Libraries
May the Fourth Be With You Day 2018
“May the 4th be with you” is a phrase that you often hear exchanged by Star Wars fans nationwide. While that phrase originally started by fans trying to make a pun, that date now has […]
Waukegan Public Library
Libraries
Beyond the Books: A Look Inside Waukegan Public Library
LLC Loves libraries! In celebration of National Library Week we’re giving you a look inside some of our favorite libraries. Going beyond the books to the amenities, programs, and features that make them our favorite […]
Libraries
Waukegan Public Library’s Story Time [Waukegan]
You know story time is special when the librarian who led it when you were in preschool is still leading it today! Incredibly, this is the case at the Waukegan Public Library. Recently I had […]
Give Back
MLK Day of Service Events in Lake County {2018}
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than just a day off of school in January. It is celebrating the life of a man who pledged his life to service in order to change the […]
Special Events
May the Fourth be with you in Lake County {2017}
Even though Star Wars may be a year-round celebration in my house, May fourth is the official fan-created celebration nationwide. Here in Lake County, there are many places where you can celebrate Star Wars Day and […]
Day Off Events
MLK Day of Service Events in Lake County
A little oven ten years ago, Congress declared Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) a day of national service. This federal holiday is the only day that has been designated as a day to […]
Free
Early Learning Center Opens at Waukegan Public Library
I recently had the opportunity to visit the new Early Learning Center at the Waukegan Public Library, and was I ever glad we went! Some of my preschooler’s favorite places include the library, children’s museums and play […]
Outdoor Play
Family Stargazing in Lake County {2016}
“Look at the stars. It won’t fix the economy. It won’t stop wars. But it’s important. It helps you remember that you and your problems are both infinitesimally small and conversely that you area piece of […]