World Explorers: Peru

Baby Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-12 mos w/adult)

Mon, Oct 07, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop

FREE English as a Second Language Class

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.

Social Service Consultations

Mon, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Meet with an intake specialist to get connected with social services resources. Visits are on a first-come, first-serve basis, located in Study Room E.

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 is now closed

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.

Tue, Oct 08, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Family Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Tue, Oct 08, 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.

Tue, Oct 08, 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.

Storytime in Russian - (ages 3+ w/ adult)

Tue, Oct 08, 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.

Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Listen to stories in Russian and take home a fun craft! Parents and children stay together. Program led entirely in Russian. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 09/08 AT 4 PM

Halloween Jar Luminaries

Tue, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Join us for a ghoulishly good time while learning how to make Halloween-themed jar luminaries. Materials provided. Registration opens Sunday, September 8 at 12 pm. (Note updated registration time.)

This event is full

Tue, Oct 08, 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.

Baby Story Time @ Aspen - (birth-12 mos w/adult)

Wed, Oct 09, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Wed, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room

Join us to discuss HELLO BEAUTIFUL by Ann Napolitano. 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, Oct 09, 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: How to Set Up A Recording Session

Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

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.

One-on-One Business Mentoring with SCORE - Study Room A

Wed, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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

Planning for a Healthy Business

Wed, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Learn to turn a vague idea into a resource plan, understand the importance of a healthy personal credit score, and create a daily action plan for your business.

Database Pop-up: Creativebug

Wed, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Foyer

One of the Library's best-kept secrets is our large collection of databases. They're not just for research -- they can provide info on so much more! Drop by and learn about Creativebug.

World Explorers: Peru - (grades 2-5)

Wed, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops in front of the Stone Apts. at Lambs Farm at 14245 Rockland Rd. in Libertyville.

Wed, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Immerse yourself in Peruvian culture through stories, crafts, and games! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 9/9 AT 4 PM

Wed, Oct 09, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Court of Spruce near the curve by Court of Birch in Vernon Hills.

Wed, Oct 09, 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.

Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Off-Site

Learn about some of the trendiest apps used today, from free entertainment to social media.

High School Book Club

Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join us to discuss FIVE SURVIVE by Holly Jackson. REGISTER for a free copy of the book (limited to first 10), or contact Leah at lhotchkiss@cooklib.org

Speculative Fiction Book Club

Wed, Oct 09, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.

Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

The debut meeting of the Speculative Fiction Book Club! Join us to discuss Celeste Ng's OUR MISSING HEARTS. For a copy of the book, contact Hannah Dove at hdove@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Illinois Libraries Present: Erika Sánchez

Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a virtual author visit from Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER. She will be joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo.

iPhone Basics

Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Get started with your iPhone! Learn about button functions, using apps, and personalizing your phone.

This event is full

Art in Motion: Fountains of Chicago Bus Tour-Sold Out!

Thu, Oct 10, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Thu, Oct 10, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Off-Site

Join art historian Jeff Mishur for a guided tour of Chicago's spectacular fountains, including Buckingham Fountain, Crown Fountain, Drexel Fountain, Fountain of Time, and more. TICKETS REQUIRED

Sewing 101

Thu, Oct 10, 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

LEGO Club-FULL-No Waitlist - (grades K-5)

Thu, Oct 10, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Bring your imagination and building talents, and have a creatively good time with our LEGO collection. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 09/10 AT 4 PM

This event is full

Cancelled

Providing a Sensory Friendly School Environment - a workshop for early childhood centers

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville

The Whole Child: Providing Sensory Friendly Environments for Children at School.

A Bite of San Francisco's Chinatown History

Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Educator Yvonne Wolf shares the history of San Francisco's Chinatown including how Chinese immigrants were impelled to leave their home country, and their contributions to American cultural history.

Resources, Services & Long Range Planning Meeting

Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Library Board Committee Meeting

Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion

Thu, Oct 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.

Friday Morning Book Club - Hybrid

Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room

Join us to discuss THE HEAVEN AND EARTH GROCERY STORE by James McBride. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Amy Becker-Perez at aperez@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Family Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Fri, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 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.

Linnea's Almanac: Autumn Leaves - (grades 2-5)

Fri, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 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.

Fri, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Let's gather some colorful autumn leaves in Cook Park and use them for a seasonal craft. REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 09/11 AT 4 PM.

Sat, Oct 12, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments Walnut St. & Lake St. in Mundelein.

Sat, Oct 12, 2:25pm - 3:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village apartments, 313 S. Hickory, Mundelein

Sat, Oct 12, 3:15pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein

Great Decisions

Sun, Oct 13, 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

Community Wellness Consultations

Mon, Oct 14, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Vince Amore in Concert

Mon, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Libertyville Civic Center - 135 W Church St, Libertyville, IL 60048

This unforgettable musical performance features songs by iconic artists like Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Elton John, Billy Joel, Frankie Valli, and Tom Jones.

Mon, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville

Meet with an intake specialist to get connected with social services resources. Visits are on a first-come, first-serve basis, located in Study Room D.

Halloween Jar Luminaries

Mon, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Join us for a ghoulishly good time while learning how to make Halloween-themed jar luminaries. Materials provided. Registration opens Saturday, September 14 at 9 am.

This event is full

Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration

Mon, Oct 14, 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.

This event is full

Tue, Oct 15, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Tue, Oct 15, 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.

Page Turners Book Club: Flora and Ulysses (DiCamillo) - (grades 4-5)

Tue, Oct 15, 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.

Tue, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join other fun kids to talk about fabulous books! REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 09/15 4 PM

Science Fiction Fantasy Book Club

Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Join us to discuss WHITE CAT, BLACK DOG by Kelly Link. For a copy of the book, contact Mary Tompson at mtompson@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Basic Microsoft Word

Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Learn how to format text, layout pages, save, share, and do more with Microsoft Word documents.

Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session

Tue, Oct 15, 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.

In the Middle Book Club at Home! - (grades 6-8)

Wed, Oct 16, 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

State of Literacy in the US

Wed, Oct 16, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

More than 30 million adults in the US cannot read or write, and 61% of low-income families don't own any books. Explore how to advance, accelerate, and amplify awareness of literacy in America.

Fractured Fairy Tales: Rapunzel - (grades K-3)

Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops in front of the Stone Apts. at Lambs Farm at 14245 Rockland Rd. in Libertyville.

Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - 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 09/16 AT 4 PM

T(w)een Advisory Board Meeting - (grades 6-8)

Wed, Oct 16, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Court of Spruce near the curve by Court of Birch in Vernon Hills.

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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 MONDAY 09/16 AT 4 PM

Spanish Story Time - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join us for an immersive story time experience for families who speak Spanish or want their children exposed to a new language. DROP IN.

Hora del cuento en español - (para edades 0-5 con un adulto)

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

La hora del cuento en español es una experiencia inmersiva para familias que hablan español o que quieren que sus niños estén expuestos a una nueva lengua. No es necesario registrarse.

Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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

Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion

Wed, Oct 16, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.

Wed, Oct 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.

Toddlers @ the Library! - (13-35 mos w/adult)

Thu, Oct 17, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Celebrate and support your toddler's physical growth and development at this special program! Children must be accompanied by an adult. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 09/17 AT 4 PM

Pokémon Club - (grades K-8)

Thu, Oct 17, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - 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 09/17 AT 4 PM

Rock & Roll with the StingRays

Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Vernon Hills Sullivan Center - 635 N Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Join the StingRays for the best rock and roll hits of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, featuring Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Beatles, and more.

Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration

Thu, Oct 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.

Game On! Player's Choice - (grades 6-8)

Fri, Oct 18, 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, Oct 18, 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.

Fri, Oct 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Play games and tournaments in a number of different games. REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 09/18 AT 4 PM

Silent Book Club

Fri, Oct 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Join us after hours for a peaceful reading session at the Library during our new quarterly, drop-in club! DROP IN

Family Maker @ Home! Pinecone Hedgehogs - (family)

Sat, Oct 19, All day

Off-Site

Make an adorable hedgehog friend out of a pinecone. We'll provide all the supplies to have some family fun to go! REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 09/19 AT 4 PM

Friends of the Library One-Day Fall Book Sale

Sat, Oct 19, 9:15am - 4:45pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Drop in and pick up new-to-you books, movies, music, and video games at the Friends of Cook Memorial Public Library District's Fall One-Day Book Sale!

Sat, Oct 19, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments Walnut St. & Lake St. in Mundelein.

Sat, Oct 19, 2:25pm - 3:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village apartments, 313 S. Hickory, Mundelein

Sat, Oct 19, 3:15pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein

Baby Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-12 mos w/adult)

Mon, Oct 21, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Mon, Oct 21, 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.

English Language Learners' Book Club

Mon, Oct 21, 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.

Social Service Consultations

Mon, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Meet with an intake specialist to get connected with social services resources. Visits are on a first-come, first-serve basis, located in Study Room E.

Cinema Club - Misery

Mon, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Monthly film screening and discussion. DROP IN

Gardening Can Be Murder: Author Marta McDowell - Virtual - Zoom

Mon, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Off-Site

Join Marta McDowell, a writer, gardener, and avid mystery reader, in exploring how writers have found inspiration in the sinister side of gardening.

History Matters: The Underground Railroad in Lake County - Hybrid

Mon, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Northeastern Illinois was the strongest area of anti-slavery sentiment in the state.

Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion

Mon, Oct 21, 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.

Registration opens Monday, October 7 2024 at 7:00pm

Tue, Oct 22, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Family Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Tue, Oct 22, 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.

Tue, Oct 22, 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.

AARP Two-Part Driver Safety Course

Tue, Oct 22, 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.

Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Drivers age 50+, refresh your skills and learn safety tips. Complete this two-session course and you may be eligible to receive insurance discounts. Fee: AARP members $20; non-members $25.

Spooky Stories WAITLIST AVAILABLE - (grades 2-3)

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Listen to spooky stories and make a fun craft! REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 09/22 AT 4 PM

This event is full

Mail Merge

Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Learn how to create letters, envelopes, and labels for mailings using the step-by-step mail merge wizard.

Shelftalkers Roundtable - Hybrid

Tue, Oct 22, 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

Illinois Libraries Present: Jason Reynolds

Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom

Jason Reynolds -- #1 New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning author -- shares stories of his life and work while discussing the power of seeing yourself in books.

Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion

Tue, Oct 22, 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.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 8 2024 at 7:00pm

Baby Story Time @ Aspen - (birth-12 mos w/adult)

Wed, Oct 23, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Database Pop-up: Creativebug

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Foyer

One of the Library's best-kept secrets is our large collection of databases. They're not just for research -- they can provide info on so much more! Drop by and learn about Creativebug.

One-on-One Business Mentoring with SCORE - Conference Room

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

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 - Conference Room

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

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 Wednesday, October 9 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

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 - Conference Room

Wed, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

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

AARP Two-Part Driver Safety Course

Wed, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Drivers age 50+, refresh your skills and learn safety tips. Complete this two-session course and you may be eligible to receive insurance discounts. Fee: AARP members $20; non-members $25.

Independent Genealogy Research Lab - Hybrid

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Spooky Pumpkin Decorating - (grades 6-8)

Wed, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops in front of the Stone Apts. at Lambs Farm at 14245 Rockland Rd. in Libertyville.

Wed, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Decorate your own gourd and pumpkin in the spookiest and most creative way you can! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 09/23 AT 4 PM

Wed, Oct 23, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Court of Spruce near the curve by Court of Birch in Vernon Hills.

Online Garage Sale - Virtual - Zoom

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Wed, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Off-Site

Review common features, tips, and tricks in Facebook Marketplace and eBay to quickly sell items online.

Wednesday Evening Book Club - Hybrid

Wed, Oct 23, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.

Wed, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room

Join us to discuss THE KINGDOMS OF SAVANNAH by George Dawes Green. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Marianne Charles at mcharles@cooklib.org.

Wed, Oct 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 Wednesday, October 9 2024 at 7:00pm

STEM Challenge: Foil Towers - (grades 4-5)

Thu, Oct 24, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Thu, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Put your skills and know-how to the test! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 09/24 AT 4 PM

Roommates & Spinsters: Exploring LGBTQ+ Family History - Virtual - Zoom

Thu, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Off-Site

October is LGBTQ+ History Month. Join us as we explore LGBTQ+ family history and the ways that we can honor, acknowledge, and identify our queer ancestors. Our family trees can expand to include them!

Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion

Thu, Oct 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 Thursday, October 10 2024 at 7:00pm

Family Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Fri, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 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.

In the Middle Book & Movie Night - (grades 6-8)

Fri, Oct 25, 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.

Fri, Oct 25, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

A book club just for middle schoolers! Join us for a special fun and lively book discussion and watch a movie adaptation. REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Indie Author Day

Sat, Oct 26, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Celebrate all things indie publishing with speakers and workshops designed to help writers at every stage of their publishing journey.

Saturday Morning Stories @ Cook: Boo-tastic Books! - (family)

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 10:45am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area

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

Sat, Oct 26, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments Walnut St. & Lake St. in Mundelein.

Sat, Oct 26, 2:25pm - 3:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village apartments, 313 S. Hickory, Mundelein

Sat, Oct 26, 3:15pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein

Baby Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-12 mos w/adult)

Mon, Oct 28, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Mon, Oct 28, 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.

Agatha Mystery Book Club - Hybrid

Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room

Join us to discuss THE DIAMOND EYE by Kate Quinn. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Erica O'Rourke at eorourke@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Community Wellness Consultations

Mon, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville

Meet with an intake specialist to get connected with social services resources. Visits are on a first-come, first-serve basis, located in Study Room D.

Rescheduled

Paczki & Pictures: Movie Screening

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:45pm

New date Monday, October 28, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

October is Polish American Heritage Month. Join us for a special movie screening of CONQUEST starring Greta Garbo and Charles Boyer. Paczki will be provided.

Paczki & Pictures: Movie Screening

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

New venue Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

October is Polish American Heritage Month. Join us for a special movie screening of CONQUEST starring Greta Garbo and Charles Boyer. Paczki will be provided.

Cut the Cable Cord: Explore Streaming Services

Mon, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Get an overview of the latest streaming video platforms and equipment.

Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion

Mon, Oct 28, 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.

Registration opens Monday, October 14 2024 at 7:00pm

Tue, Oct 29, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Family Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Tue, Oct 29, 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.

Tue, Oct 29, 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.

Tue, Oct 29, 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.

Advanced Word

Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Enhance your word skills by learning to work with tables, objects, and more.

Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration

Tue, Oct 29, 6:45pm - 7:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! Register for only one time slot. REGISTRAITON OPENS TUESDAY 10/15 AT 4 PM

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 4:00pm

Tue, Oct 29, 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.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 7:00pm

Tue, Oct 29, 7:05pm - 7:20pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! Register for only one time slot. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 10/15 AT 4 PM

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 4:00pm

Tue, Oct 29, 7:25pm - 7:40pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! Register for only one time slot. REGISTRAITON OPENS TUESDAY 10/15 AT 4 PM

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 4:00pm

Tue, Oct 29, 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. REGISTRAITON OPENS TUESDAY 10/15 AT 4 PM

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 4:00pm

Baby Story Time @ Aspen - (birth-12 mos w/adult)

Wed, Oct 30, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Wed, Oct 30, 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.

American Girl: Felicity & Lady Margaret's Ghost - (grades 2-5)

Wed, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops in front of the Stone Apts. at Lambs Farm at 14245 Rockland Rd. in Libertyville.

Wed, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Come hear a spooky story starring American Girl Felicity! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 09/30 AT 4 PM.

Wed, Oct 30, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Court of Spruce near the curve by Court of Birch in Vernon Hills.

Wed, Oct 30, 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.

Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session

Wed, Oct 30, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.

Wed, Oct 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 Wednesday, October 16 2024 at 7:00pm

Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion

Thu, Oct 31, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Thu, Oct 31, 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 Thursday, October 17 2024 at 7:00pm

Family Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Fri, Nov 01, 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, Nov 01, 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.

Nonfiction Book Club - Hybrid

Fri, Nov 01, 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.

Fri, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room

Join us to discuss NIGHT by Elie Wiesel. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Erica O'Rourke at eorourke@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Cartooning: Power Pets - (grades K-3)

Fri, Nov 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Meet and draw the Power Pets with the help of cartoonist Mark Anderson! They fight for truth, kibble, and belly rubs! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 10/01 AT 4 PM

Genealogy After Hours

Fri, Nov 01, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room - Staff

The night belongs to the genealogists! Bring your research and settle in for three hours of individual research and networking after the Library closes. Librarians will be available throughout.

DAR Genealogy Workshop

Sat, Nov 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.

Sat, Nov 02, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments Walnut St. & Lake St. in Mundelein.

Sat, Nov 02, 2:25pm - 3:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village apartments, 313 S. Hickory, Mundelein

Sat, Nov 02, 3:15pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein

Baby Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-12 mos w/adult)

Mon, Nov 04, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Mon, Nov 04, 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.

English Language Learners' Book Club

Mon, Nov 04, 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.

Social Service Consultations

Mon, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Meet with an intake specialist to get connected with social services resources. Visits are on a first-come, first-serve basis, located in Study Room E.

Nintendo Club: Player's Choice - (grades 2-5)

Mon, Nov 04, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Join us for an epic video game battle! We provide the game and system; you provide the fun! REGISTRATION OPENS Friday 10/04 AT 4 PM

High School: Fall Coasters

Mon, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Relax and learn how to make ceramic coasters with a vintage vibe, perfect for home décor or gifting. Materials provided. Registration opens Saturday, October 5.

Classics Book Club

Mon, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room - Staff,Virtual Meeting Room

Join us to discuss WATERSHIP DOWN by Richard Adams. For a copy of the book, contact Mary Tompson at mtompson@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Mon, Nov 04, 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, October 21 2024 at 7:00pm

Tue, Nov 05, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Family Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Tue, Nov 05, 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.

Tue, Nov 05, 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.