Events

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a community-wide scavenger hunt around Vernon Hills.

Bring your friends and family, and enjoy exploring Libertyville’s parks while celebrating 250 years of American history.

Celebrate National Library Week by stopping in to learn more about library collections, services, and resources. Discover something new, ask questions, and check out your happy! No registration required; drop in anytime.

Preserve Your Family Memories & Local History Those old family photos tucked in boxes and albums hold stories worth saving. During Digital Preservation Week, April 26 - May 2, the Library invites you to bring in a few of your cherished photos and let us help you preserve them digitally so they can be shared,…

Introducing VHS Club Attics and basements are where our prized belongings become unseen. Carrying old things away to these dark rooms marks the start of the mourning process before these items make their way to their final destination, which is the thrift store. However, in these humid places lies a breath of fresh air. I’m…

April 27–May 3 Preserve Your Family Memories & Local History Celebrate Digital Preservation Week with a special Library service: the opportunity to have your cherished family photos scanned and preserved digitally! In-person drop-off; first come, first served. Drop-Off: Drop off your photos in person between April 27–May 3 at the Aspen Drive or Cook Park…

(13-35 mos w/adult) Celebrate and support your toddler's physical growth and development at this program for toddlers and their favorite grown-ups! Toddlers and their caregivers will have an opportunity to explore through play at the Library in a group setting. Questions? Please contact Deena Gillespie dgillespie@cooklib.org Register the Child Only. Thursday, October 17 - 10:00-11:00 am…

Thursday, November 07 - 4:00-4:45 pm - Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills (ages 4-5 w/adult) Come along and stretch your imaginations through stories, hands-on activities, and play! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration opens Monday, October 7 at 4 pm. Register each child attending - adults do not need to register. If you…

17th Annual Writing Contest Calling All Young Writers! Sharpen those pencils because it’s time for Cook Library's Annual Writing Contest! Submit your story, essay, or poem for a chance to win publication in Cook Library's own literary magazine. Contest Guidelines • For students in grades 4-8 who live or attend school within the Cook Memorial…

Monday, March 4 10:00 - 10:45 am Cook Park Library Ages 3-5 with an Adult   Math is all around us! Join us for a fun story time highlighting early math concepts. There will be hands-on activities that you and your preschooler can explore together! If you have any questions please contact Vijaya Char vchar@cooklib.org Register…