This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Jul 16 2024 Tue Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Jul 16 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 "Elementary" group. Jul 16 2024 Tue Outdoor Concert: Gincy 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 16 2024 Tue Outdoor Concert: Gincy 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Lawn Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Performance Registration Required Seats Remaining: 80 Event Details: Grades K and up. Nationally acclaimed recording artist Gincy brings his show It's Cool To Be Kind to the library. Filled with original songs with meaningful and inspiring lyrics that are designed to conne 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. đź“Ť Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 16 2024 Tue Novel Night Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:15pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 16 2024 Tue Novel Night Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Jul 17 2024 Wed Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:15am This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Jul 17 2024 Wed Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:15am 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. Jul 17 2024 Wed History of Coffee 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 17 2024 Wed History of Coffee 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Join us for a tasty and informative program about the history and science of coffee with Brian Moskalik, owner and roaster of Krema Coffee House. Explore regional references and insights–and experience an immersive tasting at the end!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 17 2024 Wed Leave it, Move it, Roll it: Know Employer Retirement Plan Options [Hybrid] 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 17 2024 Wed Leave it, Move it, Roll it: Know Employer Retirement Plan Options [Hybrid] 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 180 Event Details: If you've recently switched jobs or retired, determining what your options are for assets being held in employer-sponsored retirement plans may be top of mind.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 17 2024 Wed Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online) 7:00pm - 7:30pm Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 17 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 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 224-543-1485, 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. Jul 18 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Jul 18 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 "Adults" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances [Online] 10:00am - 11:30am Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances [Online] 10:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Caregivers: How much do you know about managing money? 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 "Early Childhood" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Jul 18 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. Jul 18 2024 Thu Canva for Sublimation Printing 2:00pm - 3:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Canva for Sublimation Printing 2:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Learn how to use Canva to create designs for sublimation printing (available in Open Makerspace classes). 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. Jul 18 2024 Thu Starry Night Storytime (Drop-in) 6:00pm - 6:30pm This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Starry Night Storytime (Drop-in) 6:00pm - 6:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 18 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 "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Family Trivia: 1970s Cartoons 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Family Trivia: 1970s Cartoons 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Teens Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 48 Event Details: Grades K-8 with adult. Jinkies! Compete with your family to see how much you know during this trivia program highlighting cartoons from the time the library was brand new, the 1970s! Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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. Jul 19 2024 Fri Take & Make Kit: Olympics! All Day 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. Jul 19 2024 Fri Take & Make Kit: Olympics! All Day Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Event Details: [Pickup] All ages. Ask for the Olympic kit when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive up window during regular business hours. While supplies last. Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 19 2024 Fri Family Concert: Sarah Jayne Lane 10:00am - 10:45am Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 19 2024 Fri Family Concert: Sarah Jayne Lane 10:00am - 10:45am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Lawn Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Performance Registration Required Seats Remaining: 85 Event Details: All ages. A Chicagoland favorite, Sarah Jayne Lane sings and plays guitar, accompanied by Michael Tooles on djembe drum, in a rollicking performance of kindie rock and pop songs retooled for young listeners. 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. đź“Ť Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 19 2024 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Triangle of Sadness (R) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 19 2024 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Triangle of Sadness (R) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: A celebrity model couple are invited on a luxury cruise for the uber-rich, helmed by an unhinged boat captain. What first appeared Instagrammable ends catastrophically, leaving the survivors stranded on a desert island. 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 "Adults" group. Jul 20 2024 Sat Forest Bathing at Ryerson Woods 9:00am - 10:30am Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 20 2024 Sat Forest Bathing at Ryerson Woods 9:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Take a non-strenuous, guided nature walk with opportunities for meditation, self-reflection, and activation of all five senses with Gayle Byck, a certified forest therapy guide.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Jul 20 2024 Sat Sun & Fun Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Jul 20 2024 Sat Sun & Fun Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Lawn Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 75 Sun & Fun Storytime Ages 0-6 with an adult. Have some fun and soak up the sun at an outdoor storytime! Enjoy tunes, dancing, rhymes, and read-alouds in the Library Learning Garden. Takes place outside if weather permits; if there is bad weather, storytime will move indoors to the main Meeting Room. 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 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 21 2024 Sun Games for Grown-ups 12:30pm - 4:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 21 2024 Sun Games for Grown-ups 12:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration 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. Jul 22 2024 Mon Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin 10:00am - 10:30am Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Jul 22 2024 Mon Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: 0-6 years. Read stories and sing songs in Mandarin and English with Miss Laura. No knowledge of Chinese language required. Disclaimer(s) 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. Jul 22 2024 Mon Chess Challenge Meetup (Grades 2-4) 4:30pm - 5:45pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 22 2024 Mon Chess Challenge Meetup (Grades 2-4) 4:30pm - 5:45pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Challenge a friend to a game of chess! Test your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and meet new friends! Register.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 22 2024 Mon Chess Challenge Meetup (Grades 5-8) 7:00pm - 8:15pm Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 22 2024 Mon Chess Challenge Meetup (Grades 5-8) 7:00pm - 8:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Challenge a friend to a game of chess! Test your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and meet new friends! Register.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 22 2024 Mon Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 22 2024 Mon Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Registration 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.
