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
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.

Teddy Bear Adoption

10:00am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration 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

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español
Registration 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

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Family
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

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration 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

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Parenting & Education
Registration 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)

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: 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

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Registration 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

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration 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)

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: 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

9:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Español, Technology, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL

Drop-in I-PASS Event

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
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
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:

Decorate your very own snowman...slightly melted.

Time for Twos

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn about MC Escher and make a tessellation creation! 

Navigating the Winter & Holiday Blues

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness
Registration 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

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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

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:

Craft a snowman to keep the magic of winter indoors.

Wondertime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Parenting & Education, Storytime
Registration 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

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Craft a snowman to keep the magic of winter indoors

Book Buddies

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Parenting & Education
Registration 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-