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. Apr 1 2025 Tue Culver's Fundraiser 10:00am - 10:00pm Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults 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. Apr 1 2025 Tue Culver's Fundraiser 10:00am - 10:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Have one less meal to plan and support the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library when you Dine for a Cause at Culver's of Lincolnshire or Culver's of Buffalo Grove on Tuesday, Apri
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online) 7:00pm - 7:30pm Early Childhood, Elementary Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 2 2025 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: 36 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 224-543-1486, 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 There will not be an archived version available to view after the event.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. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Take & Make Kit: Paper Flying Machines All Day Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults 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. Apr 4 2025 Fri Take & Make Kit: Paper Flying Machines 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 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 "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Kid Market Sale Day 1:00pm - 3:00pm Elementary, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Kid Market Sale Day 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Shop local! Browse and purchase homemade goods from this year's cohort of entrepreneurs in grades 2-8. The Kid Market sale day is their opportunity to put their junior B-school lessons into practice. Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Cartoon Workshop with Mark Anderson (4:30 pm) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Elementary Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Cartoon Workshop with Mark Anderson (4:30 pm) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades K-5. Exercise your creative muscles in this lively, interactive drawing class with professional cartoonist Mark Anderson.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Cartoon Workshop with Mark Anderson (6 pm) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Elementary Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Cartoon Workshop with Mark Anderson (6 pm) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades K-5. Exercise your creative muscles in this lively, interactive drawing class with professional cartoonist Mark Anderson.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online) 7:00pm - 7:30pm Early Childhood, Elementary Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 9 2025 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: 36 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 224-543-1486, 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 "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: Minecraft Mania Treats (Online) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Elementary, Teens Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: Minecraft Mania Treats (Online) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Elementary, Teens Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Cook Along with Chef Kristyn Add some fun to Friday night. Log in from your kitchen and cook along live over Zoom using recipes you receive in advance. Event Details: Grab your helmet and pickaxe as we create and build some Minecraft inspired treats. Remember - never dig straight down! 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 "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat Family Concert: Istvan & His Imaginary Band 11:00am - 11:45am Early Childhood, Elementary Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat Family Concert: Istvan & His Imaginary Band 11:00am - 11:45am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Performance Registration Required Seats Remaining: 33 Event Details: Dance and rock to original songs in an interactive concert with Parents Choice award-winning artist Istvan. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Fascinating Physics 6:00pm - 7:00pm Elementary Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Fascinating Physics 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest, STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades K-5. Combining experiments and investigations, The Discovery Center Museum makes science fun and unforgettable. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed K9 Reading Buddies 6:15pm - 7:15pm Elementary This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed K9 Reading Buddies 6:15pm - 7:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Grades 1-5. A trained therapy dog listens patiently while your grade school student reads aloud, helping build confidence and encourage reading.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online) 7:00pm - 7:30pm Early Childhood, Elementary Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 16 2025 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: 36 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 224-543-1486, 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 "Elementary" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Lego Master Builders (4:30 pm) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Elementary Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Lego Master Builders (4:30 pm) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades K-5. Work through several challenges then let your imagination run wild during free-building time. Please choose either the 4:30 pm or 7 pm session. Disclaimer(s) Children attend on their own Children attend this program independently. If your child is under age 10, you must remain in the library.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Lego Master Builders (7 pm) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Elementary Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Lego Master Builders (7 pm) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades K-5. Work through several challenges then let your imagination run wild during free-building time. Please choose either the 4:30 pm or 7 pm session. Disclaimer(s) Children attend on their own Children attend this program independently. If your child is under age 10, you must remain in the library.
Apr 20 2025 Sun Library Closed All Day Closing Apr 20 2025 Sun Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed all day today.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Monarch Award Family Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:15pm Elementary Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Monarch Award Family Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. Discuss The World's Best Class Plant by Audrey Vernick and Liz Garton Scanlon. As a group, we will read the story together, share our thoughts, and enjoy a related craft. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Coding with Ozobot (Grades 3-5) 4:30pm - 5:45pm Elementary Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Coding with Ozobot (Grades 3-5) 4:30pm - 5:45pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades 3-5. Learn the basics of coding with our newest robot, Ozobot! Use screen-less color coding to make Ozobot a moving character in a simple story.
Apr 25 2025 Fri Library Opens at 1 PM 9:00am - 1:00pm Closing Apr 25 2025 Fri Closing Library Opens at 1 PM 9:00am - 1:00pm Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library will open late at 1 p.m. today following a morning of staff training.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Chess (Grades 2-4) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Elementary Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Chess (Grades 2-4) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Grades 2-4. Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with National Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan of Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Chess (Grades 5-8) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Elementary, Teens Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Chess (Grades 5-8) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Teens Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Grades 5-8. Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with National Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan of Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Create Art with Miss Jane (Grades K-2 ) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Elementary Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Create Art with Miss Jane (Grades K-2 ) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. Create a special two-panel painting with your child in celebration of Mother's Day. Dress for a mess. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. Adult participation is expected Children must be accompanied by an adult. You are expected to take part in the activities with your child.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Create Art with Miss Jane (Grades 3-5) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Elementary Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Create Art with Miss Jane (Grades 3-5) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades 3-5 with an adult. Create a special two-panel painting with your child in celebration of Mother's Day. Dress for a mess. Disclaimer(s) Adult participation is expected Children must be accompanied by an adult. You are expected to take part in the activities with your child.
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. May 2 2025 Fri Take & Make Kit: Frog and Lily pad All Day Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults 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. May 2 2025 Fri Take & Make Kit: Frog and Lily pad 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 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. May 3 2025 Sat Family Concert: Little Miss Ann 11:00am - 11:45am Early Childhood, Elementary Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. May 3 2025 Sat Family Concert: Little Miss Ann 11:00am - 11:45am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Performance Registration Required Seats Remaining: 85 Event Details: Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
