This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Illinois Libraries Present: Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022) (Recording) All Day 12/20 - 12/22 Online Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adults, All Ages Event Details: Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre. Originally present... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 20 - 22 2024 Illinois Libraries Present: Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022) (Recording) All Day 12/20 - 12/22 Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Performance Event Details: Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre. 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. Games for Grown-ups Sunday, December 22, 2024 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 ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 22 2024 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: 15 Event Details: Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.
LIBRARY CLOSED All Day Vernon Area Public Library The library is closed and will reopen December 26. Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing LIBRARY CLOSED All Day 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 Dec 25 2024 Wed Closing LIBRARY CLOSED All Day 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 Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing CLOSED - New Year's Eve All Day 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 Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing CLOSED - New Years Day All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed on January 1 and will reopen on January 2.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Puzzle Race Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults Event Details: 3rd grade through adult. Put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test in a timed competition! Register individually or in a team of up to four people.* Each registered team recei... Required This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Puzzle Race 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: 3rd grade through adult. Put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test in a timed competition!
This event is in the "Adults" group. English Language Learners Conversation Group (Online) Tuesday, January 7, 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 h... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 7 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Art Workshop: Cardinals in Snow Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Art / Craft Age Group: Adults Event Details: Use watercolor paint to create a cardinal in snow on canvas with Jennifer Evans of Periwinkle Art Studio. No painting experience necessary.This event is free and open to all. Signu... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Art Workshop: Cardinals in Snow 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Use watercolor paint to create a cardinal in snow on canvas with Jennifer Evans of Periwinkle Art Studio. No painting experience necessary.
This event is in the "Adults" group. ESL Class Registration (Drop-in) Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:00pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: ESL Age Group: Adults Event Details: This registration is for students who are new to the English as a Second Language (ESL) class. The morning includes an informational meeting, placement testing (beginner, intermedi... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed ESL Class Registration (Drop-in) 9:15am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Event Details: This registration is for students who are new to the English as a Second Language (ESL) class. The morning includes an informational meeting, placement testing (beginner, intermediate, or advanced), and registration. Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Discussion with Judy Levin (Online) Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Online Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Absolution by Alice McDermott. Sixty years after they lived as wives of American servicemen in early 1960s Vietnam, two women reconnect and relieve their shared experiences in... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Book Discussion with Judy Levin (Online) 10:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Absolution by Alice McDermott. Sixty years after they lived as wives of American servicemen in early 1960s Vietnam, two women reconnect and relieve their shared experiences in Saigon. 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 "Adults" group. Maker Class: Floral Tiles with Alcohol Ink Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Create a decorative ceramic tile using alcohol inks. The transparent inks are a fun way to layer and create organic forms and flowers. This event is free and open to adults 18+.... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Maker Class: Floral Tiles with Alcohol Ink 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: Create a decorative ceramic tile using alcohol inks. The transparent inks are a fun way to layer and create organic forms and flowers. 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 (Online) Thursday, January 9, 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 M... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Writers' Support Group (Online) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 15 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: Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Illinois Libraries present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. Steve is host of The Fee... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Illinois Libraries present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. 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: Sledding Fun! 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 Sledding Fun Kit when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive-up window during regular business hours. While supplies last. ... 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. Jan 10 2025 Fri Take & Make Kit: Sledding Fun! 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 Sledding Fun 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 "Adults" group. Games for Grown-ups Sunday, January 12, 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 ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 12 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: 20 Event Details: Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.
This event is in the "Adults" group. ESL Class - Beginner Monday, January 13, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: ESL Age Group: Adults Event Details: Improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills through free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15 am-12:15... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon ESL Class - Beginner 9:15am - 12:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Event Details: Improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills through free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15 am-12:15 pm. All skill levels are welcome. Disclaimer(s) ESL New students may join at any time and all skill levels are welcome. To check for availability please call the Mundelein District 120 Adult Education Department at 847-949-2200 Ext. 1399. Presented in partnership with Mundelein District 120 Adult Education.
This event is in the "Adults" group. ESL Class - Beginner Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm Quiet Reading Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: ESL Age Group: Adults Event Details: Improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills through free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 am-12:15... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue ESL Class - Beginner 9:15am - 12:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Quiet Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Event Details: Improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills through free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 am-12:15 pm. 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 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. Restoring Photos with GIMP Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: GIMP is a free, open-source alternative to Photoshop. This class covers: An introduction to the GIMP interface Simple colorizing tools Fixing tears, damage, and blemishes... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Restoring Photos with GIMP 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: GIMP is a free, open-source alternative to Photoshop. This class covers: 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. 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 1 of 12 (Online) Tuesday, January 14, 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. Jan 14 2025 Tue Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 1 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. 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. ESL Class - Beginner Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: ESL Age Group: Adults Event Details: Improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills through free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15 am-12:15... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed ESL Class - Beginner 9:15am - 12:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Event Details: Improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills through free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15 am-12:15 pm. All skill levels are welcome. Disclaimer(s) ESL New students may join at any time and all skill levels are welcome. To check for availability please call the Mundelein District 120 Adult Education Department at 847-949-2200 Ext. 1399. Presented in partnership with Mundelein District 120 Adult Education.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Concert: A Jazzy New Year, Songs to Ring in 2025 Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adults Event Details: Popular jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown perform classic jazz favorites that inspire new beginnings. This event is free and open to all. Signup is req... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Concert: A Jazzy New Year, Songs to Ring in 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Required Seats Remaining: 45 Event Details: Popular jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown perform classic jazz favorites that inspire new beginnings.
This event is in the "Adults" group. ESL Class - Beginner Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm Quiet Reading Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: ESL Age Group: Adults Event Details: Improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills through free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 am-12:15... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu ESL Class - Beginner 9:15am - 12:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Quiet Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Event Details: Improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills through free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 am-12:15 pm. 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 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. Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: In your 20s or 30s and thirsting for intelligent conversation with excellent people? Meet for a book discussion at the Chatterbox of Long Grove with excellent people over adult bev... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Event Details: In your 20s or 30s and thirsting for intelligent conversation with excellent people? Meet for a book discussion at the Chatterbox of Long Grove with excellent people over adult beverages and delicious food.
