Accessibility
The Waukegan Public Library complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Patrons needing an accommodation for a disability are asked to contact the Library at (847) 623-2041 at least 48 hours in advance of the program or visit.
Accessible parking
Three handicapped parking spaces for properly identified vehicles are located around the library. The spaces are located:
- the space closest to the main entrance on Clayton Street
- the space closest to the main entrance on County Street
- the space closest to the handicapped ramp at the rear of the building in the staff lot
Elevators
The main entrance of the building brings you into the first floor which has Customer Service, Adult Services, Study Rooms, Classrooms A/B, Elizabeth Whitlow Computer Lab, and offices for Adult Education.
The elevator with the blue door near the main entrance will take you to the lower level where the Ray Bradbury Room, the Children’s Department, the Early Learning Center (ELC), the Literacy Suite, and the Children’s Literacy Classroom are located.
Administration, additional offices, and the Board Room are located on the second floor and are accessible to patrons. If you are arriving at the Library for a meeting with staff in Library Administration, please stop by the Customer Service desk, and a staff member will escort you upstairs.
Restrooms
Accessible restrooms are available on the main floor and lower level of the building.
Assistive Technology Devices
Microfilm Reader
The microfilm reader has enlargement capabilities for the microfilm being viewed.