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Science Detectives

Friday, May 3, 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. This month ...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 "Elementary" group.

Garden Wonders (Grades K-2)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Discover the ways that animals and humans work together to make the library garden thrive in this STEM-tacular program.

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Discover the ways that animals and humans work together to make the library garden thrive in this STEM-tacular program.

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 "Elementary" group.

Lego Robotics (Grades K-2)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Calling all LEGO fans! Build and program the Roaring Lion model using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this fun, hands-on program.  

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Calling all LEGO fans! Build and program the Roaring Lion model using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this fun, hands-on program.  

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Lego Robotics (Grades 3-5)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Calling all LEGO fans! Build and program the Roaring Lion or Flying Bird models using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this fun, hands-on program.  

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Calling all LEGO fans! Build and program the Roaring Lion or Flying Bird models using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this fun, hands-on program.  

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Opening 1 PM / Staff Training

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 8:00am - 1:00pm
Vernon Area Public Library

The library will open at 1pm following a morning of staff training.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library will open at 1pm following a morning of staff training.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

STEM Storytime (Grades K-2)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 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 story and a variety of related STEM activities.

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

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

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.

CLOSED - Memorial Day

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed Sunday and Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed Sunday and Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Cicada Celebration (Grades K-2)

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Celebrate our summer insect friends by learning all about cicadas and what makes them unique. 

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Celebrate our summer insect friends by learning all about cicadas and what makes them unique. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

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 "Elementary" group.

Cicada Celebration (Grades 3-5)

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Celebrate our summer insect friends by learning all about cicadas and what makes them unique. 

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Celebrate our summer insect friends by learning all about cicadas and what makes them unique. 

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.

Sublimation: Tote Bags (4:30 pm)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft, STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Personalize a tote bag using the design site Canva, all supplies will be provided by the library. Choose one session only. This class is free and open to all student...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art / Craft, STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Personalize a tote bag using the design site Canva, all supplies will be provided by the library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Sublimation: Tote Bags (7 pm)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft, STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Personalize a tote bag using the design site Canva, all supplies will be provided by the library. Choose one session only. This class is free and open to all student...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art / Craft, STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Personalize a tote bag using the design site Canva, all supplies will be provided by the library.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

All About Cicadas (4:30pm)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-5. The cicadas are coming! Educators from the Lake County Forest Preserve teach us about the unique, 17-year lifecycle of Illinois' periodical cicadas. Get an up-close loo...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Grades K-5. The cicadas are coming! Educators from the Lake County Forest Preserve teach us about the unique, 17-year lifecycle of Illinois' periodical cicadas.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

All About Cicadas (5:30pm)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-5. The cicadas are coming! Educators from the Lake County Forest Preserve teach us about the unique, 17-year lifecycle of Illinois' periodical cicadas. Get an up-close loo...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Grades K-5. The cicadas are coming! Educators from the Lake County Forest Preserve teach us about the unique, 17-year lifecycle of Illinois' periodical cicadas.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Squishy Circuits: Birthday Treat (Grades K-2)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Learn about creating a circuit, then build a birthday treat with LED candles to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the library. This program is free and...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Learn about creating a circuit, then build a birthday treat with LED candles to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Squishy Circuits: Birthday Treat (Grades 3-5)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Learn about creating a circuit, then build a birthday treat with LED candles to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the library. This program is free and open to all. ...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Learn about creating a circuit, then build a birthday treat with LED candles to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the library.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Lego Master Builders (2pm)

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Lego Master Builders returns with a special challenge: show us your dream library! What special spaces can you imagine for reading and having fun?  Please choos...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Lego Master Builders returns with a special challenge: show us your dream library! What special spaces can you imagine for reading and having fun? 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Lego Master Builders (4pm)

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Lego Master Builders returns with a special challenge: show us your dream library! What special spaces can you imagine for reading and having fun?  Please choos...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Lego Master Builders returns with a special challenge: show us your dream library! What special spaces can you imagine for reading and having fun? 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Kodable (1pm)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Start learning how to code using Kodable, an online platform that uses games, activities, and and cute fuzzy creatures to teach coding concepts. C...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Start learning how to code using Kodable, an online platform that uses games, activities, and and cute fuzzy creatures to teach coding concepts.

Choose one session only. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Kodable (3pm)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Start learning how to code using Kodable, an online platform that uses games, activities, and and cute fuzzy creatures to teach coding concepts. C...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Start learning how to code using Kodable, an online platform that uses games, activities, and and cute fuzzy creatures to teach coding concepts.

Choose one session only. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Summer STEM Storytime

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
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.

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Tinkercad: CodeBlocks (1:00 pm)

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Use your imagination and some new tools to make a 3D model using CodeBlocks in Tinkercad. Please only register for one time of the time slots.

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Use your imagination and some new tools to make a 3D model using CodeBlocks in Tinkercad. Please only register for one time of the time slots.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Tinkercad: CodeBlocks (3:00 pm)

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Use your imagination and some new tools to make a 3D model using CodeBlocks in Tinkercad. Please only register for one time of the time slots.

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Use your imagination and some new tools to make a 3D model using CodeBlocks in Tinkercad. Please only register for one time of the time slots.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Lego Robotics (Grades K-2)

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Calling all LEGO fans! Build and program any of the soccer models using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this engaging, hands-on program. 

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Calling all LEGO fans! Build and program any of the soccer models using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this engaging, hands-on program. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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