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You will be smiling this spring with a variety of storytimes, programs, reading clubs, and craft activities in the Children's Department. All
of our programs are free and open to all Cook Memorial Public Library District cardholders. Unless otherwise noted, all programs will take place in the Program Room of the Cook Park Library,
413 N. Milwaukee Avenue.
 Imagine That!
Second Annual Creative Writing Contest
Use your imagination to write a story or poem and enter to win. Submit your best piece of creative writing to your school library or to any of the Cook Memorial Public Library District facilities by April 15. The contest is open to students in grades 4-8 and limited to one entry per student. Contest winners will be invited to a private pizza party with award-winning author Esther Hershenhorn on May 7. After the pizza party, the public is invited to listen to Ms. Hershenhorn's talk, Confessions and Secrets of a Children's Book Writer.
Spring Reading Clubs
Hats Off To Spring Reading Club
Start the spring with great books. Kids (infants-Grade 2) are invited to join our spring reading club which will
run from March 24 to May 3.
Book Badgers
Independent readers are invited to participate in our Book Badgers Reading Club. For every 12 books read in genres like science fiction, mystery, humor, or poetry, you receive a cool patch!
Craft Table Fun
Look for creative fun for all ages at Evergreen Interim Library and in the Children’s Department at Cook Park Library on April 17-20.
Programs for Kids 
Book Buddies
3-4:30 P.M. • Saturdays • April 5-26 • Grades K-5
Spend time with a teen buddy, sharing favorite stories and building friendship through books. Register one week in advance for a 30-minute slot. Register
Do The Dewey
4:15 P.M. • Tuesday, April 8 • Grades 4 and above
Discover Mr. Melvil Dewey’s system of tens for organizing the Library! Do the Dewey with games, crafts, and pizza. Registration begins Tuesday, April 1. Register
Do Dogs Wear Hats When Reading?
7-8 P.M. • Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22 & 29 • All Ages
Reading to a dog can improve children's reading fluency and self-confidence. This four-week program is open to
accomplished and beginning readers. Reserve your 15-minute reading slot, beginning April 1. Register at the library or by calling (847) 362-2330. Star Party II
7 P.M. • Thursday, April 10 • Outside the Cook Park Library • All Ages
7 P.M. • Tuesday, April 15 • Outside the Cook Park Library • All Ages
Celebrate Saturn and the night sky with the Lake County Astronomical Society. More
Meet Mr. Dewey!
4:15 P.M. • Thursday, April 24 • Ages 4-6
Find Mr. Melvil Dewey and his ten “hundreds” puppets that will be hidden in the Children’s Department. Registration  begins Thursday, April 17. Register
Mr. Dewey and His Library Tens
4:15 P.M. • Tuesday, April 29 • Grades 1-3
Come see the puppet Mr. Melvil Dewey and his ten “hundreds” puppets that represent the system of tens used to organize the Library.
Registration begins Tuesday, April 22. Register
Six Million Is A Big Number
7 P.M. • Thursday, May 1 • Grades 4 & Up With An Adult
As part of a quest to understand, a community collects paper clips to represent the six million victims of the
Holocaust. During the program, we will watch the Six Million Paper Clips documentary and discuss the book. Registration begins Thursday, April 3. Register
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