Radio 810 am (Interferencia) Visits the Cook Library Center

Library patrons had a special visit this week from Radio 810 am, Interferencia.  On Wednesday, radio announcers Manuel,
Pollo, and La Negra stopped by the Cook Library Center to spread a little holiday joy.  In addition, the Roosevelt Park
Neighborhood Association staff were there to help facilitate the efforts.  Smiles filled the library as fun toys and games
were given away to the children.  

Winter Break Camp at the Cook Arts Center

Winter Break Camp was a blast at the Cook Arts Center this week. About 20 children ages 5-13 participated in the various arts and crafts activities that were offered. The camp ran from Monday through Wednesday of this week from 1pm to 3pm. Activities included making gingerbread houses, creating cinnamon dough ornaments, watercolor painting and jewelry-making.

Grupo Tarasco Celebrates 20th Anniversary

On Saturday, December 19 the Cook Arts Center celebrated the 20th anniversary of Grupo Tarasco, the Arts Center's resident dance troupe. Josie Cedillo-Guillen, who founded the group 20 years ago this fall, was honored for her dedication and the impact she has made on countless Latino youth through mentoring and preserving their culture through Mexican folkloric dancing. About 100 people attended the celebration and were treated to a fantastic performance by Grupo Tarasco, including the first ever performance by the Arts Center's beginning folkloric dance students.

The Cook Arts Center has teamed with Feld Entertainment and the Van Andel Arena to offer discount community tickets to a variety of events at the Van Andel Arena this winter and spring. Bring this coupon to the Van Andel Arena box office and you can buy up to 4 tickets at $10/piece. Plus, a portion of each pass redeemed will be donated to the Cook Arts Center!

Holiday Fun at the Cook Library Center

Last week, a group of students at the Cook Library Center enjoyed a little holiday cheer as they created festive gingerbread houses. Using colorful candies and milk cartons the students saved from Cesar Chavez Elementary, the children constructed some very unique houses.

In addition, students also got in the holiday spirit by creating their very own Polar Express train.
Judging by some of the train track designs, I think we may have a few future architects and engineers
among our library crew!