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Ray Bradbury Summer Writing Contest

Blast from the Past

2026-08-04 00:00:00 2026-08-04 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 -

Tuesday, August 04
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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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults & Seniors |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Events |

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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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Back-to-School Scavenger Hunt - Kids & Families
Sat, Aug 01, All day
Ray Bradbury Summer Writing Contest - Blast from the Past
Sat, Aug 01, All day
Take Home Craft Kits - Kids & Families
Sat, Aug 01, All day
Spanish Class - Class A
Sat, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
Ray Bradbury Summer Writing Contest - Blast from the Past
Sun, Aug 02, All day
Writer's Block
Sun, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Floor Corner
Yoga Suave
Sun, Aug 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Classroom AB
Ray Bradbury Summer Writing Contest - Blast from the Past
Mon, Aug 03, All day
Everyday Computer Skills: Computer Lab - Tecnología para todos los días: sala de computación
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
Toddler Storytime - Ages 18 months - 3 years
Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning Center (ELC)
Free Summer Lunch - Ages 0-18
Mon, Aug 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bradbury Room
Spanish 101 Class
Mon, Aug 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
Maker Mondays - Grades 6-12
Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space
Yoga with Doug
Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Classroom AB
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Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ray Bradbury Summer Writing Contest - Blast from the Past
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Everyday Computer Skills: Computer Lab - Tecnología para todos los días: sala de computación
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor Computer Lab
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bradbury Room ,Early Learning Center (ELC)
Homework Help with SGA Teen Reach - Grades 6-12
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room F
Free Summer Lunch - Ages 0-18
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bradbury Room
Maker Space Open Hours
Tue, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space
Classic Literature Book Discussion
Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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HACES Citizenship Classes - Registration is required
Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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