Children’s Renewal Project

Work has been steadily moving forward, and visitors to Cook Park Library have been greeted with a bright new view when they walk in. Here are some of the exciting updates completed in March.

On Cook Ave looking inside the Library. Notable Milestones This Month Walls painted Family bathroom tiled Vinyl flooring and carpet installed Temporary wall removed Color, Color, Color The space is coming to life! If you’ve walked or driven past Cook Park Library on Cook Avenue recently, you may have noticed a splash of color appearing…

The Cook Park Library Children's Project is Underway! The first month of work on the Cook Park Library Children’s Renewal Project has concluded, and the transformation is in full swing. The temporary Children’s Area is now open on the Lower Level, offering a curated selection of books and materials. Remaining items have been packed away…

As part of the Cook Park Library Children’s Renewal Project, we're excited to announce the creation of a new play space, designed specifically for our youngest patrons and their caregivers. It will be in the heart of our new children’s area, and there's a very important reason for that: it's an investment informed by science…

Director David Archer shares an update on the Children's Renewal Project and provides a project timeline. Staff also share what they're most excited for when the new space opens.

Exciting changes are coming to Children's Services at Cook Park Library, and we want you to be a part of it! In May, we announced a major step forward in the planning process to renew the children's area at Cook Park Library and shared what the project means for families and children. Now, on Monday,…

Left to right: upgraded light table, family reading nook, new play kitchen.   Meeting the Needs of Children Birth Through Grade 8 We are thrilled to announce a major step forward in our Children’s Renewal Project at Cook Park Library in Libertyville! After hearing your feedback from suggestion forms and a 2022 survey with over…