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Book Clubs at the Library

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Adults

No registration required for adult book clubs. Anyone who has read the book is welcome to join.

Contact the Adult Information Desk at 847-362-2330 x1302, to reserve copies of our monthly selections.

 

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.

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Aspen Drive Book Club

Organizers: Becky King & 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.

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Classics Book Club

Organizer: Mary Tompson
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.

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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.

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Nonfiction Book Club

Organizer: Allie Mendelson
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.

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Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club

Organizer: Mary Tompson
When: Third Tuesday Every Other Month at 7 pm
Where: Aspen Drive Library

See the events calendar for more information.

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Shelftalkers Roundtable

Organizers: Erica O’Rourke & Andrea Larson
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.

Speculative Fiction Book Club

Organizer: Hannah Dove
When: Second Wednesday Every Other Month at 7 pm
Where: Cook Park Library

See the events calendar for more information.

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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.

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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.

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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.

High School Manga Club

Age: grades 9-12
Organizer: Leah Hotchkiss
When: Last Thursday 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: Vlada Bernhardtz
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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