About One Book, One Community
Now in its eighth year, One Book, One Community (OBOC) is a partnership among Cook Memorial, Indian Trails and Vernon Area public library districts to encourage dialogue and build community through a shared experience of literature.
The series is the recipient of a 2019 award from the Illinois Library Association for interlibrary resource sharing that makes a lasting impact.
The series is the recipient of a 2019 award from the Illinois Library Association for interlibrary resource sharing that makes a lasting impact.
Past Selections
2016–17
The Story Hour by Thrity Umrigar |
2017–18
Stolen Beauty by Laurie Lico Albanese |
2018–19
Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford |
2019–20
Circe by Madeline Miller |
2020–21
Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson |
2021–2022
This Is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel |
2022–2023
The Bohemians by Jasmin Darznik |
About the libraries
Cook Memorial Public Library District operates two full-service locations that serve 61,000 residents in and around Libertyville, Vernon Hills and Mundelein, Illinois. Indian Trails Public Library District operates two locations that serve 65,500 residents in Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Prospect Heights and Arlington Heights, Illinois. Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire directly serves 44,000 residents and businesses in the Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills, Illinois, area.
Contact
Cook Memorial Public Library District
Cook Park Library
413 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048 847-362-2330 Aspen Drive Library
701 Aspen Dr. Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847-362-2330 |
Indian Trails Public Library District
355 Schoenbeck Rd.
Wheeling, IL 60090 847-459-4100 |
Vernon Area Public Library District
300 Olde Half Day Rd.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069 847-634-3650 |