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Ray Bradbury Summer Writing Contest

Blast from the Past

2026-07-05 00:00:00 2026-07-05 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 -

Sunday, July 05
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Add to Calendar 2026-07-05 00:00:00 2026-07-05 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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EVENT TYPE: | Community Events |

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