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Etsy

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2024-08-14 18:30:00 2024-08-14 20:00:00 America/Chicago Etsy Etsy is the perfect place to sell your handmade crafts! Learn how to post items for sale and use Etsy's platform to turn a hobby into a small business. Off-Site -

Wednesday, August 14
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-14 18:30:00 2024-08-14 20:00:00 America/Chicago Etsy Etsy is the perfect place to sell your handmade crafts! Learn how to post items for sale and use Etsy's platform to turn a hobby into a small business. Off-Site -

Etsy is the perfect place to sell your handmade crafts! Learn how to post items for sale and use Etsy's platform to turn a hobby into a small business.

AGE GROUP: | High School (grades 9-12) | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Technology |

TAGS: | Technology |

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Phone: (847)362-2330
Hours
We're closed Monday September 02 due to Labor Day
Mon, Sep 02 Closed
(Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Ticket Sale: Art in Motion Bus Tour - Fountains of Chicago - Ticket Sale Begins Today
Sat, Sep 07, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Tickets are available at Cook Park Library until sold out. A $65 per person ticket covers transportation and commentary by art historian Jeff Mishur en route to Chicago.
Deepwoods
Sat, Sep 07, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments Walnut St. & Lake St. in Mundelein.
Lakeside Village
Sat, Sep 07, 2:25pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village apartments, 313 S. Hickory, Mundelein
Orchard St. at Shaddle
Sat, Sep 07, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein
Great Decisions
Sun, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Join us the 2nd Sunday of each month February through November (skipping June and July) for the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions Discussion.
Registration is now closed
ESL Class
Mon, Sep 09, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Baby Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Mon, Sep 09, 9:30am - 10:15am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area
Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories. REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 08/08 AT 4 PM
English Language Learners' Book Club
Mon, Sep 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room
Read and then discuss books with other interesting people while practicing your English in conversation. Join us! For more information and to register, email Darek Makowski at dmakowski@cooklib.org.
Solo Jazz Pianist with Chris White
Mon, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Libertyville Civic Center - 135 W Church St, Libertyville, IL 60048
Sit back and relax as jazz pianist Chris White takes you on a musical journey with timeless standards and contemporary tunes.
LEGO Club - (grades K-5)
Mon, Sep 09, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Bring your imagination and building talents, and have a creatively good time with our LEGO collection. REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY 08/09 AT 4 PM
This event is full
Classics Book Club
Mon, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room - Staff,Virtual Meeting Room
Join us to discuss NORTHANGER ABBEY by Jane Austen. For a copy of the book, contact Mary Tompson at mtompson@cooklib.org. DROP IN
Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion
Mon, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - 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.
ESL Class
Tue, Sep 10, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Chair Yoga for Everyone - Virtual - Zoom
Tue, Sep 10, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
This course is designed for individuals who frequently sit or stand for extended periods. Sign up now to gain insight into effective techniques for enhancing your comfort and overall health.
Register
Family Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Tue, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Children's Flex Space
Family Story Times are lively and play-based programs for children and their caregivers.
Let's Talk About Animals! - (grades K-1)
Tue, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Learn fun facts about different animals and make a craft! REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY 08/10 AT 4 PM
Finance & Employee Practices Committee Meeting
Tue, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room - Staff
Library Board Committee Meeting
Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion
Tue, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - 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.
Star Party - (family)
Tue, Sep 10, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
The Lake County Astronomical Society is bringing their telescope to the Library for a super stellar star party! Join us for a night of stargazing. REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 08/10 AT 4 PM
This event is full
ESL Class
Wed, Sep 11, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Baby Story Time @ Aspen - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Wed, Sep 11, 9:30am - 10:15am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Picture Book Area
Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories.
Wednesday Morning Book Club - Hybrid
Wed, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Join us to discuss MAAME by Jessica George. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Andrea Larson at alarson@cooklib.org. DROP IN
One-on-One Business Mentoring with SCORE - Study Room A
Wed, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Meet with Art Noparstak, a certified business mentor from SCORE, to get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, and implementing a marketing strategy.
This event is full
Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration
Wed, Sep 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - 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.
One-on-One Business Mentoring with SCORE - Study Room A
Wed, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Meet with Art Noparstak, a certified business mentor from SCORE, to get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, and implementing a marketing strategy.
This event is full
One-on-One Business Mentoring with SCORE - Study Room A
Wed, Sep 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Meet with Art Noparstak, a certified business mentor from SCORE, to get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, and implementing a marketing strategy.
This event is full
Lambs Farm
Wed, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops in front of the Stone Apts. at Lambs Farm at 14245 Rockland Rd. in Libertyville.
Linnea's Almanac: September Tree Walk - (grades 2-5)
Wed, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Let's take a walk in Cook Park and get to know the trees. A tree journal, magnifying glass and amazing tree app will guide us. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 08/11 AT 4 PM.
Court of Spruce
Wed, Sep 11, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Court of Spruce near the curve by Court of Birch in Vernon Hills.
T(w)een Advisory Board Meeting - (grades 6-8)
Wed, Sep 11, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Join us to get involved with the Library! Bring your ideas about programs or new services for middle schoolers. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 08/11 AT 4 PM
High School: DIY Seed Balls
Wed, Sep 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Lower Level Collections Area
Bring some pollinator-friendly magic to your garden by creating native seed balls to plant!
Pebbleshire Apartments
Wed, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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.
In the Middle Book Club: The Misfits by Lisa Yee - (grades 6-8)
Wed, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
A book club just for middle schoolers! Join us for a fun and lively book discussion with awesome books. REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Phone Photography - Virtual - Zoom
Wed, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Off-Site
Review camera features on iPhones and Androids as well as neat tips and tricks to taking stunning photos with your mobile device.
Register
The Park Butterfield
Wed, Sep 11, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.
Android Phone Basics
Wed, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Get started with your Android! Learn about button functions, using apps, and personalizing your phone.
Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion
Wed, Sep 11, 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.
ESL Class
Thu, Sep 12, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Sewing 101 - FULL
Thu, Sep 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Learn the basic parts of the sewing machine, how to select materials, and sewing techniques. This fall, make a useful pocket apron for gardening, sewing, tools, and more.
This event is full
World Explorers: Germany - (grades 2-5)
Thu, Sep 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Immerse yourself in German culture through stories, crafts, and games! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 08/12 AT 4 PM
Heartland Ballads & Reflections with Dave Martin
Thu, Sep 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Award-winning singer/songwriter and storyteller Dave Martin takes us on a joyful musical journey exploring the culture of the prairies and lakes of the Midwest.
Cancelled
Understanding Anxiety in Preschoolers - TO BE RESCHEDULED
Thu, Sep 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Program will be rescheduled in the spring. Please watch for new dates.
Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion
Thu, Sep 12, 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.
DELAYED OPENING - Open 1-6 pm
Fri, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Off-Site
Friday, September 13: All Day
Movie Matinee
Fri, Sep 13, 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.
Librarian in the Zone
Fri, Sep 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Lower Level Collections Area
Meet your high school librarian! Stop by the Teen Zone once a month for activities, games, challenges, book recommendations, answers to your burning library questions, and more.
Football Tailgate Cuisine - FULL
Sat, Sep 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Get ready for some tasty tailgate foods! Chef Susan Maddox will demonstrate great snacks and dishes for you to enjoy while watching your favorite teams.
This event is full
Deepwoods
Sat, Sep 14, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments Walnut St. & Lake St. in Mundelein.
Lakeside Village
Sat, Sep 14, 2:25pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village apartments, 313 S. Hickory, Mundelein
Orchard St. at Shaddle
Sat, Sep 14, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein
ESL Class
Mon, Sep 16, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Baby Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Mon, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:15am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area
Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories. REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 08/08 AT 4 PM
History Matters Jr. - (grades 3-5)
Mon, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Join us for a tour of Cook Home, learn about when it was the town's library, and see what school days were like 100 years ago! REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY 08/16 AT 4 PM
Cinema Club - Aftersun
Mon, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Monthly film screening and discussion. DROP IN
High School: Needle Felted Squirrel
Mon, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Learn the basics of needle felting and create your own adorably unique felted squirrel. Materials provided. Registration opens Saturday, August 17.
History Matters: Chicago-Lake Geneva: A 100-Year Round Trip
Mon, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Wilbert Stroeve of the Chicago Map Society will compare a 1905 guide used to navigate from Chicago to Lake Geneva and Beloit with photos of the same scenes a century later.
Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion
Mon, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Digital Studio 2
This 30-minute workshop covers scanning photos, 35 mm slides and negatives, and converting them to digital photos.
ESL Class
Tue, Sep 17, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Chair Yoga for Everyone - Virtual - Zoom
Tue, Sep 17, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
This course is designed for individuals who frequently sit or stand for extended periods. Sign up now to gain insight into effective techniques for enhancing your comfort and overall health.
Register
Family Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Children's Flex Space
Family Story Times are lively and play-based programs for children and their caregivers.
English Conversation Café
Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:15am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Improve your English conversation skills at this informal weekly café. To register, email Darek Makowski at dmakowski@cooklib.org with your name, email address, and telephone number.
Page Turners Book Club: Wishtree by K. Applegate - (grades 4-5)
Tue, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Join other fun kids to talk about fabulous books! REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY 08/17 AT 4 PM
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Regular monthly meeting of the Library Board.
The Origins of American Pop Culture: Movies, Radio & Music
Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 8:20pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
This engaging presentation uses music, videos, and photographs from the interwar period to explore the origins of American popular culture. Presented by Historian John F. Lyons.
Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration
Tue, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
In the Middle Book Club at Home! - (grades 6-8)
Wed, Sep 18, All day
Off-Site
Love to read and want something that fits your schedule? Join a book club just for middle schoolers that you can do at home! REGISTRATION IS OPEN
ESL Class
Wed, Sep 18, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Baby Story Time @ Aspen - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Wed, Sep 18, 9:30am - 10:15am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Picture Book Area
Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories.
Lambs Farm
Wed, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops in front of the Stone Apts. at Lambs Farm at 14245 Rockland Rd. in Libertyville.
Artist Spotlight: Alma Thomas - (grades K-5)
Wed, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Learn about artist Alma Thomas and her style of art. Create and take home your own collage! REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 08/18 AT 4 PM
Court of Spruce
Wed, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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.
Needlework Meetup
Wed, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
If you knit, crochet, needlepoint, or enjoy any other handicraft, here is a great opportunity to work on it at the Library with new friends. All levels are welcome.
This event is full
The Park Butterfield
Wed, Sep 18, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.
Fall Book Buzz with the Bookies
Wed, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
The Bookies are back, in person and eager to share their most-anticipated fall titles. Join us for an evening of laughter and literature!
Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session
Wed, Sep 18, 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.
ESL Class
Thu, Sep 19, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Virtual Tour: The LA Museum of Latin-American Art
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-Site
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a virtual visit to the Los Angeles Museum of Latin-American Art, a pioneering museum dedicated to ground-breaking exhibits of Latin-American and Latinx artists.
Register
Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Digital Studio 2
This 30-minute workshop covers scanning photos, 35 mm slides and negatives, and converting them to digital photos.
Family Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Fri, Sep 20, 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.
Movie Matinee
Fri, Sep 20, 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.
Librarian in the Zone
Fri, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Meet your high school librarian! Stop by the Teen Zone once a month for activities, games, challenges, book recommendations, answers to your burning library questions, and more.
Saturday Morning Stories @ Aspen: Pokémon Tales! - (family)
Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
New venue Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Children's Flex Space
Start your Saturday with a smile at our new, lively, play-based family story time event! Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event meets one Saturday a month. DROP IN
Deepwoods
Sat, Sep 21, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments Walnut St. & Lake St. in Mundelein.
High School Art Show
Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Calling all teen artists! Reserve a space to display your work at the library this autumn. An application form will be available online. Contact Leah at lhotchkiss@cooklib.org for more information.
Lakeside Village
Sat, Sep 21, 2:25pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village apartments, 313 S. Hickory, Mundelein
Orchard St. at Shaddle
Sat, Sep 21, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein
Family Maker @ the Library! Recycled CD Case Picture Frame - (family)
Sun, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Make a fun and fabulous picture frame out of a CD case! We'll provide all the supplies; you provide the fun (and photos)! REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 08/22 AT 4 PM
This event is full
ESL Class
Mon, Sep 23, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Baby Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Mon, Sep 23, 9:30am - 10:15am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area
Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories. REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 08/08 AT 4 PM
English Language Learners' Book Club
Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
New venue Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room
Read and then discuss books with other interesting people while practicing your English in conversation. Join us! For more information and to register, email Darek Makowski at dmakowski@cooklib.org.
Agatha Mystery Book Club - Hybrid
Mon, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Join us to discuss THE BANDIT QUEENS by Parini Shroff. For a copy of the book or the link, contact Erica O'Rourke at eorourke@cooklib.org. DROP IN
Mason Jar String Art
Mon, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxing evening crafting a charming piece of string art, perfect for home decor or gifting. Materials provided. Registration opens Saturday, August 24 at 9 am.
This event is full
Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion
Mon, Sep 23, 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, September 9 2024 at 7:00pm
ESL Class
Tue, Sep 24, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Chair Yoga for Everyone - Virtual - Zoom
Tue, Sep 24, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
This course is designed for individuals who frequently sit or stand for extended periods. Sign up now to gain insight into effective techniques for enhancing your comfort and overall health.
Register
Family Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Children's Flex Space
Family Story Times are lively and play-based programs for children and their caregivers.
English Conversation Café
Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:15am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Improve your English conversation skills at this informal weekly café. To register, email Darek Makowski at dmakowski@cooklib.org with your name, email address, and telephone number.
Fall Holidays Around the World! - (grades 2-3)
Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Find out what holidays are celebrated in other countries and make a craft! REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 08/24 AT 4 PM
Paws for Reading! - (grades K-8)
Tue, Sep 24, 6:45pm - 7:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 09/10 AT 4 PM
Registration opens Tuesday, September 10 2024 at 4:00pm
Shelftalkers Roundtable - Hybrid
Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Share what you've been reading - the good, the bad, and the binge-worthy - and get book recommendations from other members! For the Zoom link, contact Erica O'Rourke at eorourke@cooklib.org. DROP IN
Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion
Tue, Sep 24, 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, September 10 2024 at 7:00pm
Paws for Reading! - (grades K-8)
Tue, Sep 24, 7:05pm - 7:20pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! Only register for one time slot. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 09/10 AT 4 PM
Registration opens Tuesday, September 10 2024 at 4:00pm
Paws for Reading! - (grades K-8)
Tue, Sep 24, 7:45pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! Register for only one time slot. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 09/10 AT 4 PM
Registration opens Tuesday, September 10 2024 at 4:00pm
ESL Class
Wed, Sep 25, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Baby Story Time @ Aspen - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Wed, Sep 25, 9:30am - 10:15am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Picture Book Area
Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories.
Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion
Wed, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
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, September 11 2024 at 10:00am
Healthy Lifestyle Wins
Wed, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Discover the benefits of a healthy lifestyle with proper mindset, movement, nutrition, and recovery.
Independent Genealogy Research Lab - Hybrid
Wed, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Virtual Meeting Room,Conference Room
Hit a brick wall in your research? Need another pair of eyes to help you decipher a document? Bring your documents and laptop (or use ours)! A genealogist will be available for help or consultation.
Lambs Farm
Wed, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops in front of the Stone Apts. at Lambs Farm at 14245 Rockland Rd. in Libertyville.
Tote Bag Decorating - (grades 6-8)
Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Get creative and personalize your own keepsake tote bag with markers, paint, and patches. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 08/25 AT 4 PM
Court of Spruce
Wed, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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.
Easy Video Editing - Virtual - Zoom
Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Off-Site
Learn how to edit your home videos easily and quickly with tools built in Windows and with Canva.
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The Park Butterfield
Wed, Sep 25, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.
Wednesday Evening Book Club - Hybrid
Wed, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Join us to discuss SOLITO by Javier Zamora. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Marianne Charles at mcharles@cooklib.org. DROP IN
iPad Basics
Wed, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Get started with your iPad! Learn about the tablet's functions, using apps, and personalizing your device.
ESL Class
Thu, Sep 26, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Lawyer in the Library: Wills & Trusts - Attorney Michael A. Goldberg
Thu, Sep 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room
Register to meet with a licensed local attorney at the Library for an individual, 15-minute session for general guidance and advice only.
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Lawyer in the Library: Wills, Trusts, Estates & Guardianship - Attorney Stella Day
Thu, Sep 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Register to meet with a licensed local attorney at the Library for an individual, 15-minute session for general guidance and advice only. Location: Study Room A
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Computer Basics
Thu, Sep 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
An introduction to using computers for beginners. Learn the fundamentals of operating systems, getting started with the Internet, troubleshooting, and security.
Fractured Fairy Tales: Hansel & Gretel - (grades K-3)
Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
We will read and compare two versions of a fairy tale to explore how perspective affects the story. Create a craft to take home. REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 08/26 AT 4 PM
Who Was She?: Finding Those Elusive Maiden Names - Virtual - Zoom
Thu, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off-Site - offsite
Learn search tips for finding more than 40 potential sources for female ancestors' maiden names. Katherine Willson will help us learn more about our female ancestors.
Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion
Thu, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - 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 Thursday, September 12 2024 at 7:00pm
Family Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Fri, Sep 27, 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 - Join Our Hybrid Sessions!
Fri, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 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.
The Wind in the Willows: Toad's Adventures - (grades 2-5)
Fri, Sep 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Come listen to the exciting story of Toad's wild adventures! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 08/27 AT 4 PM.
Versiti Blood Bus: Your Mobile Opportunity to Save Lives
Sat, Sep 28, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Make a life-saving difference by donating blood at the Versiti Blood Center of Illinois drive located in the Aspen Drive Library parking lot. Your donation can save lives and impact our community.
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Crochet a Fall Pumpkin - FULL
Sat, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Learn to crochet an adorable autumn pumpkin. Bring your crochet toolkit; yarn will be provided. All skill levels are welcome.
This event is full
Deepwoods
Sat, Sep 28, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments Walnut St. & Lake St. in Mundelein.
Lakeside Village
Sat, Sep 28, 2:25pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village apartments, 313 S. Hickory, Mundelein
Orchard St. at Shaddle
Sat, Sep 28, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein
ESL Class
Mon, Sep 30, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Baby Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Mon, Sep 30, 9:30am - 10:15am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area
Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories. REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 08/08 AT 4 PM
Mason Jar String Art
Mon, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Join us for a relaxing evening crafting a charming piece of string art, perfect for home decor or gifting. Materials provided. Registration opens Saturday, August 31 at 9 am.
This event is full
Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session
Mon, Sep 30, 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 Monday, September 16 2024 at 7:00pm
ESL Class
Tue, Oct 01, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Chair Yoga for Everyone - Virtual - Zoom
Tue, Oct 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
This course is designed for individuals who frequently sit or stand for extended periods. Sign up now to gain insight into effective techniques for enhancing your comfort and overall health.
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Family Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Children's Flex Space
Family Story Times are lively and play-based programs for children and their caregivers.
English Conversation Café
Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:15am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Improve your English conversation skills at this informal weekly café. To register, email Darek Makowski at dmakowski@cooklib.org with your name, email address, and telephone number.
Service Craft: Plushies/Rescue Bears - (grades 6-8)
Tue, Oct 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Get involved in the community and create your own rescue bear plushie that can be used by others. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 09/01 AT 4PM
Canva - Virtual - Zoom
Tue, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Off-Site
Learn how to easily create and print stunning flyers, greeting cards, social media posts, and much more. We will also review the software's new AI features.
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Aspen Drive Book Club
Tue, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss A FEVER IN THE HEARTLAND by Timothy Egan. For a copy of the book, contact Becky King at bking@cooklib.org. DROP IN
Tech Topics: AI Discussion
Tue, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Artificial Intelligence is a big topic that is constantly changing. This group meets quarterly to discuss issues and explore the latest tools in the world of AI.
Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion
Tue, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Digital Studio 2
This 30-minute workshop covers scanning photos, 35 mm slides and negatives, and converting them to digital photos.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 17 2024 at 7:00pm
ESL Class
Wed, Oct 02, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Baby Story Time @ Aspen - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Wed, Oct 02, 9:30am - 10:15am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Picture Book Area
Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories.
DAR Genealogy Workshop
Wed, Oct 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Interested in joining the DAR? Stop by for one-on-one research help from DAR representatives. DROP IN.
Lambs Farm
Wed, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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, Oct 02, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.
Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration
Wed, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - 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 Wednesday, September 18 2024 at 7:00pm
ESL Class
Thu, Oct 03, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Genealogy Networking Group - Hybrid
Thu, Oct 03, 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.
Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session
Thu, Oct 03, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - 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 Thursday, September 19 2024 at 7:00pm
Family Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Fri, Oct 04, 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.
Cancelled
Morning Meditation - Join Our Hybrid Sessions!
Fri, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Experience the numerous physiological and emotional benefits of different styles of meditation during our weekly circle.
Cancelled
Movie Matinee
Fri, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Free screenings of popular and acclaimed movies. For movie titles and ratings, call the Library, or pick up a flyer at either location.
Nonfiction Book Club - Hybrid
Fri, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Join us to discuss TASTE: MY LIFE THROUGH FOOD by Stanley Tucci. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Erica O'Rourke at eorourke@cooklib.org. DROP IN
Watercolor 101: Paint a Cornucopia
Sat, Oct 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Join mixed media artist Jennifer Evans from Periwinkle Art Studio and paint a cornucopia overflowing with flowers, fruit & gourds. The material fee is $4 and will be collected at the class.
Improv Playhouse: Knights of the Round Table - (family)
Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Join four friends as they quest, and battle their way through the story of King Arthur! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register child only. REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 09/05 AT 4 PM
Deepwoods
Sat, Oct 05, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments Walnut St. & Lake St. in Mundelein.
Watercolor 101: Paint a Cornucopia
Sat, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Join mixed media artist Jennifer Evans from Periwinkle Art Studio and paint a cornucopia overflowing with flowers, fruit, and gourds. A $4 material fee will be collected at the class.
Lakeside Village
Sat, Oct 05, 2:25pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village apartments, 313 S. Hickory, Mundelein
Orchard St. at Shaddle
Sat, Oct 05, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein
Talk With a Trustee
Sun, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Foyer
DROP IN
Talk With a Trustee
Sun, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Foyer
DROP IN
ESL Class
Mon, Oct 07, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Baby Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Mon, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:15am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area
Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories. REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 08/08 AT 4 PM
English Language Learners' Book Club
Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room
Read and then discuss books with other interesting people while practicing your English in conversation. Join us! For more information and to register, email Darek Makowski at dmakowski@cooklib.org.
Nintendo Club: Mario Kart - (grades 2-5)
Mon, Oct 07, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Join us for an epic video game battle! We provide the game and system; you provide the fun! REGISTRATION OPENS Saturday, 09/07 AT 4 PM
Registration opens Saturday, September 7 2024 at 4:00pm
High School: Giant Spider Decorations
Mon, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Create a ghastly giant spider guaranteed to send shivers down the spines of your friends this Halloween! Materials provided. Registration opens Monday, September 7.
Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion
Mon, Oct 07, 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 Monday, September 23 2024 at 7:00pm
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