Adults
No registration required for adult book clubs. Anyone who has read the book is welcome to join.
Contact the Adult Information Desk at 847-362-2330 x1302, to reserve copies of our monthly selections.
Agatha Mystery Book Club
Organizer: Erica O’Rourke
When: Fourth Monday of the Month at 11 am
Where: Cook Park Library or via Zoom
Explore a variety of crime fiction, including mysteries, thrillers, suspense, and more. See the events calendar for more information.
Aspen Drive Book Club
Organizers: Becky King & Lindsay Barber-Peddycoart
When: First Tuesday of the Month at 7 pm
Where: Aspen Drive Library
Read a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles at our Vernon Hills location. See the events calendar for more information.
Classics Book Club
Organizer: Mary Tompson
When: First Monday of Every Other Month at 7 pm
Where: Cook Park Library
Read and discuss classic titles. See the events calendar for more information.
English Language Learners’ Book Club
Organizer: Darek Makowski
When: Every Other Monday at 10:30 am
Where: Cook Park Library
Read and discuss books with a small group of other interesting people while practicing English in conversation. For more information and to register, contact Darek Makowski at dmakowski@cooklib.org or call 847-362-2330 x1139. See the events calendar for more information.
Friday Morning Book Club
Organizer: Amy Becker-Perez
When: Second Friday of the Month at 10 am
Where: Cook Park Library or via Zoom
See the events calendar for more information.
Nonfiction Book Club
Organizer: Allie Mendelson
When: First Friday of the Month at 2 pm
Where: Cook Park Library or via Zoom
Selections from a broad range of subjects. Explore a breadth of acclaimed nonfiction works. See the events calendar for more information.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club
Organizer: Mary Tompson
When: Third Tuesday Every Other Month at 7 pm
Where: Aspen Drive Library
See the events calendar for more information.
Shelftalkers Roundtable
Organizers: Erica O’Rourke & Andrea Larson
When: Fourth Tuesday of the Month at 7 pm
Where: Cook Park Library or via Zoom
Share what books you’ve been reading and get recommendations from other members! See the events calendar for more information.
Speculative Fiction Book Club
Organizer: Hannah Dove
When: Second Wednesday Every Other Month at 7 pm
Where: Cook Park Library
See the events calendar for more information.
Wednesday Evening Book Club
Organizer: Marianne Charles
When: Fourth Wednesday of the Month at 7 pm
Where: Cook Park Library or via Zoom
Read a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles and come ready to discuss.
See the events calendar for more information.
Wednesday Morning Book Club
Organizer: Andrea Larson
When: Second Wednesday of the Month at 10 am
Where: Cook Park Library
See the events calendar for more information.
Teens
Register to receive a copy of the book.
High School Book Club
Age: grades 9-12
Organizer: Leah Hotchkiss
When: First Wednesday of the Month at 6:30 pm
Where: Locations Vary
See the events calendar for dates, locations, and selections.
High School Manga Club
Age: grades 9-12
Organizer: Leah Hotchkiss
When: Last Thursday of the Month at 6:30 pm
Where: Locations Vary
See the events calendar for dates, locations, and selections.
Kids
Register to receive a copy of the book.
In the Middle
Age: grades 6-8
Organizer: Kevin Wonch
When/where: Locations Vary
A book club just for middle school students! Join us for a fun and lively book discussion with awesome books. See the events calendar for dates and locations.
Page Turners
Age: grades 4-5
Organizer: Vlada Bernhardtz
When/where: Locations Vary
Join other fun kids to talk about fabulous books! See the events calendar for dates and locations
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