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Check out your happy with Cook Memorial Public Library District! We proudly serve 61,000 residents in central Lake County, Illinois through two full-service locations: Cook Park Library in Libertyville and Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills.

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Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · 2h

Show off your costume and stop in for a treat during MainStreet Libertyville's Trick or Treat on MainStreet! 11 am-2 pm on Halloween at Cook Park Library. #trickortreat #shoplocal #halloween

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Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Daniel wants to remind you to bring in your seed donations by Oct 31! We’d especially love to add more native seeds to our collection. For more info, visit cooklib.org/seedlibrary. #seedlibrary #savethoseseeds

Photo of librarian pointing to our seed donation basket.

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · 4d

Congratulations to our Library Card Sign-up Month prize basket winners! We had such great participation this year - thanks everyone!

🍭 Sweet Tooth: Laura
☕ Cozy Up: Sean (dad John accepted)
🚢 Bon Voyage: Shahla
💡 Brain Teasers: Lori

#librarycardsignupmonth

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · 6d

Join our team! We're hiring for the following positions. Learn more and apply online at cooklib.org/jobs.

✨ Maintenance Associate - part time
✨ Youth Services Library Assistant. Early Learning Focus - part time
✨ Finance and Human Resources Assistant - full time

Graphic that reads "We're Hiring" with 3 different jobs for which the library is recruiting.

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · 8d

Trunk or Treat season continues for the BOOkmobile! Stop by for candy and fun at Libertyville's Trunk or Treat event - October 25 at Adler Park! #spookyseason #somuchcandy #bookmobile

Photo of CMPLD's bookmobile at a Trunk or Treat event.

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · 8d

There's still time to register for our 2025 Indie Author Day! Join author Nicole M. Hewitt and literary agent Tina Schwartz as we explore writing KidLit books, and the secret to writing a query letter!⭐ 📝 ✒️ #indieauthorday #indieauthor

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · 12d

What's your fall reading style? Let us know in the comments with a 👻 or 🍁—and don't forget to browse our fall favorites! #FallReading #ReadingStyle

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · 14d

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

Image of craft projects promoting Creativebug.

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · 15d

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.

Graohic for The Friends of Cook Library fall book sale.

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · 18d

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 📝📌📎

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.

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · 18d

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

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · 19d

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

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!

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · 20d

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

Photo of Cook Memorial Library District's bookmobile at a fall festival.

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · 26d

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.

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

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · 28d

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

Graphic that reads "Seed Library at Cook Memorial Public Library District."

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · 29d

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

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

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · Sep 26

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

Picture of a wood little library next to a fir tree

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · Sep 24

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

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · Sep 23

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

Graphic promoting a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on September 30, 2025.

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · Sep 22

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

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · Sep 17

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

Photo of a woman handing her resume to an employer.

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · Sep 16

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

Image of book covers featuring Hispanic heritage themes.

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · Sep 15

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

Fall border with "Fall Reading Club Birth - Grade 8" in the middle.

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · Sep 11

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

Photo of the Genealogy Networking Group meeting on September 4.

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

Cook Memorial Public Library @cooklibrary.bsky.social · Sep 10

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.