Library Blog

D&D One Shot, June 10, 1:15 pm

Venture forth into a magical realm where courageous deeds and heroic actions save continents from the nefarious affairs of evil! Join us this summer for some Dungeons and Dragons one-shots! Strategy guides can also be found in the Waukegan Public Library. Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023 Time: 1:15pm – 4:30pm Time Zone: Central Time – […]

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Summer Reading Kick Off Weekend, June 2-4

Calling all kids, teens, and adults. The library’s summer reading club awaits. Keep track of the days you spend reading – or being read to – and earn rewards as you go – including your own book, restaurant coupons, and chances to be entered in a grand prize drawing. We’ll have online access and paper […]

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Ask a Lawyer / Prairie State Legal, June 1, 1:00 pm

Prairie State Legal Services will host an Ask a Lawyer event at Waukegan Public Library, every Thursday from May 11, 2023 through June 15th from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. A licensed attorney will be available to provide general civil legal information. For qualified individuals who fill out an application, the attorney will provide legal […]

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The Ray Bradbury Story Hour, May 31, 5:30 pm

On the last Wednesday of every month, we will discuss a different short story by Waukegan native Ray Bradbury. Copies of the story will be available at the Reference Desk. The story for May is “”All Summer in a Day.” Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Time Zone: Central Time – US […]

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Yellow Peril: Past and Present, May 25, 6:00 pm

In this performance, Dr. Cheng will explore several major themes, such as the meanings of home(land), racial profiling, the image of the perpetual foreigner, and anti-Asian racism under the pandemic. The performance is 45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q & A. Bio: Dr. Ada Cheng is a professor-turned storyteller and storytelling show producer. She […]

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