Foundation Apparel Sale

Come support our local library by getting some new merch!  Order now at https://wauclibfdn.deco-apparel.com/.  Don’t delay.  The online shop will be open until October 30.  And delivery is in time for the holidays.  So get to it!  Thanks in advance for your support. 

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Mystery Box

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Kids, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Take your own mystery home this spooky season with a Mystery Box! Sink your teeth into an engaging story, hunt for clues, and uncover the secrets lurking inside. 1 box per family.

V is for Voting

All Day 10/22 - 11/5
Family
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Kid City
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

All Ages

Drop in to cast your vote for your favorite food, cookie or even your favorite pet. Election day activities will be available all week long.

Take & Make Craft- Spider

All Day 10/28 - 10/31
Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Don't forget to stop by the library for a Halloween Craft.

This week we will put together a spider.

Beyond Fiction Book Club - If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal by Justin Gregg

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity, by Justin Gregg.  Books will be available to check out at the

Bounce and Books

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 12-24 months

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

Cuentos en el Huerto de Calabazas parte 2

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Family
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Para toda la familia - Este programa es presentado en español.

Wondertime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

For children age 3 and their caregiver.

Each week this lively storytime that features a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities aimed at building a love of language, books, and reading! 

Book Buddies

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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-

Preschool Halloween Party

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers | REGISTER

Take & Make Craft- Leaf Sprite

All Day 11/1 - 11/10
Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

What kind of leaf sprite will you make with your supplies.

Stop in Kid City to pick up , while supplies last.

Movie Matinee- Arthur the King (Rated PG-13)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 63
Event Details:

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

Movie Description

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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

9:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL

Wings of Fire Party

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Calling all dragons! WOF fans are invited to come in and celebrate your favorite books. We will have dragon themed crafts, trivia and activities. 

Your Smart Home

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

The future is now! Apple, Amazon, Google and others have released products to help make your home smarter. Learn what’s available, what’s around the bend and all the trends leading to “The Internet of Things”.

Andy Head - Wonderful Wacky Juggler

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Family
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Family | REGISTER

With a trunk full of tricks and some hilarious help from his “Audience All-Stars”, Andy presents a knock-out Comedy Juggling Show that will have everyone laughing, smiling and cheering!

Calabazas de Estambre

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Para adultos - PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL

Si deseas que tu mesa se vea con un toque de festividad para el Día de Acción de Gracias, ven a crear un bonito arreglo de centro de mesa.

Todo el material está incluido

Cook Book Lovers Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

9:30am - 10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Parenting & Education, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

 

Join us at the library as we discuss Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Books are available at the Adult Help Desk

Thankful Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a Thanksgiving themed story time. We will sing, dance, listen to a good story, or two, and complete a thankful craft.

Take & Make Craft-Button Corn

11/11/2024 @ 2:00pm - 11/17/2024 @ 3:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Your crafty corn will be cute as a button.

Pick up your craft kit today in Kid City.

Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
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.

Wooden Ring Vase

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Construct a unique vase or bowl from wooden macramé rings.

Wooden Ring Vase

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Construct a unique vase or bowl from wooden macramé rings.