Update: Children’s Renewal Project
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.
Join us for the Children’s Services Open House on July 15!
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,…
Toddlers @ the Library
(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…
Story Stretchers
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…
10-Year Anniversary of 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Get ready to celebrate a decade of literacy milestones: the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program turns 10 this year! This cherished initiative plays a crucial role in nurturing language and early literacy skills for your child's future reading endeavors. Join the party and make a splash during our celebration from March 1 to May…
Annual Creative Writing Contest (grades 4-8)
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…
Math is Magic
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…
Recommended Resource: University of Washington’s I-LABS
Resources for Parents & Caregivers from the University of Washington's Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences (I-LABS) Discover the science behind the simple, everyday interactions that make parents and caregivers children's first and most vital teachers. Explore a range of free resources from I-LABS, such as at-home activities, the ABCs of Play, short videos on…
STEM Challenge: Paper Roller Coasters
Thursday, March 28 3:00 - 4:00 pm Aspen Drive Library Grades 4-5 Put your skills and know-how to the test! REGISTERED PROGRAM. Registration opens Wednesday, February 28 at 4 pm. Questions? Please contact Korie Mitchell kmitchell@cooklib.org Register…
Linnea’s Almanac: Sign’s of Spring
Friday, March 15 - 4:30-5:30 pm Aspen Drive Library Grades 2-5 REGISTERED PROGRAM. Registration opens Thursday, February 15 at 4 pm Join Linnea and Mr. Bloom to discover the small changes happening around us as winter turns to spring. Early flowers, budding branches, singing birds and Latin plant names are waiting. Take home a…