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Ray Bradbury Summer Writing Contest

Blast from the Past

2026-07-01 00:00:00 2026-07-01 23:59:00 America/Chicago Ray Bradbury Summer Writing Contest Submit your best short story or poetry set in the past for the chance to win a prize! Waukegan Public Library -

Wednesday, July 01
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Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 00:00:00 2026-07-01 23:59:00 America/Chicago Ray Bradbury Summer Writing Contest Submit your best short story or poetry set in the past for the chance to win a prize! Waukegan Public Library -

Submit your best short story or poetry set in the past for the chance to win a prize!

Three winners will be selected from each age group category: Teen (Grades 6-12) and Adult (+18 years old). First place wins $125 gift card, second place wins $50 gift card, third place wins $50 gift card.

Winners will be announced on 8/22.

Please email reference@waukeganpl.info with any questions.

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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. 

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Yoga Suave
Sun, Jun 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Everyday Computer Skills: Computer Lab - Tecnología para todos los días: sala de computación
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
Toddler Storytime - Ages 18 months - 3 years
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center (ELC)
Free Summer Lunch - Ages 0-18
Mon, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bradbury Room
Cancelled
Spanish Class - Class B
Mon, Jun 29, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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GED en español
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 4
Everyday Computer Skills: Computer Lab - Tecnología para todos los días: sala de computación
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bradbury Room ,Early Learning Center (ELC)
Free Summer Lunch - Ages 0-18
Tue, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bradbury Room
Maker Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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HACES Citizenship Classes - Registration is required
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Take Home Craft Kits - Kids & Families
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Mystery Sticker Poster - Kids & Families
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Ray Bradbury Summer Coloring Contest - Birth - Grade 5
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Ray Bradbury Summer Writing Contest - Blast from the Past
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Everyday Computer Skills: Computer Lab - Tecnología para todos los días: sala de computación
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
AbilityOne - Goodwill
Wed, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor - Tabling
Free Summer Lunch - Ages 0-18
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Bradbury Room
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PADS Lake County - Drop in Session
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I Meant to Read That Book Club
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