Library Blog
Pride Flag Beaded Bracelets, June 13, 4:30pm
Celebrate Pride Month by making beaded bracelets in the colors of pride flags! Supplies will be provided. Grades 7-12. Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm Classroom A, Classroom B YA Library Program
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Game Night, May 18th, 6:00 pm
Come play our selection of games. Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023 Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Classroom A, Classroom B Adult Library Program YA Library Program
On Being Fabulous with Jonathan Van Ness & Kristi Yamaguchi, ONLINE, May 17th, 7:00 pm
“Queer Eye” and “Getting Curious” star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. They’ll chat figure skating, fabulous style, and whatever else comes up! With Jonathan, you never quite know what he’ll say next, but his unfiltered takes are always as interesting as they are hilarious. […]
Japanese Calligraphy (Teen event), May 16, 4:30 pm
Try your hand at traditional Japanese calligraphy! Supplies will be provided. Grades 9-12. Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm Classroom A, Classroom B Teen Library Program https://calendar.waukeganpl.org/event/10132398
Art Therapy with Kiki Krucks, May 11th, 6:00 pm
Art Therapist Kiki Krucks will be leading an art therapy session centered on relaxation. Date: Thursday, May 11, 2023 Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Classroom A, Classroom B Adult Library Program https://calendar.waukeganpl.org/event/10112353