ESL Class - Beginner

9:15am - 12:15pm
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Event Details:

Do you want to improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills? Presented in partnership with Mundelein District 120 Adult Education, Vernon Area Public Library offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks are encouraged

Masks are strongly encouraged at all indoor library programs. Masks are available on your way in if you need one. We respect each person’s right to decide what is best for themselves and their family, and we ask everyone to treat their fellow attendees with kindness and respect for the choices they make.

This program will not be recorded

This online program is only available as it happens. There will not be an archived version available to view after the event.

UPDATED LOCATION: Oaks & Acorns Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Required
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

 

UPDATED LOCATION: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be moving this program to the Vernon Area Public Library Meeting Room.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.

English Language Learners Conversation Group

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom meeting

This event takes place on Zoom. Meeting format allows the group to interact with one another. Cameras are optional. After registration, you will receive an email with a link to join the event.

This program will not be recorded

This online program is only available as it happens. There will not be an archived version available to view after the event.

Betty White: A Lifetime of Laughter [Hybrid]

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

An actress and activist, comedian Betty White was a woman of many achievements both on and off the screen. Learn about the early years, career highlights and legacy of this comedy star with Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek. 

Create Art with Miss Jane (Grades K-2 )

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Enjoy this special parent/caregiver and me painting session where participants  will create a two panel painting in celebration of Mother’s Day. 

Dress for a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Illinois Libraries Present: The Many Lives of Kal Penn

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our 3rd season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.

Create Art with Miss Jane (Grades 3-5 )

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Required
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 with an adult. Enjoy this special parent/caregiver and me painting session where participants  will create a two panel painting in celebration of Mother’s Day. 

Dress for a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.