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Illinois Maritime History: The Great Lakes
2025-09-15 18:00:00 2025-09-15 19:30:00 America/Chicago Illinois Maritime History: The Great Lakes Discover how Illinois connects to the world through the rich maritime history of Lake Michigan. Waukegan Public Library - Bradbury Room

Monday, September 15
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-15 18:00:00 2025-09-15 19:30:00 America/Chicago Illinois Maritime History: The Great Lakes Discover how Illinois connects to the world through the rich maritime history of Lake Michigan. Waukegan Public Library - Bradbury Room

Waukegan Public Library

Bradbury Room

Discover how Illinois connects to the world through the rich maritime history of Lake Michigan.

Discover how Illinois connects to the world through the rich maritime history of Lake Michigan with this fascinating look at shipwrecks, trade routes, and the surprising ways the Great Lakes shaped our region’s past. Presented by the Chicago Maritime Museum.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural |

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Waukegan Public Library
Phone: (847) 623-2041
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We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Sep 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Grab & Go: Labubu Bean Bag Chairs - Grades 6-12
Mon, Sep 08, All day
Spice of the Month Club
Mon, Sep 08, All day
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Everyday Computer Skills: Computer Lab - Tecnología para Todos los Días: Sala de Computación
Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
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September Featured Artist - Val Vermin: Dream
Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center (ELC)
Tot Art - 18 months-3 years
Mon, Sep 08, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Digital Navigator Support Session - Lake County Digital Growth Initiative
Mon, Sep 08, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 4
Aetna - Medicaid Program
Mon, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor - Tabling
Bingo Binge - @ The Branch
Mon, Sep 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A
Storybook STEM - Grades K-5
Mon, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bradbury Room
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Yoga with Doug
Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Classroom AB
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Spanish GED Prep
Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
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Spice of the Month Club
Tue, Sep 09, All day
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Grab & Go: Labubu Bean Bag Chairs - Grades 6-12
Tue, Sep 09, All day
Everyday Computer Skills: Computer Lab - Tecnología para Todos los Días: Sala de Computación
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
September Featured Artist - Val Vermin: Dream
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Babies, Books, and Bounces - Ages 0-18 months
Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center (ELC)
Digital Navigator Support Session - Lake County Digital Growth Initiative
Tue, Sep 09, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 4
I Meant to Read That Book Club
Tue, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lower Level Classroom
Maker Space Training - Adults
Tue, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MakerSpace
Maker Space Open Hours
Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
MakerSpace
Apple Crafts - Ages 3-8
Tue, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bradbury Room
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HACES: Citizenship Classes - HACES: Clases de ciudadanía
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Classroom AB
I Meant to Read That Book Club
Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Classroom
Spice of the Month Club
Wed, Sep 10, All day
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Grab & Go: Labubu Bean Bag Chairs - Grades 6-12
Wed, Sep 10, All day
Everyday Computer Skills: Computer Lab - Tecnología para Todos los Días: Sala de Computación
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
September Featured Artist - Val Vermin: Dream
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Bilingual Storytime (English/Spanish) - Ages 0-5
Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center (ELC)
Digital Navigator Support Session - Lake County Digital Growth Initiative
Wed, Sep 10, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 4
Maker Space Open Hours
Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
PADS Lake County
Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 3
Conversational English Practice - Práctica de inglés conversacional
Wed, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Classroom
Consejeria para salud mental en español
Wed, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Classroom AB
The Breakthrough Book Club
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Classroom
HACES: Citizenship Classes - HACES: Clases de ciudadanía
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
Grab & Go: Labubu Bean Bag Chairs - Grades 6-12
Thu, Sep 11, All day
Spice of the Month Club
Thu, Sep 11, All day
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The Startup Roadmap - Main Floor Computer Lab
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
September Featured Artist - Val Vermin: Dream
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Everyday Computer Skills: Computer Lab - Tecnología para Todos los Días: Sala de Computación
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
Toddler Storytime - Ages 18 months-3 years
Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center (ELC)
HACES: Citizenship Classes - HACES: Clases de ciudadanía
Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lower Level Classroom
Maker Space Open Hours
Thu, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
HACES: Citizenship Classes - HACES: Clases de ciudadanía
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Classroom AB
Spice of the Month Club
Fri, Sep 12, All day
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Grab & Go: Labubu Bean Bag Chairs - Grades 6-12
Fri, Sep 12, All day
September Featured Artist - Val Vermin: Dream
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Everyday Computer Skills: Computer Lab - Tecnología para Todos los Días: Sala de Computación
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Sep 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
Classroom AB
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center (ELC)
Spice of the Month Club
Sat, Sep 13, All day
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September Featured Artist - Val Vermin: Dream
Sat, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Safety and Cybersecurity Workshop
Sat, Sep 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Classroom AB
Spice of the Month Club
Sun, Sep 14, All day
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September Featured Artist - Val Vermin: Dream
Sun, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Crafty Sundays - Adults
Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom AB
Costume Swap - Drop Off
Mon, Sep 15, All day
Spice of the Month Club
Mon, Sep 15, All day
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Grab & Go: Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Decorating - Grades K-12
Mon, Sep 15, All day
Youth & Teen Services Department
Everyday Computer Skills: Computer Lab - Tecnología para Todos los Días: Sala de Computación
Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
September Featured Artist - Val Vermin: Dream
Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center (ELC)
Sensory Hour - Grades K-8
Mon, Sep 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lower Level Classroom,Outside Courtyard
Spanish GED Prep
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
Illinois Maritime History: The Great Lakes
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bradbury Room
Yoga with Doug
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Classroom AB
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