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Buzz, Bang and Whoosh: The Science of Sound

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

The Science of Sound is a fun, interactive concert that explores the four main sources of sound – impact, friction, turbulence, and vibration. Lively musical selections include mov

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
The Science of Sound is a fun, interactive concert that explores the four main sources of sound – impact, friction, turbulence, and vibration. Lively musical selections include movie music, ragtime, and folk songs. The musicians demonstrate their own...
Early Learning

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35

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 224-543-1485, 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 There will not be an archived version available to view after the event.

A paper millennium falcon on the end of a straw. A cute baby yoda puppet with big eyes.

Take & Make Kit: Star Wars

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 Star Wars kit when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive up window during regular business hours. While supplies last. Your ki

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 Star Wars kit when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive up window during regular business hours. While supplies last. Your kit contains supplies and instructions to make a Millennium Falcon Launc...

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

Cupcake on it's side with white frosting and sprinkles and a silver liner

Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: Rosette Surprise and Cake Pops

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Spring with cake pops and rosette surprise cupcakes  with Chef Kristyn in this interactive cook along.   Recipes sent out the week of the program.

Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Celebrate Spring with cake pops and rosette surprise cupcakes  with Chef Kristyn in this interactive cook along.   Recipes sent out the week of the program. ...

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.

the letters F C B and D in a comic book font and layout

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Department at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Held each year on the first Saturday in May, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when publishers, distributors and retail stores across North America and around the world give away

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Held each year on the first Saturday in May, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when publishers, distributors and retail stores across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free in an effort to introduce more readers to...

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

Cartoon drawing or a robot fighting a small green humanoid.

Cartoon Workshop with Mark Anderson (1 pm)

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Somewhat recently, in a universe just over that way… Space Fights! Come draw all of your favorite Space Fight characters: Varth Mader! Duke Cloudrunner! Princess Mia! C3-D2

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Somewhat recently, in a universe just over that way… Space Fights! Come draw all of your favorite Space Fight characters: Varth Mader! Duke Cloudrunner! Princess Mia! C3-D2! They’ll battle with laser sporks! Fly at dark speed! And use their s...
Cartoon drawing of a robot fighting a small green humanoid.

Cartoon Workshop with Mark Anderson (2:30pm)

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

  Somewhat recently, in a universe just over that way… Space Fights! Come draw all of your favorite Space Fight characters: Varth Mader! Duke Cloudrunner! Princess

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
  Somewhat recently, in a universe just over that way… Space Fights! Come draw all of your favorite Space Fight characters: Varth Mader! Duke Cloudrunner! Princess Mia! C3-D2! They’ll battle with laser sporks! Fly at dark speed! And u...

Garden Wonders (Grades K-2)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Discover the ways that animals and humans work together to make the library garden thrive in this STEM-tacular program.

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Grades K-2 with an adult. Discover the ways that animals and humans work together to make the library garden thrive in this STEM-tacular program. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

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.

Create Art with Miss Jane (Grades K-2 )

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 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. Enjoy this special parent/caregiver and me painting session where participants  will create a two panel painting in celebration of Mother’s Day.

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration 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. This program is free and open to all ch...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Create Art with Miss Jane (Grades 3-5 )

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary
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.

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration 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. This program is free and open to all ch...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Early Learning

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35

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 224-543-1485, 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.

Man in blue shirt and glasses holding pink tambourine and ukulele

Family Concert: Justin Roberts

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary
Event Details:

All Ages. Four-time GRAMMY Nominee Justin Roberts is one of the founders of the modern family music scene. For 25 years, Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:
All Ages. Four-time GRAMMY Nominee Justin Roberts is one of the founders of the modern family music scene. For 25 years, Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives, helping kids navigate the joys and sorrows of growing up, while insp...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Roaring Lion Lego WeDo model

Lego Robotics (Grades K-2)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Calling all LEGO fans! Build and program the Roaring Lion model using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this fun, hands-on program.  

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Grades K-2 with an adult. Calling all LEGO fans! Build and program the Roaring Lion model using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this fun, hands-on program.   ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Roaring Lion and Flying Bird

Lego Robotics (Grades 3-5)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Calling all LEGO fans! Build and program the Roaring Lion or Flying Bird models using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this fun, hands-on program.  

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Grades 3-5. Calling all LEGO fans! Build and program the Roaring Lion or Flying Bird models using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this fun, hands-on program.   ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Early Learning

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35

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 224-543-1485, 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.

Opening 1 PM / Staff Training

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 8:00am - 1:00pm
Vernon Area Public Library

The library will open at 1pm following a morning of staff training.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:
The library will open at 1pm following a morning of staff training. ...

STEM Storytime (Grades K-2)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. This STEM storytime will feature a story and a variety of related STEM activities.

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Grades K-2 with an adult. This STEM storytime will feature a story and a variety of related STEM activities. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

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.

CLOSED - Memorial Day

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed Sunday and Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:
The library is closed Sunday and Monday in observance of Memorial Day. ...

Take & Make Kit: Celebrate Pride

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 Celebrate Pride kit when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive up window during regular business hours. While supplies last. Y

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 Celebrate Pride 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 contain supplies to make a craft and step by step instruc...

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

Close up of a woman's arm with a Libraries are for Everyone rainbow tattoo.

Buffalo Grove Pride Picnic

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Visit our table at the Buffalo Grove Pride Picnic, immediately following the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade. 

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Visit our table at the Buffalo Grove Pride Picnic, immediately following the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade.  ...

Cicada Celebration (Grades K-2)

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Celebrate our summer insect friends by learning all about cicadas and what makes them unique. 

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Grades K-2 with an adult. Celebrate our summer insect friends by learning all about cicadas and what makes them unique.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn

The Library Annex is located at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. On the lawn behind it is the Library Learning Garden - a space for outdoor events at the library and enjoyment anytime.

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

Cicada Celebration (Grades 3-5)

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Celebrate our summer insect friends by learning all about cicadas and what makes them unique. 

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Grades 3-5. Celebrate our summer insect friends by learning all about cicadas and what makes them unique.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

This outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn

The Library Annex is located at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. On the lawn behind it is the Library Learning Garden - a space for outdoor events at the library and enjoyment anytime.

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

Early Learning

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 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
Registration 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 224-543-1485, 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.

various vegetables harvested from the library garden lying on a plastic bag on the ground outside. Vegetables include eggplant, tomatoes, peppers

Plant the Garden - Families

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Families with children in grades K-5. Plant vegetables in the Library Garden. Learn about gardening basics, then dig in to plant. Produce harvested from the Library Garden througho

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Families with children in grades K-5. Plant vegetables in the Library Garden. Learn about gardening basics, then dig in to plant. Produce harvested from the Library Garden throughout the summer is donated to the Vernon Township Food Pantry. Brin...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn

The Library Annex is located at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. On the lawn behind it is the Library Learning Garden - a space for outdoor events at the library and enjoyment anytime.

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