Our Design-a-Bookmark Contest has once again come to a close and we couldn't be more delighted with the wonderful artwork that students in kindergarten through eighth grade submitted! It was a difficult task to select our favorites from the almost 700 entries but the judging committee has selected the standout designs from each…
(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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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