See why Anika’s essay took top honors in the High School Essay Contest, and read the two runner-up essays on our blog.

Why do YOU think the library is important?

#essaycontest #winner #highschool #loveyourlibrary

Meet Shelver Liz Soling's Portugese Water Dogs!
MINNIE
💅 Loyal, High Maintenance, Diva
❤️ Genre: Rom-Com
😁 Loves making people pet her
DAISY
🔋 Energetic, Curious, Snuggly
🧭 Genre: Adventure Fiction
🐾 Loves to go for long walks and runs

#meetthedog #dog #librarypets #dogdaysofsummer

The Library will be #closed Monday, September 7 in observance of #LaborDay.

Please note: The Aspen Drive Library parking lot will also be closed for sealcoating. No parking will be available.

Meet the pups of Senior Manager of Adult Services Andrea Larson:
WINNIE | ARTIE
4 | 3
Sweet, Smart, Independent | Spunky, Snuggly, Hilarious
Romantasy | Comedy
Winnie fact: Our daughter found Winnie on Facebook in Michigan during Covid.
Artie fact: Watch his adoption story at tinyurl.com/mw23p6u8

Known affectionately as #thebooklady, Dolly Parton’s legacy will live on through #theimaginationlibrary, a free book program for children from birth–5. Next time you’re at the library, browse our displays & ask Youth Services how to register for the Imagination Library.

#weloveyoudolly #dollyparton

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

No matter what your rhythm, a library card hits all the right notes! 🎶 Watch your mailbox for this marvelously musical cover and read all about what's happening at the Library this fall.

#library #newsletter #librarycard #librarycardsignupmonth

There are still some spots left for kids in grades 4-8 to learn the art of improv with For Youth By Youth Theatre! Go to cooklib.org/events to register and save your seat.

Intro to Improv With For Youth By Youth Theatre
📆 Sat, Aug 15
🕚 11 am-12 pm
📍 Cook Park Library

#improv #theater #comedy

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

The #backtoschool season isn't just a transition for kids. If you're navigating #school challenges, planning for the future, or looking for advice, check out the catalog for our handpicked books for #parents and caregivers. (There is also a selection for kids and teens!)

🔗 https://loom.ly/6_IIDpM

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