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Cook Memorial Public Library District @CookLibrary

Aspen Drive Library, Cook Park Library, Bookmobile. We share Library news, services & events. Limited public forum. Guidelines: cooklib.org/policies

Joined January 2010
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Whether you're a fan of the Seahawks or the Patriots, we can all get behind (or in front of) *this* kind of SOUPer Bowl! #superbowl #soup soupseason
A collage of soup-related books.

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Check out the creativity on the Reverse Coloring Board in the High School Zone at Cook Park Library!
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Now you can read your book and watch it too! Are you a "read before you screen" purist, or do you like to be surprised when you watch? Let us know... 💭 #thebookies #booktofilm #readbeforeyouscreen
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😊*thinking warm thoughts*😊 Despite the frigid temps, we are looking ahead to the spring #seedlibrary growing season and are seeking #volunteers. 🌱 Interested? Fill out the application at cooklib.org/volunteer
An image of gardening tools with text overlaid: Seeking: Seed Library Volunteers. Apply at cooklib.org/volunteer

ALT An image of gardening tools with text overlaid: Seeking: Seed Library Volunteers. Apply at cooklib.org/volunteer
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Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 🇺🇸 Use your Library card to stream free movies and TV shows from Kanopy. Get started at cooklib.org/eLibrary. #mlkjrday #kanopy #ihaveadream
A screenshot of the Kanopy listing of Martin Luther King, Jr media. An overlay says "Stream for free with your library card on Kanopy. cooklib.org/eLibrary"

ALT A screenshot of the Kanopy listing of Martin Luther King, Jr media. An overlay says "Stream for free with your library card on Kanopy. cooklib.org/eLibrary"
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This week, we hosted 16 pajamas partiers as they learned about nocturnal animals and animals that sleep a lot. 💤 We enjoyed two books and made a koala craft. #zzz #nocturnalanimals #isittimeforbedyet
A young patrons holds up her koala artwork.

ALT A young patrons holds up her koala artwork.

A young patrons holds up her koala artwork.

ALT A young patrons holds up her koala artwork.

A young patrons holds up her koala artwork.

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Good news! We’ve extended the #TinyPortraitArtShow submission deadline to January 26. 1book.org 🎨 Ages 10 🎨 Artwork must be on a 4x6" canvas 🎨 Include your name, contact info, and age on the back of your canvas 🎨 Return art to either Library location by 1/26
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“Cute sweater!” ❄️❤️ “Jinx!” 📘MIGRATIONS by Charlotte McConaghy 📕HEARTS IN CIRCULATION by Sarah Monzon #cutesweater #snowflakes #hearts #cozyreads #romance
Two staff members pose with books; one in a pink snowflake sweater and another wearing red hearts.

ALT Two staff members pose with books; one in a pink snowflake sweater and another wearing red hearts.
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Which books do you think have amazingly beautiful covers? 😍 🖼️🎨 In honor of our One Book One Community read, #hellobeautiful by Ann Napolitano, we’re sharing books we think have #prettycovers! Stay tuned for the young adult and adult editions. 1book.org
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Last night's #vinylclub spun quite an eclectic mix of music — from Cat Stevens, the Moody Blues, and A Perfect Circle to an Australian nun! Check out our #playlist on Spotify: loom.ly/abkqY10 Watch for the next Vinyl Club date in our upcoming newsletter.
Screenshot of the Cook Library Vinyl Club January Mix playlist on Spotify.

ALT Screenshot of the Cook Library Vinyl Club January Mix playlist on Spotify.
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📚 Join us for an unforgettable evening with Jonathan Eig! Author of Pulitzer Prize-winning "King: A Life," will share insights you won’t want to miss. Register now: loom.ly/FrjWIHE #IllinoisLibrariesPresent #JonathanEig
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With the holiday hustle and bustle behind us, now’s the perfect time to slow down and treat yourself at our#SilentReadIn Book Club! We hope to see you there! 📚✨ Friday, January 9, 7-8:30 pm Aspen Drive Library DROP IN #shhhh #metime
Silent Read-In Book Club graphic. Friday, January 9, 7-8:30 pm, Aspen Drive Library.

ALT Silent Read-In Book Club graphic. Friday, January 9, 7-8:30 pm, Aspen Drive Library.
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✨Happy New Year! ✨ We look forward to another year serving our amazing patrons. Thanks for making the Library a place of learning, inspiration, and community! #HappyNewYear #Hello2026 #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourHappy
A simple graphic with the words 'Happy New Year!'

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The 2026 Adult and High School Winter Reading Club pins are in! Register online at cooklib.readsquared.com starting January 1 or in-person starting January 2 at either Library location! #WinterReadingClub #libraryretro
An image of an orange and yellow enamel pin that looks like an old-timey library catalog and says "Winter Reading Club and Cook Memorial Public Library District" on top of a tote bag that reads "Cook Memorial Public Library -- Check Out Your Happy"

ALT An image of an orange and yellow enamel pin that looks like an old-timey library catalog and says "Winter Reading Club and Cook Memorial Public Library District" on top of a tote bag that reads "Cook Memorial Public Library -- Check Out Your Happy"
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They're here—our favorite titles of 2025! Stop by Cook Park Library, Aspen Drive Library, or the Bookmobile to pick up your copy of the booklets and let us know what your favorites of the year were! #favoritebooks #booksof2025
Cover images of Our Favorite Fiction of 2025 and Our Favorite Nonfiction of 2025 booklets.

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Hello 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣! Just a quick reminder that both Library locations will be closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Have a safe and happy celebration! #2026 #NYE #newyear
Graphic listing New Year's closures for the Library. Closed December 31 and January 1.

ALT Graphic listing New Year's closures for the Library. Closed December 31 and January 1.
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You still have time to finish & submit your artwork for the #onebookonecommunity #tinyportrait #artshow! 🎨 1book.org Deadline: 1/11 Open to ages 10 View the show in February at Cook Park Library, Aspen Drive Library, @indiantrailslib & Vernon Area Public Library
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2026 is right around the corner! Just a quick reminder that both Library locations will be closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Have a safe and happy celebration! #2026 #NYE #newyear
Graphic listing New Year's closures for the Library. Closed December 31 and January 1.

ALT Graphic listing New Year's closures for the Library. Closed December 31 and January 1.
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From your CMPLD staff and board of trustees, we wish all who celebrate a joyous Kwanzaa! 🕎
Illustration of festive Kwanzaa items "Have a Joyous Kwanzaa"

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From your CMPLD staff and Board of Trustees, we wish all who celebrate a very merry Christmas! 🎄 We are closed today and will reopen during normal hours on Friday, December 26.
Illustration of a Christmas tree "Wishing you a very merry Christmas."

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