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Nintendo Club: Player's Choice

(grades 2-5)
2025-02-27 16:15:00 2025-02-27 17:00:00 America/Chicago Nintendo Club: Player's Choice Join us for an epic video game battle! We provide the game and system, you provide the fun! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 01/27 AT 4 PM Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Thursday, February 27
4:15pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-27 16:15:00 2025-02-27 17:00:00 America/Chicago Nintendo Club: Player's Choice Join us for an epic video game battle! We provide the game and system, you provide the fun! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 01/27 AT 4 PM 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 MONDAY 01/27 AT 4 PM

REGISTERED PROGRAM. Registration opens Monday, January 27 at 4 pm.

Questions? Please contact Robert Eckmann reckmann@cooklib.org 

AGE GROUP: | Kids (grades K-5) |

EVENT TYPE: | Games & Fun |

TAGS: | Games |

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
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Mon, Jan 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 31 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 02 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Learn the basics of chess and play against others. Players of any skill level welcome! REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 01/15 AT 4 PM
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OBOC: Meet Author Parini Shroff
Sun, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Stevenson High School - 1 Stevenson Drive, West Auditorium
Parini Shroff shares the inspiration behind our One Book, One Community read. Registration opens December 8 at 1book.org.
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Baby Story Time @ United Methodist Church - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Mon, Feb 17, 9:30am - 10:15am
UMC - Church - Chapel
Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories. This event takes place at the United Methodist Church
Social Services Consultations
Mon, Feb 17, 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 - Casablanca
Mon, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Monthly film screening and discussion. DROP IN
Microsoft Word Basics
Mon, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Learn how to format text, layout pages, save, share, and do more with Microsoft Word documents.
Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration
Mon, Feb 17, 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 Monday, February 3 2025 at 7:00pm
Chair Yoga - Virtual - Zoom
Tue, Feb 18, 9:00am - 10:00am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Energize and find peace! Ideal for beginners and all abilities, this class connects breath with movement, building strength and relaxation. Join us for a rejuvenating experience!
Register
ESL Class
Tue, Feb 18, 9:00am - 12:15pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.
English Conversation Café
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:15am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
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.
Family Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Tue, Feb 18, 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.
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
The regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees of the Cook Memorial Public Library District.
Phone Photography - Virtual - Zoom
Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Off-Site
Learn how to capture amazing photos with your iPhone or Android. This course demonstrates how to utilize the features in your photo apps to snap the perfect shot.
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Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club - Hybrid
Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop,Virtual Meeting Room
Join us to discuss PIRANESI by Susanna Clarke. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Mary Tompson at mtompson@cooklib.org. DROP IN
Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion
Tue, Feb 18, 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, February 4 2025 at 7:00pm
ESL Class
Wed, Feb 19, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Tai Chi 101 - Virtual - Zoom
Wed, Feb 19, 9:00am - 10:00am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Join Hailey for an inclusive Tai Chi and Qi Gong class suitable for all ages and abilities. Enjoy gentle movements that promote wellness for body, mind, and spirit. All levels welcome!
Register
Baby Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Wed, Feb 19, 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: VHS Video Conversion
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
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 Wednesday, February 5 2025 at 10:00am
Fractured Fairy Tales: The Little Mermaid - (grades K-3)
Wed, Feb 19, 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 SUNDAY 01/19 AT 4 PM
Court of Spruce
Wed, Feb 19, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Court of Spruce near the curve by Court of Birch in Vernon Hills.
High School: Building Care Packages for PADS
Wed, Feb 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Lower Level Collections Area
Create care packages for at-risk community members at PADS centers. Service/Volunteer Hours can be earned at this event.
Pebbleshire Apartments
Wed, Feb 19, 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.
T(w)een Advisory Board Meeting - (grades 6-8)
Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Join us to get involved with the Library! Bring your ideas about programs or new services for middle schoolers. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 01/19 AT 4 PM
The Park Butterfield
Wed, Feb 19, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.
Illinois Libraries Present: Slowing Down with Amy Tan - Virtual - Zoom
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-Site
Join us as we hear award-wining author Amy Tan discuss her latest endeavor, The Backyard Bird Chronicles.
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Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration
Wed, Feb 19, 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, February 5 2025 at 7:00pm
In the Middle Book Club @ Home - (grades 6-8)
Thu, Feb 20, All day
Off-Site - offsite
A book club just for middle schoolers from your home! Enjoy lively book discussion with awesome books. REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 11/07 AT 4 PM
ESL Class
Thu, Feb 20, 9:00am - 12:15pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.
Eisenhower: Duty, Honor & Legacy - The Life of a Leader
Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Explore Dwight D. Eisenhower's life, shaped by West Point's motto: "Duty, Honor, Country." Historian Jim Gibbons reveals Ike's legacy of courage, vision, and leadership.
Knotted Bead Bracelet-Making
Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Design your own stylish-yet-timeless knotted bead bracelet. Materials provided. Please note: this craft requires fine motor skills. Registration opens Monday, January 20 at 9 am.
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Moving North & West: A Genealogy of Migration - Virtual - Zoom
Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off-Site
Learn about the migration of African Americans to the Northwest Territory during the antebellum period as Denyce Peyton explores a diverse collection of genealogical records from the period.
Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion
Thu, Feb 20, 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 Thursday, February 6 2025 at 7:00pm
Family Story Time @ United Methodist Church - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
UMC - Church / Chapel
Family Story Times are lively and play-based programs for children and their caregivers. Please note, this event takes place at the United Methodist Church
Movie Matinee
Fri, Feb 21, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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.
Rescheduled
In the Middle Book Club: After Hours - Fantastic Mr. Fox - (grades 6-8)
Fri, Feb 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Friday, February 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
A book club just for middle schoolers! Join us for a book discussion at the Library after hours, and watch the book's movie counterpart. Food provided. REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 11/07 AT 4 PM
1-on-1 Tech Help from Teen Tech Tutors
Sat, Feb 22, 9:30am - 11:30am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Need help with technology or a smart device? Visit us on Saturdays for individual instruction and basic troubleshooting from local high school volunteers.
George Washington & the Cherry Tree - (grades 2-5)
Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Celebrate the birthday of George Washington and learn about Ferry Farm, his boyhood home in Virginia. REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 01/22 AT 4 PM.
Deepwoods
Sat, Feb 22, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments Walnut St. & Lake St. in Mundelein.
1-on-1 Tech Help from Teen Tech Tutors
Sat, Feb 22, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Need help with technology or a smart device? Visit us on Saturdays for individual instruction and basic troubleshooting from local high school volunteers.
Lakeside Village
Sat, Feb 22, 2:25pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village Apartments, 313 So. Hickory, Mundelein.
Orchard St. at Shaddle
Sat, Feb 22, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein
Family Maker @ the Library! Heart Collage - (family)
Sun, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Make a beautiful heart collage pretty enough to hang on a wall! We'll provide all the supplies, you provide the family fun! REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 01/23 AT 4 PM
ESL Class
Mon, Feb 24, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Baby Story Time @ United Methodist Church - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Mon, Feb 24, 9:30am - 10:15am
UMC - Church - Chapel
Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories. This event takes place at the United Methodist Church
English Language Learners' Book Club
Mon, Feb 24, 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.
Agatha Mystery Book Club - Hybrid
Mon, Feb 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
United Methodist Church of Libertyville - OWL Reservation - No Room,Rooms B & C
Join us to discuss ALL THE SINNERS BLEED by S.A. Cosby. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Erica O'Rourke at eorourke@cooklib.org. DROP IN
Social Services Consultations
Mon, Feb 24, 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 E.
Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion
Mon, Feb 24, 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, February 10 2025 at 7:00pm
Chair Yoga - Virtual - Zoom
Tue, Feb 25, 9:00am - 10:00am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Energize and find peace! Ideal for beginners and all abilities, this class connects breath with movement, building strength and relaxation. Join us for a rejuvenating experience!
Register
ESL Class
Tue, Feb 25, 9:00am - 12:15pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.
KinderCare-Creekside
Tue, Feb 25, 9:30am - 10:15am
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at KinderCare 451 Creekside in Vernon Hills.
English Conversation Café
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:15am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
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.
Family Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Tue, Feb 25, 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.
Paws for Reading! - (grades K-8)
Tue, Feb 25, 6:45pm - 7:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 02/11 AT 4 PM
Registration opens Tuesday, February 11 2025 at 4:00pm
Shelftalkers Roundtable - Hybrid
Tue, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Share what you've been reading and get recommendations at our "no-homework" book club! For the Zoom link, contact Erica O'Rourke at eorourke@cooklib.org. DROP IN
Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion
Tue, Feb 25, 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 Tuesday, February 11 2025 at 7:00pm
Paws for Reading! - (grades K-8)
Tue, Feb 25, 7:05pm - 7:20pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 02/11 AT 4 PM
Registration opens Tuesday, February 11 2025 at 4:00pm
Paws for Reading! - (grades K-8)
Tue, Feb 25, 7:25pm - 7:40pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 02/11 AT 4 PM
Registration opens Tuesday, February 11 2025 at 4:00pm
Paws for Reading! - (grades K-8)
Tue, Feb 25, 7:45pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 02/11 AT 4 PM
Registration opens Tuesday, February 11 2025 at 4:00pm
ESL Class
Wed, Feb 26, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Tai Chi 101 - Virtual - Zoom
Wed, Feb 26, 9:00am - 10:00am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Join Hailey for an inclusive Tai Chi and Qi Gong class suitable for all ages and abilities. Enjoy gentle movements that promote wellness for body, mind, and spirit. All levels welcome!
Register
Baby Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Wed, Feb 26, 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.
One-on-One Business Mentoring with SCORE - Conference Room
Wed, Feb 26, 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.
One-on-One Business Mentoring with SCORE - Conference Room
Wed, Feb 26, 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.
One-on-One Business Mentoring with SCORE - Conference Room
Wed, Feb 26, 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.
Your Home Inspection
Wed, Feb 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Join Yale Wolk of Erison Home Inspections as he provides expert insights and practical recommendations for effective home maintenance.
Independent Genealogy Research Lab - Hybrid
Wed, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room,Virtual Meeting 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.
Service Craft: Sensory Crafting - (grades 6-8)
Wed, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
United Methodist Church of Libertyville - Rooms B & C
Get involved in the community and earn volunteer hours by creating a sensory bottle for relaxation and comfort that can be used by others. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 01/26 AT 4 PM.
Court of Spruce
Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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.
Backing Up Your Phone Photos - Virtual - Zoom
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Off-Site
Learn to automatically back up your iPhone or Android photos to OneDrive, Google Drive, or Flickr.
Register
The Park Butterfield
Wed, Feb 26, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.
Wednesday Evening Book Club - Hybrid
Wed, Feb 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop,Virtual Meeting Room
Join us to discuss THESE PRECIOUS DAYS by Ann Patchett. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Marianne Charles at mcharles@cooklib.org. DROP IN
Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion
Wed, Feb 26, 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 Wednesday, February 12 2025 at 7:00pm
ESL Class
Thu, Feb 27, 9:00am - 12:15pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.
Nintendo Club: Player's Choice - (grades 2-5)
Thu, Feb 27, 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 MONDAY 01/27 AT 4 PM
Policy Review Committee Meeting
Thu, Feb 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Conference Room
Library Board Committee Meeting
Storytime in Russian - (ages 3+ w/ adult)
Thu, Feb 27, 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 MONDAY 01/27 AT 4 PM
Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration
Thu, Feb 27, 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 Thursday, February 13 2025 at 7:00pm
Family Story Time @ United Methodist Church - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Fri, Feb 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
UMC - Church / Chapel
Family Story Times are lively and play-based programs for children and their caregivers. Please note, this event takes place at the United Methodist Church
Movie Matinee
Fri, Feb 28, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Meet your high school librarian! Stop by the high school area once a month for activities, games, challenges, book recommendations, and more. DROP IN
In the Middle Book Club: After Hours - Fantastic Mr. Fox - (grades 6-8)
Fri, Feb 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
A book club just for middle schoolers! Join us for a book discussion at the Library after hours, and watch the book's movie counterpart. Food provided. REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 11/07 AT 4 PM
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