Storytimes near COOK MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

Libertyville Farmers Market - Cook Park

Due to the heat advisory, all Library activities at the Farmers Market are CANCELLED on July 2. If you’re stopping by the Libertyville Farmers Market for some tasty treats, don’t forget to visit the Lucy Booth! Weather permitting, our expert readers’ advisors, the Bookies, will be handing out fresh book recommendations -- and your visit counts as a Summer Reading activity! Find out the latest Library news and Check Out Your Happy! Please note: The Library will not be out at the market on Thursday, June 18 due to Libertyville Days. Lucy Booth: Thursdays, May 28–August 27, 9 am–12 pm Outdoor Story Time: Thursdays, June 4–August 6, 10–10:15 am

Farmer's Market, Farmer\'s Market

Due to the heat advisory, all Library activities at the Farmers Market are CANCELLED on July 2. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED; DROP IN. For children ages birth to 5 w/adult; siblings welcome. The program will be cancelled due to rain or extreme heat. Questions? Contact our Youth Services staff at 224-513-7432.

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile will stop at Rhythm of Learning at 536 Atrium Drive, Vernon Hills.

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills, Meeting Room

Join us for an epic video game battle! We provide the game and system; you provide the fun! REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 06/09 AT 4 PM REGISTERED PROGRAM. Registration opens Tuesday, June 9 at 4 pm Questions? Please contact Robert Eckmann reckmann@cooklib.org

Cook Park Library, Libertyville, Meeting Room

If you have a painting of/by an ancestor, then you know how powerful the heirloom can be. Learn about the importance of the fine arts during the Revolution, and how they help define our nation today. Learn about the founding of our country through the fine arts: paintings, poems, portraits, sculptures, music, and more. Also, learn what "macaroni" really means in the song "Yankee Doodle". In fact, I'll bet you're singing that song right now for the first time in what, decades? Now that's what I call "PAINTING POWER". Join Joel Farkas as he explores the founding of the United States through the eyes of the artist. This lecture looks at the American Revolution as seen through the eyes of the artists who chronicled the founding of our country. With over 100 slides to look at, this lecture will be “a feast for your eyes”, including explanations that will be “a feast for your brain”, and even a little singing that will be “a feast for your ears” (even if you can’t carry a tune). This program is offered in partnership with Lake County Genealogical Society .

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills, Digital Studio 2

This 30-minute workshop covers scanning photos, 35 mm slides and negatives, and converting them to digital photos.

Off-Site

Join other area writers to give feedback on each other's work! We are currently seeking a co-host. For more information and to register, email Hannah Dove at hdove@cooklib.org.

Cook Park Library, Libertyville

Join us to discuss THE SMALL AND THE MIGHTY by Sharon McMahon. For a copy of the book, please contact bookdiscussion@cooklib.org. DROP IN Anyone who has read the book is welcome to drop in. If you are interested in joining the club on an ongoing basis, fill out this form . You may also contact our Book Club Associate, Amy Becker-Perez, at aperez@cooklib.org or 847-362-2330 x1145. The most remarkable Americans are often ordinary people who didn't make it into textbooks. Not the presidents, but the telephone operators. Not the aristocrats, but the school teachers. Through meticulous research, author Sharon McMahon discovers history's unsung characters and brings their rich, riveting stories to light.

Cook Park Library, Libertyville, Children's Area

This parent-and-child story time gives you and your little one the ultimate "together-time!" Enjoy this fun-filled opportunity to connect, explore, and bond while sharing the magic of stories! DROP-IN PROGRAM . No need to register. Don’t miss this chance to actively participate in your child’s experiences and create memories that will last a lifetime! This parent-and-child story time gives you and your little one the ultimate " together-time " – a fun-filled opportunity to connect, explore, and bond while sharing the magic of stories. Tickets will be handed out as you enter the story time area. Questions? Please contact Terri Norstrom at tnorstrom@cooklib.org, Coordinator of Early Childhood Services.

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills, The Workshop

Visit our weekly lab to learn computer basics or spend time practicing with the guidance of our staff. DROP IN

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills, Meeting Room

Join us for screenings of popular and award-winning films! For movie titles and ratings, call the Library or pick up a flyer at either location. May bring your own food and covered drink. Drop in.

Cook Park Library, Libertyville, Meeting Room

In this class, we cover coding fundamentals like loops, variables, and conditionals in Python, the most popular coding language! REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY 06/03 AT 4 PM REGISTERED PROGRAM. Registration opens Wednesday, June 3 at 4 pm In this introductory class, we will cover coding fundamentals like loops, variables, and conditionals in Python, the world's most popular coding language! The skills will be taught hands-on by making a mini-project through the session. Questions? Please contact Kevin Wonch at kwonch@cooklib.org

Cook Park Library, Libertyville, Lower Level Collections Area,Meeting Room

Join us for a special Genealogy After Hours, for those who are curious about their Patriot ancestors or wonder if they have one in their tree! DAR members will be present to help you explore.

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills, Children's Flex Space,Meeting Room,The Workshop

Fandoms assemble! Stop by to browse artist booths, play video and tabletop games, learn to draw comics, and more. Costumes encouraged! DROP IN Stay tuned for more details on special guests, vendors, and events.

Cook Park Library, Libertyville

Before malls, big box stores, and the Internet, Libertyville residents shopped along Milwaukee Avenue. Stop by to see items from the Libertyville Historical Society's collection. This pop-up exhibit will feature Libertyville Historical Society objects and photographs from some of the retailers and service businesses along Milwaukee Avenue through the years.

Outdoors in the Cook Park, Farmer's Market Library Booth location

Join us for hands-on activities with messy, splashy science experiments! Outside in Cook Park. Rain date: August 2, 2026 We'll start off with cool demonstrations, then it's time to explore, get your hands dirty, and experiment in different stations, such as bubbles, water balloons, oobleck and exploding sidewalk art! Drop in until supplies last. Be prepared to get messy! For questions, please contact Heather Beverley ( hbeverley@cooklib.org ) or Vijaya Char ( vchar@cooklib.org ).

Cook Park Library, Libertyville, Foyer

Before malls, big box stores, and the Internet, Libertyville residents shopped along Milwaukee Avenue. Stop by to see items from the Libertyville Historical Society's collection. This pop-up exhibit will feature Libertyville Historical Society objects and photographs from some of the retailers and service businesses along Milwaukee Avenue through the years.

Cook Park Library, Libertyville, Children's Area

Baby brains are wired for learning. Wiggle, bounce, and rhyme your way through Baby Story time -- a lap sit program designed to support your infant's development. REGISTERED PROGRAM. Registration opens MONTH/DAY at 4 pm. Register children individually. Registration is limited to one child per adult, only registered children may attend. Baby brains are wired for learning. Wiggle, bounce, and rhyme your way through Baby Story time -- a lapsit program designed to support your infant's development. Plus, it's a perfect chance for caregivers to connect and chat in a relaxed setting. We will also introduce some basic Baby Sign Language. Questions? Please contact Terri Norstrom, tnorstrom@cooklib.org , Early Learning Coordinator.

Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W Church St, Libertyville, IL 60048

Jane and Paul bring it all. As the Blue Martini Duo, they expertly perform favorites from the 1940s through the 1980s in a wide range of genres and styles. Jane’s powerful vocals move effortlessly from intimate ballads to high-energy party songs, while Paul provides the perfect foundation with his rock-solid bass lines. In partnership with the Libertyville Senior Center.

Cook Park Library, Libertyville, Meeting Room

America and baseball go hand in hand. Bring in your baseball cards to trade with others. All trading cards are welcome, including Pokémon. REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY 06/13 AT 4 PM REGISTERED PROGRAM. Registration opens Saturday, June 13 at 4 pm Questions? Please contact Rob Eckmann reckmann@cooklib.org

Cook Park Library, Libertyville, Meeting Room

Connect, share experiences, and make friends in a relaxed, supportive space for adults 18+ with a level 1 Autism diagnosis.

Cook Park Library, Libertyville, Digital Studio 1

Get started with audio recording in our Digital Studios. Training will cover how to set up a Logic Pro session with the studio's microphones so you can record that first demo or podcast episode.

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at KinderCare 451 Creekside in Vernon Hills.

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills, Children's Flex Space

This parent-and-child story time gives you and your little one the ultimate "together-time!" Enjoy this fun-filled opportunity to connect, explore, and bond while sharing the magic of stories! DROP-IN PROGRAM. No need to register. Don’t miss this chance to actively participate in your child’s experiences and create memories that will last a lifetime! This parent-and-child story time gives you and your little one the ultimate "together-time " – a fun-filled opportunity to connect, explore, and bond while sharing the magic of stories. Tickets will be handed out as you enter the story time area. Questions? Please contact Terri Norstrom at tnorstrom@cooklib.org , Coordinator of Early Childhood Services.

Cook Park Library, Libertyville, Meeting Room

Follow Grace to Paris where she learns to bake in Uncle Bernard's French patisserie. REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY 06/14 AT 4 PM. REGISTERED PROGRAM. Registration opens Sunday, June 14 at 4 pm. Questions? Please contact Patricia Danch pdanch@cooklib.org Grace invites you to meet in Cook Park to celebrate Bastille Day, the French holiday of independence.

Off-Site

This illustrated lecture focuses on the remarkable women who had a first-hand view of the founding of our nation, and whose stories need to be shared. Presented by Laura Keyes. Laura Keyes graduated from UW-Madison with a Master’s Degree in Library Studies, and has been portraying women from history and lecturing on historic topics for over fifteen years. In her non-existent spare time, Laura is a wonderful baker and accomplished vocalist.

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills, The Workshop

Turn the world of indoor gardening on its head and learn how to make an upcycled hanging planter. Materials provided. Registration opens Saturday, June 13 at 9 am.

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills, Digital Studio 2

This 30-minute demonstration will teach you how to use the Cricut Explore 3 to digitally cut materials for your crafting projects.

Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills, Children's Flex Space

Wiggle, bounce, and rhyme your way through Baby Story time -- a lapsit program designed to support your infant's development. REGISTERED PROGRAM. Registration opens MONTH/DAY at 4 pm. Register children individually. Registration is limited to one child per adult, only registered children may attend. Baby brains are wired for learning. Wiggle, bounce, and rhyme your way through Baby Story time -- a lapsit program designed to support your infant's development. Plus, it's a perfect chance for caregivers to connect and chat in a relaxed setting. We will also introduce some basic Baby Sign Language. Questions? Please contact Terri Norstrom, tnorstrom@cooklib.org , Early Learning Supervisor.

Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile stops at Court of Spruce near the curve by Court of Birch in Vernon Hills.