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Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Read and discuss Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros. Isaac and Marco already know sixth grade is going to change their lives. But it won’t change things at home—not with

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Grades 6-8. Read and discuss Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros. Isaac and Marco already know sixth grade is going to change their lives. But it won’t change things at home—not without each other’s help. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved ...
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: 12
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. 

Junior Volunteer Scheduling Day

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Junior Volunteer scheduling for accepted volunteers only. By appointment only.

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Junior Volunteer scheduling for accepted volunteers only. By appointment only. ...

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

Junior Volunteer Scheduling Day

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Junior Volunteer scheduling for accepted volunteers only. By appointment only.

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Junior Volunteer scheduling for accepted volunteers only. By appointment only. ...

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

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. ...

Junior Volunteer Training

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Junior Volunteer mandatory training for accepted volunteers. By appointment only.

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Junior Volunteer mandatory training for accepted volunteers. By appointment only. ...

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

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. 

trees wrapped in red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple ribbons

Ribbon Wrapping the Library Trees

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month by ribbon wrapping the library trees.  All supplies provided.

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
Celebrate Pride Month by ribbon wrapping the library trees.  All supplies provided. ...

Junior Volunteer Training

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Junior Volunteer mandatory training for accepted volunteers. By appointment only.

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Junior Volunteer mandatory training for accepted volunteers. By appointment only. ...

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.  ...

Sublimation: Tote Bags (4:30 pm)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft, STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Personalize a tote bag using the design site Canva, all supplies will be provided by the library. Choose one session only. This class is free and open to all student

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art / Craft, STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Grades 6-8. Personalize a tote bag using the design site Canva, all supplies will be provided by the library. Choose one session only. This class is free and open to all students in grades 6-8. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone...

Sublimation: Tote Bags (7 pm)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft, STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Personalize a tote bag using the design site Canva, all supplies will be provided by the library. Choose one session only. This class is free and open to all student

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art / Craft, STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Grades 6-8. Personalize a tote bag using the design site Canva, all supplies will be provided by the library. Choose one session only. This class is free and open to all students in grades 6-8. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone...

Summer Library Celebration

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft, General Interest, Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Summer Library Club is here! Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Vernon Area Public Library with fun activities for all ages. Enjoy frozen treats from Culvers (while supplies la

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft, General Interest, Performance
Event Details:
Summer Library Club is here! Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Vernon Area Public Library with fun activities for all ages. Enjoy frozen treats from Culvers (while supplies last), retro arcade games in the meeting room and live music from the Ol...

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation

Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by Stuart Gibbs. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved when you register. Pick up your copy of the book at the Y

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Grades 6-8. Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by Stuart Gibbs. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved when you register. Pick up your copy of the book at the Youth Desk. ...
Chess

Chess Mini Games (Grades 5-8)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Don't know how to play chess or need to review the basics? Learn about the pieces, moves, and rules of real chess while practicing the basics through smaller chess games. Begi

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Don't know how to play chess or need to review the basics? Learn about the pieces, moves, and rules of real chess while practicing the basics through smaller chess games. Beginners only! Register. This program is open to anyone in grades 5-8....

Take & Make Kit: Juneteenth

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

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 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 Juneteenth craft and step by step i...

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

A Very Large Expanse of Sea

Off the Page: A Teen Book Club

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Teens
Off the Page Teen Book Club:

Grades 8-12. Love to read? Meet at Culver's and add your voice to the banter while enjoying frozen custard - the library's treat!   This discussion group is free and o

Event Details:

Join in a discussion of A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tehereh Mafi. This program is free and open to all. A print copy of this month's book (yours to keep) is reserve

Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Off the Page Teen Book Club

Grades 8-12. Love to read? Meet at Culver's and add your voice to the banter while enjoying frozen custard - the library's treat!  

This discussion group is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the Youth Desk in the library.

Event Details:
Join in a discussion of A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tehereh Mafi. This program is free and open to all. A print copy of this month's book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. Pick up your copy of the book at the Yout...
DIY Mini Library

DIY Mini Library

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate the library’s 50th anniversary by creating your own tiny library!

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Celebrate the library’s 50th anniversary by creating your own tiny library! ...
Bus with blue background and faces painted along the side

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. The Mobile Museum of Tolerance is a world-class learning experience utilizing innovative techno...
Red, white and blue banner

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. Your kit will contain supplies to make a  craft and step by ...

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

Bus with Mobile Museum of Tolerance printed along the side

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. The Mobile Museum of Tolerance is a world-class learning experience utilizing innovative techno...

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required.