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Paws for Reading!

grades K-8

2023-02-28 18:45:00 2023-02-28 19:00:00 America/Chicago Paws for Reading! Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Tuesday, February 28
6:45pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-28 18:45:00 2023-02-28 19:00:00 America/Chicago Paws for Reading! Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time! Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy dogs are ready for story time!

REGISTERED PROGRAM.  Registration opens February 14 at 4 p.m.  Specially trained therapy dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy will patiently listen to your child as they read from a book of their choice.  Register each child for one 15-minute session.

If you'd like to learn more about Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy www.rainbowaat.org 

Questions? email Jennifer Jensen at  jjensen@cooklib.org 

AGE GROUP: | Middle School (grades 6-8) | Kids (grades K-5) |

EVENT TYPE: | Games & Fun |

TAGS: | Story time |

Cook Park Library, Libertyville

Phone: (847)362-2330

Hours
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to Easter Sunday
Mon, Mar 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Easter Sunday)

About the branch

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. 

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

Upcoming events

Thu, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Put your skills and know-how to the test! REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 02/28 AT 4 PM
Registration is now closed

Thu, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New venue Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Join us to discuss SPY X FAMILY by Tatsuya Endo, and watch the adaptation. REGISTER for a free copy of the book (limited to first 10), or contact Leah at lhotchkiss@cooklib.org.

Thu, Mar 28, 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 is now closed

Fri, Mar 29, 9:00am - 10:00am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Experience the numerous physiological and emotional benefits of different styles of meditation during our weekly circle.

Fri, Mar 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area
Family Story Times are lively and play-based programs for children and their caregivers.

Fri, Mar 29, 1:30pm - 3:15pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Free screenings of popular and acclaimed movies. For movie titles and ratings, call the Library at 847-362-2330, pick up a flyer at the Library, or sign up to receive monthly movie emails.

Fri, Mar 29, 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 THURSDAY 02/29 AT 4 PM
Registration is now closed

Sat, Mar 30, All day
Off-Site
We'll provide a list of fun activities, helpful resources, and a pair of glasses. REGISTRATION OPENS 03/01 AT 4 PM. Register under CHILD"S name. LIMIT ONE PER FAMILY.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Mar 30, All day
Off-Site
A limited number of eclipse glasses will be available for CMPLD cardholders. Registration opens Wednesday, March 6 at 9 am. Limit one pair per household.

Sat, Mar 30, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments Walnut St. & Lake St. in Mundelein.

Sat, Mar 30, 2:25pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village Apartments, 313 Hickory, Mundelein

Sat, Mar 30, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein

Sat, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Listen to spring-themed stories and make a fun craft! REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 02/18 AT 4 PM
This event is full

Mon, Apr 01, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Mon, Apr 01, 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. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 02/11 AT 4 PM

Mon, Apr 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room
For more information and to register, contact Darek Makowski at dmakowski@cooklib.org or 847-362-2330 x1139

Mon, Apr 01, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Bring your imagination, building talents, and have a creatively good time with our LEGO collection. REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY 03/01 AT 4 PM
This event is full

Mon, Apr 01, 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.

Tue, Apr 02, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Tue, Apr 02, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
Clear your mind and lower the effects of stress on your life. Tai Chi can be done seated or standing.
Register

Tue, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Children's Flex Space
Family Story Times are lively and play-based programs for children and their caregivers.

Tue, Apr 02, 10:00am - 11:15am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Improve your English conversation skills at this informal weekly café for patrons. To register, email Darek Makowski at dmakowski@cooklib.org with your name, email address, and telephone number.

Tue, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Come along and stretch your imaginations through stories, hands-on activities, and play with your favorite grown-up! Register Child Only. REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY 03/02 AT 4 PM

Tue, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Learn about how you can get involved in the community, earn volunteer hours, and create your own upcycled hats that can be used or donated. REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY 03/02 AT 4 PM

Tue, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Add a touch of elegance to your evenings and learn how to make luminaria candle shades. Materials provided. Registration opens March 4 at 9 am.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Board of Trustees Committee Meeting

Tue, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss THE SWIMMERS by Julie Otsuka. For a copy of the book, contact Becky King at bking@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Tue, Apr 02, 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.

Wed, Apr 03, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Wed, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room
Meet with licensed local attorney Michael A. Goldberg for an individual, 15-minute session for general guidance and advice only.
Register

Wed, Apr 03, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Meet with licensed local attorney Stella Day for an individual, 15-minute session for general guidance and advice only. REGISTER
Register

Wed, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops in front of the Stone Apts. at Lambs Farm at 14245 Rockland Rd. in Libertyville.

Wed, Apr 03, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Court of Spruce near the curve by Court of Birch in Vernon Hills.

Wed, Apr 03, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Bookmobile Stop
The Bookmobile will stop in the east parking lot of Pebbleshire Apartments on the corner of Cherry Valley and Lakeside in Vernon Hills.

Wed, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.

Wed, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New venue Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss DELICIOUS MONSTERS by Liselle Sambury. REGISTER for a free copy of the book (limited to first 10), or contact Leah at lhotchkiss@cooklib.org.

Wed, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Illinois Libraries Present - Virtual - Zoom
Prominent speaker and professor Dr. Temple Grandin shares the hidden gifts of visual thinkers.
Register

Wed, Apr 03, 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.

Thu, Apr 04, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Thu, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Clarify some of the myths and realities of small business ownership and determine your readiness to become a small business owner.

Thu, Apr 04, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
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 MONDAY 03/04 AT 4 PM

Thu, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Learn about eco-friendly soap and make your own melt-and-pour soap bars! All equipment and ingredients will be supplied to make two beautiful bars of natural soap to take home. $10 material fee.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 04, 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.

Thu, Apr 04, 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.

Fri, Apr 05, 9:00am - 10:00am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Experience the numerous physiological and emotional benefits of different styles of meditation during our weekly circle.

Fri, Apr 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area
Family Story Times are lively and play-based programs for children and their caregivers.

Fri, Apr 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Free screenings of popular and acclaimed movies. For movie titles and ratings, call the Library at 847-362-2330, pick up a flyer at the Library, or sign up to receive monthly movie emails.

Fri, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Join us to discuss DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY by Eric Larson. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Natalie Torres at ntorres@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Fri, Apr 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Learn about artist Tyree Guyton who turns trash into art. Create and take home your own upcycled artwork! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 03/05 AT 4 PM

Sat, Apr 06, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
A $74 per person ticket covers boat ticket, transportation, and commentary en route to Chicago by Art Historian Jeff Mishur. Cash or check only.

Sat, Apr 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Interested in joining the DAR? Stop by for one-on-one research help by representatives from the DAR. DROP IN.

Sat, Apr 06, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments Walnut St. & Lake St. in Mundelein.

Sat, Apr 06, 2:25pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village Apartments, 313 Hickory, Mundelein

Sat, Apr 06, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein

Mon, Apr 08, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Mon, Apr 08, 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. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 02/11 AT 4 PM

Mon, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Libertyville Civic Center - 135 W Church St, Libertyville, IL 60048
"Lady" Nicole Puleo performs your favorite songs by the epic divas from the past 11 decades, including Connie Francis, Etta James, Patsy Cline, Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Adele, and more.

Mon, Apr 08, 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 FRIDAY 03/08 AT 4 PM
This event is full

Mon, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Discover the secret to transferring photos onto wood, giving them a distinct vintage allure. Materials provided. Registration opens March 8 at 9 am.

Mon, Apr 08, 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.

Tue, Apr 09, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Tue, Apr 09, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
Clear your mind and lower the effects of stress on your life. Tai Chi can be done seated or standing.
Register

Tue, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Children's Flex Space
Family Story Times are lively and play-based programs for children and their caregivers.

Tue, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:15am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Improve your English conversation skills at this informal weekly café for patrons. To register, email Darek Makowski at dmakowski@cooklib.org with your name, email address, and telephone number.

Tue, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
See if you can complete multiple building and engineering challenges using Peeps and other food. REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY 03/09 AT 4 PM

Tue, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Discern if an online photo is real or fake in a four-layered approach. Learn more about media literacy and fact-checking with lateral-reading. Then, play along in a game of real or fake.

Tue, Apr 09, 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.

Wed, Apr 10, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Wed, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
This club is temporarily full. To see if any spaces are available, please contact Andrea Larson at alarson@cooklib.org.

Wed, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Meet with Art Noparstak, a certified business mentor from SCORE, to get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, and implementing a marketing strategy.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Wed, Apr 10, 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.

Wed, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off-Site
Benefit Advisor Mike Altman unravels the mysteries of how Medicare works, including the various options, enrollment, options available to those turning 65, and much more.

Wed, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops in front of the Stone Apts. at Lambs Farm at 14245 Rockland Rd. in Libertyville.

Wed, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Immerse yourself in Bulgarian culture through stories, crafts, and games! REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 03/10 AT 4 PM

Wed, Apr 10, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Court of Spruce near the curve by Court of Birch in Vernon Hills.

Wed, Apr 10, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Bookmobile Stop
The Bookmobile will stop in the east parking lot of Pebbleshire Apartments on the corner of Cherry Valley and Lakeside in Vernon Hills.

Wed, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off-Site
Learn how to easily and automatically backup your phone photos to OneDrive, Google Drive, and Flickr.
Register

Wed, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.

Wed, Apr 10, 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.

Thu, Apr 11, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Thu, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Come along and stretch your imaginations through stories, hands-on activities, and play with your favorite grown-up! Register the Child Only. REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 03/11 AT 4 PM

Thu, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Learn the basics of Excel, including how to navigate spreadsheets and use simple functions to organize data.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 11, 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, March 28 2024 at 7:00pm

Fri, Apr 12, 9:00am - 10:00am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Experience the numerous physiological and emotional benefits of different styles of meditation during our weekly circle.

Fri, Apr 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area
Family Story Times are lively and play-based programs for children and their caregivers.

Fri, Apr 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Learn the basic parts of the sewing machine, how to select materials, and sewing techniques by creating fun and useful projects! Materials provided.
This event is full

Fri, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Join us to discuss HANG THE MOON by Jeanette Walls. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Amy Becker-Perez at aperez@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Fri, Apr 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Free screenings of popular and acclaimed movies. For movie titles and ratings, call the Library at 847-362-2330, pick up a flyer at the Library, or sign up to receive monthly movie emails.

Fri, Apr 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Join other fun kids to talk about fabulous books! REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 12 AT 4 PM.

Sat, Apr 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Join mixed media artist Jennifer Evans from Periwinkle Art Studio and paint these ancient pollinators, just in time for garden season to begin. No experience needed. Material fee: $4.
This event is full

Sat, Apr 13, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments Walnut St. & Lake St. in Mundelein.

Sat, Apr 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Join mixed media artist Jennifer Evans from Periwinkle Art Studio and paint these ancient pollinators, just in time for garden season to begin. No experience needed. Material fee: $4.
This event is full

Sat, Apr 13, 2:25pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village Apartments, 313 Hickory, Mundelein

Sat, Apr 13, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein

Sat, Apr 13, 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! Please register for only one of the April sessions. REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY 03/30 AT 4 PM
Registration opens Saturday, March 30 2024 at 4:00pm

Sun, Apr 14, 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, Apr 15, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Mon, Apr 15, 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. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 02/11 AT 4 PM

Mon, Apr 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Conference Room
For more information and to register, contact Darek Makowski at dmakowski@cooklib.org or 847-362-2330 x1139

Mon, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Listen to stories in Russian and take home a fun craft! Parents and children stay together. Program led entirely in Russian. REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY 03/15 AT 4 PM

Mon, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Monthly film screening and discussion. DROP IN

Mon, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-Site
Author Scott Powell delves into the career of interior designer Frances Adler Elkins, sister of David Adler.

Mon, Apr 15, 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, April 1 2024 at 7:00pm

Tue, Apr 16, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Tue, Apr 16, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
Clear your mind and lower the effects of stress on your life. Tai Chi can be done seated or standing.
Register

Tue, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Children's Flex Space
Family Story Times are lively and play-based programs for children and their caregivers.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:15am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Improve your English conversation skills at this informal weekly café for patrons. To register, email Darek Makowski at dmakowski@cooklib.org with your name, email address, and telephone number.

Tue, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Get an overview of modern job-hunting strategies, how to organize your job search, and how to leverage tools and resources to streamline the job search process.

Tue, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Learn new vocabulary, practice your English conversation skills, and make friends! REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY 3/16 AT 4 PM

Tue, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Regular monthly meeting of the Library Board.

Tue, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off-Site
Discover plant partnerships that offer strategies to break heavy soils, combat weeds and disease, lure pests away, attract specific beneficial insects, and improve pollination.

Tue, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop,Virtual Meeting Room
This club is temporarily full. To see if any spaces are available, please contact Mary Tompson at mtompson@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Tue, Apr 16, 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 Tuesday, April 2 2024 at 7:00pm

Wed, Apr 17, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Wed, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops in front of the Stone Apts. at Lambs Farm at 14245 Rockland Rd. in Libertyville.

Wed, Apr 17, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Court of Spruce near the curve by Court of Birch in Vernon Hills.

Wed, Apr 17, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Bookmobile Stop
The Bookmobile will stop in the east parking lot of Pebbleshire Apartments on the corner of Cherry Valley and Lakeside in Vernon Hills.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 02/08 AT 4 PM

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Learnt to create, format, save, revise, and print documents.

Wed, Apr 17, 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, April 3 2024 at 7:00pm

Thu, Apr 18, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Thu, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
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, April 4 2024 at 10:00am

Thu, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Learn about banking services commonly available to a small business and how they work.

Thu, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Explore some of the world's most extraordinary castles while learning about their fascinating histories and must-see treasures.

Thu, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off-Site - offsite
While AI might be the current buzzword, many genealogy vendors and genealogists have been using this technology for years.

Thu, Apr 18, 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, April 4 2024 at 7:00pm

Canceled
Fri, Apr 19, 9:00am - 10:00am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Experience the numerous physiological and emotional benefits of different styles of meditation during our weekly circle.

Fri, Apr 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area
Family Story Times are lively and play-based programs for children and their caregivers.

Fri, Apr 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Free screenings of popular and acclaimed movies. For movie titles and ratings, call the Library at 847-362-2330, pick up a flyer at the Library, or sign up to receive monthly movie emails.

Fri, Apr 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Explore ways to care for our planet with a special American Girl guidebook. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 03/19 AT 4 PM

Fri, Apr 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Play Minecraft games throughout the Library after hours and compete in video game tournaments. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 03/19 AT 4 PM

Sat, Apr 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Meet Lake County authors and learn more about their work. Copies of their books will be available for purchase. DROP IN

Sat, Apr 20, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments Walnut St. & Lake St. in Mundelein.

Sat, Apr 20, 2:25pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village Apartments, 313 Hickory, Mundelein

Sat, Apr 20, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein

Sat, Apr 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Learn the basics of chess and play against others. Players of any skill level welcome! Please register for only one of the April sessions. REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY 04/06 AT 4 PM
Registration opens Saturday, April 6 2024 at 4:00pm

Sun, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Make light-up LED art inspired by spring flowers! We provide all the supplies to have some family fun! REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY 03/21 AT 4 PM

Mon, Apr 22, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Mon, Apr 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. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 02/11 AT 4 PM

Mon, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Join us to discuss THE MAIDENS by Alex Michaelides. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Erica O'Rourke at eorourke@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Mon, Apr 22, 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, April 8 2024 at 7:00pm

Tue, Apr 23, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Tue, Apr 23, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
Clear your mind and lower the effects of stress on your life. Tai Chi can be done seated or standing.
Register

Tue, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Children's Flex Space
Family Story Times are lively and play-based programs for children and their caregivers.

Tue, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:15am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Improve your English conversation skills at this informal weekly café for patrons. To register, email Darek Makowski at dmakowski@cooklib.org with your name, email address, and telephone number.

Tue, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Representatives from Job Center of Lake County share how to write a winning resume, cover letter, and professional summary in this hands-on session.

Tue, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
It's April! Linnea will help us make a miniature spring garden to take home. REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY 03/23 AT 4 PM

Tue, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off-Site
Weeds are a common nuisance for every homeowner and gardener. Join us as we learn about a variety of ways to manage some of the most common garden weeds in Illinois.

Tue, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Share what you've been reading - the good, the bad, and the binge-worthy - and get book recommendations from other members! For the Zoom link, contact Erica O'Rourke at eorourke@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Tue, Apr 23, 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 Tuesday, April 9 2024 at 7:00pm

Wed, Apr 24, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Wed, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 24, 9:30am - 10:15am
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at KinderCare 451 Creekside in Vernon Hills.

Wed, Apr 24, 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.

Wed, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
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, April 10 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Apr 24, 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.

Wed, Apr 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Curtis Evans, Libertyville attorney at Evans Legacy Law Group, highlights the steps to create an estate plan ? a profound way to leave a lasting legacy.

Wed, Apr 24, 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

Wed, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops in front of the Stone Apts. at Lambs Farm at 14245 Rockland Rd. in Libertyville.

Wed, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Get involved with the Library! Bring your ideas about programs or new services for middle schoolers. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 03/24 AT 4 PM

Wed, Apr 24, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Court of Spruce near the curve by Court of Birch in Vernon Hills.

Wed, Apr 24, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Bookmobile Stop
The Bookmobile will stop in the east parking lot of Pebbleshire Apartments on the corner of Cherry Valley and Lakeside in Vernon Hills.

Wed, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off-Site
Using Canva, we review easy steps for creating graphic objects and other items from scratch.
Register

Wed, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.

Wed, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss BLACK CAKE by Charmaine Wilkerson. For a copy of the book, contact Marianne Charles at mcharles@cooklib.org. DROP IN

Wed, Apr 24, 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, April 10 2024 at 7:00pm

Thu, Apr 25, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School.

Thu, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Join us to read and compare two versions of a common fairy tale told from different perspectives and make a craft to take home! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 03/25 AT 4 PM

Rescheduled
Thu, Apr 25, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, April 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Join us to discuss SHADOWS HOUSE by Soumatou and watch the adaptation. REGISTER for a free copy of the book (limited to first 10), or contact Leah at lhotchkiss@cooklib.org

Thu, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss SHADOWS HOUSE by Soumatou and watch the adaptation. REGISTER for a free copy of the book (limited to first 10), or contact Leah at lhotchkiss@cooklib.org

Thu, Apr 25, 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, April 11 2024 at 7:00pm

Fri, Apr 26, 9:00am - 10:00am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Experience the numerous physiological and emotional benefits of different styles of meditation during our weekly circle.

Fri, Apr 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Children's Area
Family Story Times are lively and play-based programs for children and their caregivers.

Fri, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Volcanoes are fascinating and terrifying! Let's learn about them and make a fun craft! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 03/26 AT 4 PM

Fri, Apr 26, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Join fellow genealogists and enjoy researching your family history after the Library closes!

Sat, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
BeSMART is a framework to help keep communities safe by promoting responsible gun ownership. Whether you?re a gun owner, or you know someone who is, there is a role for everyone in the conversation.

Sat, Apr 27, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments Walnut St. & Lake St. in Mundelein.

Sat, Apr 27, 2:25pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village Apartments, 313 Hickory, Mundelein

Sat, Apr 27, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein