The Early Learning Center will be created using 2,200 feet adjacent to the current Children’s Department to create a room designed to foster early literacy skills for the youngest members of the community. The Waukegan Public Library’s Early Learning Center will provide a stimulating child-centered learning environment for children ages 0-7 years and their families. The Early Learning Center will focus on the development of pre-literacy and literacy skills so all children in Waukegan will be better prepared to become successful students. More Information About The Early Learning Center     HELP BUILD THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER BY DONATING YOUR OLD CELL PHONE & MORE BY SEPTEMBER 2008! Donate your old cell phones, ink cartridges, digital cameras, MP3 players, or handheld game systems. Read more about the phoneraiser.     HELP BUILD THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER AND DO YOUR PART TO SAVE THE EARTH! By simply recycling your paper at the library you will be helping us build our Early Learning Center. Located in the back parking lot of the library on Martin Luther King Jr. Rd. the Abitibi Paper Retriever Bin is available 24 hours a day. Paper suitable for recycling must be clean and dry and includes: Newspapers   -   Magazines   -   Shopping Catalogs   -   Office and School Paper   -   Mail Cardboard cannot be recycled through this program. Shredded paper can be accepted if bagged first.     Wouldn't it be great if you could get a discount on your book purchases (movies and music also) while making a donation to the Waukegan Public Library's Foundation? Well now you can! By shopping for your entertainment materials through the library's website and clicking on the "Online Bookstore" button you will receive up to 20% savings with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the library's Early Learning Center project. The online bookstore, another way the Waukegan Library is adding quality to your life.   LOCAL AUTHORS Featured in the Community Section Like most communities, Waukegan has hosted a number of writers who were born, worked, or continue to live here. The library is proud to feature these local authors, whether they have one slim volume or numerous books to their name. Their pages include the author's biographical information and photograph, publications, and sometimes a short essay from the author describing what inspired him or her to become a writer. Additionally, some authors have written about the role the Waukegan Library played in their reading and writing lives. Visit the New Local Authors Section   You can now renew overdue items as long as someone else doesn’t want it too! One renewal is allowed per item, as long as it is not on hold by someone else and/or your fines do not exceed the $5 limit. You can renew online at “My Card”, or by calling the library at 847-623-2041 or the automated line at 847-623-2155. You will need your library barcode number.     Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Click here for more information.       Waukegan Public Library Receives the 2007 North Suburban Library System "Library of the Year" Award!     Read More     Novel Ideas, a book club for adults, will meet from 2 - 3:30 Tuesday afternoons. Visit Novel Ideas for all dates and book selections     Now you can easily locate newly released items in our catalog. Our "New Releases" page will be updated quarterly with the latest new releases, including adult fiction & non-fiction, books, music, and dvd's.     New Releases     Did you know that WPL has on-going computer classes offered at WPL and the ALTC on Washington St. throughout the year?     See 2008 Computer Classes     Ask Away is a live, free, online help service offered by Illinois libraries! Here, you may "chat" with an experienced reference staff member regarding your information needs. Login to Ask Away

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