Jan-Philipp Sendker at Cook Park Library This new book by Jan-Philipp Sendker is hard to categorize, as some of the best books are. It has elements of mystery, romance, and family drama, while offering in-depth character exploration and an insighful look at modern China. Paul Leibovitz, an expat living in Hong Kong, loses his son…
You know you can come to us for great reading recommendations, but we do much more than read here at the library! Staffers share what they've been listening to lately, whether it be a music album, a podcast, or yes even an audiobook or two. Lindsay - Digital Services Librarian I've been listening to Sufjan Steven's…
So you’re all caught up with George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series and need something else to read while waiting for the next book in this epic series?? Luckily, Martin isn’t the only author writing gritty, dark and intricately plotted series with memorable characters in a medieval-type setting with a touch of magic.…
From time to time, we'll focus a spotlight on famous movie co-stars -- the talented actors and actresses whose joint appearances onscreen proved so successful that the movie-going public and film producers couldn't wait to see them together again in another film project. We'll start with a pair of Hollywood superstars blessed with matinee-idol good…
On the morning of Friday, May 15th your Cook Memorial Library will be closed for staff training. The main purpose of this training is to help provide you with an excellent experience when using the library. This spring the Library’s board passed a strategic plan. Part of this plan stresses the library’s desire to help its…
A free workshop on using and interpreting maps for genealogy research is offered by the Burlington County Genealogy Society of Burlington, Wisconsin on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 7 p.m. in Burlington, Wisconsin. The public is invited to attend this educational workshop. The presentation, “Using Maps in Genealogy,” will explore how lands are described,…
Cook Library has two databases you can use to find Chicago obituaries. Patrons most often use the Chicago Tribune Historical Database for Chicago research. The less frequently used is called Chicago Tribune Historical Archive but it's one you don't want to overlook. Here's why: Chicago Tribune Historical Archive has access to 2.5 million obituaries and death notices.…
In celebration of Mother’s Day on Sunday, we would like to give a shout-out to some of our favorite literary moms. With the exception of children’s literature, where every mother is warm, loving and always has time to give hugs, mothers with any serious roles in adult literature are surprisingly few and far between. But…
Are you among the millions of fans who just had to binge-watch Season 3 of House of Cards? The latest season of the not-to-be-missed political drama starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright premiered on the streaming service Netflix at the end of February. Don't worry -- no spoilers here! Set in Washington, D.C., the critically-acclaimed…
Set aside four minutes and carefully watch this video for Son Lux's Change is Everything. I love it when an artist takes simple low-tech materials and with a lot of patience creates something awe-inspiring. In this case the materials are pins, a foam board, and black thread. The video was produced by The Made Shop.…
