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Please click on the plus sign [+] to open each teacher tool and the minus sign
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Library Cards for Teachers |
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Waukegan Library Cards
are easy to obtain. Just show a photo ID and a proof of Waukegan residence. If you have a card from another library in Illinois, show ID and your library card, and you can register as a reciprocal borrower to check out items for your classroom. You may also register your Wisconsin card for borrowing privileges for the school year by coming to the library with your home library card and school ID.
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Library Cards for Students |
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A library card is available to any Waukegan resident. Children below the 9th grade or under age 14 need a parent or legal guardian to register them for a library card. When applying for a card, the student or parent will need: a photo ID, such as a driver's license, a state ID, or passport and proof of residency in Waukegan, such as a current bill, mail, or lease with your name and address on it.
Library card applications are available for students at both the library and bookmobile. Students may get a free library card if they have never had a library card before and they live in the Waukegan Public Library tax district. If their card has been lost, a $2 replacement fee is applicable.
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If you are a Waukegan teacher but do not have a card and need to use our online resources from outside the library, you may obtain an e-card. To get an e-card before you make the trip to the library, just fill out the e-card application form,
and you will receive your e-card number by email within 48 hours.
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Over 17 of our databases can be accessed
from any computer with Internet access 24/7. Click
here to go to these great resources made available
free to you through the library for research or homework.
Use them from home with a Waukegan Public Library card
or e-card.
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Click
here to Ask Away, a live, online help service offered
by Illinois libraries! Here, you may "chat" with an
experienced reference librarian regarding your information
needs.
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Teachers may wish to take advantage of Waukegan Public Library's Assignment Alert service in order to make materials more accessible to students. When materials in a research area are limited, items may be placed on reserve for use only in the Children's Department. Please encourage your students to bring their assignment with them when they come to the library. This helps us to better assist the student with their homework needs.
Submit
Assignment Alerts online, or print the form and
submit by fax 847-623-2094 or by phone 847-623-2041,
ext. 280 to the Children's Department (preschool-8th
grade), by fax 847-623-2092 or by phone 847-623-2041,
ext. 237 to the Adult Department (9th grade and higher.)
or by mail to:
Waukegan Public Library Assignment Alerts
128 N. County St.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Please add to your fax or mail "Attention: Children's Department" if you teach grades up to 8th, or "Attention: Adult Department" if you teach 9th grade or higher.
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Specific title requests |
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If you would like to request specific titles to check out, you can request up to five titles over the phone at 847-623-2041, Children's Department ext. 283, Adult Department ext. 237. If you have more than 5 requests, please fax us at 847-623-2094 (Children's Department) or 847-623-2092 (Adult Department), or stop by the library. The standard loan period for Waukegan Public Library books is 3 weeks with 1 renewal. Interlibrary loan books will be due when the loaning library indicates.
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Book Loans for Classrooms grades 1-8 |
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With three days notice, a librarian can select a group of books for use within your classroom. Choose a special topic or request a general selection for good reading. If you are a classroom teacher in District 60 or at a private school in Waukegan, classroom book loans may be checked out on your library card for a six week period with no renewals needed! If you do not teach in District 60 or Waukegan private schools you may have the same loan for a three week renewable period. The number of books selected for a loan may be determined by availability. Seasonal requests and collection size may limit the number of books available for some topics.
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Kindergarten Book Crates |
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Kindergarten classes may have a crate of 30 books in their classrooms that will be updated monthly. This is a great way to expand the imaginative world for your students to explore in your classroom.
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School Bookmobile Service |
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High School Book Delivery Service |
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We provide direct delivery of books to
the high school students through their school library!
Students can place requests online, select the high
school as the pick-up place and the books will be sent
to them to the school. They can also return them to
their school library. This service does not include
feature films and music CDs.
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Visits to Schools and Classrooms |
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Classroom and school visits by a librarian can be customized to fit in with specific curriculum and themes. Contact the Children's Department (grades up to 8th) at 847-623-2041, ext. 280 or the Adult Department (grades 9th and higher), ext. 237 to schedule a visit. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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Visits to the Children's Department |
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Visits to the Adult Department |
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To schedule a visit to the Adult Department, for your high school or higher education class, please print and fill out the request form and fax to 847-623-2092 or mail to:
Waukegan Public Library Adult Department Visit
128 N. County St.
Waukegan, IL 60085
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Netlibrary - Over 500 electronic books, including Cliff Notes, and Idiot’s Guides series.
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Students 8th grade and younger use the
computers in the Children's Department. Children age
7 years and younger should have a caregiver present
while they use the computers. High school and adult
patrons have access to the computers in the Adult Department.
Word Processing programs, library catalog, online databases
and Internet can be accessed by typing in the library
card number and user last name. This allows patrons
to use the computer for two one hour sessions each day.
There is a charge of $.20 per page for printing from
a computer or for photocopying. Due to staff limitations,
we can provide only moderate assistance on these computers.
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Useful Websites for Teachers |
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Library Branch at the Hinkston Park Fieldhouse |
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The Waukegan Park District took a literal approach to promoting a healthy mind and body--or should we say a literary approach.
Stop by our branch location and utilize full library services, including computers with internet access.
More about the Branch at the Hinkston Park Fieldhouse
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Branch
Book check-out and renewal
