Nonfiction Book Club

After-Hours Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Fri, May 30, 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, May 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Children's Flex Space,Foyer,Meeting Room,The Workshop

Join the party and make the Library part of your summer! Bring the whole family after-hours to kick off the 2025 Summer Reading season. DROP IN

Sat, May 31, 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, May 31, 9:30am - 11:30am

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.

Deepwoods

Sat, May 31, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Sat, May 31, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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.

Chess Club - (grades 2-5)

Sat, May 31, 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, May 31, 2:25pm - 3:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Orchard St. at Shaddle

Sat, May 31, 3:15pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein

Sat, May 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join us for an open session to play chess with others. Players of any skill level welcome! REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 04/30 AT 4 PM

Registration is now closed

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

Mon, Jun 02, 9:30am - 10:15am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area

Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories.

Afternoon Concert: Buffalo Grove Singers Encore

Mon, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Sing along to timeless tunes from the '60s-'90s and Broadway favorites with the Buffalo Grove Singers Encore!

Pokémon Club - (grades K-8)

Mon, Jun 02, 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.

Mon, Jun 02, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Battle it out with your cards and go head-to-head in epic battles. Bring your best deck and cards to trade. REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 05/08 AT 4 PM

Cricut Cut Paper Flower

Mon, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Join us for a relaxing craft session to create a summery paper flower display using Cricut-designed cutouts! Materials are provided. Registration opens Thursday, May 8 at 9 am.

This event is full

Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion

Mon, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Digital Studio 2

This 30-minute workshop covers scanning photos, 35 mm slides and negatives, and converting them to digital photos.

ELL Spring Party

Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join us for the library's Spring party for ELL learners.

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

Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:45am

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

This parent-and-child story time gives you and your little one the ultimate "together-time!" Enjoy a fun-filled opportunity to connect, explore, and bond while sharing the magic of stories!

Finance & Employee Practices Committee Meeting

Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room

A meeting of the Finance & Employee Practices Committee of the Board of Library Trustees of the Cook Memorial Public Library District.

Aspen Drive Book Club

Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join us to discuss THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE by James McBride. For a copy of the book, contact Lindsay Barber-Peddycoart at lbarber@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Screen Smart: Cancer Prevention & Early Detection - Hybrid

Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Join University of Chicago Medicine physicians for a presentation on cancer prevention and screenings. Get the latest recommendations and have your questions answered by experts.

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

Wed, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jun 04, 6:15pm - 6:45pm

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

Spanish Story Time is an immersive experience for families that speak Spanish or want their children exposed to a new language. DROP-IN

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

Wed, Jun 04, 6:15pm - 6:45pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

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

High School Book Club

Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join us to discuss REZ BALL by Byron Graves. REGISTER for a free copy of the book (limited to first 10), or contact Leah at lhotchkiss@cooklib.org

Popular Travel Apps - Virtual - Zoom

Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Off-Site

Ready for the summer travel season? Review popular apps to make traveling a breeze, from road trips to finding unique accommodations.

The Library @ the Libertyville Farmers Market

Wed, Jun 04, 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.

Thu, Jun 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Libertyville Farmers Market - Cook Park

Stop by for on-the-spot book recommendations, the latest Library news, and an engaging outdoor story time.

Outdoor Story Time @ Farmer's Market - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:15am

Off-Site - offsite

Take a break from shopping and join us for a 15-minute story stop at the Farmer's Market! DROP IN

Taco Party - (grades K-1)

Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Join us for a taco-themed stories, games, and create a craft to take home. REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 050/8 AT 4 PM

This event is full

High School Hang Outs

Thu, Jun 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Lower Level Collections Area

Take a break with us at the Library! Stop by the high school area once a month for activities, games, and challenges, book recommendations, and more.

Genealogy Networking Group - Hybrid

Thu, Jun 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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

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

Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion

Thu, Jun 05, 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.

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

Fri, Jun 06, 9:00am - 11:30am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

This is our backup space if the area in the new space doesn't work out.

Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:45am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area

This parent-and-child story time gives you and your little one the ultimate "together-time!" Enjoy a fun-filled opportunity to connect, explore, and bond while sharing the magic of stories!

Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Visit our weekly lab to learn computer basics, from using a computer mouse to basic computer safety. DROP IN

Nonfiction Book Club - Hybrid

Fri, Jun 06, 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, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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

Join us to discuss HOW TO BE PERFECT by Michael Schur. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Allie at amendelson@cooklib.org. DROP IN

After-Hours Middle School Summer Kickoff: NERF Games - (grades 6-8)

Fri, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Play games as a team and individually throughout the Library after-hours. REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 05/08 AT 4 PM

Sat, Jun 07, 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, Jun 07, 9:30am - 11:30am

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, Jun 07, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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.

Intro to Python Coding - (grades 6-8)

Sat, Jun 07, 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.

Sun, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Explore and learn fundamental python concepts by getting hands-on experience making your own password generator. REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 05/08 AT 4 PM

This event is full

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

Mon, Jun 09, 9:30am - 10:15am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area

Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories.

Todd Downing: Tall Tales and Silly Songs - (family)

Mon, Jun 09, 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.

Mon, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

The whole family will be moving, grooving, and laughing with musician Todd Downing! Child(ren) must be accompanied by an adult. REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY 5/9 AT 4 PM

This event is full

Cricut Cut Paper Flower

Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Join us for a relaxing craft session to create a summery paper flower display using Cricut-designed cutouts! Materials are provided. Registration opens Thursday, May 8 at 9 am.

This event is full

Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion

Mon, Jun 09, 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.

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

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:45am

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

This parent-and-child story time gives you and your little one the ultimate "together-time!" Enjoy a fun-filled opportunity to connect, explore, and bond while sharing the magic of stories!

Coffee & Community

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Enjoy a cup of coffee, meet your neighbors, and talk. Board games will also be available. DROP IN.

Paint & Snack: Pour Painting WAITLIST AVAILABLE - (grades 6-8)

Tue, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Relax, eat some snacks, and try out a new paint technique! REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY 05/10 AT 4 PM

This event is full

Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion

Tue, Jun 10, 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.

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

Wed, Jun 11, 9:30am - 10:15am

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Picture Book Area

Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories.

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville

Meet with Art Noparstak, a certified business mentor from SCORE, to get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, and implementing a marketing strategy.

Wednesday Morning Book Club - Hybrid

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Join us to discuss NORTH WOODS by Daniel Mason. 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, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville

Meet with Art Noparstak, a certified business mentor from SCORE, to get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, and implementing a marketing strategy.

This event is full

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

Wed, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville

Meet with Art Noparstak, a certified business mentor from SCORE, to get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, and implementing a marketing strategy.

Designing a Flower Bed with Seasonal Interest - Virtual - Zoom

Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off-Site

Learn how to design a garden with year-round visual interest, from spring to fall, with a few winter accents during this step-by-step virtual presentation.

In the Middle Book Club - (grades 6-8)

Wed, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

A book club just for middle schoolers! Join us for a fun and lively book discussion with awesome books. REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 05/08 AT 4 PM

Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion

Wed, Jun 11, 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.

Sewing Basics: Master the Essentials - FULL

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Discover the key parts of a sewing machine, tips on choosing fabrics, and essential techniques. This summer, learn to create your own custom drawstring bag! Perfect for beginners.

This event is full

Outdoor Story Time @ Farmer's Market - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:15am

Off-Site - offsite

Take a break from shopping and join us for a 15-minute story stop at the Farmer's Market! DROP IN

Sound Bath Meditation: Rejuvenate & Refresh - FULL

Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Relax and rejuvenate with the healing vibrations of crystal sound bowls. Let the soothing tones calm your mind and body. No experience required, just come ready to unwind and embrace pure tranquility.

This event is full

High School Hang Outs

Thu, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Take a break with us at the Library! Stop by the high school area once a month for activities, games, and challenges, book recommendations, and more.

World Explorers: Mexico - (grades 2-5)

Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Immerse yourself in Mexican culture through stories, crafts, and games! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 05/12 AT 4 PM

Mayhem on a Manifest: Intrigue and Deception - Hybrid

Thu, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Ship manifests are often a key component to identifying an ancestor's immigration to the United States. What happens when the manifest becomes a Pandora's Box of intrigue and deception? Come find out!

Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion

Thu, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Digital Studio 2

This 30-minute workshop covers scanning photos, 35 mm slides and negatives, and converting them to digital photos.

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

Fri, Jun 13, 9:00am - 11:30am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

This is our backup space if the area in the new space doesn't work out.

Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:45am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area

This parent-and-child story time gives you and your little one the ultimate "together-time!" Enjoy a fun-filled opportunity to connect, explore, and bond while sharing the magic of stories!

Friday Morning Book Club

Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room

Join us to discuss THE DIAMOND EYE by Kate Quinn. For a copy of the book, contact Amy Becker-Perez at aperez@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Visit our weekly lab to learn computer basics, from using a computer mouse to basic computer safety. DROP IN

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Kaleidoscope Eyes: Beatles Tribute Band - Outdoor Concert & Food Truck Series

Fri, Jun 13, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Free screenings of popular and acclaimed movies. For movie titles and ratings, call the Library, or pick up a flyer at either location.

Fri, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Relive the magic of The Beatles with a performance by Chicago's premier Beatles tribute band. Food truck: Cousins Maine Lobster

Sat, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 9:30am - 11:30am

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.

Citizenship Classes

Sat, Jun 14, 9:30am - 11:00am

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Are you or someone you know starting the journey to naturalization? Mano a Mano Family Resource Center provides expert support to guide you through the process.

Sat, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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.

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

Sat, Jun 14, 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.

Mon, Jun 16, 9:30am - 10:15am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area

Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories.

Little Lotus & Caregiver Calm Yoga Class - (ages 4-5 yrs w/caregiver)

Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

A Zen Yoga Instructor will lead you and your preschooler through a fun-filled yoga class with a story time! Bring your own yoga mat if you have one. REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY 5/16 AT 4 PM

Mon, Jun 16, 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 - The Wiz

Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Monthly film screening and discussion. DROP IN

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

Mon, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Digital Studio 1

Get started with audio recording in our Digital Studios. Training will cover how to set up a Logic Pro session with the studio's microphones so you can record that first demo or podcast episode.

Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 7:00pm

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:45am

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

This parent-and-child story time gives you and your little one the ultimate "together-time!" Enjoy a fun-filled opportunity to connect, explore, and bond while sharing the magic of stories!

Basic Microsoft Word

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

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

Library Board Meeting

Tue, Jun 17, 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.

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club - Hybrid

Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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

Join us to discuss THE FIFTH SEASON by N. K. Jemisin. 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, Jun 17, 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, June 3 2025 at 7:00pm

Database Pop-up: EBSCO Databases

Wed, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:15am

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Picture Book Area

Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories.

Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Foyer

Get a basic overview of how to quickly find scholarly articles, business reports, medical research, news, and more using our powerful EBSCO research tools.

Needlework Meetup

Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Bring your own knitting, crochet, or needlepoint projects to work on at the Library. Enjoy crafting with new friends in a relaxed, welcoming environment. All levels welcome!

Advanced Excel Formulas - Virtual - Zoom

Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Off-Site

Take your Excel skills to the next level. Review simple to complex formulas including VLOOKUP, Arrays, and much more!

Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration

Wed, Jun 18, 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, June 4 2025 at 7:00pm

The Library @ the Libertyville Farmers Market

Thu, Jun 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Libertyville Farmers Market - Cook Park

Stop by for on-the-spot book recommendations, the latest Library news, and an engaging outdoor story time.

Outdoor Story Time @ Farmer's Market - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Thu, Jun 19, 10:00am - 10:15am

Off-Site - offsite

Take a break from shopping and join us for a 15-minute story stop at the Farmer's Market! DROP IN

American Girl: Juneteenth - Addy's Journey to Freedom - (grades 2-5)

Thu, Jun 19, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Join us for an outdoor picnic to celebrate Juneteenth. Bring a sack lunch and hear the amazing story of Addy and her mom on their escape to freedom. REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 05/19 at 4 PM

What's It Worth? Old Coins, Currency & Jewelry

Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville

Schedule your appointment for a free 15-minute appraisal with top coin expert Dave Ekstrom. Bring your coins, currency, and gold/silver jewelry for a quick evaluation. Location: Study Room A.

College Admission and Test Prep Trend

Thu, Jun 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

The team at Excellerate Learning Studio will be available at the Library to provide guidance, tips, and tricks to prepare for the ACT and SAT exams.

Essential Oil Scent Spray

Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Create your own all-natural signature spritz by blending essential oils and making a custom label. A nonrefundable materials fee of $10 (cash only) is due at the beginning of class.

Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion

Thu, Jun 19, 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, June 5 2025 at 7:00pm

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

Fri, Jun 20, 9:00am - 11:30am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

This is our backup space if the area in the new space doesn't work out.

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:45am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area

This parent-and-child story time gives you and your little one the ultimate "together-time!" Enjoy a fun-filled opportunity to connect, explore, and bond while sharing the magic of stories!

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Visit our weekly lab to learn computer basics, from using a computer mouse to basic computer safety. DROP IN

Family Maker @ Home! Mini LED Canvas - (family)

Fri, Jun 20, 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.

Teen Summer Movie Night

Fri, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Enjoy the summer nights with a fun teen movie and snacks.

Sat, Jun 21, All day

Off-Site - offsite

We'll provide all the supplies to have some family fun to go! No registration required; kits available while supplies last.

Sat, Jun 21, 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.

Saturday Morning Stories @ Aspen: Happy Birthday to Me! - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Sat, Jun 21, 9:30am - 11:30am

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.

Citizenship Classes

Sat, Jun 21, 9:30am - 11:00am

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Are you or someone you know starting the journey to naturalization? Mano a Mano Family Resource Center provides expert support to guide you through the process.

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

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

Start your Saturday off with a smile at our lively and play-based family story time event! Caregivers attend with their child(ren). This event meets one Saturday a month. DROP IN

Crochet Your Perfect Summer Bag: A Two-Part Project - FULL

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Create your own granny square summer bag! Bring three to four colors of medium-weight size 4 yarn and a 5mm hook. Attending both sessions is required to complete the bag. Best for advanced beginners.

This event is full

Sat, Jun 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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.

American Girl: Meet Summer - (grades 2-5)

Sat, Jun 21, 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, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Happy Birthday, Summer! Join us to celebrate her birthday. Summer loves animals so bring your dolls and their pets! REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 05/21 AT 4 pm.

Family Maker @ the Library! Suncatchers (session 1) - (family)

Sun, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Make a beautiful suncatcher! We provide all the materials, you provide the family fun! Please note: there are two identical sessions. Register for one only. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 5/25 AT 4 PM

Family Maker @ the Library! Suncatchers (session 2) - (family)

Sun, Jun 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Make a beautiful suncatcher! We provide all the materials, you provide the family fun! Please note: there are two identical sessions. Register for one only. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 5/25 AT 4 PM

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

Mon, Jun 23, 9:30am - 10:15am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area

Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories.

Agatha Mystery Book Club - Hybrid

Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Join us to discuss FIRST LIE WINS by Ashley Elston. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Erica O'Rourke at eorourke@cooklib.org. DROP IN

High School: Faux Butterfly Display

Mon, Jun 23, 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.

Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Celebrate summer by crafting a beautiful butterfly display using vibrant paper butterflies, perfect for decorating your space! Materials provided. Registration opens Tuesday, May 8.

Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion

Mon, Jun 23, 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, June 9 2025 at 7:00pm

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

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:45am

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

This parent-and-child story time gives you and your little one the ultimate "together-time!" Enjoy a fun-filled opportunity to connect, explore, and bond while sharing the magic of stories!

Photoshop Creative Cloud - Virtual - Zoom

Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Off-Site

Learn simple to complex photo editing techniques, including layering and AI edits to help you get started with your photo projects.

Shelftalkers Roundtable - Hybrid

Tue, Jun 24, 6:45pm - 7:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 06/10 AT 4 PM

Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 4:00pm

Tue, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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

Want the fun of a book club with the freedom to read what you like? Join our no-homework group and share your shelf! For the Zoom link, contact Erica O'Rourke at eorourke@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Tue, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Digital Studio 1

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

Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 7:00pm

Tue, Jun 24, 7:05pm - 7:20pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 06/10 AT 4 PM

Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 4:00pm

Tue, Jun 24, 7:25pm - 7:40pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 06/10 AT 4 PM

Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 4:00pm

Tue, Jun 24, 7:45pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 06/10 AT 4 PM

Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 4:00pm

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

Wed, Jun 25, 9:30am - 10:15am

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Picture Book Area

Baby Story Time is a lap-sit program. Children and their caregivers will be guided through bounces, songs, movement rhymes, and stories.

Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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.

A New Era in Men's Health

Wed, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Every man should have control over his health. Learn more about men?s health issues from Arabinda Subudhi of Gameday Men's Health.

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

Wed, Jun 25, 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.

Service Craft: DIY Pillowcases - (grades 6-8)

Wed, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Get involved in the community and create your own DIY pillowcases that can be used by others. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 05/25 AT 4 PM

Wednesday Evening Book Club - Hybrid

Wed, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Join us to discuss HELLO BEAUTIFUL by Ann Napolitano. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Marianne Charles at mcharles@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Android Phone Basics

Wed, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

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

Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion

Wed, Jun 25, 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, June 11 2025 at 7:00pm

The Library @ the Libertyville Farmers Market

Thu, Jun 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Libertyville Farmers Market - Cook Park

Stop by for on-the-spot book recommendations, the latest Library news, and an engaging outdoor story time.

Outdoor Story Time @ Farmer's Market - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:15am

Off-Site - offsite

Take a break from shopping and join us for a 15-minute story stop at the Farmer's Market! DROP IN

Science Explorers: Ocean Pollution - (grades 2-3)

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Discover how the ocean is affected by pollution through books and hands-on experiments. REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 05/26 AT 4 PM

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

Thu, Jun 26, 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 05/26 AT 4 PM

Video Editing - Virtual - Zoom

Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Off-Site

Using the free version of Clipchamp, learn how to easily and quickly edit your digital videos. The class will review video editing tools, common commands, and AI features available in Windows 11.

Thu, Jun 26, 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, June 12 2025 at 7:00pm

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

Fri, Jun 27, 9:00am - 11:30am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

This is our backup space if the area in the new space doesn't work out.

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:45am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area

This parent-and-child story time gives you and your little one the ultimate "together-time!" Enjoy a fun-filled opportunity to connect, explore, and bond while sharing the magic of stories!

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Visit our weekly lab to learn computer basics, from using a computer mouse to basic computer safety. DROP IN

Hello Summer! - (grades K-1)

Fri, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Summer days are here again. Let's walk in the park then make a wreath and flower crown. Bring your favorite stuffed animal or doll for afternoon tea. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 05/27 at 4 PM.

Passport Service: Renew or Apply

Sat, Jun 28, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

The Lake County Circuit Clerk passport acceptance team will process passport applications, including taking photos! First come, first served, no appointments. DROP IN

Sat, Jun 28, 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.

Crochet Your Perfect Summer Bag: A Two-Part Project - FULL

Sat, Jun 28, 9:30am - 11:30am

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.

Citizenship Classes

Sat, Jun 28, 9:30am - 11:00am

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Are you or someone you know starting the journey to naturalization? Mano a Mano Family Resource Center provides expert support to guide you through the process.

Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Create your own granny square summer bag! Bring three to four colors of medium-weight size 4 yarn and a 5mm hook. Attending both sessions is required to complete the bag. Best for advanced beginners.

This event is full

Sat, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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.