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Culver's Fundraiser

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Have one less meal to plan and support the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library when you Dine for a Cause at Culver's of Lincolnshire or Culver's of Buffalo Grove on Tuesd...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
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 for a Cause at Culver's of Lincolnshire or Culver's of Buffalo Grove on Tuesday, Apri

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

April Fools' Day Science (Grades 3-5)

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 3-5.  Is it a trick or is it science? Find out in this hands-on STEM class tailored to the wacky holiday. This event is free and open to children in grades 3-5. Si...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Grades 3-5.  Is it a trick or is it science? Find out in this hands-on STEM class tailored to the wacky holiday. 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary
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 224-54...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 36

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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Take & Make Kit: Paper Flying Machines

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

[Pickup] All ages. Ask for the  Kit when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive-up window during regular business hours. While supplies last.Your kit will contai...

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  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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Kid Market Sale Day

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Shop local! Browse and purchase homemade goods from this year's cohort of entrepreneurs in grades 2-8. The Kid Market sale day is their opportunity to put their junior B-school les...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Shop local! Browse and purchase homemade goods from this year's cohort of entrepreneurs in grades 2-8. The Kid Market sale day is their opportunity to put their junior B-school lessons into practice.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Cartoon Workshop with Mark Anderson (4:30 pm)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Exercise your creative muscles in this lively, interactive drawing class with professional cartoonist Mark Anderson. Here there be cartoon monsters! Dangerous drag...

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

Grades K-5. Exercise your creative muscles in this lively, interactive drawing class with professional cartoonist Mark Anderson. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Cartoon Workshop with Mark Anderson (6 pm)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Exercise your creative muscles in this lively, interactive drawing class with professional cartoonist Mark Anderson.Here there be cartoon monsters! Dangerous dragons, k...

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

Grades K-5. Exercise your creative muscles in this lively, interactive drawing class with professional cartoonist Mark Anderson.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary
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 224-54...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 36

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: Minecraft Mania Treats (Online)

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens
Cook Along with Chef Kristyn:

Add some fun to Friday night. Log in from your kitchen and cook along live over Zoom using recipes you receive in advance.

Event Details:

Grab your helmet and pickaxe as we create and build some Minecraft inspired treats.  Remember - never dig straight down!

Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 16

Cook Along with Chef Kristyn

Add some fun to Friday night. Log in from your kitchen and cook along live over Zoom using recipes you receive in advance.

Event Details:

Grab your helmet and pickaxe as we create and build some Minecraft inspired treats.  Remember - never dig straight down!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Concert: Istvan & His Imaginary Band

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary
Event Details:

Dance and rock to original songs in an interactive concert with Parents Choice award-winning artist Istvan. Underneath his cleverly crafted songs little lessons are being taught, c...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Dance and rock to original songs in an interactive concert with Parents Choice award-winning artist Istvan.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Fascinating Physics

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Combining experiments and investigations, The Discovery Center Museum makes science fun and unforgettable. Experience the thrill of Newtonian forces as objects soar acr...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Combining experiments and investigations, The Discovery Center Museum makes science fun and unforgettable.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

K9 Reading Buddies

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 1-5. A trained therapy dog listens patiently while your grade school student reads aloud, helping build confidence and encourage reading. REGISTER for a 15-minute appointmen...

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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary
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 224-54...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 36

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Lego Master Builders (4:30 pm)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Work through several challenges then let your imagination run wild during free-building time. Please choose either the 4:30 pm or 7 pm session.This event is free a...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Work through several challenges then let your imagination run wild during free-building time. Please choose either the 4:30 pm or 7 pm session.

Disclaimer(s)

Children attend on their own

Children attend this program independently. If your child is under age 10, you must remain in the library.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Lego Master Builders (7 pm)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Work through several challenges then let your imagination run wild during free-building time. Please choose either the 4:30 pm or 7 pm session.This event is free a...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Work through several challenges then let your imagination run wild during free-building time. Please choose either the 4:30 pm or 7 pm session.

Disclaimer(s)

Children attend on their own

Children attend this program independently. If your child is under age 10, you must remain in the library.

Library Closed

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed all day today.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed all day today.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Monarch Award Family Book Discussion

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Discuss The World's Best Class Plant by Audrey Vernick and Liz Garton Scanlon. As a group, we will read the story together, share our thoughts, and e...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Discuss The World's Best Class Plant by Audrey Vernick and Liz Garton Scanlon. As a group, we will read the story together, share our thoughts, and enjoy a related craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Coding with Ozobot (Grades 3-5)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Learn the basics of coding with our newest robot, Ozobot! Use screen-less color coding to make Ozobot a moving character in a simple story.This program is open to 3rd t...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Learn the basics of coding with our newest robot, Ozobot! Use screen-less color coding to make Ozobot a moving character in a simple story.

Library Opens at 1 PM

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Vernon Area Public Library

The library will open late at 1 p.m. today following a morning of staff training.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library will open late at 1 p.m. today following a morning of staff training.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Chess (Grades 2-4)

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 2-4.  Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with National Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan of Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome. T...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Grades 2-4.  Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with National Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan of Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess (Grades 5-8)

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-8.  Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with National Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan of Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome. T...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Grades 5-8.  Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with National Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan of Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Create Art with Miss Jane (Grades K-2 )

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Create a special two-panel painting with your child in celebration of Mother's Day. Dress for a mess.This program is free and open to all children in grad...

Required
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. Create a special two-panel painting with your child 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.

Adult participation is expected

Children must be accompanied by an adult. You are expected to take part in the activities with your child.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Create Art with Miss Jane (Grades 3-5)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 with an adult. Create a special two-panel painting with your child in celebration of Mother's Day. Dress for a mess.This program is free and open to all children in grad...

Required
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. Create a special two-panel painting with your child in celebration of Mother's Day. Dress for a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult participation is expected

Children must be accompanied by an adult. You are expected to take part in the activities with your child.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Take & Make Kit: Frog and Lily pad

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

[Pickup] All ages. Ask for the  Kit when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive-up window during regular business hours. While supplies last.Your kit will contai...

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  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.