New Years Holiday Closing

The Library will close on Tuesday, December 31st through Wednesday, January 1st. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Thursday, January 2nd.

Event List

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

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: 2
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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

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: 46
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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

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 PartyWear 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. We’l...

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

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

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: 38
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

The Great Boodini Presents...SCARY OBJECTS...and Wizard Spells are Cast!

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Objects float... pages turn by themselves... and wizard's spells are cast! This amazing all-ages experience features costume characters, authentic wizardly props, incredible theatr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Objects float... pages turn by themselves... and wizard's spells are cast!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Pokémon Science

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lincoln Room at Wauconda Area Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Discover the Science behind Pokémon, with America’s “Mr. Science”.  Students will touch a Pikachu lightning bolt, help capture Charizard in a jug, launch Poké Balls, and more....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Discover the Science behind Pokémon, with America’s “Mr. Science”.  Students will touch a Pikachu lightning bolt, help capture Charizard in a jug, launch Poké Balls, and more. Great fun for the whole family.