This event is in the "Adults" group. Forest Bathing at Ryerson Woods Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am Off Site Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Take a non-strenuous, guided nature walk with opportunities for meditation, self-reflection, and activation of all five senses with Gayle Byck, a certified forest therapy guide. Me... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 20 2024 Sat Forest Bathing at Ryerson Woods 9:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Take a non-strenuous, guided nature walk with opportunities for meditation, self-reflection, and activation of all five senses with Gayle Byck, a certified forest therapy guide.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Games for Grown-ups Sunday, July 21, 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. Jul 21 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, July 22, 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. Jul 22 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: 30 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. English Language Learners Conversation Group Tuesday, July 23, 2024 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 program is free and open to all adults. You must sign up. You are not requ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue English Language Learners Conversation Group 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room 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 program is free and open to all adults. You must sign up. You are not required to have a library card.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Makerspace Tuesday, July 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 and other crafts. Ages 18 & up. Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue 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: 15 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. Ages 18 & up.
This event is in the "Adults" group. What Americans Don't Know About the Olympic Games and Why Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Here's your chance to get all of your Olympic questions answered with a world-renowned expert on the Olympic Movement and Olympic Games, John MacAloon, emeritus professor of t... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed What Americans Don't Know About the Olympic Games and Why 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 91 Event Details: Here's your chance to get all of your Olympic questions answered with a world-renowned expert on the Olympic Movement and Olympic Games, John MacAloon, emeritus professor of the Social Sciences at the University of Chicago.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Memory Café - Buffalo Grove Thursday, July 25, 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. Jul 25 2024 Thu Memory Café - Buffalo Grove 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 15 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. Introduction to Pickling and Preserving Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Learn to turn the summer’s bounty into delicious jams and tangy pickles and preserve them for the winter. In this demonstration, food preservation expert Emily Paster teaches the... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Introduction to Pickling and Preserving 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 69 Event Details: Learn to turn the summer’s bounty into delicious jams and tangy pickles and preserve them for the winter.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Art Workshop: Fabric Painting with Fruit & Vegetables Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Art / Craft Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Design your own canvas tote bag or dish towel using fabric paint and fruits and vegetables with art instructor Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studios. Dress for the outdoors, the ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Art Workshop: Fabric Painting with Fruit & Vegetables 4:00pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Lawn Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: Design your own canvas tote bag or dish towel using fabric paint and fruits and vegetables with art instructor Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studios. Dress for the outdoors, the program is on the Annex Lawn. Disclaimer(s) This outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn The Library Annex is located at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. On the lawn behind it is the Library Learning Garden - a space for outdoor events at the library and enjoyment anytime. Limited parking is available in the Library Annex lot. Enter from Indian Creek Road, off of Olde Half Day Road. Or park at the back of the main library parking lot and follow the signs to the Library Learning Garden. Seating provided by the library is limited; please bring a blanket or chairs to ensure your comfort. Also recommended: hat, water bottle, sunscreen or bug spray. Portable restrooms are available. 📍 Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Art Workshop: Fabric Painting with Fruit & Vegetables Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Art / Craft Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Design your own canvas tote bag or dish towel using fabric paint and fruits and vegetables with art instructor Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studios. Dress for the outdoors, the ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Art Workshop: Fabric Painting with Fruit & Vegetables 6:30pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Lawn Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: Design your own canvas tote bag or dish towel using fabric paint and fruits and vegetables with art instructor Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studios. Dress for the outdoors, the program is on the Annex Lawn. Disclaimer(s) This outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn The Library Annex is located at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. On the lawn behind it is the Library Learning Garden - a space for outdoor events at the library and enjoyment anytime. Limited parking is available in the Library Annex lot. Enter from Indian Creek Road, off of Olde Half Day Road. Or park at the back of the main library parking lot and follow the signs to the Library Learning Garden. Seating provided by the library is limited; please bring a blanket or chairs to ensure your comfort. Also recommended: hat, water bottle, sunscreen or bug spray. Portable restrooms are available. 📍 Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden
This event is in the "Adults" group. Get Your Docs in a Row [Hybrid] Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Find out how to avoid the chaos when you have no estate planning in place. Does your family know what accounts you have, how to pay bills to help with incapacity or pay funeral ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Get Your Docs in a Row [Hybrid] 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 178 Event Details: Find out how to avoid the chaos when you have no estate planning in place.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Games for Grown-ups Sunday, August 4, 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. Aug 4 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, August 6, 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. Aug 6 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. Outdoor Concert: Playing in the Bluegrass Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adults Event Details: Old Town School teaching artists explore the origins of Bluegrass – a music that was developed by and for homesick southerners who migrated north in the early 20th century to find ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Outdoor Concert: Playing in the Bluegrass 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Lawn Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Required Seats Remaining: 95 Event Details: Old Town School teaching artists explore the origins of Bluegrass – a music that was developed by and for homesick southerners who migrated north in the early 20th century to find work. Feature a live performance by musicians Coby Maddox and Disclaimer(s) This outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn The Library Annex is located at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. On the lawn behind it is the Library Learning Garden - a space for outdoor events at the library and enjoyment anytime. Limited parking is available in the Library Annex lot. Enter from Indian Creek Road, off of Olde Half Day Road. Or park at the back of the main library parking lot and follow the signs to the Library Learning Garden. Seating provided by the library is limited; please bring a blanket or chairs to ensure your comfort. Also recommended: hat, water bottle, sunscreen or bug spray. Portable restrooms are available. 📍 Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden
This event is in the "Adults" group. Canva for Sublimation Printing Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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 designs for sublimation printing (available in Open Makerspace classes). This class covers: Creating a Canva account The Canva interface ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Canva for Sublimation Printing 2:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Learn how to use Canva to create designs for sublimation printing (available in Open Makerspace classes). 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 "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Buffalo Grove National Night Out Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Off Site Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults Event Details: Visit our table at Buffalo Grove National Night Out at Willow Stream Park. 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. Aug 6 2024 Tue Buffalo Grove National Night Out 5:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Visit our table at Buffalo Grove National Night Out at Willow Stream Park.
This event is in the "Adults" group. We're All Plastic People Now [Hybrid] Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Event Details: Come hear from legislators and local entrepreneurs on solutions to the plastic pollution problem. Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to our environment. Scient... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue We're All Plastic People Now [Hybrid] 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 180 Event Details: Come hear from legislators and local entrepreneurs on solutions to the plastic pollution problem. Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to our environment. Scientists have discovered plastic pollution in every corner of the globe
This event is in the "Adults" group. Maker Class: Card Making Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Make cards using our die-cuts. Learn how to arrange layers and secure multi-dimensional cards, and use the library's supplies to create your own design. Ages 18 & up. Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Maker Class: Card Making 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: Make cards using our die-cuts. Learn how to arrange layers and secure multi-dimensional cards, and use the library's supplies to create your own design. Ages 18 & up.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Writers' Support Group Thursday, August 8, 2024 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. RSVP on the Meetup page an... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Writers' Support Group 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion 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 "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: Giant Bubbles 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 Bubbles kit when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive up window during regular business hours. While supplies last. Your kit ... 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. Aug 9 2024 Fri Take & Make Kit: Giant Bubbles 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 Bubbles 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. Great Decisions Discussion Group [Online] Friday, August 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Online Program Type: Civics Age Group: Adults Event Details: Online only Join professor Gary Midkiff for a discussion of chapter 5 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Register one name per household... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 9 2024 Fri Great Decisions Discussion Group [Online] 1:00pm - 2:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Online only Join professor Gary Midkiff for a discussion of chapter 5 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Register one name per household. 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. Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap Thursday, August 15, 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. Aug 15 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. 3D Printing Part 1: Basics Thursday, August 15, 2024 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 separately. Learn how to user the free design software TinkerCAD to create your own 3D Prints. This class covers: Navigati... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 15 2024 Thu 3D Printing Part 1: Basics 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: This is part 1 of a 3-part series. Sign up separately. Learn how to user 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: How to Blow Up a Pipeline (R) Friday, August 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Online Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline in this taut and timely thriller that is part high-stakes heist, part radical explorati... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 16 2024 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion: How to Blow Up a Pipeline (R) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline in this taut and timely thriller that is part high-stakes heist, part radical exploration of the climate crisis. 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.
