Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in)

9:30am–10:15am
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 0-14 months. Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Grow your baby's brain with songs, rhymes, and books with Miss Kelsey.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop in to this storytime

No advance signup is required. Just claim an entry ticket when you arrive on the day of the program. Tickets are free and available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. 

Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description. Except for Preschool Storytime, siblings are also welcome. 

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

Foundation Fundraiser with Shake Shack

10:30am–10:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Have one less meal to plan and support the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library when you dine at Shake Shack of Vernon Hills today. 

Outdoor Concert: Big Sky Acoustic Duo

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Library Learning Garden
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Combining elements of bluegrass, blues and American roots music, Blue Sky Duo captivates audiences with their soulful music and eclectic approach.

Disclaimer(s)

This outdoor event takes place in the Library Learning Garden

The Library Learning Garden is located next to the Library Annex at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. 

Limited parking is available in the Library Annex lot. Enter from Indian Creek Road, off of Olde Half Day Road. Or park at the back of the main library parking lot and follow the signs to the Library Learning Garden.

Seating provided by the library is limited; please bring a blanket or chairs to ensure your comfort. Also recommended: hat, water bottle, sunscreen or bug spray. Portable restrooms are available.

📍 Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden

3D Printing: Fidget Stars (4:30 pm)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Create your own 3D-printed fidget star in TinkerCAD. Please only register for one session.

3D Printing: Fidget Stars (7 pm)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Create your own 3D-printed fidget star in TinkerCAD. Please only register for one session.