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Open Makerspace

Thursday, October 17, 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. 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 gifts. We won't be teaching any new skills, but supplies will be available for sublimation printing and other crafts.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Tinker Around

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Ages 3-6 with an adult. Explore and play with some of the screen-free tech options the library offers for checkout. Learn about the different collections to see what you might...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 3-6 with an adult. Explore and play with some of the screen-free tech options the library offers for checkout. Learn about the different collections to see what you might want to bring home next!

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Saturday Storytime (Drop-In)

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Ages 0-6. Literacy begins at the library! Expert librarians use books, songs, and props that capture the attention of all ages. Perfect for working families, bookworms, wiggleworms...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 0-6. Literacy begins at the library! Expert librarians use books, songs, and props that capture the attention of all ages. Perfect for working families, bookworms, wiggleworms, and everyone in between!

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.

Games for Grown-ups

Sunday, October 20, 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
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 "Early Childhood" group.

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

Monday, October 21, 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...

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, October 21, 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...

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.

Gardening Can Be Murder with Author Marta McDowell (Online)

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

With their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites, gardens make an ideal scene for a murder mystery. Marta McDowell, writer, gardener, and av...

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

With their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites, gardens make an ideal scene for a murder mystery.

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 "Teens" group.

Off the Page: A Teen Book Club

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Teens
Off the Page Teen Book Club:

Grades 8-12. Love to read? Meet at Culver's and add your voice to the banter while enjoying frozen custard - the library's treat!   This discussion group is free and o...

Event Details:

Discuss She is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran.  A print copy of this month's book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. Pick up your copy at the ...

Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Off the Page Teen Book Club

Grades 8-12. Love to read? Meet at Culver's and add your voice to the banter while enjoying frozen custard - the library's treat!  

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

Event Details:

Discuss She is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran. 

A print copy of this month's book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. Pick up your copy at the Youth Desk.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board Meeting

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meetings
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Oaks & Acorns Storytime at Sunrise of Buffalo Grove

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with an adult. Bring your little acorn to a very special storytime at a local assisted living facility, Sunrise of Buffalo Grove. Home residents join an intergenerational ...

Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with an adult. Bring your little acorn to a very special storytime at a local assisted living facility, Sunrise of Buffalo Grove.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Language Learners Conversation Group

Tuesday, October 22, 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 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: 12
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds (Online)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Hear from award-winning author Jason Reynolds, author of titles including Stamped (with Ibram X. Kendi), Stuntboy, the Track series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu), Miles Moral...

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

Hear from award-winning author Jason Reynolds, author of titles including Stamped (with Ibram X.

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.

Microsoft Excel: Advanced Functions

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An introduction to using Excel for calculations. This class covers: Splitting, combining, and capitalizing cells Date functions & calculations Sorting & filtering...

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

An introduction to using Excel for calculations. 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.

Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in)

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Reintroduction of Native Americans into Illinois

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover the captivating history and contemporary tribal customs of the Native American community in Illinois with Gerald Savage, a tribal elder with the Ho-Chunk Nation and named ...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Discover the captivating history and contemporary tribal customs of the Native American community in Illinois with Gerald Savage, a tribal elder with the Ho-Chunk Nation and named Ho-Chunk Ska Ga (White Winnebago).

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pumpkin Dioramas

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Get ready for spooky season! Create a miniature scene inside a foam pumpkin to add to your Halloween decor. This program is free and open to teens in grades 6-12. S...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Get ready for spooky season! Create a miniature scene inside a foam pumpkin to add to your Halloween decor.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Mini Math Magicians

Thursday, October 24, 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
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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.

Microsoft PowerPoint: Ready To Go

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn to use this popular presentation tool. Topics covered in this class: Create a new presentation and add content (text) Add, delete, and duplicate slides Modify prese...

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

Learn to use this popular presentation tool. Topics covered in this class:

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.

Lil' Trick-or-Reading (9:30 am)

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Ages 0-2.5 years. Costumes welcome at this scary-less Halloween storytime followed by a trick-or-treating parade through the library. Siblings welcome. Please choose b...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 0-2.5 years. Costumes welcome at this scary-less Halloween storytime followed by a trick-or-treating parade through the library. Siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Lil' Trick-or-Reading (11 am)

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Ages 0-2.5 years. Costumes welcome at this scary-less Halloween storytime followed by a trick-or-treating parade through the library. Siblings welcome. Please choose b...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 0-2.5 years. Costumes welcome at this scary-less Halloween storytime followed by a trick-or-treating parade through the library. Siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online)

Monday, October 28, 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
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 "Early Childhood" group.

Monster Mash Bash (9:30 am, Drop-in)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Ages 3-5. Feeling slightly spooky? Join Miss Emily & Miss Julia for stories, songs, and dancing at our Monster Mash Bash! Costumes encouraged! Please choose between the...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 3-5. Feeling slightly spooky? Join Miss Emily & Miss Julia for stories, songs, and dancing at our Monster Mash Bash! Costumes encouraged!

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.

Monster Mash Bash (10:30 am, Drop-in)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Ages 3-5. Feeling slightly spooky? Join Miss Emily & Miss Julia for stories, songs, and dancing at our Monster Mash Bash! Costumes encouraged! Please choose between the...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 3-5. Feeling slightly spooky? Join Miss Emily & Miss Julia for stories, songs, and dancing at our Monster Mash Bash! Costumes encouraged!

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.

Microsoft Excel: Charts & Graphs

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An introduction to creating visual representations of data in Excel. This class covers: Popular available charts & graphs and their uses How to create a chart or graph ...

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

An introduction to creating visual representations of data in Excel. 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.