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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Booksgiving

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Step into the season of plenty with us as we indulge in a delightful spread of BOOKS! You're warmly welcomed to our relaxed gathering, where our enthusiastic team will regale you w...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Step into the season of plenty with us as we indulge in a delightful spread of BOOKS! You're warmly welcomed to our relaxed gathering, where our enthusiastic team will regale you with stories of their most cherished reads. And the best part?

Art & Literary Magazine: Accepting Submissions!

All Day 12/3 - 12/23
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...

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

All the Books Quarterly Book Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
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Seats Remaining: 10
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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.

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,&...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
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Seats Remaining: 20
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Join us at the library as we discuss Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk

 

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...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Virtual Events
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
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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.

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...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Seats Remaining: 19
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Join us as we discuss All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk. 

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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  

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Seats Remaining: 20
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Join us at the library as we discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk

 

Come Fly the World book cover, photo of author Julia Cooke

Beyond Fiction Book Club - Come Fly the World by Julia Cooke

Monday, January 27, 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, Come Fly The World: The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am by Julia Cooke.  Books will be avail...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Seats Remaining: 29
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Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, Come Fly The World: The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am by Julia Cooke.  Books will be available to check out at the Adult Help Desk.  If yo

Celebrate our Favorite Authors

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Read any Ryan T. Higgins book, then come and celebrate our favorite grumpy bear!

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Seats Remaining: 19
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Read any Ryan T. Higgins book, then come and celebrate our favorite grumpy bear!

Novel Thoughts Book Club: The Second Life of Mirielle West (In-Person)

Wednesday, February 12, 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 The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenandore Books are available at the Adult Help Desk. About the book: In an intoxicating story of r...

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

Join us as we discuss The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenandore 

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk. 

About the book: 

Mystery Book Club: Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy

Friday, February 14, 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 Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy Books are available at the Adult Help Desk A Most Anticipated Book by: Crime Reads, Bu...

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Age Group: Adults
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Join us at the library as we discuss Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk

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.

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Seats Remaining: 16
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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...

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Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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