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Wednesday Evening Book Club

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2025-02-26 19:00:00 2025-02-26 20:00:00 America/Chicago Wednesday Evening Book Club 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 Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop, Virtual Meeting Room

Wednesday, February 26
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-26 19:00:00 2025-02-26 20:00:00 America/Chicago Wednesday Evening Book Club 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 Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop, Virtual Meeting Room

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

The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Book Clubs |

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Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Phone: (847)362-2330
Hours
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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Upcoming events

ESL Class
Wed, Jan 29, 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, 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!
Register
Baby Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
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.
Registration is now closed
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.
Registration is now closed
Court of Spruce
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.
Pebbleshire Apartments
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.
Registration is now closed
The Park Butterfield
Wed, Jan 29, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.
Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion
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.
Registration is now closed
ESL Class
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
Advanced Microsoft Excel - Virtual - Zoom
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.
Register
Knife Skills: Selection, Sharpening & Handling
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.
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
Movie Matinee
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.
1-on-1 Tech Help from Teen Tech Tutors
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.
Deepwoods
Sat, Feb 01, 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 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.
Lakeside Village
Sat, Feb 01, 2:25pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village Apartments, 313 So. Hickory, Mundelein.
Orchard St. at Shaddle
Sat, Feb 01, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein
ESL Class
Mon, Feb 03, 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 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
Social Services Consultations
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
Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session
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.
Chair Yoga - Virtual - Zoom
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!
Register
ESL Class
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.
English Conversation Café
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.
Family Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
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.
Register
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.
ESL Class
Wed, Feb 05, 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 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!
Register
Baby Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
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 WAITLIST AVAILABLE - (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
This event is full
Court of Spruce
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.
Pebbleshire Apartments
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.
Register
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.
The Park Butterfield
Wed, Feb 05, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.
OBOC: Cuisine Inspired by The Bandit Queens
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.
ESL Class
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.
Collectors Club - (grades K-8)
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.
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
Movie Matinee
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
Nonfiction Book Club - Hybrid
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 FULL - (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
This event is full
1-on-1 Tech Help from Teen Tech Tutors
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.
Deepwoods
Sat, Feb 08, 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 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.
Lakeside Village
Sat, Feb 08, 2:25pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village Apartments, 313 So. Hickory, Mundelein.
Orchard St. at Shaddle
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
ESL Class
Mon, Feb 10, 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 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.
Social Services Consultations
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
High School: No-Sew Avocado Pillow
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.
Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion
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.
Chair Yoga - Virtual - Zoom
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!
Register
ESL Class
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.
English Conversation Café
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.
Family Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
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.
ESL Class
Wed, Feb 12, 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 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!
Register
Baby Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
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.
This event is full
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.
Court of Spruce
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.
Pebbleshire Apartments
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.
The Park Butterfield
Wed, Feb 12, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.
Speculative Fiction Book Club
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!
Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion
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.
ESL Class
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 - FULL
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.
This event is full
Solve the Secret of the Library Escape Room
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
Movie Matinee
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.
1-on-1 Tech Help from Teen Tech Tutors
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.
Deepwoods
Sat, Feb 15, 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 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.
Lakeside Village
Sat, Feb 15, 2:25pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village Apartments, 313 So. Hickory, Mundelein.
Orchard St. at Shaddle
Sat, Feb 15, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein
Chess Club - (grades 2-5)
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
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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.
Register
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.
Register
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.
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.
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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