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Chess Challenge Meetup (Grades 5-8)

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Challenge a friend to a game of chess! Test your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and meet new friends! Register. This program is open to anyone in grades 5-8. Registration is re...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Challenge a friend to a game of chess! Test your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and meet new friends! Register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mission Olympics

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Complete puzzles and analyze clues to solve the mystery of the missing Olympic torch, and save the summer Olympics.

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Complete puzzles and analyze clues to solve the mystery of the missing Olympic torch, and save the summer Olympics.

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

Art Workshop: Fabric Painting with Fruit & Vegetables

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Design your own canvas tote bag or dish towel using fabric paint and fruits and vegetables with art instructor Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studios. Dress for the outdoors, the ...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Design your own canvas tote bag or dish towel using fabric paint and fruits and vegetables with art instructor Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studios. Dress for the outdoors, the program is on the Annex Lawn. 

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.

๐Ÿ“ Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden

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

Art Workshop: Fabric Painting with Fruit & Vegetables

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Design your own canvas tote bag or dish towel using fabric paint and fruits and vegetables with art instructor Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studios. Dress for the outdoors, the ...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Design your own canvas tote bag or dish towel using fabric paint and fruits and vegetables with art instructor Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studios. Dress for the outdoors, the program is on the Annex Lawn. 

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.

๐Ÿ“ Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden

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.

Buffalo Grove National Night Out

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Visit our table at Buffalo Grove National Night Out at Willow Stream Park.

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Visit our table at Buffalo Grove National Night Out at Willow Stream Park.

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: Giant Bubbles

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 Bubbles 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 Bubbles 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.

Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion

Monday, August 12, 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. The Lost Year by Katherine Marsh. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved when you register. Pick up your copy of the book at the Youth Desk.

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. The Lost Year by Katherine Marsh. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved when you register. Pick up your copy of the book at the Youth Desk.

CLOSED - Labor Day

All Day 9/1 - 9/2
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed in observance of Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday.

CLOSING 5PM - Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Vernon Area Public Library

The library closes at 5 PM today as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library closes at 5 PM today as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday.

CLOSED - Thanksgiving

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed today in observance of Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today in observance of Thanksgiving.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed and will reopen December 26.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed and will reopen December 26.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed and will reopen December 26.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed and will reopen December 26.

CLOSED - New Year's Eve

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed for the holiday and will reopen January 2.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for the holiday and will reopen January 2.

CLOSED - New Years Day

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed on January 1 and will reopen on January 2.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on January 1 and will reopen on January 2.