September 14th, 5:00 p.m.
Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with games, crafts and delicious popsicles from Moraza’s La Michoacana. Meet us on the library lawn for the festivities.
All are welcome.
Celebra el comienzo del Mes de la Herencia Hispana con juegos, manualidades y deliciosas paletas de hielo de Moraza’s La Michoacana. Todos son bienvenidos en el jardín de la biblioteca.
Hasta agotar existencia.
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September 10th, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
September 11th, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
View the film and interact during a live chat expected to run from 10am - 4pm on 9/10 and 9/11. A link to join will be provided.
This year's speakers include:
Carlton Shelley II, Bill Spade, Will Jimeno, Brielle Saracini, and Cait Leavey.
Registration required
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September 13th, 7:00 p.m.
Author Gary Ginsberg's new book, First Friends, examines White House history as told through the stories of the best friends and closest confidants of American presidents such as Lincoln and Joshua Speed, FDR and Daisy Suckley, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, and Bill Clinton and Vernon Jordan.
Join us on Zoom as Ginsberg provides insights into the lives of the men who held the most powerful political office in the world by looking at the friends on whom they relied.
Registration required
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September 10th, 10:00 a.m.
Beyond the Pale by Clare O'Donohue
Join us for this month's book discussion at J&D's Bar & Grill.
Books available at the Adult Help Desk
Registration required
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September 13th, pick up available
Decorative Book Ball
Take your decorating skills up a notch, by creating an easy DIY book ball. All you need at home is craft glue.
Registration required
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September 16th, 7:00 p.m.
This workshop will introduce the various financial aid options and focus on some of the biggest college planning mistakes families should avoid. It will also reveal unique techniques to reduce the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) with the new FAFSA rules that can save thousands on college costs.
Registration required
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Farmers' Market
September 16th
Visit us at the Wauconda Farmer's Market
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September 7-14th
Bring the family to Cook Park and take a stroll while reading a great book along the walking path that loops around the park. A story stroll is a delightful way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors.
This program is co-hosted with the Wauconda Area Library
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September 15th, 10:00-2:00 p.m.
Sunny summer afternoon with friends at Cook Park. Enjoy nature with a stroll along our boardwalk or our pontoon ride departing from the handicap accessible fishing pier.
Registration will be taken at the Wauconda Park District or the Wauconda Township.
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by Sunny Hostin
Submitted by Kelly K.
What a great entertaining summer read – a family saga located for the most part on Martha’s Vineyard. Secrets. Romance. Intrigue. Surprises. Three goddaughters vie to receive the house they all spent summers in, in Oak Bluffs, a wealthy African-American community on the island. Lots of references to style, fashion, music and food, plus nice transitions to the past where we learn so much about all of the characters.
I’m looking forward to #2 in the series.
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by Kwame Alexander
Submitted by Kathryn S.
This novel is a quick read written in verse format. Being able to leave for college can’t come quickly enough for Blade as his alcoholic rock star father continues to completely humiliate him and their family with his behavior. When additional life events devastate Blade even further, he decides he has had enough and leaves the country. Music and specific songs that Blade appreciates weave throughout the story. Kwame does a nice job of addressing the oxymoron of “How do you have love while you’re looking for it at the same time?”
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by Rachel Brian
Submitted by Kim S.
This is a great book to help kids learn about complex topics in simple ways. For example, did you know that not everyone who is wearing a swim suit wants to be pushed into the pool? In fact, they may not want to be splashed or even go into the water at all. What they are wearing isn’t an indicator of whether or not they wish to swim. You have to ask them to be sure! This children’s non-fiction book is written in an easy going and engaging graphic novel style that is very accessible to kids and adults. It covers a variety of topics like hugs, tickling, feeling awkward, how to say no, and even how to get help if someone isn’t respecting your boundaries.
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by Tom Percival
Submitted by Patty G.
Part of the Big Bright Feelings picture books
Meesha feels shy and uncertain, even overwhelmed when it is time to play with others. She is naturally talented at making arts and crafts, but not at making friends. This is one of those topics that can be hard to discuss or for children to understand. A beautifully illustrated and easy to understand book can be a great way to start a conversation with a child about compassion and friendship. The library has tough topics bookmarks in the parenting section to help you explain difficult situations to children.
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