This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online) Wednesday, August 14, 2024 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 This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online) 7:00pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Required Seats Remaining: 44 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 There will not be an archived version available to view after the event.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am 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... This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 15 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am 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.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) Thursday, August 15, 2024 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... This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 15 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am 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.
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: 0 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 "Early Childhood" group. Science Detectives Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Early Childhood Event Details: Ages 3-6 with an adult. This literature-based program encourages children and their adults to discover the world around them by engaging in hands-on science activities. Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 16 2024 Fri Science Detectives 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: STEM Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Ages 3-6 with an adult. This literature-based program encourages children and their adults to discover the world around them by engaging in hands-on science activities. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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: 8 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.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Retro Drive-In Movie & Craft Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Art / Craft Age Group: Early Childhood Event Details: Celebrate the library’s 50th anniversary in style! It's a groovy trip down memory lane with throwback tunes and toons. Deck out your funky cardboard cars, then kick back and ... Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 17 2024 Sat Retro Drive-In Movie & Craft 10:00am - 10:45am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Art / Craft Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: Celebrate the library’s 50th anniversary in style! It's a groovy trip down memory lane with throwback tunes and toons. Deck out your funky cardboard cars, then kick back and relax for a drive-in movie experience. All supplies provided. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. 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. Open Makerspace Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Aug 18 2024 Sun Open Makerspace 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. ESL Class Registration - Returning Students (Drop-in) Monday, August 19, 2024 at 9:15am - 12:00pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: ESL Age Group: Adults Event Details: Informational meeting, registration, and placement testing for students who were enrolled in the ESL Class program last year. This registration is free and open to all returning st... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 19 2024 Mon ESL Class Registration - Returning Students (Drop-in) 9:15am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Event Details: Informational meeting, registration, and placement testing for students who were enrolled in the ESL Class program last year. This registration is free and open to all returning students; no library card is required. Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) Monday, August 19, 2024 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... This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 19 2024 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am 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
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) Monday, August 19, 2024 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... This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 19 2024 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Board Meeting Monday, August 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Board Meetings Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 19 2024 Mon Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meetings
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Wiggling Ones (9:30 am, Drop-in) Tuesday, August 20, 2024 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... This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 20 2024 Tue Wiggling Ones (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am 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
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in) Tuesday, August 20, 2024 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... This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 20 2024 Tue Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. English Language Learners Conversation Group Tuesday, August 20, 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. Aug 20 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: 8 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. Restoring Photos with GIMP Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: GIMP is a free, open-source alternative to photoshop. This class covers: An introduction to the GIMP interface Simple colorizing tools Fixing tears, damage, and blemishes... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 20 2024 Tue Restoring Photos with GIMP 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: GIMP is a free, open-source alternative to photoshop. 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. ESL Class Registration - New Students (Drop-in) Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 9:15am - 12:00pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: ESL Age Group: Adults Event Details: This registration is for students who are new to the English as a Second Language (ESL) class. The morning includes an informational meeting, placement testing (beginner, intermedi... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 21 2024 Wed ESL Class Registration - New Students (Drop-in) 9:15am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Event Details: This registration is for students who are new to the English as a Second Language (ESL) class. The morning includes an informational meeting, placement testing (beginner, intermediate, or advanced), and registration. Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Great Decisions Discussion Group Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Civics, Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: In-person only Join professor Gary Midkiff for a discussion of chapter 5 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Register each person planning to a... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 21 2024 Wed Great Decisions Discussion Group 10:30am - 12:00pm 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 Join professor Gary Midkiff for a discussion of chapter 5 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Register each person planning to attend.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online) Wednesday, August 21, 2024 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 This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Aug 21 2024 Wed Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online) 7:00pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Required Seats Remaining: 44 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. World Language Movie Discussion: The Quiet Girl (PG-13) Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Rural Ireland. 1981. Nine-year-old Cait is sent away from her overcrowded, dysfunctional family to live with foster parents for the summer. Quietly struggling at school and at home... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 21 2024 Wed World Language Movie Discussion: The Quiet Girl (PG-13) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Rural Ireland. 1981. Nine-year-old Cait is sent away from her overcrowded, dysfunctional family to live with foster parents for the summer. Quietly struggling at school and at home, she has learned to hide in plain sight from those around her. 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 "Early Childhood" group. Mini Math Magicians Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Age Group: Early Childhood Mini Math Magicians: 3-5 years. Explore math concepts through books, games, and activities with preschool pro Miss Emily. This program is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online her... Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 22 2024 Thu Mini Math Magicians 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Required Seats Remaining: 18 Mini Math Magicians 3-5 years. Explore math concepts through books, games, and activities with preschool pro Miss Emily. This program is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by phone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the library. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Memory Café - Buffalo Grove Thursday, August 22, 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. Aug 22 2024 Thu Memory Café - Buffalo Grove 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 6 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 "Early Childhood" group. Starry Night Storytime (Drop-in) Thursday, August 22, 2024 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. This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 22 2024 Thu Starry Night Storytime (Drop-in) 6:00pm - 6:30pm 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) 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