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OPEN LIBRARY BOARD POSITION

The Cook Public Library is seeking applicants who live in the City of Cook to serve on the Library Board.  The term starts on January 1, 2027.

Library Board members are appointed by the Cook City Council.  There is no monetary compensation for the board position.  Terms are three years with the option of serving three consecutive terms.

The Cook Public Library Board meets six times per year, usually the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm.

If you are interested in applying, please pick up a paper application at the library or email [email protected].  Completed applications can be dropped off at the Cook Public Library or emailed to [email protected]. 

Application deadline:  November 9, 2026

NEW BOOKS

FICTION
A Founding Mother—Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie

Country People—Daniel Mason
Crown of War and Shadow—J.R. Ward
Doorman Wanted—Glenn R. Miller
Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt—Ben Reeves
God’s Country—William Kent Krueger

Mad Mabel—Sally Hepworth
Ransom—Daniel Silva
The Moon Tavern—Kurt Johnson and Stephanie Hansen


NONFICTION
Liar’s Kingdom—Andrew Weissmann
The American School of Spies—Stephan Talty
This Vast Enterprise—Craig Fehrman


JUVENILE
Loch Ness Monster’s Unbelievable Science—Anne Appert
Spirit Quest—Shane Drift
The Endless Game—J.D. Amato and Sophie Morse
The Shark Prince—Malia Maunakea

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The Friends of the Cook Public Library is a 501c3 non-profit organization run by committed volunteers.
All donations support the Cook Public Library.
Donations are accepted year round.

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