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Bad Art: Watercolor Gone Wrong - FULL
2025-09-04 10:00:00 2025-09-04 11:00:00 America/Chicago Bad Art: Watercolor Gone Wrong - FULL No skills? No problem. Splash, smear, and laugh your way through the worst watercolor art ever. Just bring your imagination and a sense of humor. Bad art encouraged! Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Thursday, September 04
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-09-04 10:00:00 2025-09-04 11:00:00 America/Chicago Bad Art: Watercolor Gone Wrong - FULL No skills? No problem. Splash, smear, and laugh your way through the worst watercolor art ever. Just bring your imagination and a sense of humor. Bad art encouraged! Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

No skills? No problem. Splash, smear, and laugh your way through the worst watercolor art ever. Just bring your imagination and a sense of humor. Bad art encouraged!

Must be a CMPLD cardholder to attend.  Registration opens Monday. August 11 at 9 am.  

Join us for a fun and relaxed creative session where the goal is simply to enjoy the process—not perfection!

We’ll provide:

  • Basic watercolor paints
  • Brushes
  • Paper to get you started


Feel free to bring your own supplies or any additional materials you’d like to experiment with.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just curious, this is a judgment-free zone where creativity rules and “bad art” is celebrated!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafting & Maker |

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Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Phone: (847)362-2330
Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Cook Memorial Public Library District serves communities in northern Lake County, Illinois: Libertyville, Green Oaks, Vernon Hills, Indian Creek, Mettawa, and parts of Mundelein. 

 

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Through dedicated personal service, we connect our diverse community to resources that educate, enrich and inspire.

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Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
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Off-Site
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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 Monday, September 1 2025 at 7:00pm
ESL Class
Tue, Sep 16, 9:00am - 12:15pm
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FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School's Adult Education Program.
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Tue, Sep 16, 9:00am - 10:00am
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Register
Family Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Tue, Sep 16, 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!
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Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Boost your interview confidence and turn conversations into lasting impressions. Refine your pitch, master delivery, tackle tough questions, and align your story with what employers value.
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Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
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Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
The regular board meeting for the Trustees of the Cook Memorial Public Library District
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Register
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Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Digital Studio 2
This 30-minute workshop shows you how to use Vidbox to convert VHS, VHS-C, and Mini DV tapes to digital video formats that can be stored on a computer hard drive, DVD, or online.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 7:00pm
ESL Class
Wed, Sep 17, 9:00am - 12:15pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School's Adult Education program.
ESL Class
Wed, Sep 17, 9:00am - 12:15pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School's Adult Education program.
Tai Chi 101 - Virtual - Zoom
Wed, Sep 17, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
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 - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
The Sale of a Lifetime
Wed, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Learn more about solutions for those who need to move, downsize or sell their belongings. Presented by Bruce Treadway of Caring Transitions.
Budgeting 101, Debt Management & Credit Repair - Virtual - Zoom
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off-Site
Master budgeting basics, tackle debt, and boost your credit. Practical tools for financial wellness. Presented by Michael Barbini, SVP Libertyville Bank & Trust, a Wintrust Bank.
T(w)een Advisory Board Meeting - (grades 6-8)
Wed, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Join us to get involved with the Library! Bring your ideas about programs or new services for middle schoolers. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 08/17 AT 4 PM
In the Middle Book Club: Final Season by Tim Green - (grades 6-8)
Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
A book club just for middle schoolers! Join us for a fun and lively book discussion with awesome books. REGISTRATION OPEN
Books & Bites - Hybrid
Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Hello, Big Book Season! Join the Bookies for some sweet treats while you get an exclusive look at more than 40 of autumn's biggest books. These curated picks will keep you company all season long.
Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion
Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Digital Studio 2
Dust those old records off the shelf and learn to convert them into digital mp3 files using VinylStudio software and our AT-LP120-USB Turntable.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 3 2025 at 7:00pm
ESL Class
Thu, Sep 18, 9:00am - 12:15pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School's Adult Education Program.
High School Hang Outs
Thu, Sep 18, 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: Israel - (grades 2-5)
Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Immerse yourself in Israeli culture through stories, crafts, and games! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 08/18 AT 4 PM
Starting Your Research with Hidden Treasures - Virtual - Zoom
Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off-Site
Go beyond the basics by hunting for family history "hidden treasures" right in your own home! Explore how to get the most out of these and many more to build your own family tree.
Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion
Thu, Sep 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 Thursday, September 4 2025 at 7:00pm
Family Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Fri, Sep 19, 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!
Sound Bath Meditation: Rejuvenate & Refresh - FULL
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
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Computer Basics Lab
Fri, Sep 19, 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, Autumn - (grades 2-5)
Fri, Sep 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Let's take an autumn walk to say goodbye to summer and welcome fall. This is an outdoor program. Rain Location: Cook Park Library Meeting Room. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 08/19 AT 4 PM
Family Maker @ Home! Sock Gnomes - (family)
Sat, Sep 20, All day
Off-Site
We'll provide all the supplies to have some family fun to go! No registration required; kits available while supplies last.
Citizenship Classes
Sat, Sep 20, 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.
Family Maker@ the Library: Light Up Thaumatropes (session 1) - (family)
Sun, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Make an amazing optical illusion toy that lights up! We'll provide all the supplies, you provide the fun! REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 08/21 AT 4 PM
Family Maker@the Library: Light Up Thaumatropes (session 2) - (family)
Sun, Sep 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Make an amazing optical illusion toy that lights up! We'll provide all the supplies, you provide the fun! REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 08/21 AT 4 PM
ESL Class
Mon, Sep 22, 9:00am - 12:15pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School's Adult Education program.
ESL Class
Mon, Sep 22, 9:00am - 12:15pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School's Adult Education program.
Baby Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Mon, Sep 22, 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.
Cancelled
English Language Learners' Book Club
Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Read and then discuss books while practicing your English in conversation. Join us! For more information and to register, email Andrea Larson at alarson@cooklib.org.
Agatha Mystery Book Club - Hybrid
Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Join us to discuss THE MURDER OF MR. MA by John Shen Yen Nee & SJ Rozan. For the Zoom link, contact Erica O'Rourke at eorourke@cooklib.org. DROP IN
Social Services Consultations
Mon, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Bring your imagination and building talents, and have a creatively good time with our LEGO collection. REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY 08/22 AT 4 PM
Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session
Mon, Sep 22, 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, September 8 2025 at 7:00pm
ESL Class
Tue, Sep 23, 9:00am - 12:15pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School's Adult Education Program.
Chair Yoga for Everyone - Virtual - Zoom
Tue, Sep 23, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
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!
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Family Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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
Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion
Tue, Sep 23, 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, September 9 2025 at 7:00pm
ESL Class
Wed, Sep 24, 9:00am - 12:15pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School's Adult Education program.
ESL Class
Wed, Sep 24, 9:00am - 12:15pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School's Adult Education program.
Tai Chi 101 - Virtual - Zoom
Wed, Sep 24, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
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 - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Wed, Sep 24, 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 Evening Book Club - Hybrid
Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Join us to discuss OUR MISSING HEARTS by Celeste Ng. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Marianne Charles at mcharles@cooklib.org. DROP IN
iPhone and iPad Basics
Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Get started with your iPhone or iPad! Learn about button functions, using apps, and personalizing your device!
ESL Class
Thu, Sep 25, 9:00am - 12:15pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School's Adult Education Program.
STEM Challenge: Castle Construction - (grades 4-5)
Thu, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Put your skills and know-how to the test! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 08/25 AT 4 PM
High School Sewing Class
Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Learn how to use a sewing machine and take home your very own book bag!
Video Editing - Virtual - Zoom
Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off-Site
Using Clipchamp, learn how to easily and quickly edit your digital videos. The class reviews video editing tools, common commands, and AI features available in Windows 11.
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Save Those Seeds! - Virtual - Zoom
Thu, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off-Site
Join us to learn the basic of seed saving, including how and why to save many different varieties. Cory Povkovich from Chalet will explain the details and help you start your own seed collection.
Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion
Thu, Sep 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 Thursday, September 11 2025 at 7:00pm
Family Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Fri, Sep 26, 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!
Computer Basics Lab
Fri, Sep 26, 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
Movie Matinee
Fri, Sep 26, 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.
Escape Artists: Time Travel Escape Room - (grades 6-8)
Fri, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Put your puzzle skills to the test and try to solve the themed Time Travel mystery. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 08/26 AT 4 PM
Community Blood Drive
Sat, Sep 27, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Help save lives and make a difference in our community.  Donate blood in the the Versiti blood drive bus in the Library's parking lot. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
Register
Saturday Morning Stories @ Cook: Breakfast Food - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area
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 a Fall Pumpkin - Advanced Beginner Level
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Join us for a cozy fall crochet session and craft your own charming pumpkin. Bring a 5mm hook; yarn is provided.
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