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Ray Bradbury Summer Writing Contest

Blast from the Past

2026-07-16 00:00:00 2026-07-16 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 -

Thursday, July 16
All day

Add to Calendar 2026-07-16 00:00:00 2026-07-16 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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Waukegan Public Library
Phone: (847) 623-2041
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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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Ray Bradbury Summer Writing Contest - Blast from the Past
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Everyday Computer Skills: Computer Lab - Tecnología para todos los días: sala de computación
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
Toddler Storytime - Ages 18 months - 3 years
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center (ELC)
Free Summer Lunch - Ages 0-18
Mon, Jul 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bradbury Room
Bingo Binge @ The Branch
Mon, Jul 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Cancelled
Spanish Class - Class C
Mon, Jul 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Gardening Club - with Clean Power Lake County
Mon, Jul 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cancelled
GED en español
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Yoga with Doug
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Classroom AB
Ray Bradbury Summer Writing Contest - Blast from the Past
Tue, Jul 14, All day
Everyday Computer Skills: Computer Lab - Tecnología para todos los días: sala de computación
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bradbury Room ,Early Learning Center (ELC)
Free Summer Lunch - Ages 0-18
Tue, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bradbury Room
Homework Help with SGA Teen Reach - Grades 6-12
Tue, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room F
Storybook Science - Grades 3-5
Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bradbury Room
Maker Space Open Hours
Tue, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space
HACES Citizenship Classes - Registration is required
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Classroom AB
Ray Bradbury Summer Writing Contest - Blast from the Past
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Take Home Craft Kits - Kids & Families
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Everyday Computer Skills: Computer Lab - Tecnología para todos los días: sala de computación
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
United Way Early Learning Club: Rhyming and Books - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
Bradbury Room
AbilityOne - Goodwill
Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor - Tabling
Free Summer Lunch - Ages 0-18
Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bradbury Room
PADS Lake County - Drop in Session
Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 4
Maker Space Open Hours
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space
Regular Board Meeting
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Classroom AB
Ray Bradbury Summer Writing Contest - Blast from the Past
Thu, Jul 16, All day
HACES Citizenship Classes - Registration is required
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Floor Classroom
Everyday Computer Skills: Computer Lab - Tecnología para todos los días: sala de computación
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
Family Storytime - Ages 0-6
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bradbury Room ,Early Learning Center (ELC)
Homework Help with SGA Teen Reach - Grades 6-12
Thu, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room F
Free Summer Lunch - Ages 0-18
Thu, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bradbury Room
Community Works Info Session
Thu, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
Rosalind Franklin University Mobile Clinic/ Clínica móvil
Thu, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Floor - Tabling
Maker Space Open Hours
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space
Maker Space Training
Thu, Jul 16, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Maker Space
Introduction to American Sign Language
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Classroom
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HACES Citizenship Classes - Registration is required
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Classroom AB
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