Adults
Anyone who has read the book is welcome to drop in to our book clubs.
Interested in joining a club on an ongoing basis? Fill out the form below or contact our Book Club Associate, Amy Becker-Perez, at aperez@cooklib.org or 847-362-2330 x1145.
Library Book Club Registration Form
Agatha Mystery Book Club
Organizer: Erica O’Rourke
When: Fourth Monday of the Month at 11 am
Where: Cook Park Library or via Zoom
Explore a variety of crime fiction, including mysteries, thrillers, suspense, and more. See the events calendar for more information.
Aspen Drive Book Club
This club is currently full. Please fill out the Book Club Registration form to be added to the waiting list.
Organizers: Lindsay Barber-Peddycoart
When: First Tuesday of the Month at 7 pm
Where: Aspen Drive Library
Read a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles at our Vernon Hills location. See the events calendar for more information.
Classics Book Club
This club is currently full. Please fill out the Book Club Registration form to be added to the waiting list.
Organizer: Ellen Jennings
When: First Monday of Every Other Month at 7 pm
Where: Cook Park Library
Read and discuss classic titles. See the events calendar for more information.
English Language Learners’ Book Club
Organizer: Darek Makowski
When: Every Other Monday at 10:30 am
Where: Cook Park Library
Read and discuss books with a small group of other interesting people while practicing English in conversation. For more information and to register, contact Darek Makowski at dmakowski@cooklib.org or call 847-362-2330 x1139. See the events calendar for more information.
Friday Morning Book Club
Organizer: Amy Becker-Perez
When: Second Friday of the Month at 10 am
Where: Cook Park Library or via Zoom
See the events calendar for more information.
Nonfiction Book Club
This club is currently full. Please fill out the Book Club Registration form to be added to the waiting list.
Organizer: Erica O’Rourke
When: First Friday of the Month at 2 pm
Where: Cook Park Library or via Zoom
Selections from a broad range of subjects. Explore a breadth of acclaimed nonfiction works. See the events calendar for more information.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club
This club is currently full. Please fill out the Book Club Registration form to be added to the waiting list.
Organizer: Hannah Dove
When: Third Tuesday Every Other Month at 7 pm
Where: Aspen Drive Library
See the events calendar for more information.
Shelftalkers Roundtable
Organizers: Erica O’Rourke
When: Fourth Tuesday of the Month at 7 pm
Where: Cook Park Library or via Zoom
Share what books you’ve been reading and get recommendations from other members! See the events calendar for more information.
Wednesday Evening Book Club
Organizer: Marianne Charles
When: Fourth Wednesday of the Month at 7 pm
Where: Cook Park Library or via Zoom
Read a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles and come ready to discuss.
See the events calendar for more information.
Wednesday Morning Book Club
Organizer: Andrea Larson
When: Second Wednesday of the Month at 10 am
Where: Cook Park Library
See the events calendar for more information.
Teens
Register to receive a copy of the book.
High School Book Club
Age: grades 9-12
Organizer: Leah Hotchkiss
When: First Wednesday of the Month at 6:30 pm
Where: Locations Vary
See the events calendar for dates, locations, and selections.
Kids
Register to receive a copy of the book.
In the Middle
Age: grades 6-8
Organizer: Kevin Wonch
When/where: Locations Vary
A book club just for middle school students! Join us for a fun and lively book discussion with awesome books. See the events calendar for dates and locations.
Page Turners
Age: grades 4-5
Organizer: Heather Beverley
When/where: Locations Vary
Join other fun kids to talk about fabulous books! See the events calendar for dates and locations.
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