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Games for Grown-ups

Sunday, August 4, 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.

Buffalo Grove National Night Out

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Visit our table at Buffalo Grove National Night Out at Willow Stream Park.

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

Visit our table at Buffalo Grove National Night Out at Willow Stream Park.

We're All Plastic People Now [Hybrid]

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come hear from legislators and local entrepreneurs on solutions to the plastic pollution problem.  Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to our environment. Scient...

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

Come hear from legislators and local entrepreneurs on solutions to the plastic pollution problem.  Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to our environment. Scientists have discovered plastic pollution in every corner of the globe

Family Friday

Friday, August 9, 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.

đź“Ť Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden

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
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 CafĂ© will feature an activity and socialization.  

Edgewater Beach

Chicago's Ever-Changing Lakefront

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Much of Chicago’s shoreline was drastically altered over the past century. Learn about colorful characters like Captain Streeter, entertainment venues like the Edgewater Beach Hote...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 94
Event Details:

Much of Chicago’s shoreline was drastically altered over the past century.

CLOSED - Labor Day

All Day 9/1 - 9/2
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed in observance of Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday.

CLOSING 5PM - Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Vernon Area Public Library

The library closes at 5 PM today as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library closes at 5 PM today as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday.

CLOSED - Thanksgiving

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed today in observance of Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today in observance of Thanksgiving.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed and will reopen December 26.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed and will reopen December 26.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed and will reopen December 26.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed and will reopen December 26.

CLOSED - New Year's Eve

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed for the holiday and will reopen January 2.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for the holiday and will reopen January 2.

CLOSED - New Years Day

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed on January 1 and will reopen on January 2.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on January 1 and will reopen on January 2.