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Visit the Adult Reference Desk

The Adult Reference Desk is staffed by professional librarians all hours the library is open. We respond to questions and provide guidance in the use of all library materials. If you have a question, need any kind of information or want to request a book just come and talk to one of the librarians.

Telephone Reference

To ask a question or reserve an item call the Waukegan Public Library at 847-623-2041 and ask for "Reference."

"Chat" Online in real-time with an Illinois Librarian

Click here to Ask Away, a live, online help service offered by Illinois libraries! Here, you may "chat" with an experienced reference staff member regarding your information needs.

IM - AskWPL

AskWPL is an Instant Messenger reference service staffed by our librarians. When the library is open you can access it using the following names:

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Online Reference

You may ask a librarian from the Waukegan Public Library a reference question using this online reference form.