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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Event Details:
In commemoration of the library's 50th anniversary, we’re hosting a sticker contest featuring original art from our patrons. Use this opportunity to let us know how the library inspires you to learn, create, or connect with others. Share your artisti...
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 3-12. Play, dance and interact alongside the vibrant Universal Studios film The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). Every registered child will receive a bag of props to use during the movie. This program is free and open to all. Registratio...
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Ages 3-12. Play, dance and interact alongside the vibrant Universal Studios film The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). Every registered child will receive a bag of props to use during the movie. This program is free and open to all. Registratio...

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:
The library is closed today, Sunday, March 31.  E-books, streaming video and other online services are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, via the library website at VAPLD.info.  ...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Event Details:
In commemoration of the library's 50th anniversary, we’re hosting a sticker contest featuring original art from our patrons. Use this opportunity to let us know how the library inspires you to learn, create, or connect with others. Share your artisti...
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45

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.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft, STEM
Event Details:
[Pickup] All ages. Ask for the Eclipse Activity Pack when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive up window during regular business hours. While supplies last. Your pack will contain eclipse glasses and holder, instruction on how...

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

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

Yoga Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Ages 3-8. Twist, bend, and stretch in this kid friendly yoga storytime. Miss Sarah combines well-being and early literacy while sharing stories, rhymes and simple poses with you and your child. Please bring a yoga mat or a towel. This program is f...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
The Discovery Center Museum brings their planetarium to the library in this special after hours program. Learn about our solar system and the upcoming solar eclipse. ...

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.
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:
From the Old Town School of Folk Music, we are excited to present Chethan Anant.  Chethan is a South Asian Classical bansuri (bamboo flute) player, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and music educator, based in Chicagoland.&n...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Grades K-2 with an adult. Come explore the stars and learn about some of the constellations. Then create your own night sky. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Grades 3-5. Come explore the stars and learn about some of the constellations. Then create your own night sky. ...
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45

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.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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 Mechanical Hand kit when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive up window during regular business hours. While supplies last. Your kit will contain supplies to make a mechanical hand craft and step...

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Add some quality time to your Friday night: log in from your kitchen for a live, online, interactive family cooking class with Chef Kristyn.   This month: "Taste the Rainbow" -- create fun and healthy dishes that are colors of the r...

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.

K9 Reading Buddies

6:15pm - 7:30pm
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. REGISTER for a 15-minute appointment beginning 30 days before the program: call 224-543-1486 or sig...
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45

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

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. Come support these kids and be inspired by their c...

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Grades K-5. Work through several challenges and then let your imagination run wild during free-building time.  Please choose either the 4:30 pm or 7pm session. ...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Grades K-5. Work through several challenges and then let your imagination run wild during free-building time.  Please choose either the 4:30 pm or 7pm session. ...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:
Grades 3-5 Artist and illustrator Terri Murphy teaches a special Zentangle Critters workshop.  Create a unique animal from checkerboards, spirals, weaves and geometric shapes.  What bold animal lurks in your imagination? Zentangles ar...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:
Grades 3-5 Artist and illustrator Terri Murphy teaches a special Zentangle Critters workshop.  Create a unique animal from checkerboards, spirals, weaves and geometric shapes.  What bold animal lurks in your imagination? Zentangles ar...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:
The Science of Sound is a fun, interactive concert that explores the four main sources of sound – impact, friction, turbulence, and vibration. Lively musical selections include movie music, ragtime, and folk songs. The musicians demonstrate their own...
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Registration
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.