Events at the Library

Empowering Yourself in Today's Job Market

Every job you apply for may have 400 other resumes. How do you make sure you stand out? The library has hired a professional job recruiter to host these important workshops on how to position yourself to stand out in today’s job market. Register online at or by calling 847-623-2041 ext. 234.
Writing a Resume: Monday, June 15 @ 6:30 p.m.
Starting a Job Search and Marketing Yourself: Monday, June 22 @ 6:30 p.m.
Preparing for the Interview: Monday, June 29 @ 6:30 p.m.

Model Train Show

Model Trains June 25-27
10am to 8pm on Thursday
10am to 5pm on Friday
10am to 4pm on Saturday

Bold Plans, Big Dreams: Daniel Burnham Exhibit

June 26-November 26
Burnham’s Plan for Chicago and a 21st Vision for Waukegan’s Downtown and Lakefront will be exhibited at the library June 26 – November 26.

The Waukegan Public Library & the City of Waukegan invite you to: BOLD PLANS, BIG DREAMS...
An exhibit featuring the Daniel Burnham’s Plan for Chicago juxtaposed with the City of Waukegan’s Master Plan for Waukegan’s Lakefront and Downtown. The exhibit is located at the Waukegan Public Library 128 N. County St. in downtown Waukegan.

The exhibit will be launched during Waukegan Main Street’s Wine and Art Stroll on Friday, June 26 from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Tickets for the preview on June 26 are $10 in advance/$15 at the door
To RSVP please call 847.623.6650 or visit www.waukeganwinestroll.com

The exhibit will be available to the public between June 26 and November 26.
Free parking is available for two hours in the city’s parking garage.

Bound to Please Book Discussion Programs

Held on Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
Monthly novels and dates

Vista Heath's Senior Circle - Written Memoirs

In the summer of 2008 WPL co-sponsored a program with Vista Heath's Senior Circle about writing your memoirs. These are some of the memoirs that the seniors contributed.
Carol Kytasaari's memoir
Linda Smith's memoir