Articles filed under Cook Memorial Public Library
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Storyteller to share tales of how 'It Happened in Chicago'Sep 08, 2023 1:00 am - Storyteller William Pack will share a collection of unusual short stories that add texture and depth to the everyday life and history of Chicago and celebrates the surpr...
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Library to host virtual workshop with bestselling author and illustratorApr 17, 2023 1:00 am - Celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 6, with a free virtual workshop featuring New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka. The even...
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Spring book saleApr 10, 2023 1:00 am - Friends of the Library will be holding a spring book sale April 21 through 23 at the Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. On April 23, participants can fi...
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'One Book, One Community' author Jasmin Darznik coming to suburbsFeb 17, 2023 5:00 am - Suburban libraries - and suburban book lovers - will mark the end of the seventh annual "One Book, One Community" series this month with the featured author. Jasmin Darz...
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Suburban libraries sponsoring webinar about rising antisemitism in the U.S.Dec 09, 2022 5:00 am - Several suburban libraries will co-sponsor a webinar from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, about the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. Called "An Update on Antisemitism in Am...
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Summer reading program kick-offJun 03, 2022 1:00 am - Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills and Cook Park Library in Libertyville will celebrate the start of summer reading from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The kickoff at both...
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Cook Memorial Public Library District seeking resident input on future plansMay 12, 2022 1:00 am - The Cook Memorial Public Library District is seeking public input as it develops plans for the future. Patrons and library district residents are asked to take...
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Libertyville library hosts program on state's first women votersMar 10, 2022 12:00 am - In July 1913, Libertyville resident Clara Colby became the first woman to vote legally in the state of Illinois. Jenny Barry, local history librarian and president of t...
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Libertyville library highlighting history of the band ChicagoNov 17, 2021 12:00 am - The career of the band Chicago will be the focus of a virtual program set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the Cook Park Library in Libertyville. The band formed in th...
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The doors of a former mansion opened 100 years ago as Libertyville's first libraryOct 22, 2021 5:30 am - The Cook Memorial Public Library District has been hosting a variety of activities in recent months to mark its centennial. But a significant date on that long timeline ...