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Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

Wednesday, June 19, 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 47

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 There will not be an archived version available to view after the event.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Create Art with Miss Jane (Grades K-2)

Thursday, June 20, 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. In celebration of the Vernon Area Public Library’s 50th birthday, we will travel back in time and paint a 1970s van. Miss Jane guides you step-by-ste...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. In celebration of the Vernon Area Public Library’s 50th birthday, we will travel back in time and paint a 1970s van.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Create Art with Miss Jane (Grades 3-5)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. In celebration of the Vernon Area Public Library’s 50th birthday, we will travel back in time and paint a 1970s van. Miss Jane guides you step-by-step in painting ...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. In celebration of the Vernon Area Public Library’s 50th birthday, we will travel back in time and paint a 1970s van.

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

Family Friday

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary
Event Details:

Age 0 - Grade 5 with an adult. Drop in with the whole family for outdoor activities on the Annex lawn. Spend time together at various stations that promote socialization, prob...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Age 0 - Grade 5 with an adult. Drop in with the whole family for outdoor activities on the Annex lawn.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

No signup required

No signup required. 

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

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

Family Concert: Wendy & DB

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary
Event Details:

Fan favorite children's music duo Wendy & DB return to the Library Learning Garden to perform songs from their GRAMMY-nominated album, Into the Little Blue House...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 85
Event Details:

Fan favorite children's music duo Wendy & DB return to the Library Learning Garden to perform songs from their GRAMMY-nominated album, Into the Little Blue House. 

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Squishy Circuits: Birthday Treat (Grades K-2)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Learn about creating a circuit, then build a birthday treat with LED candles to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the library. This program is free and...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Learn about creating a circuit, then build a birthday treat with LED candles to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Squishy Circuits: Birthday Treat (Grades 3-5)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Learn about creating a circuit, then build a birthday treat with LED candles to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the library. This program is free and open to all. ...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Learn about creating a circuit, then build a birthday treat with LED candles to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the library.

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

Mobile Museum of Tolerance

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Recommended for grades K through Adult.  Visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance bus in the library parking lot and experience the video exhibits. The Mobile Museum of Tole...

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

Recommended for grades K through Adult

Visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance bus in the library parking lot and experience the video exhibits.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Page to Stage Puppet Workshop

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Sea Beast Puppet Company is back at the library with Page to Stage Puppet Workshop.   Choose a puppet to construct and assemble from several printed patt...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Sea Beast Puppet Company is back at the library with Page to Stage Puppet Workshop.   Choose a puppet to construct and assemble from several printed patterns.

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: Red, White & Blue

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 Red, White & Blue kit when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive up window during regular business hours. While supplies last...

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 Red, White & Blue 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.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Friday

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary
Event Details:

Age 0 - Grade 5 with an adult. Drop in with the whole family for outdoor activities on the Annex lawn. Spend time together at various stations that promote socialization, prob...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Age 0 - Grade 5 with an adult. Drop in with the whole family for outdoor activities on the Annex lawn.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

No signup required

No signup required. 

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

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

Mobile Museum of Tolerance

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Recommended for grades K through Adult.  Visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance bus in the library parking lot and experience the video exhibits. The Mobile Museum of Tole...

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

Recommended for grades K through Adult

Visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance bus in the library parking lot and experience the video exhibits.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Lego Master Builders (2pm)

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Lego Master Builders returns with a special challenge: show us your dream library! What special spaces can you imagine for reading and having fun?  Please choos...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Lego Master Builders returns with a special challenge: show us your dream library! What special spaces can you imagine for reading and having fun? 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Lego Master Builders (4pm)

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Lego Master Builders returns with a special challenge: show us your dream library! What special spaces can you imagine for reading and having fun?  Please choos...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Lego Master Builders returns with a special challenge: show us your dream library! What special spaces can you imagine for reading and having fun? 

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

Family Friday

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary
Event Details:

Age 0 - Grade 5 with an adult. Drop in with the whole family for outdoor activities on the Annex lawn. Spend time together at various stations that promote socialization, prob...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Age 0 - Grade 5 with an adult. Drop in with the whole family for outdoor activities on the Annex lawn.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

No signup required

No signup required. 

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Frog Lady & Friends in the Library Garden

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

A library favorite! The Frog Lady brings her frogs and friends to the library garden. Learn more about her favorite amphibians and reptiles and see them up close. This event is ...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

A library favorite! The Frog Lady brings her frogs and friends to the library garden. Learn more about her favorite amphibians and reptiles and see them up close.

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Sphero Battle Bots (Grades 3-5)

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Create armor for a Sphero robot, then challenge your friends to a battle. This program is open to students in grades 3-5. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone a...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Create armor for a Sphero robot, then challenge your friends to a battle.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Kodable (1pm)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Start learning how to code using Kodable, an online platform that uses games, activities, and and cute fuzzy creatures to teach coding concepts. C...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Start learning how to code using Kodable, an online platform that uses games, activities, and and cute fuzzy creatures to teach coding concepts.

Choose one session only. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Kodable (3pm)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Start learning how to code using Kodable, an online platform that uses games, activities, and and cute fuzzy creatures to teach coding concepts. C...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Start learning how to code using Kodable, an online platform that uses games, activities, and and cute fuzzy creatures to teach coding concepts.

Choose one session only. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

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

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

Wednesday, July 10, 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
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.

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer in the Shire Concert Series: Rosie and the Rivets

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy the retro sounds of Rosie & the Rivets during the Village of Lincolnshire's annual Summer in the Shire concert at the library's outdoor garden. This stellar bands perform...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Enjoy the retro sounds of Rosie & the Rivets during the Village of Lincolnshire's annual Summer in the Shire concert at the library's outdoor garden.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

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

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

Family Friday

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary
Event Details:

Age 0 - Grade 5 with an adult. Drop in with the whole family for outdoor activities on the Annex lawn. Spend time together at various stations that promote socialization, prob...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Age 0 - Grade 5 with an adult. Drop in with the whole family for outdoor activities on the Annex lawn.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

No signup required

No signup required. 

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

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

Family Concert: The Dreamtree Shakers

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary
Event Details:

All ages.  Dance and sing along with this local trio from the Windy City. With carefully crafted harmonies and diverse instrumentation, this group from Old Town School of...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 85
Event Details:

All ages.  Dance and sing along with this local trio from the Windy City.

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