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SOLD OUT! Take & Make Kit: Juneteenth Celebration

All Day
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Event Details:

[Pickup]

All ages.  Ask for the  Juneteenth Celebration Kit when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive up window during regular business hours.  While supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Mini Math Magicians

10:00am - 10:30am
Early Childhood
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: 0

Mini Math Magicians

3-5 years. Explore math concepts through books, games, and activities with preschool pro Miss Emily.

This program is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by phone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the library.

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Memory Café - Buffalo Grove

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Required
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

This monthly event offers individuals with memory loss and their caregiver an opportunity for connection and conversation. Each Café will feature an activity and socialization.  This month's theme is music. 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Starry Night Storytime (Drop-in)

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Early Childhood
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Get out those last few wiggles during an evening storytime with Miss Julia.

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

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 event is in the "Elementary" group.

Bluestem Award Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elementary
Required
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 with an adult. This parent and child book group will discuss Mac Undercover by Mac Barnett. Pick up a copy of the book (yours to keep) at the Youth Desk. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Google Productivity Apps

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Required
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Google Productivity Apps
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Your Gmail account gives you access to a number of apps to keep your life running smoothly.

A few of the topics covered in this class:

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.

Technology Training Resources

The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.