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Outdoor Story Time @ Farmers Market - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Thu, Jul 31, 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.

Thu, Jul 31, 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

Story Stretchers: Dear Zoo - (ages 4-5 w/adult)

Thu, Jul 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Come along and stretch your imaginations through stories, hands-on activities, and play with your favorite grown-up! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 06/30 AT 4 PM

Registration is now closed

Gene Kelly: Singin' & Dancin' Through Hollywood

Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Historian Barry Bradford explores Gene Kelly, the American actor, dancer, and director who revolutionized film dance with iconic roles in SINGIN' IN THE RAIN and AN AMERICAN IN PARIS.

Registration is now closed

Cancelled

Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion

Thu, Jul 31, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

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

Nonfiction Book Club - Hybrid

Fri, Aug 01, 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

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

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

Join us to discuss SPARKS by Ian Johnson. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Allie at amendelson@cooklib.org. DROP IN

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

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

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Join us for an epic video game battle! We provide the game and system, you provide the fun! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 07/01 AT 4 PM

Registration is now closed

Sat, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 9:30am - 11:30am

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. Registration closed.

DAR Genealogy Workshop

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

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

Sat, Aug 02, 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.

Sat, Aug 02, 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.

Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion

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

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

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

DIY Summer Coasters

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

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Beat the heat and learn how to make stylish summer coasters, perfect for holding your cold drink after a long day! Materials provided. Registration opens Monday, July 7 at 9 am.

This event is full

Cancelled

Mon, Aug 04, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville

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.

Lawyer in the Library: Wills & Trusts

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville

Register to meet with licensed local attorney Michael A. Goldberg for an individual, 15-minute session for general guidance and advice only. Location: Study Room C

Lawyer in the Library: Wills,Trusts, Estates & Guardianship

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville

Register to meet with licensed local attorney Stella Day for an individual, 15-minute session for general guidance and advice only. Location: Study Room B

Coffee & Community

Tue, Aug 05, 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.

VHPD National Night Out

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile will be at Hartmann Park on Oakwood Rd/Cherry Valley Rd.. in Vernon Hills.

DIY Summer Coasters

Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Beat the heat and learn how to make stylish summer coasters, perfect for holding your cold drink after a long day! Materials provided. Registration opens Monday, July 7 at 9 am.

This event is full

Aspen Drive Book Club

Tue, Aug 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join us to discuss THE CARETAKER by Ron Rash. Anyone who has read the book is welcome to DROP IN.

Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion

Tue, Aug 05, 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.

Late Summer & Fall Colors in the Garden - Virtual - Zoom

Wed, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off-Site

Late summer and fall gardens often look worn out and tired. Learn how to boost your August-September garden with perennials, ornamental grasses and colorful fall trees and shrubs.

Database Pop-up: HelpNow & JobNow - from Brainfuse

Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville

Learn how to get live tutoring, practice tests, and study tools with HelpNow. Need career support? JobNow offers resume reviews, job searches, and interview coaching!

Messy Science Stations - (grades 6-8)

Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Wed, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Do various unique, messy and chaotic experiments! Build, test, and create with slime, lava lamps, gooey food and more! REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 07/06 AT 4 PM

Wed, Aug 06, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Social Media Basics - Virtual - Zoom

Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join us to discuss THE WEIGHT OF BLOOD by Tiffany D. Jackson. REGISTER for a free copy of the book (limited to first 10), or contact Leah at lhotchkiss@cooklib.org

Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Off-Site

Review popular social media apps and websites. Learn how people use the sites, from sharing information to making international phone calls.

Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion

Wed, Aug 06, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Outdoor Story Time @ Farmers Market - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Thu, Aug 07, 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.

Thu, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 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.

Nintendo Club: Mario Kart - (grades 2-5)

Thu, Aug 07, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join us for an epic video game battle! We provide the game and system; you provide the fun! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 07/07 AT 4 PM

Rock, Pop & Country Vibes Chi-Town Just Cause Band - FULL - Outdoor Concert & Food Truck Series

Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Good vibes and great music featuring the best pop, rock, and country hits. Food truck: Cousins Maine Lobster

Genealogy Networking Group - Hybrid

Thu, Aug 07, 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: How to Set Up A Recording Session

Thu, Aug 07, 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.

Friday Morning Book Club

Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room

Join us to discuss THE BERRY PICKERS by Amanda Peters. For a copy of the book, contact Amy Becker-Perez at aperez@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Fri, Aug 08, 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

Fri, Aug 08, 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, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 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.

Repair Fair: Bring It, Fix It, Save It!

Sat, Aug 09, 9:30am - 11:30am

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. Registration closed.

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Bring your broken items and let our volunteers work their magic! Limit two items per participant. Check back for an updated vendor list. DROP IN

Sat, Aug 09, 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.

Afternoon Concert: Always Young

Sat, Aug 09, 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.

T-Rexplorers - (family)

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Be a paleontologist for a day! Join T-Rexplorers as we discover and examine dinosaur bones and fossils! Child(ren) must be accompanied by an adult. REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 07/09 AT 4 PM

This event is full

Great Decisions - FULL

Sun, Aug 10, 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

Mon, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Join us for an afternoon of hits from the '50s and '60s, Broadway favorites, Latin music, patriotic tunes, and classic country songs. Something for everyone to enjoy!

Ready, Set...Kindergarten! WAITLIST AVAILABLE - (entering grade K)

Mon, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Get ready for Kindergarten with this fun program! REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY 07/11 AT 4 PM

This event is full

Paczki & Pictures: Movie Screening

Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Join us for a special movie screening of Academy Award-winning director Pawel Pawlikowski's feature film, Last Resort. Paczki and refreshments will be provided at 6pm.The movie starts at 6:30pm.

Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration

Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Digital Studio 2

This 30-minute demonstration will teach you how to use the Cricut Explore 3 to digitally cut materials for your crafting projects.

This event is full

Digital Marketing Strategies - Virtual - Zoom

Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Off-Site

Beyond selling on eBay, we'll review simple digital marketing strategies from leveraging social media to developing an online plan.

Acrylic Painting with Teaching Artist Susie Speck

Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Follow Susie step-by-step in creating a beautiful acrylic painting. A $7 materials fee is due at the beginning of class. Cash only.

This event is full

Cancelled

Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session

Tue, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

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

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

Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Join us to discuss THE WAGER by David Grann. 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, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 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.

Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Wed, Aug 13, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Bookmobile Stop

The Bookmobile will stop in the east parking lot of Pebbleshire Apartments on the corner of Cherry Valley and Lakeside in Vernon Hills.

Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion

Wed, Aug 13, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

iPhone Basics

Wed, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

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

This event is full

Wed, Aug 13, 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.

Sewing Basics: Master the Essentials

Thu, Aug 14, 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.

Thu, Aug 14, 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

World Explorers: Pakistan - (grades 2-5)

Thu, Aug 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Immerse yourself in Pakistani culture through stories, crafts, and games! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 07/14 AT 4 PM

A Genealogist's Primer on Fraternal Organizations - Hybrid

Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Was your ancestor buried in an odd cemetery, or do they have a masonic symbol on their tombstone? Were you given random buttons and pins from a relative? Join us as we explore fraternal organizations!

Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion

Thu, Aug 14, 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, July 31 2025 at 7:00pm

Fri, Aug 15, 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

Cancelled

American Girl: Molly's Route 66 Adventure - (grades 2-5)

Fri, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

It's a road trip, so hop in the car with Molly McIntire's family and head West from Chicago to Los Angeles along Route 66! Meet in Cook Park. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 07/15 AT 4 PM. OUTDOOR PROGRAM.

After-hours Middle School Book and Movie Night - (grades 6-8)

Fri, Aug 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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. This month's selection is Howl's Moving Castle REGISTRATION OPENS DAY 05/08 AT 4 PM

Sat, Aug 16, 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, Aug 16, 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.

Saturday Morning Stories @ Aspen: Pirate Party! - (birth-age 5 w/adult)

Sat, Aug 16, 9:30am - 11:30am

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. Registration closed.

Sat, Aug 16, 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

Sat, Aug 16, 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 WAITLIST AVAILABLE - (grades 2-5)

Sat, Aug 16, 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, Aug 16, 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 07/16 AT 4 PM

This event is full

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

Sun, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Make a magic wand that lights up! We provide all the materials, you provide the family fun! Please note: there are two identical sessions. Register for one only. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 7/20 AT 4 PM

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

Sun, Aug 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

This event is full

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

Mon, Aug 18, 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.

Collectors Club - (grades K-8)

Mon, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - 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 FRIDAY 07/18 AT 4 PM

Cinema Club - Only Yesterday

Mon, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Monthly film screening and discussion. DROP IN

Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion

Mon, Aug 18, 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, August 4 2025 at 7:00pm

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

Tue, Aug 19, 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 this fun-filled opportunity to connect, explore, and bond while sharing the magic of stories!

Children's Classic Book Club: Paddington Bear - (grades K-3)

Tue, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Come to Paddington's Picnic in Cook Park and hear the story of a bear from Peru who finds a home in London. Bring a sack lunch and meet by the Cook Home. REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY 07/19 AT 4 PM.

Finance & Employee Practices Committee Meeting

Tue, Aug 19, 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville

The meeting of the Finance and Employee Practices Committee of the Board of Library Trustees will be held in the Conference Room.

Library Board Meeting

Tue, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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

Join us to discuss NEVER LET ME GO by Kazuo Ishiguro. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Mary Tompson at mtompson@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Cancelled

Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion

Tue, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

This 30-minute demonstration will teach you how to use the Cricut Explore 3 to digitally cut materials for your crafting projects.

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

Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Fishy Fun - (grades K-1)

Wed, Aug 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

We have lots of fish-themed fun through stories, games, and making a craft to take home. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 07/20 AT 4 PM

Wed, Aug 20, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Bookmobile Stop

The Bookmobile will stop in the east parking lot of Pebbleshire Apartments on the corner of Cherry Valley and Lakeside in Vernon Hills.

Needlework Meetup

Wed, Aug 20, 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!

Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion

Wed, Aug 20, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Digital Studio 2

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

Registration opens Wednesday, August 6 2025 at 7:00pm

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

Thu, Aug 21, 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.

ESL Class Registration

Thu, Aug 21, 9:15am - 12:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room

REGISTRATION for ESL Classes

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Celebrate and support your toddler's physical growth and development at this special program for toddlers and their favorite grown-ups. REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 07/21 AT 4 PM

High School Hang Outs

Thu, Aug 21, 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.

Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration

Thu, Aug 21, 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, August 7 2025 at 7:00pm

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

Fri, Aug 22, 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

Fri, Aug 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area

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

Family Maker @ Home! Squishes - (family)

Fri, Aug 22, 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, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 9:30am - 11:30am

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. Registration closed.

Sat, Aug 23, 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.

Paddington in Peru Adventure Movie - (Family)

Sat, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Paddington and the Browns are off to Peru to see Aunt Lucy. Join us for the latest Paddington Bear adventure movie. Recommended for ages 6+ DROP IN.

ESL Class Registration

Mon, Aug 25, 9:15am - 12:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

REGISTRATION for ESL Classes

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

Mon, Aug 25, 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 Cub - Hybrid

Mon, Aug 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Join us to discuss LISTEN FOR THE LIE by Amy Tintera. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Erica O'Rourke at eorourke@cooklib.org. DROP IN

High School: Paper Circuit Art

Mon, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room A

Bring your imagination and building talents, and have a creatively good time with our LEGO collection. REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY 07/25 AT 4 PM

Mon, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Get creative with circuits and design your own light-up artwork using LED lights and copper tape! Materials provided. Registration opens Tuesday, July 25.

Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion

Mon, Aug 25, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Digital Studio 2

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

Registration opens Monday, August 11 2025 at 7:00pm

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

Tue, Aug 26, 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 this fun-filled opportunity to connect, explore, and bond while sharing the magic of stories!

Shelftalkers Roundtable - Hybrid

Tue, Aug 26, 6:45pm - 7:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 08/12 AT 4 PM

Registration opens Tuesday, August 12 2025 at 4:00pm

Tue, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference 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

Cancelled

Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration

Tue, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

This 30-minute demonstration will teach you how to use the Cricut Explore 3 to digitally cut materials for your crafting projects.

Tue, Aug 26, 7:05pm - 7:20pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 08/12 AT 4 PM

Registration opens Tuesday, August 12 2025 at 4:00pm

Tue, Aug 26, 7:25pm - 7:40pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 08/12 AT 4 PM

Registration opens Tuesday, August 12 2025 at 4:00pm

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

Tue, Aug 26, 7:45pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 08/12 AT 4 PM

Registration opens Tuesday, August 12 2025 at 4:00pm

Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 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.

Successful Retirement

Wed, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Explore considerations for a successful retirement to help plan for your future with Todd Renihan from Allstate Financial.

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

Wed, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills

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

This event is full

High School Service Project: Pet Toys

Wed, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Wed, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Earn a service hour by creating dog and cat toys for local shelters! All materials provided.

Wed, Aug 27, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Wed, Aug 27, 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.

Wednesday Evening Book Club - Hybrid

Wed, Aug 27, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Bookmobile Stop

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

Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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 Marianne Charles at mcharles@cooklib.org. DROP IN

iPad Basics

Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop

Get started with your iPad! Learn about the tablet's functions, using apps, and personalizing your device.

This event is full

Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session

Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Digital Studio 1

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

Registration opens Wednesday, August 13 2025 at 7:00pm

Artist Spotlight: Joan Miro - (grades K-5)

Thu, Aug 28, 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.

Thu, Aug 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Learn about artist Joan Miro and his style of art. Create and take home your own piece of Miro-inspired artwork! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 07/28 AT 4 PM

Online Safety - Virtual - Zoom

Thu, Aug 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Off-Site

Stay safe online by identifying online scams, fake websites, and learning simple security settings.

Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion

Thu, Aug 28, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Digital Studio 2

This 30-minute workshop shows you how to use Vidbox to convert VHS, VHS-C, and Mini DV tapes to digital video formats that can be stored on a computer hard drive, DVD, or online.

Registration opens Thursday, August 14 2025 at 7:00pm

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

Fri, Aug 29, 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

Fri, Aug 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area

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

Fri, Aug 29, 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, Aug 30, 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, Aug 30, 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, Aug 30, 9:30am - 11:30am

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. Registration closed.

Sat, Aug 30, 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.