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Back-to-school

2022-07-23 10:00:00 2022-07-23 13:00:00 America/Chicago Back-to-school Warren-Newport Public Library - Meeting Room A/B

Saturday, July 23
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-07-23 10:00:00 2022-07-23 13:00:00 America/Chicago Back-to-school Back-to-school resource fair Warren-Newport Public Library - Meeting Room A/B

Back-to-school resource fair

Warren-Newport Public Library is excited to provide patrons the opportunity to connect with different community organizations that provide a variety of free or low-cost resources to everyone from birth to adult. Below is a list of partners that will be providing resources on art and nature programs, after school programs, education, health screenings, mental health, mentor programs, early childhood programs, adult education, and legal resources.  

La Biblioteca Pública Warren-Newport se complace en brindar a los usuarios la oportunidad de conectarse con diferentes organizaciones comunitarias que brindan una variedad de recursos gratuitos o de bajo costo, desde el nacimiento hasta adulto. A continuación, se esta una lista de socios que proporcionarán recursos sobre programas de arte y naturaleza, programas después de la escuela, educación, exámenes de salud, salud mental, programas de mentores, programas de la infancia, educación para adultos y recursos legales.

 

 

Woodland District 50

Woodland School District 50 is looking forward to meeting you! Please join us to learn more about the resources available for district families, and learn how to get involved in #LifeintheW - there is something for everyone! Meet the new Superintendent and Community Outreach Specialist.

¡El Distrito Escolar 50 de Woodland te espera! Únase a nosotros para obtener más información sobre los recursos disponibles para las familias del distrito y aprenda cómo involucrarse en #LifeintheW: ¡hay algo para todos! Conozca al nuevo Superintendente y Especialista de Alcance Comunitario.

 

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods works with community partner organizations to offer art and nature programs with youth, families, Military Veterans, seniors, artists, and area residents. We will be distributing free Nature Explorer Backpacks/Mochilas de Explorador with nature field guides, art supplies, local mental health resources, and school supplies with all materials provided in English and Spanish. This year's backpacks also include a Lake County Environmental Justice Coloring Book, "Eddie's Environmental Justice Journey", and we will have an art activity that goes along with the story.

Brushwood Center en Ryerson Woods trabaja con organizaciones de la comunidad para ofrecer programas de arte y naturaleza para jóvenes, familias, veteranos militares, personas mayores, artistas y residentes del área. Distribuiremos mochilas de explorador de la naturaleza gratuitas con guías de campo de la naturaleza, útiles de arte, recursos locales de salud mental y útiles escolares con todos los materiales proporcionados en inglés y español.  Las mochilas de este año también incluyen un libro para colorear de justicia ambiental del condado de Lake, "Eddie's Environmental Justice Journey", y tendremos una actividad artística que acompaña la historia.

Roberti Community House

Learn about how RCH educates and empowers community members through a variety of rich programs that include, but are not limited to, gardening, cooking, sewing, English classes, yoga, drumming, after-school support, and summer activities. Join us during this family event and pick up a free school supplies, backpacks and other resources for your child(ren), supplies are limited.

Aprenda sobre cómo RCH educa y empodera a los miembros de la comunidad a través de una variedad de programas que incluyen, jardinería, cocina, costura, clases de inglés, yoga, tambores, apoyo después de la escuela y actividades de verano. Únase a nosotros durante este evento familiar y recoja útiles, mochila, y otros recursos gratis para su(s) hijo(s), los suministros son limitados.

 

 

Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics Community Care Connection

The Community Care Connection is our mobile health vehicle that travels throughout Lake County, offering residents a variety of free health screenings, including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, body mass index (BMI), osteoporosis screenings and foot exams. Screenings are offered free of charge to adults aged 18 and older, and appointments are not necessary. Come learn about our schedule of site visits and see when and where we’ll be in your area.

Community Care Connection es nuestro vehículo de salud móvil que viaja por todo el Condado de Lake, ofreciendo a los residentes una variedad de exámenes de salud gratuitos, que incluyen presión arterial, azúcar en la sangre, colesterol, índice de masa corporal (IMC), exámenes de osteoporosis y exámenes de los pies. Las pruebas de detección se ofrecen de forma gratuita a los adultos mayores de 18 años, y no es necesario que haya citas. Venga a conocer nuestro calendario de visitas y vea cuándo y dónde estaremos en su área.

 

Warren Township Youth and Family Services

WTYFS mission is to support and strengthen the youth and families of Warren Township by providing counseling and other programs which foster personal, family and community well-being. Over the years the services have continued to expand to include counseling services, parenting and youth workshops and groups, legal and financial consultation, Bilingual services, and the Gurnee Teen Center. We are always developing new programs and services based on the needs of the community. Take this opportunity to learn about our upcoming free workshops we will be holding at WNPL. 

La misión de WTYFS es apoyar y fortalecer a los jóvenes y las familias de Warren Township al proporcionar consejeria de salud mental y otros programas que fomentan el bienestar personal, familiar y comunitario. A lo largo de los años, los servicios han seguido expandiéndose para incluir servicios de asesoramiento, talleres y grupos para padres y jóvenes, consultas legales y financieras, servicios bilingües y el Centro Para Adolescentes de Gurnee. Siempre estamos desarrollando nuevos programas y servicios basados en las necesidades de la comunidad. Aproveche esta oportunidad para conocer nuestros próximos talleres gratuitos que realizaremos en WNPL.

 

Birth to Five Illinois

Learn about Birth to Five Illinois while participating in a free interactive activity. We will have information available regarding Birth to Five Action Councils and Birth to Five Family Councils with the goal of enabling local residents to come together and address the early childhood needs within their own communities.

Aprenda sobre Birth to Five Illinois mientras participa en una actividad interactiva gratuita. Tendremos información disponible sobre los Consejos de Acción de Nacimiento a Cinco y los Consejos de Familia de Nacimiento a Cinco con el objetivo de permitir que los residentes locales se reúnan y aborden las necesidades de la primera infancia dentro de sus propias comunidades.

HACES (Hispanic American Community Education and Services)

HACES is a 501 c3, recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals, with over 35 years of experience providing immigration, citizenship and community-based services. Come enjoy a free snack while you receive information and resources about our immigration program, and citizenship and DACA services; we will also be providing information about Immigrant Family Health Education and Immigrant Family Resource Programs.

HACES es un 501 c3, reconocido por la Junta de Apelaciones de Inmigración, con más de 35 años de experiencia en la prestación de servicios de inmigración, ciudadanía y servicios basados en la comunidad. Venga a disfrutar de un snack gratis mientras recibe información y recursos sobre nuestro programa de inmigración, y los servicios de ciudadanía y DACA; también proporcionaremos información sobre la Educación para la Salud de la Familia Inmigrante y los Programas de Recursos para la Familia Inmigrante.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago

We believe that all children have potential to do big things. Incredible things. That's why Big Brothers Big Sisters is matching Lake County students one-on-one with caring mentors who are committed to being there, seeing them succeed and making it fun. Join us during this family friendly event where we will give you the opportunity to register for our mentoring program. You will have the chance to win some fun prizes when you spin our raffle wheel.

Creemos que todos los niños tienen potencial para hacer grandes cosas. Cosas increíbles. Es por eso que Big Brothers Big Sisters está conectando a los estudiantes del Condado de Lake uno a uno con mentores atentos que están comprometidos a estar allí, verlos tener éxito y hacerlo divertido. Únase a nosotros durante este evento familiar donde le daremos la oportunidad de registrarse en nuestro programa de tutoría. Tendrás la oportunidad de ganar algunos premios divertidos cuando hagas girar nuestra rueda de rifa.

 

College of Lake County

Find out about incredible resources available to families through College of Lake County’s Adult Education and ESL Division offers free classes to Lake County residents. The classes are High School Equivalency preparation classes in English & Spanish, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, Citizenship, ESL Conversation and ESL Writing. In addition, we also offer Transition to College and Workforce Programs. The classes are available online and in-person, the different campuses and extension sites. 

Conozca los increíbles recursos disponibles para las familias a través de la División de Educación para Adultos y ESL del Condado de Lake que ofrece clases gratuitas a los residentes del Condado de Lake. Las clases son clases de preparación para la equivalencia de la escuela secundaria en inglés y español, clases de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL), ciudadanía, conversación de ESL y escritura de ESL. Además, también ofrecemos Programas de Transición a la Universidad y de Fuerza Laboral. Las clases están disponibles en línea y en persona, los diferentes campus y sitios de extensión.

 

State Senator Adriane Johnson’s Office

Our district office can assist in addressing state-related questions or concerns. Examples of state-related programs and common constituent inquiries include Medicaid, SNAP benefits, and unemployment insurance. If a constituent approaches us regarding a federal-related matter, we connect them to the appropriate office. This means having a line of communication with different local offices and organizations. That is why we believe in working with the WNPL during this back-to-school event. Our district office is inside the Waukegan Township located in downtown Waukegan.  

Nuestra oficina del distrito puede ayudar a abordar preguntas o inquietudes relacionadas con el estado. Ejemplos de programas relacionados con el estado y consultas comunes de los constituyentes incluyen Medicaid, beneficios de SNAP y seguro de desempleo. Si un constituyente se acerca a nosotros con respecto a un asunto relacionado con el gobierno federal, lo conectamos con la oficina apropiada. Esto significa tener una línea de comunicación con diferentes oficinas y organizaciones locales. Es por eso que creemos en trabajar con la WNPL durante este evento de regreso a la escuela. Nuestra oficina de distrito se encuentra dentro del municipio de Waukegan ubicado en el centro de Waukegan.

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center seeks to provide quality, comprehensive, client centered services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse. These services include child and adult counseling services, a 24/1 Support Line, medical advocacy at all hospitals in Lake County, legal advocacy with police departments and the Lake County Courthouse.  All services are provided for free, in partnership with the survivor in the spirit of equality, free from judgment or oppression. ZCenter seeks to be an active presence in the community, to speak up in support of, and in partnership with, all survivors of sexual violence. At the Back to School even we will have information about our services, sexual and dating violence, and information about options and the healing process if you or a loved one has been sexually assaulted. 

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center busca proporcionar servicios de calidad, integrales y centrados en el cliente a sobrevivientes de agresión y abuso sexual. Estos servicios incluyen servicios de consejería para niños y adultos, una línea de apoyo las 24 horas del día, apoyo en todos los hospitales del condado de Lake, defensa legal con los departamentos de policía y la Corte del Condado de Lake.  Todos los servicios se prestan de forma gratuita, en asociación con el sobreviviente en un espíritu de igualdad, libre de juicio u opresión. ZCenter busca ser una presencia activa en la comunidad, para hablar en apoyo y en asociación con todas las sobrevivientes de violencia sexual. En el Regreso a la Escuela incluso tendremos información sobre nuestros servicios, violencia sexual y en el noviazgo, e información sobre opciones y el proceso de curación si usted o un ser querido ha sido agredido sexualmente.

Equal Hope

Equal Hope is non-profit organization known as Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force. Equal Hope’s mission is to save women’s lives by eliminating health disparities in Illinois, originally through the lens of breast cancer and now expanded to cervical cancer and other women’s cancers. Our services we offer are free screening services like mammogram, Cervical Cancer Screening. As well as helping patients find a primary medical home, schedule, and cover their first appointment with lab works done. Join us during this event to receive free information on breast, cervical cancer, and self-care as well as free school supplies for your child(ren). 

Equal Hope es una organización sin fines de lucro conocida como Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force. La misión de Equal Hope es salvar las vidas de las mujeres mediante la eliminación de las disparidades de salud en Illinois, originalmente a través del cáncer de mama y ahora ampliada al cáncer de cuello uterino y otros cánceres de mujeres. Nuestros servicios que ofrecemos son servicios de detección gratuitos como mamografía, detección de cáncer de cuello uterino. Además de ayudar a los pacientes a encontrar un hogar médico primario, programar y cubrir su primera cita con los trabajos de laboratorio realizados. Únase a nosotros durante este evento para recibir información gratuita sobre el cáncer de mama, el cáncer de cuello uterino y el cuidado personal, así como útiles escolares gratuitos para su(s) hijo(s).

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Preschool | Family | Children | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |

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Warren-Newport Public Library

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Phone: 847-244-5150

Hours
Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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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The Point

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Lobby

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The Point

Sat, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A/B

Mon, Jan 06, All day
The Workshop

Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Vault

Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Vault

Tue, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Point

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Clevertouch,The Flex

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Storytime Room
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Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Jan 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clevertouch,The Flex

Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Point

Mon, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Point

Mon, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Flex

Tue, Jan 14, All day

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Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am

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Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Clevertouch,The Flex
Registration opens Tuesday, December 31 2024 at 4:00pm

Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Vault

Tue, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Point
Registration opens Tuesday, December 31 2024 at 5:00pm

Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Registration opens Tuesday, December 31 2024 at 6:30pm

Tue, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A

Wed, Jan 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Flex
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Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A
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Clevertouch,The Flex

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Storytime Room

Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Vault

Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B
Registration opens Saturday, January 4 2025 at 11:00am

Mon, Jan 20, All day
The Workshop

Mon, Jan 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Flex
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Flex
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 6:00pm

Tue, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Vault

Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Point

Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clevertouch,The Flex
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 6:00pm

Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 6:30pm

Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room