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.

Upcoming Events

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Take & Make Craft- Turkey Headband

All Day 11/18 - 11/26
Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Gobble Gobble.  Pick up a craft kit in Kid City to make a turkey headband.

While supplies last.

Share A Bear

All Day 11/21 - 11/26
Adults
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

We are collecting bears at the library for a Teddy Bear Adoption Event for kids.  Please bring new or gently used bears to the library and place in either of our trees between the dates of Nov 21 and Dec 23. 

Broadway Bound

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Leslie Gray has been performing across the United States and Europe for over 30 years.  Join us for classic Broadway songs, Chicago, Funny Girl, Sound of Music, and much more.  Be ready to sing and dance along.

Cuentos en Pijamas

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Para toda la familia - Presentado en Español

Ponte tu pijama favorita y únete a nosotros para escuchar un cuento y realizar una manualidad divertida

PAJAMAS STORYTIME 

Thanksgiving Early Closing

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Wauconda Area Public Library
Description:

The library will close early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 and will remain closed on Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. 

Thanksgiving Day Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Wauconda Area Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed all day for Thanksgiving. 

Share A Bear

All Day 11/29 - 12/23
Adults
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

We are collecting bears at the library for a Teddy Bear Adoption Event for kids.  Please bring new or gently used bears to the library and place in either of our trees between the dates of Nov 21 and Dec 23. 

Sing and Sign with Pediatric Interactions

9:30am - 10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Waitlist
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: 0
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.

Overcooked Gaming Tournament

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

If you're not overly stuffed after Thanksgiving, maybe you'll be hungry for delicious victory in this Overcooked tournament! Savor the competition as you vie for the highest score and out-chop, out-cook, and out-plate your fellow chefs.

Grab & Go: Solve a Cold Case

All Day
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Do you like true crime and solving puzzles? Sign up for this fun program that will let you solve your own case. All of the faux cold case information will be provided. Get ready to become a detective!

Take & Make Craft - Sleeping Bear

All Day 12/2 - 12/8
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to hibernate for the winter by weaving your own snuggly quilt for a sleeping bear!

Mini Propeller Car

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Build your own mini propeller car with craft materials and a simple circuit in this fun STEM activity!

Art & Literary Magazine: Accepting Submissions!

All Day 12/3 - 12/23
Kids, Teens
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Virtual Events
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Registration 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.

Holiday Sides & Salads with Chef Susan Maddox

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

Looking for a new dish to bring to your next holiday celebration? Come spend the evening with Chef Susan Maddox learning about side dishes and salads that are sure to bring comfort and joy!

Holiday Bad Art Paint & Sip

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Drop in and enjoy your favorite cold weather beverage while we do our best to make a truly terrible masterpiece...perfect for a holiday party gift to truly leave the recipient speechless. 

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.

All the Books Quarterly Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 books you like.

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: 14
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.

Movie Matinee-My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (Rated PG-13)

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 64
Event Details:

Enjoy the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 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.

Chicago Bronze Handbell Ensemble

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This handbell ensemble concert features sacred, secular, classical, jazz and old favorites. A must-see for the season!

Take & Make Craft - Popsicle Stick Fox

All Day 12/9 - 12/15
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Grab & Go Craft Pickup
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate winter reading by making your very own fox friend! Check out our YouTube for easy-to-follow instructions.

Little Parade Concert

10:00am - 11:00am
Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Grab your favorite stuffy and get the whole family singing and dancing! Little Parade is a childhood music group that offers a creative learning experience through music, rhyme and dance.

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.

Deck the Halls

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:

We will create 2 stunning ornaments to deck out your tree.

Deck the Halls

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:

We will create 2 stunning ornaments to deck out your tree.