Library Improvements

Bronwyn Sill - Communications

February 16

Your Library Board of Trustees and staff regularly explore ways to keep our beautiful facilities fresh and relevant to meet your needs and make every visit an enjoyable one. This spring, Cook Park Library in Libertyville and Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills will see new improvements to enhance your Library experience.

illustrated rendering of the new conference room

Rendering of the new conference room on the lower level of Cook Park Library.

Rendering of three new study rooms on the main floor of Cook Park Library.

Conference Space & Additional Study Rooms

One part of the Library's strategic plan is to optimize space at Cook Park Library in Libertyville to provide more private and collaborative workspaces for remote workers and students. In support of this strategy, three new private study rooms as well as a new 10-person conference room will be added.

Work begins on Monday, February 19 and the rooms should be completed and ready for use by early April. Patrons will have access to all materials during this time.

Visit cooklib.org/services/room-reservations for more information on how to book a room at either Library location.

EV Charging Unit

Electric vehicle owners visiting Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills will be pleased to find two new 240-volt charging units from Libertyville-based company EVBox. Each unit provides 7.2 kilowatts of charge per hour and is compatible with nearly all electric vehicles, providing up to 25 miles of driving range for each hour of charging. A fee of 20¢/kWh is currently set to cover the cost of electricity plus the costs associated with the equipment and installation.

Look for these units in Aspen's north parking lot near the Drive-Up Window. More information about using the units can be found at cooklib.org/EVcharging.

Funding

These projects are funded from reserves set aside by the Library Board for infrastructure improvements and maintenance. These reserves help keep our buildings useful, attractive, and well-maintained for your enjoyment for years to come.