Join us to discuss THE MALTESE FALCON by Dashiell Hammett . For a copy of the book, contact Karen at kvarga@cooklib.com. DROP IN
San Francisco private detective Sam Spade takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette, with the stakes rising after his partner is murdered. This novel, written in 1930, was made into a movie in 1931 and another movie, starring Humphry Bogart, in 1941.
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.