodynamics and engineering.

Register each child

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

Join us for creative play with 12 x 12 jumbo lightweight blocks while learning aerodynamics and engineering.

Register each child

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Steam Stackers

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for creative play with 12 x 12 jumbo lightweight blocks while learning aerodynamics and engineering.

Register each child

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

Join us for creative play with 12 x 12 jumbo lightweight blocks while learning aerodynamics and engineering.

Register each child

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group.

The Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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!