ESL Class - Beginner

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

Improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills through free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15 am-12:15 pm. All skill levels are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

ESL

New students may join at any time and all skill levels are welcome. To check for availability please call the Mundelein District 120 Adult Education Department at 847-949-2200 Ext. 1399. Presented in partnership with Mundelein District 120 Adult Education.

Great Decisions Discussion Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics, Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

In-person only

Professor Gary Midkiff discusses chapter 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book.

Register each person planning to attend. 

Job Search Best Practice: Overcoming Job Loss (Online)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, General Interest
Event Details:

Job loss is a top ten life stressor. How do you rebound?

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom webinar

This webinar takes place on Zoom. After registration, you will receive an email with a link to join the event using your computer, smartphone or tablet. Or you may choose to listen in (without video) from your telephone.

K9 Reading Buddies

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Elementary
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Grades 1-5. A trained therapy dog listens patiently while your grade school student reads aloud, helping build confidence and encourage reading.

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Early Childhood, Elementary
Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 50

Evening Stories with Miss Emily

Age 3 - grade 2. Put on pajamas and enjoy a bedtime story with Miss Emily.

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

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.

Illinois Libraries Present: Slowing Down with Amy Tan

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

National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom webinar

This webinar takes place on Zoom. After registration, you will receive an email with a link to join the event using your computer, smartphone or tablet. Or you may choose to listen in (without video) from your telephone.

Art Workshop: Cardinals in Snow

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Use watercolor paint to create a cardinal in snow on canvas with Jennifer Evans of Periwinkle Art Studio. No painting experience necessary.