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STEM Challenge: Paper Roller Coasters

(grades 4-5)
2024-03-28 15:00:00 2024-03-28 16:00:00 America/Chicago STEM Challenge: Paper Roller Coasters Put your skills and know-how to the test! REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 02/28 AT 4 PM Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Thursday, March 28
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-28 15:00:00 2024-03-28 16:00:00 America/Chicago STEM Challenge: Paper Roller Coasters Put your skills and know-how to the test! REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 02/28 AT 4 PM Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room

Put your skills and know-how to the test! REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 02/28 AT 4 PM

REGISTERED PROGRAM. Registration opens Wednesday, February 28 at 4 pm.

Questions? Please contact Korie Mitchell kmitchell@cooklib.org 

AGE GROUP: | Kids (grades K-5) |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | Science & Nature | Crafting & Maker |

TAGS: | stem challenge | stem |

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
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Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Chair Yoga for Everyone - Virtual - Zoom
Tue, Oct 08, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
This course is designed for individuals who frequently sit or stand for extended periods. Sign up now to gain insight into effective techniques for enhancing your comfort and overall health.
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Family Story Time @ Aspen Drive - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Tue, Oct 08, 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.
English Conversation Café
Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:15am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Improve your English conversation skills at this informal weekly café. To register, email Darek Makowski at dmakowski@cooklib.org with your name, email address, and telephone number.
Storytime in Russian - (ages 3+ w/ adult)
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Listen to stories in Russian and take home a fun craft! Parents and children stay together. Program led entirely in Russian. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 09/08 AT 4 PM
Halloween Jar Luminaries
Tue, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Join us for a ghoulishly good time while learning how to make Halloween-themed jar luminaries. Materials provided. Registration opens Sunday, September 8 at 12 pm. (Note updated registration time.)
This event is full
Resources, Services & Long Range Planning Meeting
Tue, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Library Board Committee Meeting
Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion
Tue, Oct 08, 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 Tuesday, September 24 2024 at 7:00pm
ESL Class
Wed, Oct 09, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Baby Story Time @ Aspen - (birth-12 mos w/adult)
Wed, Oct 09, 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 Morning Book Club - Hybrid
Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Join us to discuss HELLO BEAUTIFUL by Ann Napolitano. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Andrea Larson at alarson@cooklib.org. DROP IN
One-on-One Business Mentoring with SCORE - Study Room A
Wed, Oct 09, 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
Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session
Wed, Oct 09, 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.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 25 2024 at 10:00am
One-on-One Business Mentoring with SCORE - Study Room A
Wed, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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.
This event is full
Planning for a Healthy Business
Wed, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Learn to turn a vague idea into a resource plan, understand the importance of a healthy personal credit score, and create a daily action plan for your business.
Database Pop-up: Creativebug
Wed, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Foyer
One of the Library's best-kept secrets is our large collection of databases. They're not just for research -- they can provide info on so much more! Drop by and learn about Creativebug.
Lambs Farm
Wed, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops in front of the Stone Apts. at Lambs Farm at 14245 Rockland Rd. in Libertyville.
World Explorers: Peru - (grades 2-5)
Wed, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Immerse yourself in Peruvian culture through stories, crafts, and games! REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 9/9 AT 4 PM
Court of Spruce
Wed, Oct 09, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Court of Spruce near the curve by Court of Birch in Vernon Hills.
Pebbleshire Apartments
Wed, Oct 09, 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.
Popular & Trending Apps - Virtual - Zoom
Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Off-Site
Learn about some of the trendiest apps used today, from free entertainment to social media.
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High School Book Club
Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss FIVE SURVIVE by Holly Jackson. REGISTER for a free copy of the book (limited to first 10), or contact Leah at lhotchkiss@cooklib.org
The Park Butterfield
Wed, Oct 09, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.
Speculative Fiction Book Club
Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
The debut meeting of the Speculative Fiction Book Club! Join us to discuss Celeste Ng's OUR MISSING HEARTS. For a copy of the book, contact Hannah Dove at hdove@cooklib.org. DROP IN
Illinois Libraries Present: Erika Sánchez
Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a virtual author visit from Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER. She will be joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo.
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iPhone Basics
Wed, Oct 09, 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.
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ESL Class
Thu, Oct 10, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Art in Motion: Fountains of Chicago Bus Tour ? Sold Out!
Thu, Oct 10, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Off-Site
Join art historian Jeff Mishur for a guided tour of Chicago's spectacular fountains, including Buckingham Fountain, Crown Fountain, Drexel Fountain, Fountain of Time, and more. TICKETS REQUIRED
Sewing 101
Thu, Oct 10, 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. This fall, make a useful pocket apron for gardening, sewing, tools, and more.
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LEGO Club - (grades K-5)
Thu, Oct 10, 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 TUESDAY 09/10 AT 4 PM
Providing a Sensory Friendly School Environment - a workshop for early childhood centers
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
The Whole Child:  Providing Sensory Friendly Environments for Children at School.
A Bite of San Francisco's Chinatown History
Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Educator Yvonne Wolf shares the history of San Francisco's Chinatown including how Chinese immigrants were impelled to leave their home country, and their contributions to American cultural history.
Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion
Thu, Oct 10, 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, September 26 2024 at 7:00pm
Friday Morning Book Club - Hybrid
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room,Virtual Meeting Room
Join us to discuss THE HEAVEN AND EARTH GROCERY STORE by James McBride. For a copy of the book and the Zoom link, contact Amy Becker-Perez at aperez@cooklib.org. DROP IN
Family Story Time @ Cook Park - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Fri, Oct 11, 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.
Morning Meditation - Join Our Hybrid Sessions!
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Experience the numerous physiological and emotional benefits of different styles of meditation during our weekly circle.
This event is full
Movie Matinee
Fri, Oct 11, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
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.
Librarian in the Zone
Fri, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Lower Level Collections Area
Meet your high school librarian! Stop by the Teen Zone once a month for activities, games, challenges, book recommendations, answers to your burning library questions, and more.
Linnea's Almanac: Autumn Leaves - (grades 2-5)
Fri, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Let's gather some colorful autumn leaves in Cook Park and use them for a seasonal craft. REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 09/11 AT 4 PM.
Deepwoods
Sat, Oct 12, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Deepwoods Apartments Walnut St. & Lake St. in Mundelein.
Lakeside Village
Sat, Oct 12, 2:25pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Lakeside Village apartments, 313 S. Hickory, Mundelein
Orchard St. at Shaddle
Sat, Oct 12, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at 900 Orchard St. in Mundelein
Great Decisions
Sun, Oct 13, 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
ESL Class
Mon, Oct 14, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Vince Amore in Concert
Mon, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Libertyville Civic Center - 135 W Church St, Libertyville, IL 60048
This unforgettable musical performance features songs by iconic artists like Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Elton John, Billy Joel, Frankie Valli, and Tom Jones.
Halloween Jar Luminaries
Mon, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Join us for a ghoulishly good time while learning how to make Halloween-themed jar luminaries. Materials provided. Registration opens Saturday, September 14 at 9 am.
This event is full
Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration
Mon, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Digital Studio 2
This 30-minute demonstration will teach you how to use the Cricut Explore 3 to digitally cut materials for your crafting projects.
Registration opens Monday, September 30 2024 at 7:00pm
ESL Class
Tue, Oct 15, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Chair Yoga for Everyone - Virtual - Zoom
Tue, Oct 15, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
This course is designed for individuals who frequently sit or stand for extended periods. Sign up now to gain insight into effective techniques for enhancing your comfort and overall health.
Register
English Conversation Café
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:15am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Improve your English conversation skills at this informal weekly café. To register, email Darek Makowski at dmakowski@cooklib.org with your name, email address, and telephone number.
Page Turners Book Club: Flora and Ulysses (DiCamillo) - (grades 4-5)
Tue, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Join other fun kids to talk about fabulous books! REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 09/15 4 PM
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Regular monthly meeting of the Library Board.
Science Fiction Fantasy Book Club
Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Join us to discuss WHITE CAT, BLACK DOG by Kelly Link. For a copy of the book, contact Mary Tompson at mtompson@cooklib.org. DROP IN
Basic Microsoft Word
Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Learn how to format text, layout pages, save, share, and do more with Microsoft Word documents.
Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session
Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Digital Studio 1
Get started with audio recording in our Digital Studios. Training will cover how to set up a Logic Pro session with the studio's microphones so you can record that first demo or podcast episode.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 1 2024 at 7:00pm
In the Middle Book Club at Home! - (grades 6-8)
Wed, Oct 16, All day
Off-Site
Love to read and want something that fits your schedule? Join a book club just for middle schoolers that you can do at home! REGISTRATION IS OPEN
ESL Class
Wed, Oct 16, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room,The Workshop
FREE English as a Second Language Class
State of Literacy in the US
Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
More than 30 million adults in the US cannot read or write, and 61% of low-income families don't own any books. Explore how to advance, accelerate, and amplify awareness of literacy in America.
Lambs Farm
Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops in front of the Stone Apts. at Lambs Farm at 14245 Rockland Rd. in Libertyville.
Fractured Fairy Tales: Rapunzel - (grades K-3)
Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
We will read and compare two versions of a fairy tale to explore how perspective affects the story. Create a craft to take home. REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 09/16 AT 4 PM
Court of Spruce
Wed, Oct 16, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile stops at Court of Spruce near the curve by Court of Birch in Vernon Hills.
T(w)een Advisory Board Meeting - (grades 6-8)
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - The Workshop
Join us to get involved with the Library! Bring your ideas about programs or new services for middle schoolers. REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 09/16 AT 4 PM
Spanish Story Time - (birth-age 5 w/adult)
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Join us for an immersive story time experience for families who speak Spanish or want their children exposed to a new language. DROP IN.
Hora del cuento en español - (para edades 0-5 con un adulto)
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
La hora del cuento en español es una experiencia inmersiva para familias que hablan español o que quieren que sus niños estén expuestos a una nueva lengua. No es necesario registrarse.
Pebbleshire Apartments
Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
If you knit, crochet, needlepoint, or enjoy any other handicraft, here is a great opportunity to work on it at the Library with new friends. All levels are welcome.
This event is full
The Park Butterfield
Wed, Oct 16, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Bookmobile Stop
The bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield 2200 Butterfield Rd. Mundelein.
Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion
Wed, Oct 16, 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 Wednesday, October 2 2024 at 7:00pm
ESL Class
Thu, Oct 17, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
FREE English as a Second Language Class
Toddlers @ the Library! - (13-35 mos w/adult)
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - Meeting Room
Celebrate and support your toddler's physical growth and development at this special program! Children must be accompanied by an adult. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 09/17 AT 4 PM
Pokémon Club - (grades K-8)
Thu, Oct 17, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills - 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 TUESDAY 09/17 AT 4 PM
Rock & Roll with the StingRays
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Vernon Hills Sullivan Center - 635 N Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Join the StingRays for the best rock and roll hits of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, featuring Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Beatles, and more.
Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration
Thu, Oct 17, 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, October 3 2024 at 7:00pm
Movie Matinee
Fri, Oct 18, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
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.
Librarian in the Zone
Fri, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Meet your high school librarian! Stop by the Teen Zone once a month for activities, games, challenges, book recommendations, answers to your burning library questions, and more.
Game On! Player's Choice - (grades 6-8)
Fri, Oct 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cook Park Library, Libertyville - Meeting Room
Play games and tournaments in a number of different games. REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 09/18 AT 4 PM
Silent Book Club
Fri, Oct 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Join us after hours for a peaceful reading session at the Library during our new quarterly, drop-in club! DROP IN
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