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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Art & Literary Magazine: Accepting Submissions!

All Day 1/3 - 1/23
Virtual Events at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Are you an artist or an author? Submit your original artwork, poetry, short stories, or personal essays for a chance to be published in the Blue & Berry Bulletin, WAPL's Art an...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Virtual Events
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Are you an artist or an author? Submit your original artwork, poetry, short stories, or personal essays for a chance to be published in the Blue & Berry Bulletin, WAPL's Art and Literary Magazine.

Teddy Bear Adoption

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Family
Event Details:

Our Library celebrated “A Very Bear-y Holiday” with bear decorated trees.  Now that the holidays are over we are looking for some loving children that would like to adopt a be...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Our Library celebrated “A Very Bear-y Holiday” with bear decorated trees.  Now that the holidays are over we are looking for some loving children that would like to adopt a bear.  Stop by the library and pick out your cuddly friend on da

La Rosca de Reyes

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Presentado en español Para toda la familia Acompáñanos en la biblioteca a disfrutar de una tarde de cuentos y la tradicional Rosca de Reyes. ¡No te lo pierdas!    &...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Presentado en español

Para toda la familia

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.

Time for Twos

Monday, January 6, 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.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

Bounce and Books

Tuesday, January 7, 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: 13
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, January 7, 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 ...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Español
Event Details:

Presentado en español

Para toda la familia 

Wondertime

Wednesday, January 8, 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: 17
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, January 8, 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: 12
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-

Novel Thoughts Book Club: All the Ugly and Wonderful Things (In-Person)

Wednesday, January 8, 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 All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn GreenwoodBooks are available at the Adult Help Desk. About the book: A beautiful and provocative love stor...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk. 

About the book: 

Learning Adventure

Thursday, January 9, 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: 13
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. 

Mystery Book Club: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Friday, January 10, 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 The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Books are available at the Adult Help Desk  

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 The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk

 

Movie Matinee-Unsung Hero (Rated PG)

Friday, January 10, 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 Unsung Hero on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, Pretzels, and water bottles will be provided.Movie DescriptionIn Nashville in the 1990s, Helen Smallbone is an ave...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

Enjoy the movie Unsung Hero 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.

Computación Básica II

Saturday, January 11, 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

Drop-in I-PASS Event

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Technology, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

IPASS on Demand offers comprehensive Tollway services, including: I-PASS Assist Education/Enrollment for income-eligible residents to potentially dismiss fines. Free I-PASS Sticker...

Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Technology, Business & Finance
Event Details:

IPASS on Demand offers comprehensive Tollway services, including: I-PASS Assist Education/Enrollment for income-eligible residents to potentially dismiss fines. Free I-PASS Sticker Tags to replace plastic transponders.

Take & Make Craft - Melting Snowman

All Day 1/13 - 1/19
Grab & Go Craft Pickup at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Decorate your very own snowman...slightly melted. (No snowmen were harmed in the making of this 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:

Decorate your very own snowman...slightly melted.

Time for Twos

Monday, January 13, 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.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

Artists in the Library

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Learn about MC Escher and make a tessellation creation! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn about MC Escher and make a tessellation creation! 

Navigating the Winter & Holiday Blues

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A representative of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), will provide an overview of the various stressors people can experience over the winter months, symptoms of Seas...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

A representative of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), will provide an overview of the various stressors people can experience over the winter months, symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, and strategies you can use to mitigate str

Board Meeting

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Studio 801 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: Studio 801
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.

Bounce and Books

Tuesday, January 14, 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: 13
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months

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

 

Framed Snowman

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Craft a snowman to keep the magic of winter indoors.

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

Craft a snowman to keep the magic of winter indoors.

Wondertime

Wednesday, January 15, 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: 17
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! 

Framed Snowman

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Craft a snowman to keep the magic of winter indoors

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Craft a snowman to keep the magic of winter indoors

Book Buddies

Wednesday, January 15, 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: 12
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-