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"The First Geeks" Author Visit with Orton Ortwein
2025-03-26 17:30:00 2025-03-26 18:30:00 America/Chicago "The First Geeks" Author Visit with Orton Ortwein Don't miss the chance to meet Orton Ortwein, author of "The First Geeks," which explores the friendship between Ray Bradbury, Forry Ackerman, and Ray Harryhausen and its impact on the sci-fi genre. Waukegan Public Library - Classroom AB

Wednesday, March 26
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-26 17:30:00 2025-03-26 18:30:00 America/Chicago "The First Geeks" Author Visit with Orton Ortwein Don't miss the chance to meet Orton Ortwein, author of "The First Geeks," which explores the friendship between Ray Bradbury, Forry Ackerman, and Ray Harryhausen and its impact on the sci-fi genre. Waukegan Public Library - Classroom AB

Don't miss the chance to meet Orton Ortwein, author of "The First Geeks," which explores the friendship between Ray Bradbury, Forry Ackerman, and Ray Harryhausen and its impact on the sci-fi genre.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Local Author | Literature |

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

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 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

Chick Hatching
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Take Home Star Wars Craft Kits
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 8:00pm
ESL Class - College of Lake County
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Level Computer Room
Cancelled
Drop-in Lab / Ayuda con la computadora  
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Family Storytime
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center (ELC)
Citizenship Class - HACES
Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 12:45pm
Lower Level Classroom
Crafternoon
Thu, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Floor Teen Corner
Registration is now closed
Clases de Ciudadania - HACES
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Classroom AB
Drop-in Lab / Ayuda con la computadora  
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Room
Take Home Star Wars Craft Kits
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Chick Hatching
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Gentle Yoga - Sponsored by Cancer Wellness Center
Fri, May 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Classroom AB
Mother's Day Flowerpots
Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Classroom
Registration is now closed
Chick Hatching
Sat, May 10, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Art & Chat: Arte y Charlas
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom AB
Drop-in Lab / Ayuda con la computadora  
Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Room
Family Storytime
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center (ELC)
BINGO BINGE
Mon, May 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
MEETING ROMM A
Bingo Binge
Mon, May 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A
ESL 101
Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Computer Room
Onigiri Making
Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Classroom AB
Spanish GED
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Classroom
Cancelled
FAFSA Sessions - Waukegan Public Schools
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Yoga with Doug
Mon, May 12, 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Drop-in Lab / Ayuda con la computadora  
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Room
Babies, Books, and Bounces
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center (ELC)
I Meant to Read That Book Club
Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lower Level Classroom
Teen Chef
Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Lower Level Classroom
HACES Citizenship Classes - HACES
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Classroom AB
I Meant to Read That Book Club
Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Classroom
Drop-in Lab / Ayuda con la computadora  
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Lobby
Bilingual Storytime - English/Spanish
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Classroom AB
Baby Playdate @ the Library
Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Teen Corner
PADS - Meet with staff from PADS to learn about their services
Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 4
De-Stress Fest
Wed, May 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Classroom A
Little Wonders: Art Fun
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Classroom B
Conversational English: Clases de inglés conversacional - Te invitamos a practicar conversar en inglés.
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 3
Citizenship Class - HACES
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Floor Computer Room
Drop-in Lab / Ayuda con la computadora  
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Room
Family Storytime
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center (ELC)
Dr. Marc Ringel - HACES
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Study Room 6
Citizenship Class - HACES
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 12:45pm
Classroom AB
Rosalind Franklin University: Mobile Clinic - Clinica Mobil de Rosalind Franklin University
Thu, May 15, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Floor - Tabling
STEM Studio
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Classroom AB
Medicare Information - Informacion del Medicare
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Floor Lobby
Clases de Ciudadania - HACES
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Classroom AB
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