Wauconda Area Library Summer 2021 We’re happy to see you!

The Library appreciates everyone’s flexibility over the past year. As always, we remain committed to serving our patrons. We’re here for you By the Numbers We know the past year has not been easy. For over a year at the time of this publication the Library has pivoted to provide services safely and accessibly to our patrons. Our virtual programming and takeaway kits for children and adults have been immensely popular. We observed a huge increase in demand for eBooks and eAudiobooks during this time and are thrilled to see our patrons expand their reading horizons Whether it’s recommending your next in this way. Check out some of our core services by the numbers in the graphs below. read, helping you print out your resume, hosting a virtual library program, and so much more, we are here for you.

As life begins to resume some level of normalcy, we look forward to serving our patrons safely and socially-distanced but nonetheless reunited. Through the pandemic and all of the challenges, we have consistently pivoted to provide you with the safest and smoothest experience possible since May of 2020.

If you haven’t been back to the library Kids/Teen & since before the pandemic, keep reading Adult Programming to learn more about some of our Grab Attendance 2021 and Go options and a few updates. No matter how you or your family are Kids/Teens handling this difficult time, we want Adults you to know that we have something for everyone and hope to be a continued resource for information, entertainment, and educational needs in your life.

Sample our Services Discover some of our amped up and newest innovations. Grab and Go Readers Advisory Tech2Go Children’s Kits Online Programs Quick and easy A team of your Mobile hotspots Art to Go, Take Enjoy museum visits, nearly contactless own personal book with internet, and Make Crafts, craft tutorials, book STUDENTS pickup of Library experts providing Rokus with STEM to Go, and clubs, informational visited virtually during the materials. personalized Disney+, HBOMax, more to keep the seminars to name 2020-2021 school year recommendations. Hulu, Netflix, littles entertained a few, all from the Chromebooks, and engaged. comfort of home. and more!

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Pressreader Kanopy is an on-demand streaming Carry a story along with you wherever go this summer. [ newspapers & magazines ] video platform for public libraries Start with this list of “sure bet” staff suggestions for a summer of great reading (and listening). and universities that offers films and Magazines and newspapers from documentaries. Kanopy’s subdivi- Quintessential Thrillers, Mystery Riveting around the world with instant, sion, Kanopy Kids, includes children’s Summer Reads & Suspense Non-Fiction unlimited access (includes Chicago programming; all Kanopy member The Invisible Husband The Eagle’s Claw Rock Me on the Water Tribune and Chicago Sun Times). accounts have access to Kanopy Kids. Use the mobile app on your of Frick Island by Jeff Shaara by Ronald Brownstein Enjoy Criterion Collection films, the by Colleen Oakley smartphone or enjoy on a desktop Great Courses, PBS specials, and so The Photographer Mad House at the for a seamless newspaper and much more. It can be streamed on Lizzie & Dante by Mary Dixie Carter End of the Earth magazine reading experience. your home streaming device, by Mary Bly by Julian Sancton Articles can be read traditionally Find You First smartphone, or home computer. Great Circle Jack Pot or using the app or website’s by Linwood Barclay by Maggie Shipstead by Michael Mechanic text-to-speech features. Reserved for Murder Olympus Texas by Victoria Gilbert Sunshine Girl: by Stacey Swann An Unexpected Life The Last Thing by Julianna Margulies The Clover Girls He Told Me by Viola Shipman by Laura Dave How to Change by Katy Milkman Road-Trip Read-Together Epic Reads Audiobooks for Stories for Families for Teens Everyone to Enjoy The Miraculous Journey Switch The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry of Edward Tulane by A.S. King by Gabrielle Zevin by Kate DiCamillo Realm Breaker The Magic Misfits A Boy Called Bat by Victoria Aveyard by Neil Patrick Harris by Elana K. Arnold The Ones We’re Peter and the The Penderwicks Meant to Find Libby Star Catchers by Jeanne Birdsall by Joan He by Dave Barry [ ebooks & audiobooks ] Bob Aetherbound Hoopla Matilda by Wendy Mass by E.K. Johnston Libby is a free app where you by Roald Dahl & Rebecca Stead Sunkissed [ ebooks, audiobooks, can borrow ebooks and digital As You Wish: Inconceivable Dragons in a Bag by Kasie West audiobooks from your public movies, & music] Tales from the Princess Bride by Zetta Elliott library. You can stream books Hoopla is is a digital streaming service by Cary Elwes & Joe Layden with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or for library users to access eBooks, download them for offline eAudiobooks, eComics, music, movies, use and read anytime, and TV shows using portable devices anywhere. All you need like smartphones and tablets. You can to get started is your also stream videos on your smart TV, Wauconda Area home computer, or smartphone. All Library card. items in the Hoopla library are available anytime, no waiting or holds. Wauconda Area Library cardholders can enjoy 15 checkouts per calendar month. STEP 1: STEP 2: STEP 3: Call, email, fill out Wait 1-2 Receive your the online form, or business days. personalized list! visit in person. 4 5 Kids & Families Adults & Teens

All events are held virtually, with the exception All events are held virtually for adults. Visit of Strolling Stories and Backyard Storytime. Visit our calendar at wauclib.evanced.info/signup our calendar at wauclib.evanced.info/signup to register for these and all of the other great to register for these and all of the other great Read a book, magazine, graphic novel, picture events we have lined up this summer. events we have lined up this summer. book, newspaper, an audiobook – all reading counts! Go to the summer reading tile on JUNE 14 – JULY 25 • All Ages our website to get started today. Complete Join us for this summer’s reading challenge! all 6 weeks of reading to pick up your NEW Learn Spanish Our online reading tracker makes it easy prize bag. Sign up begins June 1st. Mondays • June 14, 21, 28, July 5 to log reading minutes for you Grades 1-5 • REGISTER and the whole family. Learn basic Spanish vocabulary with fun activities at home. STEM Club Strolling Stories June 29, July 27, August 31 June & July • New Story Weekly • In Person Virtual • REGISTER Interactive story walks combine reading with lots of action Art To Go Science experiments at home, and quality family time. Bring your family over to our June 22, July 20, August 17 • Virtual • REGISTER we provide the materials. backyard to play and read. *Two seperate groups: Grades 6-8 & 9-12 *One per person please Summer Discover your inner artist, with different materials Art To Go Backyard Storytime each month. Concert Series June 22, July 20, August 17 Wednesdays in June • In Person • REGISTER Limited seating, outdoor storytime. Check website for details. Virtual • REGISTER Adult Ballet Barre Class Thursdays • 7:00 p.m. *Two seperate groups: Grades K-2 & 3-5 Wednesdays, June 23 & July 28 *One per child please Take & Make Crafts All dates take place at the Park District 7:00 p.m. • REGISTER Discover your inner artist, Weekly • Virtual with different materials each month. New craft in the lobby each week for all ages while supplies last. Join Samantha Lesher of the Academy of Ballet Kick back, relax, and enjoy the music! Wauconda for a stretching and basic ballet class. In partnership with the Wauconda Park District, we are excited to bring back this Authentic Asian Dumplings summer favorite! EN ESPAÑOL Wednesday, July 7 • 7:00 p.m. • REGISTER Learn to make the dough for wrappers and three La mayoría de los programas son para llevar y Better with Bacon types of filling for authentic Asian dumplings! virtuales. Valoramos mucho el poder servirlos June 10 de alguna manera. ¡Gracias por su paciencia! Zero Waste Living Hello Weekend Pequeños clásicos para llevar Wednesday, July 21 • 7:00 p.m. • REGISTER June 24 ¡con todo! This presentation provides tips on reducing waste Junio 14, 21, 28 y julio 5 while saving money and improving your health. Nick Bell Band Para niños en Kínder a 3 grado • REGISTRATE July 8 Llévate un paquete semanal Watercolor Basics Tarjetas para papá Monday, August 16 • 7:00 p.m. • REGISTER The Messengers Del 14 al 19 de junio Let loose with watercolor as you learn how to paint July 22 Para toda la familia flowers with Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design. Pino Farina Duo Club de lectura de verano 1920: A Turning Point In American History August 5 Del 14 de junio al 25 de julio Wednesday, August 25 • 7:00 p.m. • REGISTER Para toda la familia • REGISTRATE Join historian Barry Bradford to learn about this 13 de agosto es el último día para recoger premios pivotal year and the decade following. 6 7 Wauconda Area Library Non-Profit 801 N. Main Street • Wauconda, IL 60084 U.S. POSTAGE 847-526-6225 • www.wauclib.org Paid Wauconda, IL Permit No. 51 ***ECRWSS*** CAR-RT SORT POSTAL CUSTOMER LIBRARY PATRON LOCAL

Looking Ahead The Library continues to evolve and adapt to the ever- changing COVID-19 situation. We evaluate our services daily with the most current and available recommendations from the Lake County Health Department, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Centers for Disease Control. We are happy to be open almost all of our normal hours 7 days a week. Our priority is continuing to expand the hours that we are open to the public safely. If you haven’t visited us in a while and have some overdue items, not to worry. No overdue fees are being charged at this time. You can drop your items off 24 hours a day in Island Lake, Volo, and at the library using our convenient drive-up return bins. Finally, we know how different Kid City has been as a result of our safety measures. We continue to evaluate the safest and smoothest way to bring back interactive elements in Kid City. We hear you. We see you. We appreciate you. Thank you from the Library staff and Board of Trustees for your patience. The community will be the first to know when we can safely resume more and more services.

Special Thanks Board of Trustees Library Director Library Closings Library donations from: Independence Day Joshua Coburn Elizabeth Greenup Wauconda Senior Citizens Sunday, July 4 Club in memory of Shirley Rebecca Coolidge Leibert, Tina Meland, Carol Managers In-Building Hours: Calcitrai, Mary Rollo, & Kristen Flanagan M-Thu: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Julie Cerqua Florence O. Burton Jason Laureys Fri: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Administrative Services James W. Zubert Thea Morris Sa: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sara Esquivel Pearl Hoy Sun: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. William Pankey Public Services Reverend E. Russel Brearley Grab & Go Hours: Sherri Sorensen Molly Jostock Michelle Carter in memory M-Thu: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Operations of Judy Sullivan The Board meets on the Sa: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Terry Weingart Wauconda Snowmobile second Monday of each Business & Finance Club in memory of month at 7:00 p.m. Melvin Blaurock