Libertyville Historical Society

06/16/2026

Thanks to everyone that stopped by the Society's "Made in Libertyville" pop-up exhibit this past Sunday at the Cook Library. There's another one scheduled for Sunday, July 12, 2-4pm - "Shop Local" featuring memorabilia from shops and businesses.

06/15/2026

Making Libertyville history again!

Congratulations to the LHS Baseball Team--back-to-back 4A State Champions!

06/13/2026

When you visit the Ansel B. Cook Home tomorrow, make sure to stop by the Cook Library foyer as well. The Society is hosting a pop-up exhibit of Made in Libertyville items from the collection. Objects from The Frank G. Hough Co., Trimm, Libertyville Metal Stamping and more. Both the home and the pop-up are open Sunday, June 14 from 2pm to 4pm.

06/11/2026

This year we've added a few "interactive" activities to the Ansel B. Cook Home including asking visitors to "Please sit!" on one of the Victorian chairs. Thanks to these two young men for trying it out at our first 2026 summer open house last Sunday.

The home is open Sundays in June, July, and August from 2pm to 4pm. $5/adult, kids free.

06/08/2026

Have you picked up your Stars and Parks sheet yet? Stop by the Cook Memorial Library or the Libertyville Recreation office at Riverside Park.

✨ Pick up the Stars & Parks Adventure Card✨🌳

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a fun, family-friendly adventure through Libertyville’s parks! Explore 16 interactive stations filled with fascinating pieces of American history while enjoying the beauty of our community parks.

🔎 How It Works:
⭐ Pick up your Adventure Card

📍 Libertyville Recreation Office, 870 Country Club Drive, Libertyville
Cook Memorial Public Library District
Cook Park Library – 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
Aspen Drive Library – 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills

⭐ Visit all 16 stations throughout Libertyville
⭐ Discover historical facts & collect secret code pieces
⭐ Crack the full code to earn a prize and enter a raffle for a special gift basket!

🖨️ Prefer to print your own? Download the map and code sheet online! https://tinyurl.com/bdvxc25k

🎁 Return the completed adventure cards by July 31 to the Libertyville Recreation Office or any CMPLD location to claim your prize (while supplies last) and enter the raffle. Grab your friends and family and celebrate 250 years of American history—one park at a time.

Cook Memorial Public Library District Libertyville Historical Society

06/06/2026

There's a new dog on the Cook Home front porch! Thanks to sponsor GreenTree Animal Hospital and to Society volunteers Chuck and Lynn for coordinating, transporting and painting. Just in time for open house season which starts tomorrow Sunday, June 7. The home is open Sundays in June, July, and August from 2pm to 4pm. $5/adult, kids free.

06/01/2026

The 2026 Ansel B. Cook Home summer open house season starts one week from today! The front doors have been refinished and the Town and Country Garden Club of Libertyville have filled the urns with summer flowers. Come see the inside! The home is open Sundays June 7 - August 30 from 2pm to 4pm. $5/adults, kids free.

05/30/2026

✨ Stars & Parks Adventure (STARTING MONDAY, JUNE 1) ✨🌳
📍 Libertyville | June 1 – July 31, 2026
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a fun, family-friendly adventure through Libertyville’s parks! Explore 16 interactive stations filled with fascinating pieces of American history while enjoying the beauty of our community parks.

🔎 How It Works (starting Monday, June 1):
⭐ Pick up your ADVENTURE CARD
⭐ Visit all 16 stations throughout Libertyville
⭐ Discover historical facts & collect secret code pieces
⭐ Crack the full code to earn a prize and enter a raffle for a special gift basket!

📍 Pick Up Your ADVENTURE CARD at:
• Libertyville Recreation Office
870 Country Club Drive, Libertyville
• Cook Memorial Public Library District
Cook Park Library – 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
Aspen Drive Library – 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills

🖨️ Prefer to print your own? Download the map and code sheet online! https://tinyurl.com/bdvxc25k

🎁 Return completed code sheets by July 31 to the Libertyville Recreation Office or any CMPLD location to claim your prize (while supplies last) and enter the raffle.
Grab your friends and family and celebrate 250 years of American history—one park at a time!

Cook Memorial Public Library District Libertyville Historical Society

05/30/2026

Learn about local parks and local & national history this summer! Stars and Parks Adventure starts Monday, June 1. Pick up your map and code sheet at the Cook Park Library or the Libertyville Recreation office. Learn more: https://www.cooklib.org/starsandparksadventure
Libertyville Recreation Cook Memorial Public Library District

05/11/2026

Visit the Libertyville parks this summer!