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. Culver's Fundraiser Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:00pm Off Site Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults Event Details: Have one less meal to plan and support the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library when you Dine for a Cause at Culver's of Lincolnshire or Culver's of Buffalo Grove on Tuesd... 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. Apr 1 2025 Tue Culver's Fundraiser 10:00am - 10:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Have one less meal to plan and support the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library when you Dine for a Cause at Culver's of Lincolnshire or Culver's of Buffalo Grove on Tuesday, Apri
This event is in the "Adults" group. Microsoft Excel: Formulas & Functions Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: An introduction to using Excel for calculations. This class covers:Basic calculations with arithmetic operatorsAutomating calculations with AutofillThe SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, and MAX f... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Microsoft Excel: Formulas & Functions 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: An introduction to using Excel for calculations. This class covers: Disclaimer(s) Technology Training Resources The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 12 of 12 (Online) Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm Online Program Type: Civics Age Group: Adults Event Details: [Online] If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American hist... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 12 of 12 (Online) 7:00pm - 8:45pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics Event Details: [Online] If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Spinning Yarns: Knit & Crochet Group (In-person) Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Quiet Reading Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Art / Craft Age Group: Adults Event Details: Connect with fellow yarn lovers in a friendly and creative space at the Library. Share your projects, tips and stories with other knitters, crocheters, and needle crafters. Me... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Spinning Yarns: Knit & Crochet Group (In-person) 10:00am - 11:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Quiet Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Connect with fellow yarn lovers in a friendly and creative space at the Library. Share your projects, tips and stories with other knitters, crocheters, and needle crafters.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Magical World of the Wizard of Oz Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adults Event Details: International Master Storyteller Megan Wells weaves the L. Frank Baum books, movies, and Broadway shows about the magical world of Oz into an engaging experience of imagination and... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed The Magical World of the Wizard of Oz 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Required Seats Remaining: 33 Event Details: International Master Storyteller Megan Wells weaves the L. Frank Baum books, movies, and Broadway shows about the magical world of Oz into an engaging experience of imagination and memory.
This event is in the "Adults" group. NEW DATE: Maker Class: Crochet a Chicken Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Learn how to crochet a magic circle and use it to create a stuffed chicken. Class is suitable for all crochet levels. All materials will be provided.This event is free and open to ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed NEW DATE: Maker Class: Crochet a Chicken 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Learn how to crochet a magic circle and use it to create a stuffed chicken. Class is suitable for all crochet levels. All materials will be provided. Disclaimer(s) 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Board Meetings Age Group: Adults Event Details: Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District 1:00pm - 2:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meetings Event Details: Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Microsoft Word: Advanced Topics Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Deepen your Word skills with these advanced topics. Class will cover:StylesMail MergeCommentsTrack ChangesThis event is free and open to ages 18 & up. Registration is required.... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Microsoft Word: Advanced Topics 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Deepen your Word skills with these advanced topics. Class will cover: Disclaimer(s) Technology Training Resources The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Planning for Retirement (Online) Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Online Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join John Daly, CFP, for this information packed session about getting ready to retire. Learn what to consider about when to retire, how much money you will need, when to take Soci... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Planning for Retirement (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Join John Daly, CFP, for this information packed session about getting ready to retire. Learn what to consider about when to retire, how much money you will need, when to take Social Security and how to invest when you are retired. Disclaimer(s) Zoom webinar This webinar takes place on Zoom. After registration, you will receive an email with a link to join the event using your computer, smartphone or tablet. Or you may choose to listen in (without video) from your telephone.
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: Paper Flying Machines 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 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 contai... 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. Apr 4 2025 Fri Take & Make Kit: Paper Flying Machines All Day 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 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. Kid Market Sale Day Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults Event Details: Shop local! Browse and purchase homemade goods from this year's cohort of entrepreneurs in grades 2-8. The Kid Market sale day is their opportunity to put their junior B-school les... This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Kid Market Sale Day 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Shop local! Browse and purchase homemade goods from this year's cohort of entrepreneurs in grades 2-8. The Kid Market sale day is their opportunity to put their junior B-school lessons into practice. Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Bus Tour of Bronzeville Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 8:30am - 1:30pm Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Board a bus at the library and drive to Bronzeville for an insider tour with Sherman "Dilla" Thomas, a modern historian renown for sharing Chicago's rich history and shining a ligh... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 6 2025 Sun Bus Tour of Bronzeville 8:30am - 1:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Board a bus at the library and drive to Bronzeville for an insider tour with Sherman "Dilla" Thomas, a modern historian renown for sharing Chicago's rich history and shining a light on the neighborhoods often skipped over by the tourism industry.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Games for Grown-ups Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.Join a game of chess, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Crokinole, or other popular boar... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 6 2025 Sun Games for Grown-ups 12:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents "The Tempest" Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adults Event Details: Shakespeare's The Tempest is a tale of magic, betrayal, and redemption, where the exiled Duke Prospero uses his powers to shipwreck his enemies on an island, seeking justice and re... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents "The Tempest" 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Shakespeare's The Tempest is a tale of magic, betrayal, and redemption, where the exiled Duke Prospero uses his powers to shipwreck his enemies on an island, seeking justice and reconciliation.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Navigating Student Loans: Understanding Your Options (Online) Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Online Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join Barbara Ginty, CFP® CEPA®, as she guides you through the complex landscape of student loans, emphasizing how these debts can impact long-term financial goals, inclu... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Navigating Student Loans: Understanding Your Options (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Join Barbara Ginty, CFP® CEPA®, as she guides you through the complex landscape of student loans, emphasizing how these debts can impact long-term financial goals, including retirement savings. Disclaimer(s) Zoom webinar This webinar takes place on Zoom. After registration, you will receive an email with a link to join the event using your computer, smartphone or tablet. Or you may choose to listen in (without video) from your telephone.
This event is in the "Adults" group. English Language Learners Conversation Group (Online) Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Online Program Type: ESL Age Group: Adults Event Details: Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers.This event is free and open to all adults. Signup is required. Sign up online here,... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue English Language Learners Conversation Group (Online) 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Microsoft Excel: Advanced Functions Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: An introduction to using Excel for calculations. This class covers:Splitting, combining, and capitalizing cellsDate functions & calculationsSorting & filteringIF functionsT... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Microsoft Excel: Advanced Functions 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: An introduction to using Excel for calculations. This class covers: Disclaimer(s) Technology Training Resources The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Experience Bronzeville with Dilla Thomas (Hybrid) Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Bronzeville is a center for African-American life and culture in Chicago. Learn about the neighborhood's rich history and modern influence with Sherman "Dilla" Thomas, a moder... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Experience Bronzeville with Dilla Thomas (Hybrid) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 76 Event Details: Bronzeville is a center for African-American life and culture in Chicago.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Discussion with Judy Levin - In Person Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls. After encouraging her younger step-brother to participate in daredevil activities leads to an accident, Sallie Kincaid is cast out of her fam... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Book Discussion with Judy Levin - In Person 10:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls. After encouraging her younger step-brother to participate in daredevil activities leads to an accident, Sallie Kincaid is cast out of her family. Disclaimer(s) 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Maker Class: Felt Succulents Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: We will use wool-blend felt cut with the library's new Silhouette Cameo 5 cutting machine to create an attractive decoration. All materials will be supplied.This event is free and ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Maker Class: Felt Succulents 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: We will use wool-blend felt cut with the library's new Silhouette Cameo 5 cutting machine to create an attractive decoration. All materials will be supplied. Disclaimer(s) 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Writers' Support Group Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Online Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Share work, meet fellow writers, get constructive feedback, and discuss the publishing business in this informal group. All writers welcome.Additional information on our Meetu... Cancelled Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Cancelled Writers' Support Group 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Share work, meet fellow writers, get constructive feedback, and discuss the publishing business in this informal group. All writers welcome. 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 event is in the "Adults" group. Illinois Libraries Present: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson (Online) Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page blackforager, to celebrate all the edible pl... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson (Online) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page b Disclaimer(s) Zoom webinar This webinar takes place on Zoom. After registration, you will receive an email with a link to join the event using your computer, smartphone or tablet. Or you may choose to listen in (without video) from your telephone.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Great Decisions Discussion Group (Online) Friday, April 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Online Program Type: Civics Age Group: Adults Event Details: Online onlyProfessor Gary Midkiff discusses chapter 3 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Register one name per household.Registered i... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Great Decisions Discussion Group (Online) 1:00pm - 2:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Online onlyProfessor Gary Midkiff discusses chapter 3 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Register one name per household. 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 event is in the "Adults" group. Tea 101 Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Explore the rich history, diverse types, and brewing techniques of tea with Tea Sommelier Agnieszka Rapacz of Chicago Teahouse. This event is free and open to all. Signup is r... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Tea 101 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Explore the rich history, diverse types, and brewing techniques of tea with Tea Sommelier Agnieszka Rapacz of Chicago Teahouse.
