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ESL Class
A free English as a Second Language class, held in conjunction with Mundelein High School, takes place on November 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. It is open to adults 18 and older.
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Thursday, Nov 12
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Intermediate ESL Class
A free intermediate English as a Second Language class held with Mundelein High School on November 12, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. It is open to adults aged 18 and older.
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Sound Bath Meditation: Rejuvenate & Refresh
A one-hour sound bath meditation on November 12, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, where participants relax while listening to crystal sound bowls, for adults 18 and older with no experience needed.
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Rhythm of Learning
At Rhythm of Learning on November 12, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, a bookmobile stops at 536 Atrium Drive in Vernon Hills for children ages 0 to 5.
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High School Service Hour Program: Cards for Kidz
At this High School Service Hour event on November 12, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, participants aged 14–17 make cards for hospice care, senior homes, military families, and others. It is intended for teens needing a service hour who want to use their creativity.
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LEGO Club
At LEGO Club on November 12, 2026, from 4:15 to 5:00 PM, children build creations using a LEGO collection. The event is for ages 5-10, and registration opens Monday, October 12 at 4 PM.
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Service Craft: Cricut Printed Crafts
At this one-hour event on November 12, 2026 (5:30–6:30 PM), participants ages 11–13 create Cricut printed crafts that will be used by others in the community. Registration opens Monday, October 12 at 4 PM.
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Cook Writers' Critique Group
At the Cook Writers' Critique Group on November 12, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, area writers give feedback on each other's work; the event is for ages 18 and up. The group is currently seeking a co-host, and registration is through Erica O'Rourke at eorourke@cooklib.org.
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Czech & Slovak Genealogy
Steve Szabados leads a 90-minute session (7:00–8:30 PM on November 12, 2026) for adults 18 and older, showing how to navigate the confusing aspects of European records and outlining simple steps for finding Czech and Slovak ancestors.
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Library Trivia Night
At Library Trivia Night on November 12, 2026, participants test their knowledge in a trivia contest from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. The event is for ages 18 and up.
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Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion
This 30-minute workshop on November 12, 2026, from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, teaches participants how to scan photos, 35 mm slides, and negatives and convert them into digital images. It is for ages 18 and older.
Friday, Nov 13
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Computer Basics Lab
At this drop-in Computer Basics Lab on November 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, attendees can learn computer basics or practice with staff guidance. It is for ages 18 and up.
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English Language Learners Book Club
At this English Language Learners Book Club on November 13, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM, participants meet others to read and discuss a book together to improve their English. It is open to ages 18 and up, and registration is by emailing nthebarge@cooklib.org.
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Family Story Time @ Cook Park
At Cook Park on November 13, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, parents and children ages 0-5 can attend a parent-and-child story time to share stories together.
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Friday Morning Book Club
At this drop-in event on November 13, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM, adults 18 and older can discuss Liz Moore's novel *The God of the Woods*; copies of the book are available by contacting bookdiscussion@cooklib.org.
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Movie Matinee
At this 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM event on November 13, 2026, attendees can drop in to watch screenings of popular and award-winning films, and they may bring their own covered food and drinks. The event is for ages 18 and up, and movie titles and ratings are available by calling the Library or picking up a flyer.
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After-Hours Craft Zone and Movie Night
At this two-hour after-hours event on November 13, 2026, participants aged 11 to 13 can take part in crafts, games, and a movie night, with pizza and snacks provided. Registration opens Tuesday, October 13 at 4 PM.
Sunday, Nov 15
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Playdough Palooza
Playdough Palooza is a drop-in playdough party from 2:00 to 3:00 PM on November 15, 2026, where children and their caregivers can squish, roll, and play together. It is for children ages 0-5.
Monday, Nov 16
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ESL Class
A free English as a Second Language class, held in conjunction with Mundelein High School, takes place on November 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. It is open to participants aged 18 and older.
Drop-in
ESL Class
A free English as a Second Language class, held in conjunction with Mundelein High School, takes place on November 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. It is open to participants ages 18 and up.
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Baby Story Time @ Cook Park
At Cook Park on November 16, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:15 AM, this lap-sit story time invites babies and caregivers (ages 0-5) to wiggle, bounce, and rhyme together while building attachment and early communication skills.
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Computer Explorers
In this one-hour program on November 16, 2026, children ages 5-10 learn basic computer parts, terms, and safe usage, and practice mouse control through hands-on activities. Registration opens Friday, October 16 at 4 PM.
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High School Essay Workshop
At this drop-in event on November 16, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, high school students aged 14 to 17 can get critique and proofreading help for college application and scholarship essays, along with handouts on scholarship opportunities.
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VHS Club
The VHS Club is an 18+ event on November 16, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM, where attendees enjoy pizza and pop while watching unique VHS tapes, followed by a discussion.
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History Matters: Naval Station Great Lakes
A representative from the National Museum of the American Sailor presents a one-hour talk on the history of Naval Station Great Lakes on November 16, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. The event is for ages 18 and up.
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Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session
In this 30-minute workshop on November 16, 2026, participants learn how to set up a Logic Pro recording session using the studio's microphones, so they can record a first demo or podcast episode. It is for ages 14 and up.
Tuesday, Nov 17
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Chair Yoga for Everyone
Chair Yoga for Everyone is a virtual session from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on November 17, 2026, where participants do gentle seated stretches and breathing exercises from anywhere. It is open to all levels for ages 18 and up.
Drop-in
ESL Class
A free English as a Second Language class, held in conjunction with Mundelein High School, takes place on November 17, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. It is open to participants ages 18 and up.
Drop-in
Intermediate ESL Class
A free intermediate English as a Second Language class held in conjunction with Mundelein High School on November 17, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. It is open to adults aged 18 and older.
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English Conversation Cafe
The English Conversation Cafe is a 90-minute session on November 17, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM, where participants practice and improve their English in a friendly, supportive group. It is open to those aged 18 and over.
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Family Story Time @ Aspen Drive
Family Story Time at Aspen Drive is a 30-minute caregiver-and-child session held on November 17, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, where families read and bond together through stories. It is intended for children ages 0 to 5.
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Library Board Meeting
At the regular meeting of the trustees of the Cook Memorial Public Library District on November 17, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, attendees can observe the board's business. The event is for ages 18 and up.
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Online Security Series: Basic Computer Maintenance
In this online session, adults aged 18 and older learn how to keep their computer or laptop safe and what steps to take when problems arise. The event runs for 1.5 hours on November 17, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
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Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club
Adults 18 and older can drop in on the Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club on November 17, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM to discuss Leigh Bardugo's *The Familiar*; those who have read the book are welcome, and the Zoom link is available by emailing bookdiscussion@cooklib.org.
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Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration
In this 30-minute demonstration on November 17, 2026, participants learn how to use the Cricut Explore 3 to digitally cut materials for crafting projects. The event is for ages 14 and up.
Wednesday, Nov 18
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ESL Class
This free English as a Second Language class, held in conjunction with Mundelein High School, takes place on November 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM and is open to participants aged 18 and older.
Drop-in
ESL Class
A free English as a Second Language class, held in conjunction with Mundelein High School, takes place on November 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. It is open to adults aged 18 and older.
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Tai Chi 101
In this one-hour Tai Chi 101 class led by Hailey on November 18, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, participants practice gentle Tai Chi and Qi Gong movements for body, mind, and spirit. The event is listed for ages 18 and up, though the description says all ages and abilities are welcome.
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Baby Story Time @ Aspen
Baby Story Time at Aspen is a 45-minute lap-sit session from 9:30 to 10:15 AM on November 18, 2026, where babies and caregivers wiggle, bounce, and rhyme together to build attachment and early communication skills. It is for children ages 0 to 5.
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Step Off the To-Do List Treadmill
In this one-hour session on November 18, 2026, life coach Erin Attere shares practical shifts to help busy women move from feeling overwhelmed to gaining clarity, energy, and purpose. The event is for ages 18 and up.
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Lambs Farm
At the Lambs Farm event on November 18, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, visitors can use the bookmobile, which stops in front of the Stone Apartments at 14245 Rockland Rd. in Libertyville. The event is open to all ages.
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Escape Artists: Library Wide Mystery
At this library event on November 18, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, participants aged 11 to 13 work together to piece clues together and solve riddles using logic and math in a library-wide escape room game. Registration opens Sunday, October 18 at 4:00 PM.
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Court of Spruce
On November 18, 2026, from 5:15 PM to 5:45 PM, a bookmobile stops at Court of Spruce near the curve by Court of Birch in Vernon Hills, and the event is open to all ages.
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Pebbleshire Apartments
On November 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 6:30 PM, the Bookmobile will stop in the east parking lot of Pebbleshire Apartments in Vernon Hills, at the corner of Cherry Valley and Lakeside, for visitors of all ages.
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The Park Butterfield
On November 18, 2026, from 6:45 to 7:45 PM, the bookmobile stops at The Park Butterfield at 2200 Butterfield Rd. in Mundelein, where visitors can borrow books. The event is open to all ages.
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Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion
In this 30-minute workshop on November 18, 2026, participants learn to scan photos, 35 mm slides, and negatives and convert them into digital images. It is open to adults aged 18 and over.
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Wednesday Evening Book Club
At this Wednesday Evening Book Club on November 18, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, participants drop in to discuss *First Lie Wins* by Ashley Elston, with the event open to adults aged 18 and older who have read the book. The Zoom link is available by contacting bookdiscussion@cooklib.org.
Thursday, Nov 19
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ESL Class
A free English as a Second Language class, held in conjunction with Mundelein High School, takes place on November 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. It is open to people 18 and older.