Cook Memorial Public Library District
🏢 Cook Memorial Public Library District · Libertyville, Illinois
Cook Memorial Public Library District
Cook Memorial Public Library District in Libertyville has served Lake County since 1921, growing from a single donated Cook family home into a two-branch district that marked its centennial in 2021 — offering a bookmobile, EV charging stations, a Seed Library, and 3D printing studios to a thriving northern suburban community.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 12 PM – 5 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 413 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
Phone: +1-847-362-2330
Website: cooklib.org
Plus Code: 86JJ72PV+XP (LIBERTYVILLE, IL)
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📖 About Cook Memorial Public Library District
Cook Memorial Public Library District traces its roots to 1909, when the Alpha Club (now the Libertyville Woman's Club) established a subscription library, first housed in a local drugstore. In 1921, the estate of Ansel Brainerd Cook donated his family home and property to the village, and the library moved into Cook House at 413 N. Milwaukee Avenue — still the address of the Cook Park Library today. Oversight passed to a township board in 1924, and in 1973 the district formally incorporated as Cook Memorial Public Library District. A $14 million expansion project completed in January 2011 added a new children's wing and renovated the entire facility. In 2021 the district celebrated its centennial, and 2025 brought a significant refresh of the Youth Services area. The district now operates two locations: the flagship Cook Park Library in Libertyville and the Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills, connected by a Wednesday bookmobile that makes community stops throughout the area. Amenities include electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot, a Seed Library, 3D printing and digital studios, and exam proctoring.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Library opened in 1921 in the donated Cook family home — centennial celebrated in 2021
- Two-branch district: Cook Park Library (Libertyville) and Aspen Drive Library (Vernon Hills)
- Wednesday bookmobile making community stops across the district
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the library parking lot
- 3D printing and digital studios for hands-on maker projects
- Seed Library for borrowing vegetable and flower seeds each season
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Cook Memorial library card unlocks Illinois statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- 3D printing and digital studios
- Seed Library (seasonal borrowing)
- Notary services
- Exam proctoring
- Library of Things (equipment lending)
- Meeting and study room reservations
- ESL classes
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations
- Public computers & free Wi-Fi
- Interlibrary loan
🎸 Programs
- Story times and early literacy programs for young children
- Summer Reading Program for all ages
- ESL classes for adult learners
- Technology instruction workshops
- Book clubs and community reading programs
- Wednesday bookmobile community stops
📍 Nearby Libraries in Lake County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Cook Memorial Library named after?
The library is named in honor of Ansel Brainerd Cook, whose family donated their home and property to the village of Libertyville in 1920. The library opened at Cook House in 1921 and has remained at 413 N. Milwaukee Avenue ever since.
Does Cook Memorial Public Library have a bookmobile?
Yes. The district operates a bookmobile that makes community stops on Wednesdays throughout the Libertyville and Vernon Hills area. Check the library's website at cooklib.org for the current schedule of stops.
Is there EV charging at Cook Memorial Public Library?
Yes. Electric vehicle charging stations are available in the Cook Park Library parking lot at 413 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville. They are available to library patrons during open hours.
Does Cook Memorial Library have a second branch?
Yes. In addition to the flagship Cook Park Library in Libertyville, the district operates the Aspen Drive Library at 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. Both branches share the same library card and catalog.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
📚 This library has study rooms. See how library study rooms work — booking, time limits and quiet vs group rooms — and find other libraries with study rooms libraries with study rooms by state.
🌱 This library has a seed library. See how library seed libraries work — borrow free seeds, grow them, and save some to return — and find other libraries with a seed library seed libraries by state.
🎓 This library offers free English (ESL) or citizenship classes. See how library English classes work — free, usually no card needed, with ESL levels, conversation groups and citizenship prep — and find other libraries with classes free English classes by state.
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