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Waukegan Main Street's Wine & Art Stroll
Attend the grand opening of the Bold Plans, Big Dreams exhibit as part of Waukegan Main Street’s Wine & Art Stroll on Friday, June 26 from ...
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Job Search Seminars
Whether you are looking to make a career change or if you have been affected by a downsize with your company, once you have written your ...
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E-mail notifications
If you prefer to be notified about requests or overdue items via E-mail, you may change your preferences through My Card, or, from the main ...
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Early Learning Center Slideshow
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Free WiFi at Main Library and Hinkston Branch
Available at Main Library & Hinkston Park Branch
Children's Programs at WPL
Hot Spot of the Month - Don't Miss This!
  Summer Children's Programs
We're "going to the dogs" this summer with dogs at the library all summer long ... K-9 dogs, trick dogs & dogs to read to!
 
  "Dog Days of Summer" Reading Club
Children (and adults) who participate in the reading program can enter to win prizes, including a laptop computer! Clubs for everyone begin June 15, 2009!
 
  Early Learning Center
In addition to storytimes, FREE CAMPS will be available all summer long in the ELC!
  Event: Summer Courtyard Concerts
When:  Every Friday at noon June-Aug.
Description: New this summer - G-Cue Catering will be cooking lunch on site!
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  Event: Model Train Show
Date & Time:  June 25-27
10am to 8pm on Thursday
10am to 5pm on Friday
10am to 4pm on Saturday
Description:  The entire family is sure to enjoy the model train show!
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  Event: Daniel Burnham Exhibit
Date & Time:  June 26-November 26
Description:  The library is honored to be part of the Burnham Plan Centennial celebrating 100 years of planning.
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  Event: Buy a Ticket, Win a Car, Support Literacy…
Description:  If you are a fan of beautifully restored older cars, in particular a creampuff 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible—Brittany Blue exterior with Blue Mist interior—you must consider buying a Rotary Club of Waukegan Raffle Ticket. Tickets for a chance to win this car are only $20 each or $6 for $100. Visit www.waukeganrotarycarraffle.org to purchase your ticket today online. Proceeds from tickets sales will benefit many worthy local charities and literacy projects including the Waukegan Public Library’s Early Learning Center. With chances like this everybody is a winner!
  Event: Pet Food for Fines
Dates:  July 2009
Description:  The library is collecting donations for the Waukegan Animal Shelter and Lake County Animal Control. In appreciation of your gift, the library will waive $2 in overdue fines from any library account for each item donated. (Excludes replacement or collection agency charges. Applicable to current and past overdue fines; no credit for future fines will be issued. Donations not redeemable for cash.)

Donations Accepted Include:
Dry or canned dog food
Dog treats
Cat or kitten food
Dog toys
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FREE Video Game Checkout beginning 7/1/09, as well as movies, music, books, newspapers & magazines!

FREE use of our Early Learning Center (ELC) - it's like taking your small children to a children’s museum!

FREE Summer Camps at the ELC for ages 3-5 with themes like messy play, nature and music!

FREE Concerts every Friday at noon throughout the summer!
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The library is closed on Sundays during the summer.
Main Library
(847) 623-2041
128 North County Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
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(847) 263-8077
Located in the Fieldhouse
800 North Baldwin
Waukegan, IL 60085
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