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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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

Poke-week in Kid City!

All Day 2/24 - 3/2
Kids
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Kid City
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Gotta catch 'em all...all the fun Poke-activities in Kid City to celebrate National Pokemon Day on February 27th!

Take & Make Craft - Paper Plate Pokeball

All Day 2/24 - 3/2
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:

Prove your skills as a trainer by picking your favorite Pokemon and creating their new Pokeball home.

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.

Choose your Own Adventure Pokémon Style

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

Beyond Fiction Book Club - The Wager by David Grann

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: 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

Intermediate English as a Second Language

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History & Current Events, Parenting & Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

6 weeks class

January 20-February 24

This intermediate-level English class teaches skills and vocabulary to help you at your job, in school, and in the community. Students should be able to understand and speak basic English.

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.

 

Pokemon Gaming Tournament

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

If you’re ready to prove your skills as a Pokémon Master, drop in for this Pokkén Tournament DX competition and find out if you’re the very best (like no one ever was).

Pequeños Picassos

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Presentado en español

Para niños de Kínder a Tercer grado y papás

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-

Doodle Designs

6:30pm - 8:30pm
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:

Detangle from Life’s stresses with a relaxing form of art making using structured patterns.  No artistic talent is needed to enjoy this calming form of art.

Doodle Designs

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Detangle from Life’s stresses with a relaxing form of art making using structured patterns.  No artistic talent is needed to enjoy this calming form of art.

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. 

Pokémon Zoology

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wauconda Area Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Become a Pokémon professor with this Poké-biology crash course! Learn about the incredible real animals that inspired your favorite pocket monsters and craft your own scientific specimen to continue your study at home.  

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.

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.

Easter Day Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Wauconda Area Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed all day for Easter.

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.

Memorial Day Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Wauconda Area Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed all day for Memorial Day. 

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.

Independence Day Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Wauconda Area Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed all day for Independence Day. 

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.