This event is in the "Adults" group. Memory Café - Buffalo Grove Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Off Site Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Connect monthly with other individuals with memory loss and their caregivers for activities and socialization. This month's activity: BingoThis event is free and open to adul... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Memory Café - Buffalo Grove 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Connect monthly with other individuals with memory loss and their caregivers for activities and socialization. This month's activity: Bingo
This event is in the "Adults" group. Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap Thursday, April 24, 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. Apr 24 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Creating with Canva Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Learn how to use Canva to create a design that can be printed on a mug using our sublimation printer (available in the Open Makerspace classes). This class covers:Creating a Canva ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Creating with Canva 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Learn how to use Canva to create a design that can be printed on a mug using our sublimation printer (available in the Open Makerspace classes). 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.
Library Opens at 1 PM Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm Vernon Area Public Library The library will open late at 1 p.m. today following a morning of staff training. Closing Apr 25 2025 Fri Closing Library Opens at 1 PM 9:00am - 1:00pm Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library will open late at 1 p.m. today following a morning of staff training.
This event is in the "Adults" group. SWALCO Shoe Recycling Collection Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Lobby / Cafe at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Drop off new, gently worn, and used shoes for reuse or recycling with SWALCO. Shoes must be tied or banded together in pairs. No roller blades, ice skates, or winter boots. D... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri SWALCO Shoe Recycling Collection 1:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Lobby / Cafe Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Drop off new, gently worn, and used shoes for reuse or recycling with SWALCO. Shoes must be tied or banded together in pairs. No roller blades, ice skates, or winter boots.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Cowboys (NR) Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Online Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Troy, a troubled but well-intentioned father who has recently separated from his wife Sally. Aghast at Sally's refusal to let their trans son Joe live as his authentic self, Troy r... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Cowboys (NR) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Troy, a troubled but well-intentioned father who has recently separated from his wife Sally. Aghast at Sally's refusal to let their trans son Joe live as his authentic self, Troy runs off with Joe into the Montana wilderness. 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. SWALCO Shoe Recycling Collection All Day 4/26 - 5/4 Lobby / Cafe at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Drop off new, gently used or worn shoes for reuse or recycling with SWALCO. Shoes must be tied or banded together in pairs. No roller blades, ice skates, or winter boots. Dre... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr-May 2025 SWALCO Shoe Recycling Collection All Day 4/26 - 5/4 Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Lobby / Cafe Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Drop off new, gently used or worn shoes for reuse or recycling with SWALCO. Shoes must be tied or banded together in pairs. No roller blades, ice skates, or winter boots.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Discover the Arts of Korea at the Art Institute Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Explore the newly imagined gallery for the arts of Korea, the first space solely dedicated to this cultural region at the Art Institute of Chicago with Yeonsoo Chee, associate cura... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 27 2025 Sun Discover the Arts of Korea at the Art Institute 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 81 Event Details: Explore the newly imagined gallery for the arts of Korea, the first space solely dedicated to this cultural region at the Art Institute of Chicago with Yeonsoo Chee, associate curator of Korean Art.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online) Monday, April 28, 2025 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... Event Details: This event will also take place on the following date. Please click the link to register.May 19 Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 28 2025 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: 43 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. Event Details: This event will also take place on the following date. Please click the link to register.May 19 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. The AI Revolution is Now Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a reality that permeates our daily lives. Dive into the current state of AI and its profound impact on society with Professor Davis Schneiderma... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue The AI Revolution is Now 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a reality that permeates our daily lives. Dive into the current state of AI and its profound impact on society with Professor Davis Schneiderman of Lake Forest College.
This event is in the "Adults" group. World Language Movie Discussion: All That Breathes (Online) Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Shaunak Sen’s All That Breathes reinvents the environmental documentary by portraying, in incisive yet lyrical fashion, the reciprocal influence of animals and humans. For more tha... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed World Language Movie Discussion: All That Breathes (Online) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Shaunak Sen’s All That Breathes reinvents the environmental documentary by portraying, in incisive yet lyrical fashion, the reciprocal influence of animals and humans. 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. Concert: Bernstein to Bernstein Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adults Event Details: Explore the full range of Leonard Bernstein's genius, highlighting his exceptional ability to transcend musical boundaries, including classical, jazz, and Broadway with sopranos Ka... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2025 Thu Concert: Bernstein to Bernstein 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Required Seats Remaining: 47 Event Details: Explore the full range of Leonard Bernstein's genius, highlighting his exceptional ability to transcend musical boundaries, including classical, jazz, and Broadway with sopranos Kathleen Munson, Kristina Bachrach, and pianist Riko Higuma.
This event is in the "Adults" group. AI Book Discussion: "Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI" by Ethan Mollick Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Explore the potential benefits and possible pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence in this highly readable and informative book that reviews the history of how we arrived at the curre... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2025 Thu AI Book Discussion: "Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI" by Ethan Mollick 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: Explore the potential benefits and possible pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence in this highly readable and informative book that reviews the history of how we arrived at the current state of AI and provides thoughtful guidance on how we might bes
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: Frog and Lily pad 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. May 2 2025 Fri Take & Make Kit: Frog and Lily pad 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 "Adults" group. Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat (Online) Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Online Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Elementary, Adults This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 3 2025 Sat Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat (Online) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Elementary, Adults Program Type: General Interest 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, May 6, 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. May 6 2025 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Spinning Yarns: Knit & Crochet Group (In-person) Wednesday, May 7, 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. May 7 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: 9 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. Book Discussion with Judy Levin - In Person Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: North Woods by Daniel Mason. Exploring the many ways we’re connected to our environment and to one another across time, language and space, this sweeping collection of stories... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 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: 13 Event Details: North Woods by Daniel Mason. Exploring the many ways we’re connected to our environment and to one another across time, language and space, this sweeping collection of stories about a single house in the woods of New England is told 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: Glass Etched Mirrors Thursday, May 8, 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 etch on a glass mirror. Use the Silhouette Cameo to create vinyl stencils, then etch onto materials using etching cream. All materials provided.This event is free and ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2025 Thu Maker Class: Glass Etched Mirrors 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Learn how to etch on a glass mirror. Use the Silhouette Cameo to create vinyl stencils, then etch onto materials using etching cream. All materials 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. Writers' Support Group Thursday, May 8, 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. May 8 2025 Thu Writers' Support Group 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 14 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. Great Decisions Discussion Group (Online) Friday, May 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Online Program Type: Civics Age Group: Adults Event Details: Online onlyProfessor Gary Midkiff discusses chapter 4 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. May 9 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 4 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Compost Give Back Event Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults, All Ages Event Details: NOTE LOCATION: Spring Lake Park, LincolnshireCelebrate International Compost Awareness Week and get your garden ready for spring with free nutrient-rich soil. Please plan to bring ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 10 2025 Sat Compost Give Back Event 9:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: NOTE LOCATION: Spring Lake Park, Lincolnshire
This event is in the "Adults" group. Art Workshop: Creative Magnets Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Art / Craft Age Group: Adults Event Details: Express yourself by creating magnet collages using bottle caps and glass gems. No art experience necessary. All supplies will be provided. Students who have their own scissors are ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 12 2025 Mon Art Workshop: Creative Magnets 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Required Seats Remaining: 26 Event Details: Express yourself by creating magnet collages using bottle caps and glass gems. No art experience necessary. All supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group. A Tour of Five National Parks (Hybrid) Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Explore the visual beauty and history of five spectacular national parks: Badlands National Park, Glacier National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Z... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue A Tour of Five National Parks (Hybrid) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 57 Event Details: Explore the visual beauty and history of five spectacular national parks: Badlands National Park, Glacier National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Zion National Park with author and travel expert Theresa L.
