Cook Memorial Public Library
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We proudly serve 61,000 residents in central Lake County, Illinois through two full-service locations: Cook Park Library in Libertyville and Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills.
We proudly serve 61,000 residents in central Lake County, Illinois through two full-service locations: Cook Park Library in Libertyville and Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills.
DELAYED OPENING Friday, December 5 for staff training. Both Library locations will be open 1-6 pm.
November 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
DELAYED OPENING Friday, December 5 for staff training. Both Library locations will be open 1-6 pm.
The One Book One Community season kicks off on Sunday, December 7! Find out where to pick up a free copy of HELLO BEAUTIFUL by Ann Napolitano and see a lineup of events at 1book.org.
#OBOC #onebookonecommunity #annnapolitano #hellobeautiful
#OBOC #onebookonecommunity #annnapolitano #hellobeautiful
November 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The One Book One Community season kicks off on Sunday, December 7! Find out where to pick up a free copy of HELLO BEAUTIFUL by Ann Napolitano and see a lineup of events at 1book.org.
#OBOC #onebookonecommunity #annnapolitano #hellobeautiful
#OBOC #onebookonecommunity #annnapolitano #hellobeautiful
The High School Fall Reading Challenge ends soon! Keep earning tokens for our gacha prize machine, and fill your stamp card for a prize and an entry into the grand prize drawing! #gacha #cutecats #highschool
November 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The High School Fall Reading Challenge ends soon! Keep earning tokens for our gacha prize machine, and fill your stamp card for a prize and an entry into the grand prize drawing! #gacha #cutecats #highschool
On Friday, November 28, Cook Park Library will join other Libertyville businesses in staying open until 8 pm in celebration of the tree lighting in Cook Park. Festivities in the park start at 6:30 pm. 🎄🌟
More info: https://loom.ly/KXIzEDk
#holidaytree #treelighting #extendedhours #libertyville
More info: https://loom.ly/KXIzEDk
#holidaytree #treelighting #extendedhours #libertyville
November 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
On Friday, November 28, Cook Park Library will join other Libertyville businesses in staying open until 8 pm in celebration of the tree lighting in Cook Park. Festivities in the park start at 6:30 pm. 🎄🌟
More info: https://loom.ly/KXIzEDk
#holidaytree #treelighting #extendedhours #libertyville
More info: https://loom.ly/KXIzEDk
#holidaytree #treelighting #extendedhours #libertyville
Join award-winning cookbook author J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration! 🍲
#IllinoisLibrariesPresent #CookBooks
#IllinoisLibrariesPresent #CookBooks
November 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Join award-winning cookbook author J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration! 🍲
#IllinoisLibrariesPresent #CookBooks
#IllinoisLibrariesPresent #CookBooks
🍁Thanksgiving Hours🍁
Wednesday, November 26: both libraries close at 5 pm
Thursday, November 27: both libraries closed all day
Friday, November 28: Cook Park Library open 9 am-8 pm and Aspen Drive Library open 9 am-6 pm
#thanksgiving #thanksgivinghours
Wednesday, November 26: both libraries close at 5 pm
Thursday, November 27: both libraries closed all day
Friday, November 28: Cook Park Library open 9 am-8 pm and Aspen Drive Library open 9 am-6 pm
#thanksgiving #thanksgivinghours
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🍁Thanksgiving Hours🍁
Wednesday, November 26: both libraries close at 5 pm
Thursday, November 27: both libraries closed all day
Friday, November 28: Cook Park Library open 9 am-8 pm and Aspen Drive Library open 9 am-6 pm
#thanksgiving #thanksgivinghours
Wednesday, November 26: both libraries close at 5 pm
Thursday, November 27: both libraries closed all day
Friday, November 28: Cook Park Library open 9 am-8 pm and Aspen Drive Library open 9 am-6 pm
#thanksgiving #thanksgivinghours
We're celebrating the 10th anniversary of One Book One Community! The 2026 selection is Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Get the details in our winter Ins & Outs newsletter, hitting shelves and mailboxes soon! #OBOC #hellobeautiful #communityread
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We're celebrating the 10th anniversary of One Book One Community! The 2026 selection is Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Get the details in our winter Ins & Outs newsletter, hitting shelves and mailboxes soon! #OBOC #hellobeautiful #communityread
Research before you buy with Consumer Reports, free through the Library! The Consumer Reports database can help you choose the best products, from holiday gadgets to home appliances. #ratings #holidayshopping #beforeyoubuy
November 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Research before you buy with Consumer Reports, free through the Library! The Consumer Reports database can help you choose the best products, from holiday gadgets to home appliances. #ratings #holidayshopping #beforeyoubuy
Channel your inner Rory Gilmore with a cozy stack from the library. 📚
The only thing missing is coffee from Luke's... ☕
#RoryGilmoreReadingList #LibraryReads #BookAesthetic #ClassicLit
The only thing missing is coffee from Luke's... ☕
#RoryGilmoreReadingList #LibraryReads #BookAesthetic #ClassicLit
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Channel your inner Rory Gilmore with a cozy stack from the library. 📚
The only thing missing is coffee from Luke's... ☕
#RoryGilmoreReadingList #LibraryReads #BookAesthetic #ClassicLit
The only thing missing is coffee from Luke's... ☕
#RoryGilmoreReadingList #LibraryReads #BookAesthetic #ClassicLit
Join us this November to honor Native American Heritage Month. Explore a curated selection of titles that celebrate Native American voices, stories, and perspectives.
#nativeamericans #indigenousauthors #nativeamericanheritagemonth
#nativeamericans #indigenousauthors #nativeamericanheritagemonth
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Join us this November to honor Native American Heritage Month. Explore a curated selection of titles that celebrate Native American voices, stories, and perspectives.
#nativeamericans #indigenousauthors #nativeamericanheritagemonth
#nativeamericans #indigenousauthors #nativeamericanheritagemonth
Did you know? You can borrow more than books at the Library! Look for the new purple shelves at both locations for our Library of Things collection. You'll find portable electronics, Rokus, gaming systems, and more! #LibraryofThings #funstuff #morethanbooks
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Did you know? You can borrow more than books at the Library! Look for the new purple shelves at both locations for our Library of Things collection. You'll find portable electronics, Rokus, gaming systems, and more! #LibraryofThings #funstuff #morethanbooks
We’ve added mini projectors to our Library of Things collection! While these projectors are tiny, they cast a big image for presentations or movies. Now available at both locations! #libraryofthings #tinyprojector
October 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We’ve added mini projectors to our Library of Things collection! While these projectors are tiny, they cast a big image for presentations or movies. Now available at both locations! #libraryofthings #tinyprojector
Show off your costume and stop in for a treat during MainStreet Libertyville's Trick or Treat on MainStreet! 11 am-2 pm on Halloween at Cook Park Library. #trickortreat #shoplocal #halloween
October 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Show off your costume and stop in for a treat during MainStreet Libertyville's Trick or Treat on MainStreet! 11 am-2 pm on Halloween at Cook Park Library. #trickortreat #shoplocal #halloween
Daniel wants to remind you to bring in your seed donations by Oct 31! We’d especially love to add more native seeds to our collection. For more info, visit cooklib.org/seedlibrary. #seedlibrary #savethoseseeds
October 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Daniel wants to remind you to bring in your seed donations by Oct 31! We’d especially love to add more native seeds to our collection. For more info, visit cooklib.org/seedlibrary. #seedlibrary #savethoseseeds
Congratulations to our Library Card Sign-up Month prize basket winners! We had such great participation this year - thanks everyone!
🍭 Sweet Tooth: Laura
☕ Cozy Up: Sean (dad John accepted)
🚢 Bon Voyage: Shahla
💡 Brain Teasers: Lori
#librarycardsignupmonth
🍭 Sweet Tooth: Laura
☕ Cozy Up: Sean (dad John accepted)
🚢 Bon Voyage: Shahla
💡 Brain Teasers: Lori
#librarycardsignupmonth
October 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Congratulations to our Library Card Sign-up Month prize basket winners! We had such great participation this year - thanks everyone!
🍭 Sweet Tooth: Laura
☕ Cozy Up: Sean (dad John accepted)
🚢 Bon Voyage: Shahla
💡 Brain Teasers: Lori
#librarycardsignupmonth
🍭 Sweet Tooth: Laura
☕ Cozy Up: Sean (dad John accepted)
🚢 Bon Voyage: Shahla
💡 Brain Teasers: Lori
#librarycardsignupmonth
Join our team! We're hiring for the following positions. Learn more and apply online at cooklib.org/jobs.
✨ Maintenance Associate - part time
✨ Youth Services Library Assistant. Early Learning Focus - part time
✨ Finance and Human Resources Assistant - full time
✨ Maintenance Associate - part time
✨ Youth Services Library Assistant. Early Learning Focus - part time
✨ Finance and Human Resources Assistant - full time
October 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Join our team! We're hiring for the following positions. Learn more and apply online at cooklib.org/jobs.
✨ Maintenance Associate - part time
✨ Youth Services Library Assistant. Early Learning Focus - part time
✨ Finance and Human Resources Assistant - full time
✨ Maintenance Associate - part time
✨ Youth Services Library Assistant. Early Learning Focus - part time
✨ Finance and Human Resources Assistant - full time
Trunk or Treat season continues for the BOOkmobile! Stop by for candy and fun at Libertyville's Trunk or Treat event - October 25 at Adler Park! #spookyseason #somuchcandy #bookmobile
October 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Trunk or Treat season continues for the BOOkmobile! Stop by for candy and fun at Libertyville's Trunk or Treat event - October 25 at Adler Park! #spookyseason #somuchcandy #bookmobile
There's still time to register for our 2025 Indie Author Day! Join author Nicole M. Hewitt and literary agent Tina Schwartz as we explore writing KidLit books, and the secret to writing a query letter!⭐ 📝 ✒️ #indieauthorday #indieauthor
October 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
There's still time to register for our 2025 Indie Author Day! Join author Nicole M. Hewitt and literary agent Tina Schwartz as we explore writing KidLit books, and the secret to writing a query letter!⭐ 📝 ✒️ #indieauthorday #indieauthor
What's your fall reading style? Let us know in the comments with a 👻 or 🍁—and don't forget to browse our fall favorites! #FallReading #ReadingStyle
October 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
What's your fall reading style? Let us know in the comments with a 👻 or 🍁—and don't forget to browse our fall favorites! #FallReading #ReadingStyle
Searching for ideas for handmade holiday gifts? Try Creativebug, free through the Library! Find thousands of art and craft video classes taught by design experts and artists. #getcrafty #howto #giftideas
October 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Searching for ideas for handmade holiday gifts? Try Creativebug, free through the Library! Find thousands of art and craft video classes taught by design experts and artists. #getcrafty #howto #giftideas
The countdown is on! The #FriendsofCookLibrary Fall Book Sale is happening October 18 and 19. Drop in and pick up new-to-you books, movies, music, and video games. Visit cooklib.org/support for more information.
October 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The countdown is on! The #FriendsofCookLibrary Fall Book Sale is happening October 18 and 19. Drop in and pick up new-to-you books, movies, music, and video games. Visit cooklib.org/support for more information.
Bring in any academic assignment or professional piece of writing and get personalized feedback and proofreading help! Register now: https://loom.ly/4vuw7Mw #writingworkshop #onthatstudiousgrind 📝📌📎
October 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Bring in any academic assignment or professional piece of writing and get personalized feedback and proofreading help! Register now: https://loom.ly/4vuw7Mw #writingworkshop #onthatstudiousgrind 📝📌📎
Join us after hours at Aspen Drive Library for a relaxing reading experience, starting at 7pm on October 17. After an hour, you’ll have the chance to share what you’re reading with others, or simply slip out. 📖 🤫 #SilentReadIn #bookies #bookclubs #FallReading
October 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Join us after hours at Aspen Drive Library for a relaxing reading experience, starting at 7pm on October 17. After an hour, you’ll have the chance to share what you’re reading with others, or simply slip out. 📖 🤫 #SilentReadIn #bookies #bookclubs #FallReading
Indie Author Day is back! Join author Nicole M. Hewitt and literary agent Tina Schwartz as we explore writing KidLit books, and the secret to writing a query letter! Register here: https://loom.ly/FdJgOtw 📝 ✒️ #indieauthorday #indieauthor
October 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Indie Author Day is back! Join author Nicole M. Hewitt and literary agent Tina Schwartz as we explore writing KidLit books, and the secret to writing a query letter! Register here: https://loom.ly/FdJgOtw 📝 ✒️ #indieauthorday #indieauthor
It's Trunk or Treat season for the BOOkmobile! Stop by for candy and fun at Frights and Delights - October 18 at the Sullivan Center in Vernon Hills! #spookyseason #somuchcandy #bookmobile
October 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
It's Trunk or Treat season for the BOOkmobile! Stop by for candy and fun at Frights and Delights - October 18 at the Sullivan Center in Vernon Hills! #spookyseason #somuchcandy #bookmobile