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This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Animals that Feed Us

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elementary
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Learn about eco-friendly life on a farm with a visit from a local farmer and farm animal welfare experts at Crate Free USA.

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

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Early Childhood, Elementary
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 224-543-1486, 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 There will not be an archived version available to view after the event.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.
Registration
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

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:

Get ready for baseball season with some tasty ballpark treats.

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 There will not be an archived version available to view after the event.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.

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Early Childhood, Elementary
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 224-543-1486, 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.

Spring STEM Storytime

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. This STEM storytime will feature a seasonal story and a variety of related STEM activities.

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.

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Early Childhood, Elementary
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 224-543-1486, 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.

Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.

Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Library Learning Garden
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Paint a tropical flamingo scene with Miss Jane in the library garden. Dress for a mess.

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 and Library Learning Garden are located at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. 

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 "Elementary" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Library Learning Garden
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Paint a tropical flamingo scene with Miss Jane in the library garden. Dress for a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

This outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn

The Library Annex and Library Learning Garden are located at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. 

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 "Elementary" group.

Coding with Ozobot (Grades 3-5)

4:30pm - 5:45pm
Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Learn the basics of coding with our robot, Ozobot! Program your Ozobot to navigate through tasks using screen-less color codes. Experiment with combinations and have fun coding!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Container Gardens (Grades K-2)

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Library Learning Garden
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Learn about the importance of plants and their pollinators while creating your own container garden to take home.

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 outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn

The Library Annex and Library Learning Garden are located at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. 

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 "Elementary" group.

STEM Sampler

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Sample various scientific disciplines as you work your way through different fun STEM stations together.

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 "Elementary" group.

Chess Challenge Meetup (Grades 2-4)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Library Learning Garden
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grades 2-4. Challenge a friend to a game of chess! Test your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and meet new friends!

Disclaimer(s)

This outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn

The Library Annex and Library Learning Garden are located at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. 

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

Library Closing at 5 PM

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library will close early today at 5 pm and remain closed tomorrow for Independence Day.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today for Independence Day.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Passport to the World (Grades K-2)

4:30pm - 5:45pm
Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Calling all explorers! Earn stamps in your passport as you learn about Belize, Iceland, South Korea, and Turkey while creating crafts representative of each country. Dress for a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Passport to the World (Grades 3-5)

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Calling all explorers! Earn stamps in your passport as you learn about Belize, Iceland, South Korea, and Turkey while creating crafts representative of each country. Dress for a mess.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of the holiday weekend.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today for Labor Day.

Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today while we conduct a day of staff training to improve our service to you. 

Library closing at 5 pm

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library will close early today at 5 pm and remain closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today for the holiday.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today.