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AI for Business

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Equip yourself with the tools to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) effectively in marketing and communications or prospecting and business development. Get an overv...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business
Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Equip yourself with the tools to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) effectively in marketing and communications or prospecting and business development.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty, A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. Desmond’s research f...

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

Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.

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.

Open Makerspace

Wednesday, May 14, 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 crafts. We won't be teaching any new skills, but supplies will be available for sublimation printing and other projects.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: 15
Event Details:

Stop by to work on personalized crafts. We won't be teaching any new skills, but supplies will be available for sublimation printing and other projects.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap

Thursday, May 15, 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...

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.

Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Hester Street (PG)

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Gitl and her son arrive on the lower East side of New York in 1896 to join her husband Jake, as they struggle to assimilate while remaining true to their old country ways. Meanwhil...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Gitl and her son arrive on the lower East side of New York in 1896 to join her husband Jake, as they struggle to assimilate while remaining true to their old country ways.

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 18, 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
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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 19, 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...

Required
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.

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 19, 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.

English Language Learners Conversation Group

Tuesday, May 20, 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 here,...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ruth Handler: The Story Behind Her Dream Doll Creation, Barbie

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Storyteller Lynn Rymarz  portrays Ruth Handler, the creator of  Mattel’s bestselling doll, Barbie. Learn about the fascinating woman who revolutionized the toy industry, ...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

Storyteller Lynn Rymarz  portrays Ruth Handler, the creator of  Mattel’s bestselling doll, Barbie.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Night Book Discussion: The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discuss The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.'Three unsuspe...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Discuss The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.'

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions Discussion Group

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Civics, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In-person onlyProfessor Gary Midkiff discusses chapter 4 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book.Register each person planning to attend. R...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics, Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In-person only

Professor Gary Midkiff discusses chapter 4 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book.

Register each person planning to attend. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafting Work/Life Balance (Online)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

What is work/life “balance,” really? Explore myths surrounding the idea of “balance,” what living a balanced life day-to-day look like, and the roles self-management and community ...

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business
Event Details:

What is work/life “balance,” really? Explore myths surrounding the idea of “balance,” what living a balanced life day-to-day look like, and the roles self-management and community play in mastering the skills that cultivate balance.

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.

Memory Café - Buffalo Grove

Thursday, May 22, 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: gardeningThis event is free and open to adults...

Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Connect monthly with other individuals with memory loss and their caregivers for activities and socialization. This month's activity: gardening

Library Closed - Memorial Day

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.

Library Closed - Memorial Day

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Language Learners Conversation Group

Tuesday, June 3, 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 here,...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writers' Support Group

Thursday, June 12, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

Library Board Meeting

Monday, June 16, 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.

English Language Learners Conversation Group

Tuesday, June 17, 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 here,...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap

Thursday, June 19, 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...

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.

Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Doubt (PG-13) [Online]

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

1964, St. Nicholas in the Bronx. Father Flynn is a charismatic priest who is trying to upend the school's strict customs, which have long been fiercely guarded by Sister Aloysius. ...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

1964, St. Nicholas in the Bronx. Father Flynn is a charismatic priest who is trying to upend the school's strict customs, which have long been fiercely guarded by Sister Aloysius.

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.

Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online)

Tuesday, June 24, 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  Please click the links to register.July 22August 26 

Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 50

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  Please click the links to register.

July 22

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.

World Language Movie Discussion: The Blue Caftan (Online)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Halim and Mina run a traditional caftan store in one of Morocco’s oldest medinas. In order to keep up with the commands of the demanding customers, they hire Youssef. The talented ...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Halim and Mina run a traditional caftan store in one of Morocco’s oldest medinas. In order to keep up with the commands of the demanding customers, they hire Youssef.

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.