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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

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: 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.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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. 

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

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Personalize a tote bag using the design site Canva, all supplies will be provided by the library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Personalize a tote bag using the design site Canva, all supplies will be provided by the library.

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.

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!

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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
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 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: 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.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Celebrate the library’s 50th anniversary by creating your own tiny 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 "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 "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 "Teens" group.

Sphero Battle Bots (Grades 6-8)

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create armor for a Sphero robot, then challenge your friends to a battle. This program is open to students in grades 6-8. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone a...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
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 "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 "Teens" group.

Off the Page: A Teen Book Club

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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! Join in a discussion of Star Splitter by Matt...

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

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! Join in a discussion of Star Splitter by Matthew J. Kirby. This program is free and open to all.

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

Family Trivia: 1970s Cartoons

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens
Event Details:

Grades K-8 with adult. Jinkies! Compete with your family to see how much you know during this trivia program highlighting cartoons from the time the library was brand new, the...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Grades K-8 with adult. Jinkies! Compete with your family to see how much you know during this trivia program highlighting cartoons from the time the library was brand new, the 1970s!

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

Take & Make Kit: Olympics!

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

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 Olympic 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.