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Back to School Bash & Grand Opening
2026-07-25 13:00:00 2026-07-25 15:00:00 America/Chicago Back to School Bash & Grand Opening Warren-Newport Public Library -

Saturday, July 25
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-25 13:00:00 2026-07-25 15:00:00 America/Chicago Back to School Bash & Grand Opening Join us at 12:30PM for a ribbon cutting celebrating our newly renovated youth space, then kick off the school year with free backpacks from Brushwood Center, face painting, balloon twisting, and more. Warren-Newport Public Library -

Join us at 12:30PM for a ribbon cutting celebrating our newly renovated youth space, then kick off the school year with free backpacks from Brushwood Center, face painting, balloon twisting, and more.

AGE GROUP: | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Games & Entertainment |

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Warren-Newport Public Library
askus@wnpl.info
Phone: 847-244-5150
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Wed, Jun 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Jun 12 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the library

Founded in 1973, the award-winning Warren-Newport Public Library serves a population of approximately 60,000 within a 55-square mile area. The library offers books, movies, and music in the collections and engaging programs for all ages. WNPL also provides many educational and entertaining online resources, including ebooks, eaudiobooks, streaming media and research databases.

Upcoming events

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Día de Apoyo Comunitario de Mano A Mano en WNPL - Mano a Mano Community Support Day at WNPL.
Tue, Jun 09, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Register
Project of the Week - Paper Marbling Bookmarks
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 7:00pm
LEGO WeDo 2.0 - Fossil Finders - Grades K-3 with caregiver
Tue, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
The Vault
Registration is now closed
Crime & Lemonade
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room
Registration is now closed
NAMI Family Support Group
Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Study Room 3
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Project of the Week - Paper Marbling Bookmarks
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Dungeons and Dragons: High School - Grades 9-12
Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room
Flirty Fiction - Game Changer by Rachel Reid
Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Board Room
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Project of the Week - Paper Marbling Bookmarks
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Inside the Obama Presidential Center - Virtual Program
Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Register
Desayuno con un libro - Cuando no queden más estrellas que contar de María Martínez
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 3
Machine Embroidery Burlap Placemat
Sat, Jun 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Workshop
This event is full
Library Closed - La biblioteca esta cerrada
Sun, Jun 14, All day
Project of the Week - Watercolor Dinosaur Card
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Project of the Week - Watercolor Dinosaur Card
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Bubble Block Party - Birth-5 years with caregiver
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lobby
Regular Board Meeting
Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room
Taco 'bout a Book - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Project of the Week - Watercolor Dinosaur Card
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Paint a Partner
Wed, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Vault
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Project of the Week - Watercolor Dinosaur Card
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Summer Solstice Sundials - Grades K-5
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
3D Paper Dinosaur
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Vault
This event is full
Tech Lab - DinoBots - Grades 4-6
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Vault
No Pressure Book Club
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Library Closed - La biblioteca esta cerrada
Sun, Jun 21, All day
Library Closed - La biblioteca esta cerrada
Sun, Jun 21, All day
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Project of the Week - Pride Jewelry
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Pokémon Dino-Charms - Grades 4-6
Mon, Jun 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Vault
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Project of the Week - Pride Jewelry
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Project of the Week - Pride Jewelry
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Dungeons and Dragons: Adults - College and up
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Musical Theatre Trivia - For Adults & Teens
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clevertouch,The Vault
Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 2026 at 6:00pm
Library Closed - La biblioteca esta cerrada
Thu, Jun 25, All day
Cancelled
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Cancelled
Project of the Week - Pride Jewelry
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Library Delayed Opening - La biblioteca abrirá más tarde
Fri, Jun 26, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Stencil Book Edge Painting
Sat, Jun 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Workshop
Registration opens Saturday, June 13 2026 at 1:30pm
Library Closed - La biblioteca esta cerrada
Sun, Jun 28, All day
Project of the Week - Dino Shadow Box
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Spanglish Cafe - Café Spanglish
Mon, Jun 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Vault
Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 6:30pm
Scribble Studio - Ages 3-5 years with caregiver
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Vault
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 10:00am
Project of the Week - Dino Shadow Box
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Socios Comunitarios para Viviendas Asequibles (CPAH) - Community Partners for Affordable Housing
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lobby
Project of the Week - Dino Shadow Box
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Mobile Diaper Pantry - Keeping Families Covered
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B
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Dungeons and Dragons: Middle School - Grades 6-8
Wed, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room
Stitch & Share - For beginners, hobbyists and pros!
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B
Aging and Disability Resource Network - In partnership with Waukegan Township
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Project of the Week - Dino Shadow Box
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Footprint Art - Birth-15 months with caregiver
Fri, Jul 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Flex
Registration opens Friday, June 19 2026 at 10:00am
Library Closed - La biblioteca esta cerrada
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Library Closed - La biblioteca esta cerrada
Sun, Jul 05, All day
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Project of the Week - Legend of Zelda: Korok Mask
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
SGA Youth & Family Services - REACH Program - SGA Youth & Family Services - REACH Program
Mon, Jul 06, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Vault
Project of the Week - Legend of Zelda: Korok Mask
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Lego WeDo 2.0 - Soccer Showdown - Grades K-3
Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
The Flex
Registration opens Tuesday, June 23 2026 at 5:00pm
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tue, Jul 07, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room
Project of the Week - Legend of Zelda: Korok Mask
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Lunch & Learn - The Founding Mothers
Wed, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
SGA Youth & Family Services - REACH Program - SGA Youth & Family Services - REACH Program
Wed, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Vault
Gaming in the Point: Level Up & Lock In! - Grades 4-6
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Point
Dungeons and Dragons: High School - Grades 9-12
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room
Flirty Fiction - Happy Place by Emily Henry
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Flex
Project of the Week - Legend of Zelda: Korok Mask
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Fossilpedia - The Workshop
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 7:00pm
3D Printing Design
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
The Flex
Registration opens Thursday, June 25 2026 at 4:00pm
Sound Bath
Thu, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
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