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A huge thank you to all 511 of you who stopped by the #bookmobile at #nationalnightout! We hope you had a fabulous time at the event and got to hop onboard our big bus one last time before our new vehicle arrives! Learn more about our new Bookmobile vehicle at cooklib.org/bookmobile.
Meet Ruby, Welcome Desk Associate Marie Deutchmann's pup. Age: 8 Personality: Sweet, silly, athletic Favorite activity: Chasing squeeky pig in the backyard Ruby's genre: Action / Adventure Fun fact: Ruby can jump my 4 ft fence without a running start! #meetthedog #dog #librarypets #dogdaysofsummer
This year's #NationalNightOut in Vernon Hills will be one of the last major events our #Bookmobile bus will attend. Come see her off and enjoy a special night with community in Hartmann Park! National Night Out 📆 Tuesday, August 4 📍 Hartmann Park, Vernon Hills
Last call! #summerreading ends July 31. ☀️📚 Everything you’ve #read (& activity you’ve completed) since June 1 still counts — so you might already be closer to the finish line than you think! Log in at cooklib.readsquared.com or grab a paper log at any info desk. #exploredoread
Celebrating this weekend’s #DogDaysofSummer, meet Trixie — Digital Svs. Supervisor Lindsay Barber-Peddycoart's Golden Retriever! 👶 Age: 20 mos 🤪 Personality: Goofy, happy, loving 👟Fave toy: Any shoe she can get her teeth on 🔎 If Trixie were a genre: Up Lit #meetthedog #dog #librarypets
We're looking for someone upbeat, friendly, with great customer service skills and a flexible schedule. Is it you or someone you know?! Learn more and apply online at cooklib.org/jobs. #hiring #libraryjobs #lovewhereyouwork
Bring your current read & get cozy at our after-hours #SilentReadIn at #AspenDriveLibrary on Friday, July 31! We’ll have hot water & tea — just settle in, read whatever you love, and enjoy the quiet vibe. Not ready to go home yet? Stick around to share what you're reading with others. #Shhhh
Pick your decade, find your book, and visit us at the library to borrow a copy. Don't forget to share your decade of choice in the comments section with a 🪩, 📼, or 💿! #retroreads #librarylove
July is Disability Pride Month. Browse the full list of curated titles in the catalog by searching "Disability Pride." #diabilitypridemonth #disabilitypride #ADA #readingrecs
Thanks to everyone who joined us at our special #genealogyafterhours! 🍕🇺🇸 With help from local Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter #DAR members, attendees explored family trees, learned how to spot potential Patriot ancestors, and picked up next-step tips for continuing their research at home.
Last Saturday's Mini-Con was a MARVEL-ous success! 💥 Aspen Drive Library was bursting with creativity, superpowers, and plenty of main character energy. Thanks to everyone who joined the adventure. You made this year’s Mini-Con one for the comic books! #minicon #comiccon #cosplay #artistalley
✨ That enamel pin could still be yours! ✨ There’s still time to catch up on your #SummerReading log. Record any books you’ve read or activities you’ve completed since June 1 to earn points. Reach 100 points, finish Summer Reading, and PIN DOWN your #prize!
Celebrating this weekend’s #DogDaysofSummer, meet Trixie — Digital Svs. Supervisor Lindsay Barber-Peddycoart's Golden Retriever! 👶 Age: 20 mos 🤪 Personality: Goofy, happy, loving 👟Fave toy: Any shoe she can get her teeth on 🔎 If Trixie were a genre: Up Lit #meetthedog #dog #librarypets
This month’s Vinyl Night welcomed special guest Nick, owner of Andy’s Records in Grayslake. He shared about record-store life and tips for finding #vinyl gems. From #mathrock to #StarWars jazz, listen to the playlist on #Spotify of our favorite tracks of the night: https://loom.ly/QRsv9JA
THIS SATURDAY — Assemble your squad, suit up, and join us at our annual #minicon at Aspen Drive Library. Stop by to browse artist booths, play #videogames & #tabletopgames, do crafts, and more. Costumes encouraged! View the schedule & more: cooklib.org/minicon-2026 #comiccon #fandom #cosplay
Congratulations to this little one for completing 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. We're proud of you, too! Keep on reading. #1kbk #1000booksbeforekindergarten #futurereader
Happy Fourth of July! Wishing everyone a festive, delicious, safe, and dry holiday! #4thofjuly #fourthofjuly #independenceday #america250
Meet Alto, Student Svs Coord. Amy vanGoethem's German Shepherd! Age: 8 Personality: Calm, sweet & curious Favorite activity: Long walks If Alto were a genre: Cozy mystery Fun fact: Alto & Yuki have their own buddy cop show; Alto, the seasoned vet & Yuki the young upstart. #meetthedog #dog
As we head into the Fourth of July holiday weekend, get your READ, white, and blue on! #READwhiteandblue #redwhiteandblue #fourthofjuly #readingrecs
Reminder: the Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day, but you can catch us in the Vernon Hills parade! 🇺🇸 Happy Fourth!
Library staff spent this past weekend at the #americanlibraryassociation Annual #conference in Chicago—and had a blast! They joined inspiring sessions, connected with library pros from around the country, and came home with a whole stack of #freshideas to bring back to our community. 📚✨ #ALA
From stories about a camping dinosaur to how to raise a nature-loving child, browse our curated list of books all about The Great Outdoors! ⛺🌲🍃 Search the catalog for these titles or browse the full list at https://loom.ly/xcps8vA #getoutside #thegreatoutdoors #camping
This week, meet Yuki, Student Services Coordinator Amy vanGoethem's Westie! 2️⃣ Age: 2 🤪 Personality in 3 words: Spunky, cuddly, fearless 🦈Favorite activity: Chasing her hammerhead shark squeaky toy 😱 If Yuki were a genre she would be... A fast-paced thriller #meetthedog #dog #librarypets
The Library will be closed on the #4thofjuly for Independence Day, but you can still see your favorite librarians in the Vernon Hills #fourthofjuly #parade! 🍬 Note: The Aspen Drive Library parking lot will not be available for parade parking. It will be closed for sealcoating.
June is Pride Month! 🌈 Discover your next great read with these curated picks for adults, young adult, and children. Search the catalog for these titles or browse the full list by searching "Pride Month." 🔗 https://loom.ly/mU-B4AA #pride #pridemonth #bookrecommendations
Did you catch author—& LHS alum!—#melissaalbert on TODAY w/ Jenna & Sheinelle last week? She talked about her new book #thechildren. Read Bookie Jenny’s review at cooklib.org/blog or listen to the podcast episode wherever you get your podcasts.
Last Saturday saw absolutely perfect weather for the Libertyville Days parade. A huge thank you to all staff who participated and to all those who shouted out praise for the Library from the sidelines. We'll see the Vernon Hills community in a couple weeks at the Fourth of July parade!
This week, meet Lucy, Heather Beverley's Yorkie-Poo! 🥰 Personality in 3 words: Sweet, loving, cuddly 🧸Favorite toy: Any stuffy 🥰 If she were a genre... A hallmark movie: sweet with no conflicts! 💎 Fun fact: Named after the Beatles' song Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds #meetthedog #dog #librarypets
In honor of #juneteenth — and the opening of the #obamapresidentialcenter in Chicago — we’re sharing a curated booklist that honors and uplifts stories of #blackjoy. Search the catalog for these titles or browse by searching Black Joy. Happy reading! #checkoutthosesmiles 🔗 https://loom.ly/8xlwaY8
