Name: Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in)
Start: 2025-05-15T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-15T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Vernon Area Public Library

Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime / Early Learning

Age Group:

Early Childhood

Preschool Storytime:

Ages 3-5 without an adult. Get ready for school with Miss Emily by practicing the language, listening, and pre-reading skills needed for kindergarten. Children attend this story...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: Early Childhood

Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 without an adult. Get ready for school with Miss Emily by practicing the language, listening, and pre-reading skills needed for kindergarten.

Children attend this storytime independently (while their adult remains in the library), giving them an opportunity to practice being in a classroom setting.

Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.

Disclaimer(s)

Tickets are required for Preschool Storytime

Tickets are free and are available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description.

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

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.

Spring STEM Storytime

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Elementary

Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. This STEM storytime will feature a seasonal story and a variety of related STEM activities.This event is free and open to children in grades K-2 with...

Required

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Elementary

Program Type: STEM

Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. This STEM storytime will feature a seasonal story and a variety of related STEM activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

Sunshine Squad: Cultural Pride

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime / Early Learning

Age Group:

Early Childhood

Sunshine Squad:

0-6 years with an adult. Help build a better, more compassionate world, starting with your own family! Stories and activities with Miss Kelsey focus on social-emotional development...

Event Details:

For young children, pride in their unique cultural identity builds positive self-esteem. As a community, when we share and admire our unique cultural backgrounds, we create an inte...

Required

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Early Childhood

Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 50

Sunshine Squad

0-6 years with an adult. Help build a better, more compassionate world, starting with your own family! Stories and activities with Miss Kelsey focus on social-emotional development and cultural appreciation.

This program is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the library.

Event Details:

For young children, pride in their unique cultural identity builds positive self-esteem. As a community, when we share and admire our unique cultural backgrounds, we create an interwoven web of strength and unity.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime / Early Learning

Age Group:

Early Childhood

Together 2s & 3s:

Ages 2-3 with an adult. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities center around a letter of the day. Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 A...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Early Childhood

Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning

Together 2s & 3s

Ages 2-3 with an adult. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities center around a letter of the day.

Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Drop in to this storytime

No advance signup is required. Just claim an entry ticket when you arrive on the day of the program. Tickets are free and available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program.

Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description. Except for Preschool Storytime, siblings are also welcome.

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime / Early Learning

Age Group:

Early Childhood

Together 2s & 3s:

Ages 2-3 with an adult. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities center around a letter of the day. Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 A...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Early Childhood

Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning

Together 2s & 3s

Ages 2-3 with an adult. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities center around a letter of the day.

Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Drop in to this storytime

No advance signup is required. Just claim an entry ticket when you arrive on the day of the program. Tickets are free and available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program.

Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description. Except for Preschool Storytime, siblings are also welcome.

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

Wiggling Ones (9:30 am, Drop-in)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime / Early Learning

Age Group:

Early Childhood

Wiggling Ones:

Ages 12-24 months. Add 30 minutes of joy to your week. Giggle, sing, and play along with your little one, other families, and Miss Julia. Please choose between the 9:30 AM sessi...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Early Childhood

Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning

Wiggling Ones

Ages 12-24 months. Add 30 minutes of joy to your week. Giggle, sing, and play along with your little one, other families, and Miss Julia.

Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop in to this storytime

No advance signup is required. Just claim an entry ticket when you arrive on the day of the program. Tickets are free and available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program.

Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description. Except for Preschool Storytime, siblings are also welcome.

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime / Early Learning

Age Group:

Early Childhood

Wiggling Ones:

Ages 12-24 months. Add 30 minutes of joy to your week. Giggle, sing, and play along with your little one, other families, and Miss Julia. Please choose between the 9:30 AM sessi...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Early Childhood

Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning

Wiggling Ones

Ages 12-24 months. Add 30 minutes of joy to your week. Giggle, sing, and play along with your little one, other families, and Miss Julia.

Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop in to this storytime

No advance signup is required. Just claim an entry ticket when you arrive on the day of the program. Tickets are free and available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program.

Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description. Except for Preschool Storytime, siblings are also welcome.

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

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: 12

Event Details:

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

blue and green book cover for the Lost Bookshop depicting a close up of book spines on a shelf, with ivy on the edges, and a small yellow shop sandwich between books

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: 22

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.'

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: 6

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.

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Online

Program Type:

Storytime / Early Learning

Age Group:

Early Childhood, Elementary

Evening Stories with Miss Emily:

Age 3 - grade 2. Put on pajamas and enjoy a bedtime story with Miss Emily. This program is free and open to all. Sign up is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-54...

Required

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary

Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 50

Evening Stories with Miss Emily

Age 3 - grade 2. Put on pajamas and enjoy a bedtime story with Miss Emily.

This program is free and open to all. Sign up is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at any service desk in the library.

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.

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 event is free and open to adults. Signup is required. Sign ...

Required

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Interest

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

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

Starry Night Storytime (Drop-in)

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime / Early Learning

Age Group:

Early Childhood

Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Get out those last few wiggles during an evening storytime with Miss Julia.

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Early Childhood

Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning

Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Get out those last few wiggles during an evening storytime with Miss Julia.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Group:

Early Childhood

Event Details:

Ages 0-14 months. Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Grow your baby's brain with songs, rhymes, and books with Miss Kelsey. After storytime, connect with neighbors while your ...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Early Childhood

Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning

Event Details:

Ages 0-14 months. Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Grow your baby's brain with songs, rhymes, and books with Miss Kelsey.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop in to this storytime

No advance signup is required. Just claim an entry ticket when you arrive on the day of the program. Tickets are free and available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program.

Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description. Except for Preschool Storytime, siblings are also welcome.

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

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 M...

Required

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Discussion

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Share work, meet fellow writers, get constructive feedback, and discuss the publishing business in this informal group. All writers welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Description:

The library will close early today at 5 pm and remain closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving.

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Preschool Storytime

Disclaimer(s)

Tickets are required for Preschool Storytime

Masks are encouraged

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

Sunshine Squad

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

Together 2s & 3s

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

Drop in to this storytime

Together 2s & 3s

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

Drop in to this storytime

Wiggling Ones

Disclaimer(s)

Drop in to this storytime

Wiggling Ones

Disclaimer(s)

Drop in to this storytime

Evening Stories with Miss Emily

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom meeting

This program will not be recorded

Disclaimer(s)

Drop in to this storytime

Disclaimer(s)

Drop in to this storytime

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom meeting