Events

Now in its ninth year, the beloved One Book, One Community (OBOC) series is an opportunity for readers from Cook Memorial, Indian Trails, and Vernon Area public libraries to join in a shared experience of literature. This year’s selection is The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. A young woman in rural India finds the false…

(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…

Sunday, April 7–Saturday, April 13 National Library Week is the annual celebration of the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. The Library is a space for everyone, fostering inclusivity and offering endless possibilities.  It’s a place where you can find your thing. No matter where you…