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Grow an Elegant Edible Garden

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover how to create an elegant, productive kitchen garden that provides seasonal vegetables, berries and cut flowers. Explore the elements that make attractive, functional layou...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Discover how to create an elegant, productive kitchen garden that provides seasonal vegetables, berries and cut flowers.

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 "Adults" group.

Games for Grown-ups

Sunday, May 19, 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 "Adults" group.

Memory Café - Buffalo Grove

Thursday, May 23, 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
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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 "Teens" group.

Junior Volunteer Training

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Junior Volunteer mandatory training for accepted volunteers. By appointment only.

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Junior Volunteer mandatory training for accepted volunteers. By appointment only.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

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 "Teens" group.

Junior Volunteer Training

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Junior Volunteer mandatory training for accepted volunteers. By appointment only.

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Junior Volunteer mandatory training for accepted volunteers. By appointment only.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

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

Buffalo Grove Pride Picnic

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Visit our table at the Buffalo Grove Pride Picnic, immediately following the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade. 

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

Visit our table at the Buffalo Grove Pride Picnic, immediately following the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Games for Grown-ups

Sunday, June 2, 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 "Adults" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Join us for a special event with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of rese...

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

 

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.

Job Search AI [Online]

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Business, General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Log in on Zoom to hear Job Search Like a Pro's Erica Reckamp discuss how Artificial Intelligence is changing the world of hiring and recruitment. We will cover the pros a...

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

Log in on Zoom to hear Job Search Like a Pro's Erica Reckamp discuss how Artificial Intelligence is changing the world of hiring and recruitment.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Nonprofit Networking: Finding & Engaging Volunteers for Long-Term Impact

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Business, General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with Give'N'Kind, Vernon Area Library, and The Lake County Community Foundation. This quarter we’re focusing on volunteer program development to support yo...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, General Interest
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with Give'N'Kind, Vernon Area Library, and The Lake County Community Foundation. This quarter we’re focusing on volunteer program development to support your mission.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Plant the Library Garden - Adults

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults. Plant vegetables in the library garden. Learn about gardening basics, then dig in to plant. Produce harvested from the Library Garden is donated to the Vernon Township Food...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Adults. Plant vegetables in the library garden. Learn about gardening basics, then dig in to plant. Produce harvested from the Library Garden is donated to the Vernon Township Food Pantry.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Plant the Garden - Families

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Families with children in grades K-5. Plant vegetables in the Library Garden. Learn about gardening basics, then dig in to plant. Produce harvested from the Library Garden througho...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Families with children in grades K-5. Plant vegetables in the Library Garden. Learn about gardening basics, then dig in to plant.

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 "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Books & Badges: Stories with the Police

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary
Event Details:

Stories and summer safety tips with law enforcement officers from Lincolnshire and Buffalo Grove -- plus a peek inside their squad cars and trucks! This event is free and open t...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 91
Event Details:

Stories and summer safety tips with law enforcement officers from Lincolnshire and Buffalo Grove -- plus a peek inside their squad cars and trucks!

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

Summer Library Celebration

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft, General Interest, Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Summer Library Club is here! Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Vernon Area Public Library with fun activities for all ages. Enjoy frozen treats from Culvers (while supplies la...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft, General Interest, Performance
Event Details:

Summer Library Club is here!

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Dog Man Party (1pm)

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 2-5.  Celebrate the release of The Scarlet Shedder, the 12th book in Dav Pilkey's popular Dog Man series with games and activities. Adults are welcome, but no...

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

Grades 2-5.  Celebrate the release of The Scarlet Shedder, the 12th book in Dav Pilkey's popular Dog Man series with games and activities. Adults are welcome, but not required, to attend.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Dog Man Party (4pm)

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 2-5.  Celebrate the release of The Scarlet Shedder, the 12th book in Dav Pilkey's popular Dog Man series with games and activities.  Adults are welc...

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

Grades 2-5.  Celebrate the release of The Scarlet Shedder, the 12th book in Dav Pilkey's popular Dog Man series with games and activities.  Adults are welcome, but not required, to attend

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Chess Mini Games (Grades 2-4)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Don't know how to play chess or need to review the basics? Learn about the pieces, moves, and rules of real chess while practicing the basics through smaller chess games. Beginners...

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

Don't know how to play chess or need to review the basics? Learn about the pieces, moves, and rules of real chess while practicing the basics through smaller chess games. Beginners only! Register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Mini Games (Grades 5-8)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Don't know how to play chess or need to review the basics? Learn about the pieces, moves, and rules of real chess while practicing the basics through smaller chess games. Begi...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Don't know how to play chess or need to review the basics? Learn about the pieces, moves, and rules of real chess while practicing the basics through smaller chess games. Beginners only! Register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pollinating Flowers for Sustainable Landscaping

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn to incorporate pollinating flowers into your home landscaping design with Yost Yard & Garden Design founder Sara Yost. Yost shares eco-friendly techniques to bring b...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

Learn to incorporate pollinating flowers into your home landscaping design with Yost Yard & Garden Design founder Sara Yost. Yost shares eco-friendly techniques to bring beauty to your yard while helping to preserve our local ecosystems,

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Friday

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex Lawn at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary
Event Details:

Age 0 - Grade 5 with an adult. Drop in with the whole family for outdoor activities on the Annex lawn. Spend time together at various stations that promote socialization, prob...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Age 0 - Grade 5 with an adult. Drop in with the whole family for outdoor activities on the Annex lawn.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

No signup required

No signup required. 

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.

Protecting Water, Sustaining Life: The Great Lakes and You [Hybrid]

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The five Great Lakes combined are the largest body of fresh water in the world. They are an and an economic powerhouse, an irreplaceable source of drinking water for over 40 millio...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 180
Event Details:

The five Great Lakes combined are the largest body of fresh water in the world.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Memory Café - Buffalo Grove

Thursday, June 27, 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. Thi...

Required
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 month's activity: Laughter Therapy