Upcoming Events

Ty Rohrer’s presentation “Ray Bradbury: Waukegan’s Influence on a Visionary” tells the story of the life of the author from when he was growing up in Waukegan to his prolific career.

Join us for an enlightening evening as we screen the powerful film "Race to Freedom," followed by a critical discussion session.

Watch the award winning documentary from the comfort of your home! Or come to the library and watch it on our large t.v. in the boardroom.

Though Illinois entered the Union as a free state in 1818, slavery continued to exist within its borders for decades.

Cheerful sunflowers made out of bottle caps on a picket fence background - welcome, Spring!

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!

Songs of the Illinois Freedom Road is the powerful new musical performance featuring the songs, stories, and struggles of the Illinois Underground Railroad.

You've seen him as Houdini, and as Edgar Allen Poe - now come see Duffy Hudson portray Audie Murphy, a true American hero if ever there was one.

Easy Innocence: When pretty, smart Sara Long is found bludgeoned to death, it's easy to blame the man with the bat.

Calling the Easter-Springtime Bunny! We're making a cute bunny decoration for your holiday or Spring decor.

All supplies provided by the library. *FREE*

Please register each person separately. Registration opens 3/15/2025 at 9 a.m.

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!

Penzler’s latest anthology of the year’s best mystery stories, guest edited this time by Sara Paretsky, brings together short fiction weighted toward character-driven tales awash in psychological thrills.

Paint a paver stone to look like a cute owl for use in your garden, on your porch, or even as an inside doorstop (beware your toes!)

Registration required; please register each participant separately.

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!

They met when they were teenagers.

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!