We often inherit much from our families: traditions, skills, responsibilities. I assume, though, that neither you nor I have inherited the family tradition of turning into a leopard to fight injustice. Nor have we bargained with floating spirits so our family could eat or to save our parent from eternal suffering. This is what two…
Hello all – I am your newest Cook blogger. I have always been a reader, getting my first library card at age eight when my reading obsession was Mozart biographies. As I have grown so have my reading interests which now range from mystery and romance to science and historical fiction. I like it all.…
June 1–July 31 • All Ages The summer reading program isn't just about books — we invite your whole family to EXPLORE the Library's offerings, DO fun stuff, and READ books. The more you explore, do, and read, the more points you earn toward a finishing prize! How To Sign Up Online through READsquared In…
Sunday, April 23 – Saturday, April 29 National Library Week is the annual celebration of the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. Beyond all the books on the shelves, our library buildings tell thousands of stories through events, interactions, activities, and resources. Pop-Up Demos Drop in…
March is Women's History Month. Join us in celebrating the vital role women have played in our collective history. Attend a program, choose your next great book, or check out a podcast episode. You can also explore and learn more through research databases and other blog posts. Programs & Activities History Matters: LHS Women's Athletics…
This February and beyond, join us in celebrating and honoring the triumphs, struggles, and achievements of African Americans through US history. Attend a program, choose your next great book, or read staff reviews. You can also explore and learn more through research databases and other blog posts. Programs & Activities Children's Craftivity: Ndebele HutsDROP IN…
Get ready for some library upgrades! Improvements to both Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills and Cook Park Library in Libertyville are coming this October. Aspen Drive Library will see improvements and enhancements to the plaza at the main entrance and Cook Park Library will get updated windows. Both buildings will remain open while work…
It's the most important school supply on your child's list AND the smartest card in your wallet — your library card! September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, the annual celebration of the power that public libraries offer the community. Whether you’re a library regular, new to our district, or getting the kids back in school,…
Friday, May 13–Sunday, May 15Aspen Drive Library Lower Level, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills It's back! This year’s book sale will be both familiar and different—it’s the same sale you know and love, but in a different location with a few new guidelines. An information sheet with a map of the venue, a list of…
As the national conversation begins to address longstanding issues of systemic racism, it has become clear that for some, inequality and injustice are a daily reality, while others are only beginning to learn about these issues. This troubled period, however, is also a time of possibility – it provides a spark for real and lasting…
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