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In addition to Mango, a new free, online language learning software, the library now offers Rdio where users can stream five hours a month from millions of free songs and Freading where more than 20,000 eBooks can be downloaded. Also, if you don't have your library card handy  and want to download an ebook, check out Widgets. They have over 15,000 titles for free. More info on WPL online resources. |
| Writers Revealed - Author Marilyn Brant | | |
Spend a special evening at the Main Library on Tuesday, June 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 with fiction writer Marilyn Brant. Marilyn will take guests on a tour of Europe using her latest novel, a fascinating photo presentation, and a delicious meal.
Copies of Marilyn's book A Summer in Europe will be available for sale and signing courtesy of Lake Forest Bookstore. This event is free and open to the public.
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| Recycling Center | |
 The Waukegan Public Library has a new recycling center. It is located in the vestibule inside the front doors and contains bins for recycling aluminum, paper, plastic/glass, batteries, and eyeglasses. Information on local recycling is available HERE. Find area scrap recycling facilities. Sponsored by SWALCO. |
| Library day at the Chicago Botanic Garden | |
Sunday, June 3 is Waukegan Public Library Day at the Lenhardt Library of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Program hours are 12-4 pm. Program available only for Waukegan Public Library cardholders. Registration limited to 40 families. Must show your WPL library card at entrance to receive complimentary parking. Admission to Garden is free. Register here.
http://www.chicagobotanic.org/library
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| Save the Date - Monarch Festival | |
 Mark your calendar for September 9, 2012, for Lake County's annual Monarch Festival (formerly the Mariposa Festival). More info to follow.
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| Youth Computer Classes - New! | |
 Our popular computer classes for adults are now available for kids ages 8 to 14! Kids will start with learning the basics of computer use and finish the course with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Kids will also learn to edit photos and videos! Each course lasts for one week in June; register for each week class by the Sunday prior. For more info call David Villalobos at 847-623-2041 ext 234.
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| Drop-in Storytime | | |
 Come learn about fun summer themes like camping, swimming, and bugs through stories, songs, and crafts at our Drop-in Storytime Programs.
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| Su Biblioteca : Your Library | |
Have you noticed the new lettering on our front windows? We posted "su biblioteca" or "your library" on our windows to help our Spanish-speaking patrons understand that we're in the business of lending and not selling books. Many families in our community moved here from rural towns in Mexico and Central America, where they never visited nor had any familiarity with a library. Because the word library sounds like "libreria" or bookstore, our mission is sometimes misunderstood.We want to make sure everyone in Waukegan knows that we're a completely free resource, and we're your free resource.
¿Ha notado las letras nuevas en nuestras ventanas? Colocamos las letras "su biblioteca" en las ventanas para ayudar a nuestros clientes de habla hispana a entender la diferencia de una biblioteca y una librería. Nosotros estamos en el negocio de los préstamos y no la venta de libros. Muchas familias en nuestra comunidad se trasladaron aquí desde pueblos rurales en México o de Centro América, donde la palabra biblioteca no es frecuentemente utilizada o donde no han tenido acceso a utilizar la biblioteca. Queremos asegurarnos de que todos en Waukegan conozcan que somos un recurso totalmente gratuito, y que estamos aquí para servirles.
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| Hours | | |
Waukegan Public Library
128 N. County Street
Waukegan, IL
(847)623-2041
Mon-Wed 10am-8pm
Thu-Fri 10am-6pm
Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm
Hinkston Park Branch
800 N. Baldwin Avenue
Waukegan, IL
(847) 263-8077
Mon-Thu 10am-8pm
Fri-Sat 1pm-5pm
Take advantage of the branch on Thursday nights when the main library closes at 6PM!
2012 Library Closings
Jan 1-2, New Years
May 27-28, Memorial Day
Jul 4, Independence Day
Sep 2-3, Labor Day
Nov 16, Staff Day
Nov 21 (Library closes
at 5PM)
Nov 22-23, Thanksgiving Dec 24-26, Christmas
Dec 31 (Library closes
at 5PM)
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| Donor Corner | | |
Thank you to the top donors of the library in 2011!
Literacy Volunteers of Lake County
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Consumers Credit Union
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Sec. of State Adult Volunteer Literacy
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Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
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Office of the Sec. of State
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Sec. of State ESL Family Literacy
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Sec. of State Adult Basic Ed. Family Literacy
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North Shore Gas
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United Way Adult Literacy Learners
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Anonymous
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Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
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Harold M. and Adeline S. Morrison Family Foundation
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Gorter Family Foundation
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Patrons of the Waukegan Public Library and attendees of its programs and events consent to the taking of photos and videos of themselves and their children for use in all Waukegan Public Library marketing materials. All photos and videos taken on Waukegan Public Library property are for library use only and become its sole property.
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| Contact Information | | |
Linda Gfesser
Waukegan Public Library
847-623-2041x244
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