Cook Memorial Public Library

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Searching for ideas for handmade holiday gifts? Try Creativebug, free through the Library! Find thousands of art and craft video classes taught by design experts and artists. #getcrafty #howto #giftideas

Graohic for The Friends of Cook Library fall book sale.

The countdown is on! The #FriendsofCookLibrary Fall Book Sale is happening October 18 and 19. Drop in and pick up new-to-you books, movies, music, and video games. Visit cooklib.org/support for more information.

Takes place on Wednesday, October Fifteenth, from four to five PM at Cook Park Library. High School Writing Workshop: Back to School Edition! Working on a college essay, personal statement, or AP assignment? Need a quier place to write? Staff members will be on hand to supply personalized feedback and proofreading help. Register today! Individual sessions are limited to fifteen minutes.

Bring in any academic assignment or professional piece of writing and get personalized feedback and proofreading help! Register now: https://loom.ly/4vuw7Mw #writingworkshop #onthatstudiousgrind 📝📌📎

Join us after hours at Aspen Drive Library for a relaxing reading experience, starting at 7pm on October 17. After an hour, you’ll have the chance to share what you’re reading with others, or simply slip out. 📖 🤫 #SilentReadIn #bookies #bookclubs #FallReading

For Indie Author Day 2025, join local Kidlit author Nicole M. Hewitt and local literary agent Tina P. Schwartz as we expore the basics of how to begin writing a KidLit book, and the secret to composing a query letter that agents want to read!

Indie Author Day is back! Join author Nicole M. Hewitt and literary agent Tina Schwartz as we explore writing KidLit books, and the secret to writing a query letter! Register here: https://loom.ly/FdJgOtw 📝 ✒️ #indieauthorday #indieauthor

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It's Trunk or Treat season for the BOOkmobile! Stop by for candy and fun at Frights and Delights - October 18 at the Sullivan Center in Vernon Hills! #spookyseason #somuchcandy #bookmobile

Graphic promoting The Friends of Cook Library's fall book sale on October 18 and 19.

Mark your calendars! The #FriendsofCookLibrary Fall Book Sale is happening October 18 and 19. Drop in and pick up new-to-you books, movies, music, and video games. Visit cooklib.org/support for more information.

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Now through October 31, we'll be accepting seed donations at the Adult Information Desks at Cook Park and Aspen Drive Libraries. For information on how to harvest and save your seeds, visit cooklib.org/seedlibrary. #seedlibrary #garden

Bookmark graphic that reads "Design-A-Bookmark Contest".

Students - express your artistic side and create a bookmark inspired by your favorite book or character! Open to all K-8 students who live or attend school in the Library District. Details: https://loom.ly/Kdf2BDs

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A Library staffer spotted this cute little library at a campground in Sister Bay, WI. Tell us where you've seen little libraries! #littlelibrary #booksallaround #hellofall

It's the final week of Library Card Sign-up Month! There's still time to use the Library for a chance to win one of four fun gift baskets. Don't have a card? It's a great time to sign up! #librarycard #playandwin

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us for a folk dance performance by Ballet Folklorico Tayahua, crafts, a photo booth, raffle & more! Register now: https://loom.ly/vNstp3A #hispanicheritage

We're celebrating Happy Cat Month with the PURR-fect picks! Borrow one and get cozy with your favorite feline friend! #CatLovers #HappyCatMonth

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Need help creating or updating your resume? Cypress Resume offers a library of professional statements and templates designed to grab the attention of employers. And it's free through the Library! #resume #jobsearch #freehelp

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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with us—explore our collection of books by Hispanic authors that honor their culture, history, and identity. https://loom.ly/pjjnMKg #HispanicAuthors #DiverseReads

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Our Fall Reading Club (birth-grade 8) starts today! Participants earn points for reading or listening, and can receive a FREE book of their choice when they reach the goal! Register at cooklib.readsquared.com. #fall #freebook #lovetoread

Photo of the Genealogy Networking Group meeting on September 4.

Photo of the book What They Never Told Us by Gail Lukasik.

It was a great night with our Genealogy Networking Group on 9/4! Dr. Gail Lukasik, a local author, shared about her most recent book and signed copies. About Time Bookstore provided books for sale. #genealogy #shoplocal

Hello, Big Book Season! Join the Bookies for some sweet treats while you get an exclusive look at more than 40 of autumn's biggest books!
📅 Wednesday, September 17, 7-8 pm @ Aspen Drive Library.

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DELAYED OPENING Friday, September 12 for staff training. Both Library locations will be open 1-6 pm.

Illinois Libraries Present: Steven Burns

Join us for an hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns at this #IllinoisLibrariesPresent event! Register at https://loom.ly/9i9SUJA

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Donate your gently used books, movies, and music for our upcoming fall book sale! Donation bins will be in the lobby of each Library location starting Sunday, September 7. #booksale #donate #fallcleaning

Jenny's most anticipated fall read is Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber. Want to see more? Join The Bookies on September 17 at 7:00pm for all the hottest Fall 2025 reads!

Marianne's most anticipated fall read is The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai. Want to see more? Join The Bookies on September 17 at 7:00pm for all the hottest Fall 2025 reads!

Amy's most anticipated fall read is The Book of I by David Greig. Want to see more? Join The Bookies on September 17 at 7:00pm for all the hottest Fall 2025 reads!

Hannah's most anticipated fall read is The Princess Knight by Cait Jacobs. Want to see more? Join The Bookies on September 17 at 7:00pm for all the hottest Fall 2025 reads!

Want to know The Bookies' most anticipated reads for Fall 2025? Join us in-person or virtually at Books & Bites on September 17, 7:00pm! 🍂📚🎃 Register now: https://loom.ly/DdZIGw0 #Fall2025Reads #BooksandBites

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We're celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month! Grab a game card and use the Library for a chance to win one of four fun gift baskets. Don't have a card? It's a great time to sign up! #librarycard #playandwin

The Library is closed today for Labor Day. We will reopen tomorrow with normal hours, 9 am–9 pm. Have a relaxing holiday!
#laborday #libraryhours #unofficialfall

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Quick reminder - the Library will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day. We'll reopen Tuesday with normal hours. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend! #laborday #libraryhours #longweekend

Summer Reading moves fast, but you read faster. We had 1159 total finishers across all Summer Reading Programs!

You checked out 154,312 items during Summer Reading... Print books and ebooks and magazines, oh my!

Your favorite authors of Summer Reading 2025 were Abby Jimenez, James Patterson, Emily Henry, Kristin Hannah, and Sarah J. Maas

You spent 86,000 minutes earning points toward your finishing prize...

Whew...Summer Reading 2025 has come to a close, but check out these Summer Reading Wrapped stats! 📈📚👀 #SummerReading2025 #wewerebookedthissummer #hotlibrarysummer

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Happy Pumpkin Spice Latte Day to those who celebrate.
And btw, they pair nicely with a good book. Just sayin'.
#PSL #signsoffall #pumpkineverywhere

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You asked, we listened! We've added portable Blu-ray/DVD players to our growing Library of Things collection. Now available at both locations! #libraryofthings #dvdonthego

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Ever wonder what's in those galaxies far, far away? Explore our collection to learn about stars, space, and even enjoy a little sci fi!
#astronomy #scifi #thetruthisoutthere

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Wishing all students and teachers a great school year! If you need a cozy study space, you know where to find us! #backtoschool #toosoon #stillsummer