Events
November 2016: Here’s what’s happening at WPL!
Join us this month for fun and educational events for people of all ages, including a special Science of “The Martian” for fans of the hit movie and bestselling book. Our college prep series continues with programs for students and parents. Children and young adults will celebrate International Games Day with fun card and tabletop […]
Early Learning Center Party!
Children at Waukegan Public Library are set for an out-of-this-world experience on Sunday, August 28, when the award-winning Early Learning Center reopens with a brand-new exhibit! The Early Learning Center, generously sponsored by North Shore Gas, is an innovative space within the Library’s Children’s Department that teaches children essential preschool concepts – like literacy and […]
Heat Safety
Today, July 21, and tomorrow, July 22, will see temperatures rise to nearly 100º – but it will feel even hotter than that! The Library is a cooling center and will be open today, Thursday, from 10:00 am – 8:00pm, and tomorrow, Friday, from 10:00am – 6:00pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, we are open from […]
2016 Summer Concert Series Lineup Announced!
We’re excited to share the lineup for our summer concert series! This year’s artists include some returning favorites as well as some who are new to Waukegan. We hope you’ll join us on Fridays in June, July, and August from 12:00 – 1:00pm in our courtyard! Dockside Dogs will have delicious hot lunches available for […]
March at Waukegan Public Library!
Waukegan Public Library welcomes spring with a number of family-friendly programs this March, including a bilingual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The Library’s college prep series continues for young adults and their parents with programs focusing on scholarships, college and career readiness, as well as a Practice ACT. For early learners, the Library is again partnering […]
Sen. Kirk’s staffers to visit WPL 11/12/15, 1-3pm
Staffers from the office of Senator Mark Kirk will be at Waukegan Public Library on Thursday, November 12, from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Stop by their table near the cafe space to ask questions, make suggestions, and be an active participant in our government. Free parking is available to library patrons at the city parking garage […]
Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment: Nov. 1 – Jan. 31
Enroll Lake County!, the county-wide initiative designed to facilitate access to healthcare for Lake County residents, returns for its third annual enrollment drive. A project of the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center in partnership with the Waukegan Public Library, Enroll Lake County! aims to enroll or re-enroll at least 3,000 Lake County […]
Author Kirsten Holmstedt to visit Waukegan Public Library
Kirsten Holmstedt, writer and expert on female members of the armed forces, will visit the Waukegan Public Library on Thursday, November 5, to discuss her acclaimed book, Band of Sisters: American Women at War in Iraq. Holmstedt’s visit is one of many special events in Waukegan and surrounding areas in support of “Those Who Serve,” […]
WPL’s Big Read kicks off this weekend!
The Waukegan Public Library is excited to announce three special events that will kick off its four-month Big Read, Fahrenheit 451! The festivities will run from Friday, Oct. 30, through Saturday, Oct. 31. As Halloween was Ray Bradbury’s favorite holiday, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. 10th Annual Ray Bradbury Storytelling Festival: The Art of […]
10th Annual Ray Bradbury Storytelling Festival: The Art of Storytelling
Stories will be spun for the tenth year in a row at the Ray Bradbury Storytelling Festival on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 7:30pm at Waukegan’s historic Genesee Theatre. This year, the award-winning Festival will feature an all-Bradbury program that will be sure to delight fans of Waukegan’s famous son. The Storytelling Festival will also […]