Articles filed under Cook Memorial Public Library
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Libertyville, Vernon Hills libraries to reopen to public July 7
Jul 1, 2020 6:18 PM - After months of relative inactivity, the Cook Memorial Public Library District's two facilities are set to reopen to the public July 7. -
Cook Memorial library board chooses new president after controversy
Jul 1, 2020 5:00 AM - One week after Cook Memorial Public Library District board President Bonnie Quirke resigned under fire for offensive comments she'd made, trustees have chosen a new leader. -
Cook Memorial library board to choose new presidentJun 28, 2020 4:38 PM - The Cook Memorial Public Library District board will meet remotely Tuesday to elect a new president and discuss the application process for filling ex-President Bonnie Quirke's seat.
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Cook Memorial library board rebukes ex-president's comments, pledges diversity training
Jun 25, 2020 10:53 AM - One day after its president resigned over comments and social media posts she'd made, the Cook Memorial Public Library District board on Wednesday formally rebukes those remarks. -
Cook Memorial library board president resigns over homophobic statements
Jun 23, 2020 10:01 PM - Embroiled in controversy over homophobic statements she had made, Cook Memorial Public Library District board President Bonnie Quirke on Tuesday resigned from the panel. -
Cook Memorial library values 'equality, compassion and inclusion,' director writes
Jun 22, 2020 6:36 PM - In response to a controversy swirling around homophobic comments made by Cook Memorial Public Library District board President Bonnie Quirke, the district's director wrote a message to the community declaring "equality, compassion and inclusion" as important values for the library and its staff. -
Editorial: Cook Library board member should resign
Jun 18, 2020 7:05 PM - In this editorial, the Daily Herald says Bonnie Quirke's should heed calls to resign from Cook Library board because of her intolerance. -
Library board president blasted for comments decrying 'the homosexual agenda'
Jun 19, 2020 9:22 AM - Cook Memorial Public Library District board President Bonnie Quirke was publicly criticized Tuesday for an old speech in which she accused libraries of promoting "the homosexual agenda." -
Cook Memorial library board adopts $9.8 million budget
Jun 17, 2020 3:29 PM - The Cook Memorial Public Library District board has approved a roughly $9.8 million budget for the next fiscal year. That's about the same as the current year's spending plan. -
Libraries in Libertyville, Vernon Hills launch new pickup service
Jun 2, 2020 7:51 PM - After months of no on-site patron activity because of the COVID-19 crisis, the Cook Memorial Public Library District has launched a new pickup service.
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