This event is in the "Adults" group. ESL Class - End of Year Celebration Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: ESL Age Group: Adults Event Details: End of year celebration for students already registered in the ESL class. Do you want to improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills? Presented in partnership with M... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2024 Mon ESL Class - End of Year Celebration 10:30am - 1:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Lawn Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Event Details: End of year celebration for students already registered in the ESL class. Do you want to improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills?
This event is in the "Adults" group. Grow an Elegant Edible Garden Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Discover how to create an elegant, productive kitchen garden that provides seasonal vegetables, berries and cut flowers. Explore the elements that make attractive, functional layou... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2024 Tue Grow an Elegant Edible Garden 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Discover how to create an elegant, productive kitchen garden that provides seasonal vegetables, berries and cut flowers.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Restoring Photos with GIMP Tuesday, May 14, 2024 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. May 14 2024 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: 0 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. ESL Class - Beginner Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:15am - 12:15pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: ESL Age Group: Adults Event Details: Do you want to improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills? Presented in partnership with Mundelein District 120 Adult Education, Vernon Area Public Library offers f... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2024 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: Do you want to improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills? Presented in partnership with Mundelein District 120 Adult Education, Vernon Area Public Library offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults. 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. Great Decisions Discussion Group Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: In-person only Join professor Gary Midkiff for a discussion of chapter 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Register each person pla... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2024 Wed Great Decisions Discussion Group 10:30am - 12:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: In-person only Join professor Gary Midkiff for a discussion of chapter 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Makerspace Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Stop by to work on personalized gifts. We won't be teaching any new skills, but supplies will be available for sublimation printing and other crafts. Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2024 Thu Open Makerspace 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Stop by to work on personalized gifts. We won't be teaching any new skills, but supplies will be available for sublimation printing and other crafts.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: For ages 21-39 only, please. 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2024 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Event Details: For ages 21-39 only, please. 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.
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 May 17 2024 Fri Closing Opening 1 PM / Staff Training 8:00am - 1:00pm Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library will open at 1pm following a morning of staff training.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Reel Talk Movie Discussion Friday, May 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Online Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Inspired by actual events, The Bling Ring tells the story of a group of fame-obsessed teenagers living in the suburbs of Los Angeles who use the internet to track celebrities, wher... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2024 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Inspired by actual events, The Bling Ring tells the story of a group of fame-obsessed teenagers living in the suburbs of Los Angeles who use the internet to track celebrities, whereabouts in order to rob their empty homes. 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. Games for Grown-ups Sunday, May 19, 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. May 19 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: 20 Event Details: Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online) Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Online Program Type: Art / Craft Age Group: Adults Off the Hook: If you crochet, knit, or do any kind of handcrafting, join this casual online meetup to work on your project in the comfort of your home while in the good company of other crafters... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2024 Mon Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Required Seats Remaining: 29 Off the Hook If you crochet, knit, or do any kind of handcrafting, join this casual online meetup to work on your project in the comfort of your home while in the good company of other crafters. All skill levels are welcome. Grab your favorite beverage and join in! Register below. Email address required; you will receive an invitation with instructions on how to log in to the event. 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. Library Board Meeting Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Board Meetings Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2024 Mon Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meetings
This event is in the "Adults" group. English Language Learners Conversation Group Tuesday, May 21, 2024 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 program is free and open to all adults. You must sign up. You are not requ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2024 Tue English Language Learners Conversation Group 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers. 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. Novel Night Book Discussion Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman For lovers of Meg Wolitzer, Maria Semple, and Jenny Offill comes this raucous, poignant celebration of life, love, a... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2024 Tue Novel Night Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman For lovers of Meg Wolitzer, Maria Semple, and Jenny Offill comes this raucous, poignant celebration of life, love, and friendship at its imperfect and radiant best.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Memory Café - Buffalo Grove Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Off Site Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: This monthly event offers individuals with memory loss and their caregiver an opportunity for connection and conversation. Each Café will feature an activity and socialization.&nbs... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 2024 Thu Memory Café - Buffalo Grove 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: This monthly event offers individuals with memory loss and their caregiver an opportunity for connection and conversation. Each Café will feature an activity and socialization.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Makerspace Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Stop by to work on personalized gifts. We won't be teaching any new skills, but supplies will be available for sublimation printing, glass etching, and vinyl cutting. Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 2024 Thu Open Makerspace 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: Stop by to work on personalized gifts. We won't be teaching any new skills, but supplies will be available for sublimation printing, glass etching, and vinyl cutting.
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 May 26 - 27 2024 Closing CLOSED - Memorial Day All Day 5/26 - 5/27 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... 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. May 29 2024 Wed Take & Make Kit: Celebrate Pride 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 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 "Adults" group. Stories and Music of Neil Diamond Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adults Event Details: With more than 70 songs on Billboard charts, as composer and performer, Neil Diamond is one of the biggest hitmakers of the last 50 years. Susan Benjamin, musical biographer, ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Stories and Music of Neil Diamond 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: With more than 70 songs on Billboard charts, as composer and performer, Neil Diamond is one of the biggest hitmakers of the last 50 years. Susan Benjamin, musical biographer, and Cantor Jay O’Brien share stories and perform music of this
This event is in the "Adults" group. Finance Committee Meeting Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Board Meetings Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Finance Committee Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meetings
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. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 2 2024 Sun Buffalo Grove Pride Picnic 11:30am - 2:30pm 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 "Adults" group. Games for Grown-ups Sunday, June 2, 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. Jun 2 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: 20 Event Details: Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.
This event is in the "Adults" group. English Language Learners Conversation Group [Online] Tuesday, June 4, 2024 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 program is free and open to all adults. You must sign up. You are not requ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue English Language Learners Conversation Group [Online] 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers. 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. Illinois Libraries Present: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a special event with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of rese... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: 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.
