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No Fooling: Spotting Scams and Misinformation
2024-10-09 12:00:00 2024-10-09 13:00:00 America/Chicago No Fooling: Spotting Scams and Misinformation Learn how to avoid scams and misinformation online, on your phone, through the mail, and more. Waukegan Public Library - Lower Level Computer Room

Wednesday, October 09
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-09 12:00:00 2024-10-09 13:00:00 America/Chicago No Fooling: Spotting Scams and Misinformation Learn how to avoid scams and misinformation online, on your phone, through the mail, and more. Waukegan Public Library - Lower Level Computer Room

Waukegan Public Library

Lower Level Computer Room

Learn how to avoid scams and misinformation online, on your phone, through the mail, and more.

Just because something is online or in your email or phone doesn't mean that it's true. In this series, we'll go over how to read articles online with a critical eye, how to tell if an email is a scam, and how to keep a lookout for phishing schemes.

9/11: Spotting Misinformation Online 
10/9: Email Scams 
11/13: Robo-calls and Phishing Texts

AGE GROUP: | Seniors (65+) | Adults (18 and older) |

EVENT TYPE: | Educational | Computer Help/Instruction | Adult Education |

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Waukegan Public Library
Phone: (847) 623-2041
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Mon, Dec 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Main Library is located on the corner of County and Clayton St in downtown Waukegan. The Library provides internet access, public access computers, collaborative workstations, study rooms, and meeting rooms. 

Upcoming events

Winter Reading Program
Sat, Dec 21, All day
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Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022) - Virtual Program
Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 10:00pm
Little Women: The Musical - (Virtual Program)
Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wicked Life-Size Candy Land
Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Classroom
Winter Reading Program
Sun, Dec 22, All day
Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022) - Virtual Program
Sun, Dec 22, 10:00am - 10:00pm
Little Women: The Musical - (Virtual Program)
Sun, Dec 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wicked Life-Size Candy Land
Sun, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Classroom
Winter Reading Program
Mon, Dec 23, All day
Computer Drop-in Lab : Ayuda con la computadora - Let us help you with your computer needs
Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Room
Storytime
Mon, Dec 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center (ELC)
Wicked Life-Size Candy Land
Mon, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Classroom
Yoga with Doug
Mon, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Classroom AB
Winter Reading Program
Tue, Dec 24, All day
Winter Reading Program
Wed, Dec 25, All day
Winter Reading Program
Thu, Dec 26, All day
Storytime
Thu, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center (ELC)
Computer Drop-in Lab : Ayuda con la computadora
Thu, Dec 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Computer Room
Winter Reading Program
Fri, Dec 27, All day
Computer Drop-in Lab : Ayuda con la computadora - Let us help you with your computer needs
Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Room
Gentle Yoga W/ Doug - Join us for a calm yoga experience
Fri, Dec 27, 10:10am - 11:10am
Classroom AB
Glittery Snowflakes
Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bradbury Room
Winter Reading Program
Sat, Dec 28, All day
Maker Mayhem - Makerspace Crafts for Adults
Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom AB
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