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…
Sunday, April 6–Saturday, April 12 Nearly half a million people walked through our 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…
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, "Early relational health (ERH) is a framework that explores the role of early relationships and experiences in healthy development across a child's lifetime." Early Relational Health isn't something new -- you're already practicing it! Would you like to learn more about how ERH is impacting your young child's…
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…
Our Design-a-Bookmark Contest has once again come to a close and we couldn't be more delighted with the wonderful artwork that students in kindergarten through eighth grade submitted! It was a difficult task to select our favorites from the almost 700 entries but the judging committee has selected the standout designs from each…
As part of the Cook Park Library Children’s Renewal Project, we're excited to announce the creation of a new play space, designed specifically for our youngest patrons and their caregivers. It will be in the heart of our new children’s area, and there's a very important reason for that: it's an investment informed by science…
Director David Archer shares an update on the Children's Renewal Project and provides a project timeline. Staff also share what they're most excited for when the new space opens.
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,…
(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…
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