Cook Public Library Construction Began on August 25
We are pleased to announce that work to restore the Cook Public Library to pre-flood condition began on Monday, August 25, 2025.
The construction project to restore walls, carpet and electrical outlets damaged by the flood also includes a roof replacement and HVAC relocation.
The book drop in front of the public library will be open during construction. Wi-Fi outside the library will be available but there may be times of interrupted service.
Temporary Location Trinity Lutheran Church, 231 2nd Street East, Cook South side parking lot and entrance (behind Park State Bank)
Library Hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am – 4 pm
Limited Services Available Books and DVDs for check out Interlibrary loan pick up and drop off Copy/Printing Reference/Technology help Puzzle Exchange
Thank you for your patience during the construction phase.
NEW BOOKS ON OUR SHELVES
FICTION A Murderous Business—Cathy Pegau At Midnight Comes the Cry—Julia Spencer-Fleming Cursed Daughters—Oyinkan Braithwaite False Witness—Phillip Margolin Once Upon a Christmas Carol—Melody Carlson Otherwise Engaged—Susan Mallery Murder at Holly House—Denzil Meyrick Murder in Constantinople—A. E. Goldin Nash Falls—David Baldacci Silent Horizons—Chad Robichaux The Correspondent—Virginia Evans The House of Two Sisters—Rachel Louise Driscoll The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club—Martha Hall Kelly The Portrait—Danielle Steel The Secret Christmas Library—Jenny Colgan The True True Story of Raja the Gullible—Rabih Alameddine
NONFICTION Let Me Be Real With You—Arshay Cooper The Paranormal Ranger—Stanley Milford Jr. The Look—Michelle Obama
KIDS Knight Owl and Early Bird—Christopher Denise Meow!—Pui Lee My Sister the Werebeast—Alina Tysoe Perla, The Mighty Dog—Isabel Allende The Red Jacket—Bob Holt
DVD Eleanor the Great Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale