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Staff and Volunteers

Library Director
Crystal Whitney

2012--Became a volunteer at the Cook Public Library
2014--Hired as Librarian at the Cook Public Library
2015--Graduated with Master's of Library and Information Science from Kent State University
2019--Elected as Public Library Representative on the Arrowhead Library System Governing Board
2024--Elected President of the Arrowhead Library System Governing Board

Library Assistant
Kristi Sopoci

2025--Hired as Library Assistant at the Cook Public Library

Volunteers
Mo F.
Michelle H.
Pat O.
Kathy S.
​Margaret J.
Elizabeth S.




Our History

1936: February-Cook Library Established

1936: April-First Librarian, Mary Knapp

1949: Cook Library moved to Cook Municipal
Building

1960: New Librarian-Angie Gustafson

1967: Joined Arrowhead Library System

1981: New Librarian-Lois Larson

1994: Renovations on new library space began

1995: Library moved to current space

2007: Friends of the Cook Library Established

2012: New Librarian-Steve Harsin

2014: New Librarian-Crystal Whitney

2024: Library flooded on June 19, suffered substantial damage

          

Our Mission

The Cook Public Library supports a vibrant community by offering resources and programs that educate, enlighten and entertain people of all ages.
 


Our Values

  • Diversity
  • Intellectual Freedom
  • Community
  • Learning
  • Sustainability
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