George Washington & the Cherry Tree

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

Thu, Jan 23, 9:00am - 12:15pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room

FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Thu, Jan 23, 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 for toddlers and their favorite grown-ups at the Library! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 12/23 AT 4 PM

Nintendo Club: Super Smash Bros. - (grades 2-5)

Thu, Jan 23, 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 12/23 AT 4 PM

Registration is now closed

Um, Actually... Library Edition

Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Flaunt your encyclopedic knowledge of books, pop culture, and more in this library-based spin on the hit web game show, and win prizes! DROP IN

Library Board Committee Meeting

Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room

Resources, Services and Long-Range Planning Committee Meeting.

Illinois Libraries Present: Michelle Buteau's Love & Laughs - Virtual - Zoom

Thu, Jan 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Off-Site

Join us for an evening with this accomplished American stand-up comedian, actor, and author of SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST, which was adapted into a Netflix series.

Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion

Thu, Jan 23, 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 is now closed

Family Story Time @ United Methodist Church - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Fri, Jan 24, 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

After-Hours DIY Building: Mini Golf Course & Games - (grades 6-8)

Fri, Jan 24, 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.

Fri, Jan 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join us to create your own mini golf course and build your own games at the Library after hours. REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 12/23 AT 4 PM

Early Childhood Resource & Preschool Fair

Sat, Jan 25, 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.

Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Children's Flex Space

Meet staff from local preschools and childcare centers to ask questions and learn more about their programs. Other early childhood service providers will also be available.

Basic Self-Defense Techniques & Tips - FULL

Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Learn basic self-defense strikes, escape techniques, and situational awareness. Practice with a partner and master effective threat responses.

This event is full

Sat, Jan 25, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Sat, Jan 25, 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.

Sat, Jan 25, 2:25pm - 3:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village Apartments, 313 So. Hickory, Mundelein.

Sat, Jan 25, 3:15pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein

Baby Story Time @ United Methodist Church - (birth-12 mos w/adult)

Mon, Jan 27, 9:00am - 12:30pm

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

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Mon, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

United Methodist Church of Libertyville - OWL Reservation - No Room,Rooms B & C

Join us to discuss MOTHER-DAUGHTER MURDER NIGHT by Nina Simon. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Erica O'Rourke at eorourke@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Cut the Cable Cord: Explore Streaming Alternatives

Mon, Jan 27, 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.

OBOC: Music of India

Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

New venue Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join us for an evening of traditional Indian folk music.

Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Is ditching cable TV the right decision for you? Join us to weigh the pros and cons, plus get an overview of the latest streaming video platforms and equipment.

This event is full

Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion

Mon, Jan 27, 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.

Tue, Jan 28, 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!

Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 9:30am - 10:15am

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at KinderCare 451 Creekside in Vernon Hills.

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

Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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.

Paint & Snack: Texture Painting - (grades 6-8)

Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

United Methodist Church of Libertyville - Rooms B & C

Relax and let your creativity flow as you enjoy snacks and learn texture painting techniques. REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY 12/28 AT 4 PM

HSYL Family Literacy Night

Tue, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at 699 Aspen Drive.

Fun Features of Your Apple Watch

Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Whether you're new to the Apple Watch or simply want to learn more, join us to review some fun and practical features to enhance your wearable experience.

This event is full

One Book, One Community Evening Book Discussion - Hybrid

Tue, Jan 28, 6:45pm - 7:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 01/14 AT 4 PM

This event is full

Tue, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Conference Room,Virtual Children's Room

Join us to discuss our 2025 One Book, One Community selection, THE BANDIT QUEENS by Parini Shroff.

Shelftalkers Roundtable - Hybrid

Tue, Jan 28, 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

Post-Election Update with WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek - Hybrid

Tue, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Off-Site

WGN-TV?s political analyst discusses life after the election and what to expect in the next four years. This is a hybrid event: choose to attend at Schaumburg Central Library or virtually on Zoom.

Tue, Jan 28, 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.

Tue, Jan 28, 7:05pm - 7:20pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 01/14 AT 4 PM

This event is full

Tue, Jan 28, 7:25pm - 7:40pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 01/14 AT 4 PM

This event is full

Tue, Jan 28, 7:45pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 01/14 AT 4 PM

Wed, Jan 29, 9:00am - 12:30pm

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

FREE English as a Second Language Class

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

Wed, Jan 29, 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!

Wed, Jan 29, 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: Meet Corinne - (grades 2-5)

Wed, Jan 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Enjoy a snow-filled adventure with American Girl Corinne! We'll read some of her story, enjoy some fun activities, and do an amazing craft! REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 12/29 AT 4 PM.

Wed, Jan 29, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Wed, Jan 29, 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.

Crane Garland

Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Learn how to make origami cranes and string them into a garland in this relaxing program. Materials provided. Please note: requires fine motor skills. Registration opens Monday, December 30 at 9 am.

This event is full

Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion

Wed, Jan 29, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Wed, Jan 29, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Digital Studio 2

This 30-minute workshop shows you how to digitize audio cassette tapes into digital mp3 files using our TEAC AD-800 machine.

Advanced Microsoft Excel - Virtual - Zoom

Thu, Jan 30, 9:00am - 12:15pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room

FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Computer Basics

Thu, Jan 30, 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.

This event is full

Thu, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Off-Site

Take your Excel skills to the next level. This advanced course delves into formulas and demonstrates creating and using PivotCharts and PivotTables.

Knife Skills: Selection, Sharpening & Handling - FULL

Thu, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join award-winning Chef Susan Maddox to master knife skills! Learn cleaning and slicing, and how to julienne and diced veggies.

This event is full

Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion

Thu, Jan 30, 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 @ United Methodist Church - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Fri, Jan 31, 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

Fri, Jan 31, 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.

Sat, Feb 01, 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.

Sat, Feb 01, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Sat, Feb 01, 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.

Sat, Feb 01, 2:25pm - 3:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village Apartments, 313 So. Hickory, Mundelein.

Sat, Feb 01, 3:15pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein

Baby Story Time @ United Methodist Church - (birth-12 mos w/adult)

Mon, Feb 03, 9:00am - 12:30pm

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

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Mon, Feb 03, 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

Crossways Preschool

Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Bookmobile Stop

The bookmobile stops at Crossways Preschool, 1151 No. St Mary's Rd., Libertyville.

Cupid's Countdown: Jeorge Holmes Valentine's Kickoff

Mon, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Kick off your Valentine's celebration with Chicagoland entertainer Jeorge Holmes. Enjoy an mix of classic love songs from Sinatra and Bennett, paired with opera hits from Lanza and Bocelli.

Cancelled

Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session

Mon, Feb 03, 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.

Paper Circuit Art

Mon, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Combine creativity and technology with paper circuits, and add a glowing touch to your artwork. Materials provided. Registration opens Saturday, January 4 at 9 am.

This event is full

Mon, Feb 03, 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.

Tue, Feb 04, 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!

Tue, Feb 04, 9:00am - 12:15pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room

FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

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

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Tech Take-Apart - (grades 6-8)

Tue, Feb 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Dismantle old pieces of technology to discover how they work! REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY 01/04 AT 4 PM

Aspen Drive Book Club

Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join us to discuss THE BERRY PICKERS by Amanda Peters. For a copy of the book, contact Becky King at bking@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Illinois Libraries Present: James McBride - Virtual - Zoom

Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom

Tune in for an evening with this National Book Award-winning author, and screenwriter. His novel, THE HEAVEN AND EARTH GROCERY STORE, was named one of the New York Times' 100 Notable Books of 2023.

Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Wed, Feb 05, 9:00am - 12:30pm

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

FREE English as a Second Language Class

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

Wed, Feb 05, 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!

Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room

Interested in joining the DAR? Stop by for one-on-one research help from DAR representatives. DROP IN

Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

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.

Hands-Only CPR - FULL

Wed, Feb 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Learn hands-only CPR -- an easy, effective technique to save lives during a cardiac emergency. Join us to master this life-saving skill, proven as effective as traditional CPR.

This event is full

Database Pop-up- Standard & Poor?s Net Advantage

Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Foyer

One of the Library's best-kept secrets is our large collection of databases. Stop by to learn about Standard & Poor?s Net Advantage.

World Explorers: Switzerland - (grades 2-5)

Wed, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Immerse yourself in Swiss culture through stories, crafts, and games! REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 01/05 AT 4 PM

Wed, Feb 05, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

Canva - Virtual - Zoom

Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Off-Site

Discover how to effortlessly design eye-catching flyers, beautiful greeting cards, engaging social media posts, and more with user-friendly tools and customizable templates in Canva.

Paper Circuit Art

Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Combine creativity and technology with paper circuits, and add a glowing touch to your artwork. Materials Provided. Registration opens Saturday, January 4 at 9 am.

OBOC: Cuisine Inspired by The Bandit Queens

Wed, Feb 05, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Wed, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Come learn about Indian food, including regional differences, ingredients, recipes, and the evolution of this delicious cuisine.

Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session

Wed, Feb 05, 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.

Collectors Club - (grades K-8)

Thu, Feb 06, 9:00am - 12:15pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room

FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Thu, Feb 06, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Pokémon cards, baseball cards, Yu-Gi-Oh cards, oh my! Bring any type of trading card or memorabilia you want to trade or talk about with others. REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 01/06 AT 4 PM

Warm Your Spirit: Crystal Sound Bath Meditation - FULL

Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Warm up this winter with a serene sound bath meditation! Let the soothing vibrations of crystal sound bowls relax your mind and body. No experience needed -- just come ready to unwind.

This event is full

Genealogy Networking Group - Hybrid

Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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

Share genealogy tips and resources with other family history enthusiasts. All levels welcome.

Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion

Thu, Feb 06, 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, January 23 2025 at 7:00pm

Family Story Time @ United Methodist Church - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Fri, Feb 07, 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

Nonfiction Book Club - Hybrid

Fri, Feb 07, 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

Fri, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New date Friday, February 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

United Methodist Church of Libertyville

Join us to discuss THE SISTERHOOD: THE SECRET HISTORY OF WOMEN AT THE CIA by Liza Mundy. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Allie Mendelson at amendelson@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Nonfiction Book Club - Hybrid

Fri, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New venue United Methodist Church of Libertyville - Rooms B & C

Join us to discuss THE SISTERHOOD: THE SECRET HISTORY OF WOMEN AT THE CIA by Liza Mundy. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Allie Mendelson at amendelson@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Librarian in the Zone

Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Lower Level Collections Area

Meet your high school librarian! Stop by the high school area once a month for activities, games, challenges, book recommendations, and more. DROP IN

Friendship Bracelets to Go - (grades 4-5)

Sat, Feb 08, All day

Off-Site - offsite

Register to reserve a kit of materials to create your own custom bracelet at home! REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 01/08 AT 4 PM

Sat, Feb 08, 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.

Sat, Feb 08, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Sat, Feb 08, 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.

Sat, Feb 08, 2:25pm - 3:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village Apartments, 313 So. Hickory, Mundelein.

Sat, Feb 08, 3:15pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein

Great Decisions - FULL

Sun, Feb 09, 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

Baby Story Time @ United Methodist Church - (birth-12 mos w/adult)

Mon, Feb 10, 9:00am - 12:30pm

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

FREE English as a Second Language Class

Mon, Feb 10, 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 10, 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.

High School: No-Sew Avocado Pillow

Mon, Feb 10, 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.

LEGO Club - (grades K-5)

Mon, Feb 10, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

United Methodist Church of Libertyville - Rooms B & C

Bring your imagination and building talents, and have a creatively good time with our LEGO collection. REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY 01/10 AT 4 PM

Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Come unwind while learning how to make your own adorable no-sew avocado pillow. Materials provided. Registration opens Saturday, January 11 at 9 am.

Mon, Feb 10, 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, January 27 2025 at 7:00pm

Tue, Feb 11, 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!

Tue, Feb 11, 9:00am - 12:15pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room

FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

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

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Indoor Tie-Dye - (grades 6-8)

Tue, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

United Methodist Church of Libertyville - Rooms B & C

You bring the shirts and other fabric items; we'll supply the dye and teach you totally rad and indoor-safe techniques. REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY 01/11 AT 4 PM

A Taste of Romance: Three-Course Valentine's Day Dinner-FULL

Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Chef Susan Maddox guides you through the creation of a delightful and romantic three-course dinner. Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with expert cooking tips and tricks.

This event is full

Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion

Tue, Feb 11, 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, January 28 2025 at 7:00pm

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

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

FREE English as a Second Language Class

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

Wed, Feb 12, 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!

Wed, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

United Methodist Church of Libertyville - OWL Reservation - No Room,Rooms B & C

Join us to discuss THE BANDIT QUEENS by Parini Shroff. 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, Feb 12, 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

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

Wed, Feb 12, 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.

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

Wed, Feb 12, 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.

Wellie Wishers: The Mystery of Mr. E - (grades K-1)

Wed, Feb 12, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Enjoy listening to a Wellie Wishers' story, followed by fun activities and an amazing craft! REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 01/12 AT 4 PM.

Wed, Feb 12, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Wed, Feb 12, 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.

High School Book Club

Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join us to discuss BETTER THAN THE MOVIES by Lynn Painter. REGISTER for a free copy of the book (limited to the first 10), or contact Leah at lhotchkiss@cooklib.org.

Speculative Fiction Book Club

Wed, Feb 12, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room

Join the Speculative Fiction Book Club in reading Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs! Contact club leader Hannah at hdove@cooklib.org for more information!

Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Digital Studio 2

Dust those old records off the shelf and learn to convert them into digital mp3 files using VinylStudio software and our AT-LP120-USB Turntable.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 29 2025 at 7:00pm

Solve the Secret of the Library Escape Room

Thu, Feb 13, 9:00am - 12:15pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room

FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Sewing 101

Thu, Feb 13, 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 winter, make a cozy infinity scarf.

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 7:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room

A secret note in a library book hints that there might be a secret treasure in the library -- can you find it before the timer runs out? Challenge our escape room with your friends!

Page Turners Book Club: Because of the Rabbit (Lord) - (grades 4-5)

Thu, Feb 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join other fun kids to talk about fabulous books! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 01/13 AT 4 PM

Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session

Thu, Feb 13, 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, January 30 2025 at 7:00pm

Family Story Time @ United Methodist Church - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Fri, Feb 14, 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

Fri, Feb 14, 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.

Sat, Feb 15, 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.

Sat, Feb 15, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Sat, Feb 15, 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.

Sat, Feb 15, 2:25pm - 3:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village Apartments, 313 So. Hickory, Mundelein.

Chess Club - (grades 2-5)

Sat, Feb 15, 3:15pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein

Sat, Feb 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Learn the basics of chess and play against others. Players of any skill level welcome! REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 01/15 AT 4 PM

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.

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

Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Wed, Feb 19, 9:00am - 12:30pm

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

FREE English as a Second Language Class

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

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!

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

High School: Building Care Packages for PADS

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Illinois Libraries Present: Slowing Down with Amy Tan - Virtual - Zoom

Wed, Feb 19, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

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.

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

Eisenhower: Duty, Honor & Legacy - The Life of a Leader

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.

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.

This event is full

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.

Family Story Time @ United Methodist Church - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

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

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

In the Middle Book Club: After Hours - Fantastic Mr. Fox - (grades 6-8)

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.

Fri, Feb 21, 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

George Washington & the Cherry Tree - (grades 2-5)

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.

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.

Sat, Feb 22, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

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.

Sat, Feb 22, 2:25pm - 3:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village Apartments, 313 So. Hickory, Mundelein.