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3D Printing Part 1: Basics

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is part 1 of a 3-part series. Sign up for each session separately. Learn how to use the free design software TinkerCAD to create your own 3D Prints. This class covers: ...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This is part 1 of a 3-part series. Sign up for each session separately.

Learn how to use the free design software TinkerCAD to create your own 3D Prints. 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.

Reel Talk Movie Discussion: A Suitable Girl (NR) (Online)

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Suitable Girl follows three young Indian women struggling to maintain their identities and follow their dreams amid intense pressure to get married. Documenting the arranged marr...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

A Suitable Girl follows three young Indian women struggling to maintain their identities and follow their dreams amid intense pressure to get married.

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, January 19, 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
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

Tuesday, January 21, 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...

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.

English Language Learners Conversation Group

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
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
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Makerspace

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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 and other crafts. This event is free and open...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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 free and open to ages 18 & up. Sign-up is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Night Book Discussion: The Bandit Queens

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. Considered a “self-made” widow after the disappearance of her husband, Geeta, when other women in the village ask her for help in gett...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. Considered a “self-made” widow after the disappearance of her husband, Geeta, when other women in the village ask her for help in getting rid of their own no-good husbands, must decide how far

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 2 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, January 21, 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...

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.

ESL Class - Beginner

Wednesday, January 22, 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...

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.

Travel Chicago’s Elevated Transit System (Hybrid)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Take a ride to learn how Chicago's elevated transit system - the "L" - has served the city for 131 years. Journalist and owner of L Stop Tours, Tom Schaffner, traces the histo...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 83
Event Details:

Take a ride to learn how Chicago's elevated transit system - the "L" - has served the city for 131 years. Journalist and owner of L Stop Tours, Tom Schaffner, traces the history of the L system and recounts some of the innovations the system

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Class - Beginner

Thursday, January 23, 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...

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.

Memory Café - Buffalo Grove

Thursday, January 23, 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 event is free and open to adults. Signup is required. S...

Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Connect monthly with other individuals with memory loss and their caregivers for activities and socialization. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, inspire...

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen.

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.

3D Printing Part 2: Design Considerations

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is part 2 of a 3-part series. Sign up for each session separately. 3D printing offers the opportunity to create custom objects with the use of computer software and a ...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This is part 2 of a 3-part series. Sign up for each session separately.

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.

Understanding Caste in India (Hybrid)

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about the origins of the caste system in India and how it has evolved from ancient scriptures to present-day with Nitish Kanabar of the Hindu Parents Network. Discover how in...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

Learn about the origins of the caste system in India and how it has evolved from ancient scriptures to present-day with Nitish Kanabar of the Hindu Parents Network.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Class - Beginner

Monday, January 27, 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...

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.

Hamilton: The Man vs. The Musical (Online)

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Many are familiar with Alexander Hamilton from the hit musical, but how much was true about the actual man? Examine myths from the musical and go beyond the lyrics to lea...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Many are familiar with Alexander Hamilton from the hit musical, but how much was true about the actual man?

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.

Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online)

Monday, January 27, 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 dates:February 24March 31  April 28 May 19 Please click the links above to register for each program separately...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 32

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 dates:

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, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees (BOLT).Public Comment: Those wishing to address the Board may email their questions or comments to director@VAPLD.info. Questions a...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meetings
Event Details:

Regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees (BOLT).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Class - Beginner

Tuesday, January 28, 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...

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.

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 3 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, January 28, 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...

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.

ESL Class - Beginner

Wednesday, January 29, 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...

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.

Weddings During the Holocaust (Hybrid)

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Israel's Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center's online exhibit Weddings During the Holocaust presents the stories of Jews who married during the Holocaust and those ...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 87
Event Details:

Israel's Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center's online exhibit Weddings During the Holocaust presents the stories of Jews who married during the Holocaust and those who married after the war in an effort to build new lives.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Class - Beginner

Thursday, January 30, 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...

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.