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Registration opens:
July 16th, 2024

Mario Party: After-Hours Games

(grades 6-8)
2024-08-16 18:00:00 2024-08-16 20:00:00 America/Chicago Mario Party: After-Hours Games Play a version of Mario Party at the Library after hours. Team up to play live versions of mini-games to win prizes. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 07/16 AT 4 PM Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Friday, August 16
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-16 18:00:00 2024-08-16 20:00:00 America/Chicago Mario Party: After-Hours Games Play a version of Mario Party at the Library after hours. Team up to play live versions of mini-games to win prizes. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 07/16 AT 4 PM Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Play a version of Mario Party at the Library after hours. Team up to play live versions of mini-games to win prizes. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 07/16 AT 4 PM

REGISTERED PROGRAM. Registration opens Tuesday, July 16 at 4 pm

This event takes place after hours. 

Questions? Please contact Kevin Wonch kwonch@cooklib.org 

AGE GROUP: | Middle School (grades 6-8) |

EVENT TYPE: | Games & Fun |

TAGS: | middle school | After Hours |

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Phone: (847)362-2330
Hours
We're closed Thursday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jul 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Fri, Jul 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 07 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Advanced Excel - Virtual - Zoom
Wed, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off-Site
Take your Excel skills to the next level! We?ll focus on formulas, charts, pivot tables, and much more!
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The Park Butterfield
Wed, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.
Fourth Wednesday Book Club
Wed, Jul 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES by Shelby Van Pelt. For a copy of the book, contact Marianne Charles at mcharles@cooklib.org. DROP IN
Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session
Wed, Jul 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Digital Studio 1
Get started with audio recording in our Digital Studios. Training will cover how to set up a Logic Pro session with the studio's microphones so you can record that first demo or podcast episode.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 10 2024 at 7:00pm
The Library @ the Libertyville Farmers Market
Thu, Jul 25, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Libertyville Farmers Market - Cook Park
Stop by for on-the-spot book recommendations, the latest Library news, and an engaging outdoor story time.
Outdoor Story Time @ Farmers Market - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Farmer's Market - Cook Park
Everyone is welcome to join us at the Libertyville Farmers Market for an engaging storytime! DROP IN  
Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration
Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Digital Studio 2
This 30-minute demonstration will teach you how to use the Cricut Explore 3 to digitally cut materials for your crafting projects.
Registration opens Thursday, July 11 2024 at 10:00am
Pokémon Club - (grades K-8)
Thu, Jul 25, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Battle it out with your cards and go head-to-head in epic battles. Bring your best deck and cards to trade. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 06/25 AT 4 PM
The Life of Frank Capra
Thu, Jul 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Historian Jim Gibbons discusses the life of the Italian-American film director, producer, and screenwriter.
High School Manga Club
Thu, Jul 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss THE APOTHECARY DIARIES by Natsu Hyuuga and watch the adaptation. REGISTER for a free copy of volume one (limited to first 10), or contact Leah at lhotchkiss@cooklib.org.
Family Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth - age 5 w/adult)
Fri, Jul 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area
Family Story Times are lively and play-based programs for children and their caregivers.
Morning Meditation
Fri, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Experience the numerous physiological and emotional benefits of different styles of meditation during our weekly circle.
Movie Matinee
Fri, Jul 26, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Free screenings of popular and acclaimed movies. For movie titles and ratings, call the Library, or pick up a flyer at either location.
Water Animals! - (grades 2-3)
Fri, Jul 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Learn little-known facts about water animals and make a fun craft! REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 06/26 AT 4 PM
Deepwoods
Sat, Jul 27, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments, Deepwoods Rd in Mundelein.
Lakeside Village
Sat, Jul 27, 2:25pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Lkeside Village, 313 Hickory Street, Mundelein.
Orchard St. at Shaddle
Sat, Jul 27, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein
Little Miss Ann Concert - (family)
Mon, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Sing, clap, and dance at this lively, interactive concert with Little Miss Ann. REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY 06/29 AT 4 PM
Translated Short Stories
Mon, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Explore the fascinating history of short stories, uncovering specially translated collections in English, and the amazing international authors who created them.
Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion
Mon, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Digital Studio 2
This 30-minute workshop shows you how to digitize audio cassette tapes into digital mp3 files using our TEAC AD-800 machine.
Registration opens Monday, July 15 2024 at 7:00pm
Story Stretchers: Dear Zoo - (ages 4-5 w/adult)
Tue, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Come along and stretch your imaginations through stories, hands-on activities, and play with your favorite grown-up! Register Child Only. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 06/30 AT 4PM.
Photo Wood Transfer
Tue, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Creatively capture the moment by learning how to transform ordinary pieces of wood into timeless keepsakes. Materials provided. Registration opens Monday, July 1 at 9 am.
This event is full
Paws for Reading! - (grades K-8)
Tue, Jul 30, 6:45pm - 7:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 07/16 AT 4 PM
Registration opens Tuesday, July 16 2024 at 4:00pm
Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion
Tue, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Digital Studio 2
This 30-minute workshop shows you how to use Vidbox to convert VHS, VHS-C, and Mini DV tapes to digital video formats that can be stored on a computer hard drive, DVD, or online.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 16 2024 at 7:00pm
Paws for Reading! - (grades K-8)
Tue, Jul 30, 7:05pm - 7:20pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 07/16 AT 4 PM
Registration opens Tuesday, July 16 2024 at 4:00pm
Paws for Reading! - (grades K-8)
Tue, Jul 30, 7:25pm - 7:40pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 07/16 AT 4 PM
Registration opens Tuesday, July 16 2024 at 4:00pm
Paws for Reading! - (grades K-8)
Tue, Jul 30, 7:45pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 07/16 AT 4 PM
Registration opens Tuesday, July 16 2024 at 4:00pm
Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion
Wed, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
This 30-minute workshop shows you how to digitize audio cassette tapes into digital mp3 files using our TEAC AD-800 machine.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 17 2024 at 10:00am
Middle School Hangout - (grades 6-8)
Wed, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Play games, make crafts, and have fun with your friends! REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 05/26 AT 4 PM
Lambs Farm
Wed, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops in front of the Stone Apts. at Lambs Farm at 14245 Rockland Rd. in Libertyville.
Court of Spruce
Wed, Jul 31, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Court of Spruce near the curve by Court of Birch in Vernon Hills.
Pebbleshire Apartments
Wed, Jul 31, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Bookmobile Stop
The Bookmobile will stop in the east parking lot of Pebbleshire Apartments on the corner of Cherry Valley and Lakeside in Vernon Hills.
The Park Butterfield
Wed, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.
Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion
Wed, Jul 31, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Digital Studio 2
Dust those old records off the shelf and learn to convert them into digital mp3 files using VinylStudio software and our AT-LP120-USB Turntable.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 17 2024 at 7:00pm
The Library @ the Libertyville Farmers Market
Thu, Aug 01, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Libertyville Farmers Market - Cook Park
Stop by for on-the-spot book recommendations, the latest Library news, and an engaging outdoor story time.
Outdoor Story Time @ Farmers Market - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Thu, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Farmer's Market - Cook Park
Everyone is welcome to join us at the Libertyville Farmers Market for an engaging storytime! DROP IN  
Genealogy Networking Group - Hybrid
Thu, Aug 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Share genealogy tips and resources with other family history enthusiasts. All levels welcome. Please register in advance.
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