Cook Memorial Public Library District
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Aspen Drive Library (Vernon Hills), Cook Park Library (Libertyville), Bookmobile
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We use this space to share Library news, services, and events. This is a limited public forum. Comments follow our social media guidelines. Details at cooklib.org/policies.
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 🇺🇸 Use your Library card to stream free movies and TV shows from Kanopy. Get started at cooklib.org/eLibrary.
#mlkjrday #kanopy #ihaveadream
#mlkjrday #kanopy #ihaveadream
January 19, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 🇺🇸 Use your Library card to stream free movies and TV shows from Kanopy. Get started at cooklib.org/eLibrary.
#mlkjrday #kanopy #ihaveadream
#mlkjrday #kanopy #ihaveadream
This week, we hosted 16 pajamas partiers as they learned about nocturnal animals and animals that sleep a lot. 💤 We enjoyed two books and made a koala craft.
#zzz #nocturnalanimals #isittimeforbedyet
#zzz #nocturnalanimals #isittimeforbedyet
January 16, 2026 at 9:02 PM
This week, we hosted 16 pajamas partiers as they learned about nocturnal animals and animals that sleep a lot. 💤 We enjoyed two books and made a koala craft.
#zzz #nocturnalanimals #isittimeforbedyet
#zzz #nocturnalanimals #isittimeforbedyet
Good news! We’ve extended the #TinyPortraitArtShow submission deadline to January 26. www.1book.org
🎨 Ages 10+
🎨 Artwork must be on a 4x6" canvas
🎨 Include your name, contact info, and age on the back of your canvas
🎨 Return art to either Library location by 1/26
🎨 Ages 10+
🎨 Artwork must be on a 4x6" canvas
🎨 Include your name, contact info, and age on the back of your canvas
🎨 Return art to either Library location by 1/26
January 16, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Good news! We’ve extended the #TinyPortraitArtShow submission deadline to January 26. www.1book.org
🎨 Ages 10+
🎨 Artwork must be on a 4x6" canvas
🎨 Include your name, contact info, and age on the back of your canvas
🎨 Return art to either Library location by 1/26
🎨 Ages 10+
🎨 Artwork must be on a 4x6" canvas
🎨 Include your name, contact info, and age on the back of your canvas
🎨 Return art to either Library location by 1/26
“Cute sweater!” ❄️❤️ “Jinx!”
📘MIGRATIONS by Charlotte McConaghy
📕HEARTS IN CIRCULATION by Sarah Monzon
#cutesweater #snowflakes #hearts #cozyreads #romance
📘MIGRATIONS by Charlotte McConaghy
📕HEARTS IN CIRCULATION by Sarah Monzon
#cutesweater #snowflakes #hearts #cozyreads #romance
January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
“Cute sweater!” ❄️❤️ “Jinx!”
📘MIGRATIONS by Charlotte McConaghy
📕HEARTS IN CIRCULATION by Sarah Monzon
#cutesweater #snowflakes #hearts #cozyreads #romance
📘MIGRATIONS by Charlotte McConaghy
📕HEARTS IN CIRCULATION by Sarah Monzon
#cutesweater #snowflakes #hearts #cozyreads #romance
Which books do you think have amazingly beautiful covers? 😍 🖼️🎨
In honor of our One Book One Community read, #hellobeautiful by Ann Napolitano, we’re sharing books we think have #prettycovers! Stay tuned for the young adult and adult editions.
1book.org
In honor of our One Book One Community read, #hellobeautiful by Ann Napolitano, we’re sharing books we think have #prettycovers! Stay tuned for the young adult and adult editions.
1book.org
January 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Which books do you think have amazingly beautiful covers? 😍 🖼️🎨
In honor of our One Book One Community read, #hellobeautiful by Ann Napolitano, we’re sharing books we think have #prettycovers! Stay tuned for the young adult and adult editions.
1book.org
In honor of our One Book One Community read, #hellobeautiful by Ann Napolitano, we’re sharing books we think have #prettycovers! Stay tuned for the young adult and adult editions.
1book.org
Last night's #vinylclub spun quite an eclectic mix of music — from Cat Stevens, the Moody Blues, and A Perfect Circle to an Australian nun! Check out our #playlist on Spotify: https://loom.ly/abkqY10
Watch for the next Vinyl Club date in our upcoming newsletter.
Watch for the next Vinyl Club date in our upcoming newsletter.
January 7, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Last night's #vinylclub spun quite an eclectic mix of music — from Cat Stevens, the Moody Blues, and A Perfect Circle to an Australian nun! Check out our #playlist on Spotify: https://loom.ly/abkqY10
Watch for the next Vinyl Club date in our upcoming newsletter.
Watch for the next Vinyl Club date in our upcoming newsletter.
📚 Join us for an unforgettable evening with Jonathan Eig! Author of Pulitzer Prize-winning "King: A Life," will share insights you won’t want to miss. Register now: https://loom.ly/FrjWIHE #IllinoisLibrariesPresent #JonathanEig
January 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM
📚 Join us for an unforgettable evening with Jonathan Eig! Author of Pulitzer Prize-winning "King: A Life," will share insights you won’t want to miss. Register now: https://loom.ly/FrjWIHE #IllinoisLibrariesPresent #JonathanEig
With the holiday hustle and bustle behind us, now’s the perfect time to slow down and treat yourself at our Silent Read-In Book Club! We hope to see you there! 📚✨
Jan 9, 7-8:30 pm, Aspen Drive Library -- DROP IN
#shhhh #silentreadin #metime
Jan 9, 7-8:30 pm, Aspen Drive Library -- DROP IN
#shhhh #silentreadin #metime
January 6, 2026 at 12:01 AM
With the holiday hustle and bustle behind us, now’s the perfect time to slow down and treat yourself at our Silent Read-In Book Club! We hope to see you there! 📚✨
Jan 9, 7-8:30 pm, Aspen Drive Library -- DROP IN
#shhhh #silentreadin #metime
Jan 9, 7-8:30 pm, Aspen Drive Library -- DROP IN
#shhhh #silentreadin #metime
✨Happy New Year! ✨ We look forward to another year serving our amazing patrons. Thanks for making the Library a place of learning, inspiration, and community! #HappyNewYear #Hello2026 #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourHappy
January 1, 2026 at 3:06 PM
✨Happy New Year! ✨ We look forward to another year serving our amazing patrons. Thanks for making the Library a place of learning, inspiration, and community! #HappyNewYear #Hello2026 #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourHappy
The 2026 Adult and High School Winter Reading Club prize pins are in! Register online at cooklib.readsquared.com starting January 1 or in-person starting January 2 at either Library location! #WinterReadingClub #libraryretro
December 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The 2026 Adult and High School Winter Reading Club prize pins are in! Register online at cooklib.readsquared.com starting January 1 or in-person starting January 2 at either Library location! #WinterReadingClub #libraryretro
They're here—our favorite titles of 2025! Stop by Cook Park Library, Aspen Drive Library, or the Bookmobile to pick up your copy of the booklets and let us know what your favorites of the year were! #favoritebooks #booksof2025
December 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
They're here—our favorite titles of 2025! Stop by Cook Park Library, Aspen Drive Library, or the Bookmobile to pick up your copy of the booklets and let us know what your favorites of the year were! #favoritebooks #booksof2025
You still have time to finish & submit your artwork for the #onebookonecommunity #tinyportrait #artshow! 🎨 1book.org
Deadline: 1/11
Open to ages 10+
View the show in February at Cook Park Library, Aspen Drive Library, Indian Trails Public Library & Vernon Area Public Library
Deadline: 1/11
Open to ages 10+
View the show in February at Cook Park Library, Aspen Drive Library, Indian Trails Public Library & Vernon Area Public Library
December 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
You still have time to finish & submit your artwork for the #onebookonecommunity #tinyportrait #artshow! 🎨 1book.org
Deadline: 1/11
Open to ages 10+
View the show in February at Cook Park Library, Aspen Drive Library, Indian Trails Public Library & Vernon Area Public Library
Deadline: 1/11
Open to ages 10+
View the show in February at Cook Park Library, Aspen Drive Library, Indian Trails Public Library & Vernon Area Public Library
From your CMPLD staff and board of trustees, we wish all who celebrate a joyous Kwanzaa! 🕎
December 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
From your CMPLD staff and board of trustees, we wish all who celebrate a joyous Kwanzaa! 🕎
From your CMPLD staff and Board of Trustees, we wish all who celebrate a very merry Christmas! 🎄
We are closed today and will reopen during normal hours on Friday, December 26.
We are closed today and will reopen during normal hours on Friday, December 26.
December 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
From your CMPLD staff and Board of Trustees, we wish all who celebrate a very merry Christmas! 🎄
We are closed today and will reopen during normal hours on Friday, December 26.
We are closed today and will reopen during normal hours on Friday, December 26.
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! We are closed today and tomorrow.
It's hard to believe, but Christmas Eve is just a week away! As a reminder, our holiday closures are below. Enjoy your festive get-togethers, cookies, and last minute holiday shopping! #christmas #newyear #7shoppingdaysleft
December 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! We are closed today and tomorrow.
Winter break was officially ON EXHIBIT as these 4th and 5th graders put their skills to the test at Locked in the Library: Museum Theft. No artifacts were harmed… and plenty of puzzles were solved!
#escaperoom #inthenickoftime #winterbreak
#escaperoom #inthenickoftime #winterbreak
December 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Winter break was officially ON EXHIBIT as these 4th and 5th graders put their skills to the test at Locked in the Library: Museum Theft. No artifacts were harmed… and plenty of puzzles were solved!
#escaperoom #inthenickoftime #winterbreak
#escaperoom #inthenickoftime #winterbreak
Sunny vibes incoming! While there's still a lot of winter ahead, the days are now officially getting LONGER! Is it too soon for a beach read? #daystooshort #cantwaitforspring #darkbeforeleavingwork
December 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Sunny vibes incoming! While there's still a lot of winter ahead, the days are now officially getting LONGER! Is it too soon for a beach read? #daystooshort #cantwaitforspring #darkbeforeleavingwork
These sweaters are LOUD—the exact opposite of what you expect in the library—but today, we’re making an exception. Happy National Ugly Sweater Day from your festive library elves! 🎄🧶✨
#uglysweater #fashion #shhh
#uglysweater #fashion #shhh
December 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
These sweaters are LOUD—the exact opposite of what you expect in the library—but today, we’re making an exception. Happy National Ugly Sweater Day from your festive library elves! 🎄🧶✨
#uglysweater #fashion #shhh
#uglysweater #fashion #shhh
There’s so much to talk about with this season’s One Book One Community selection, HELLO BEAUTIFUL! Join other readers at one of the many discussion groups this January and February. For a listing of dates, times, and locations visit 1book.org. #OBOC #hellobeautiful #bookdiscussion
December 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
There’s so much to talk about with this season’s One Book One Community selection, HELLO BEAUTIFUL! Join other readers at one of the many discussion groups this January and February. For a listing of dates, times, and locations visit 1book.org. #OBOC #hellobeautiful #bookdiscussion
It's hard to believe, but Christmas Eve is just a week away! As a reminder, our holiday closures are below. Enjoy your festive get-togethers, cookies, and last minute holiday shopping! #christmas #newyear #7shoppingdaysleft
December 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
It's hard to believe, but Christmas Eve is just a week away! As a reminder, our holiday closures are below. Enjoy your festive get-togethers, cookies, and last minute holiday shopping! #christmas #newyear #7shoppingdaysleft
We were ROLLING with holiday cheer during our Upcycled Holiday Ornament program a few weeks ago! How gorgeous are these paper towel rolls turned into eco-friendly ornaments?! 🎄✨
#ornaments #upcycled #DIY
#ornaments #upcycled #DIY
December 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We were ROLLING with holiday cheer during our Upcycled Holiday Ornament program a few weeks ago! How gorgeous are these paper towel rolls turned into eco-friendly ornaments?! 🎄✨
#ornaments #upcycled #DIY
#ornaments #upcycled #DIY
From your CMPLD staff and Board of Trustees, we wish all who celebrate a happy Hanukkah!
December 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
From your CMPLD staff and Board of Trustees, we wish all who celebrate a happy Hanukkah!
Our Youth Winter Reading Club (birth-grade 8) starts today! Participants earn points for reading or listening, and can receive a FREE book of their choice when they reach the goal! Register at cooklib.readsquared.com. #winter #youthreading #freebook
December 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Our Youth Winter Reading Club (birth-grade 8) starts today! Participants earn points for reading or listening, and can receive a FREE book of their choice when they reach the goal! Register at cooklib.readsquared.com. #winter #youthreading #freebook