May 15, 2025 Temporary Children’s Space Closed May 19–28 We’re in the home stretch! As we get ready to move into the upgraded Youth Services space upstairs at Cook Park Library, the temporary area in on the lower level will be closed Monday, May 19 through Wednesday, May 28. During that time, we’ll be busy…
Work has been steadily moving forward, and visitors to Cook Park Library have been greeted with a bright new view when they walk in. Here are some of the exciting updates completed in March.
Nearly half a million people walked through the Library's doors last year. What’s the draw? Everything. The Library is where inspiration lives. Whatever sparks your curiosity, we’ve got something for everyone. Celebrate National Library Week by visiting us any day during the week for pop-up demos that showcase hidden gems in our materials, services,…
On Cook Ave looking inside the Library. Notable Milestones This Month Walls painted Family bathroom tiled Vinyl flooring and carpet installed Temporary wall removed Color, Color, Color The space is coming to life! If you’ve walked or driven past Cook Park Library on Cook Avenue recently, you may have noticed a splash of color appearing…
The Cook Park Library Children's Project is Underway! The first month of work on the Cook Park Library Children’s Renewal Project has concluded, and the transformation is in full swing. The temporary Children’s Area is now open on the Lower Level, offering a curated selection of books and materials. Remaining items have been packed away…
December's Database of the Month is Mango Languages. Mango is a personalized, adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills wherever and however you learn best. And, it's free with your Cook Memorial Public Library card! Our Favorite Features Over 70 World Languages and more than 20…
Now in its ninth year, the beloved One Book, One Community (OBOC) series is an opportunity for readers from Cook Memorial, Indian Trails, and Vernon Area public libraries to join in a shared experience of literature. This year’s selection is The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. A young woman in rural India finds the false…
Exciting changes are coming to Children's Services at Cook Park Library, and we want you to be a part of it! In May, we announced a major step forward in the planning process to renew the children's area at Cook Park Library and shared what the project means for families and children. Now, on Monday,…
Left to right: upgraded light table, family reading nook, new play kitchen. Meeting the Needs of Children Birth Through Grade 8 We are thrilled to announce a major step forward in our Children’s Renewal Project at Cook Park Library in Libertyville! After hearing your feedback from suggestion forms and a 2022 survey with over…
UPDATE: April 29, 2024 Cook Park Library Study Rooms Open Study Rooms D, E, and F are now open at Cook Park Library in Libertyville! These study rooms can be reserved during Library hours and are open to adult and high school patrons ages 14 and older. Location The study rooms are on the first…
