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Family Concert: Laura Doherty

10:00am - 10:45am
Registration
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.  Chicago-based Laura Doherty acoustically rocks your kid’s world with breezy folk-pop tunes from her five Parent’s Choice award-winning albums, which feature her adorable puppet friends Jazzasaurus, Muddy Puddles, and Domingo the ...

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.

📍 Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden

Lego Robotics (Grades K-2)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Grades K-2 with an adult. Calling all LEGO fans! Build and program any of the soccer models using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this engaging, hands-on program.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Lego Robotics (Grades 3-5)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Grades 3-5. Calling all LEGO fans! Build and program any of the soccer models using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this engaging, hands-on program.  ...

Buffalo Grove National Night Out

5:30pm - 7:30pm
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. ...

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

7:00pm - 7:30pm
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.

Take & Make Kit: Giant Bubbles

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 Bubbles 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 Giant Bubble wand and step by step ins...

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

Passport to the World (Grades K-2)

4:30pm - 5:45pm
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!  Take a trip to Denmark, Peru, Philippines and South Africa . When children learn about different countries it is an exciting journey to a faraway land. Join us on this adventure and cr...

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

7:00pm - 7:30pm
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.

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

7:00pm - 7:30pm
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.

Family Concert: Little Miss Ann

11:00am - 11:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Lawn
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:
All ages.  Little Miss Ann, an award-winning Chicago musician, plays a selection of songs from her six albums. Don't miss this library favorite!  ...

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.

📍 Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden

CLOSED - Labor Day

All Day 9/1 - 9/2
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:
The library is closed in observance of Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday. ...

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:
The library is closed and will reopen December 26. ...

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:
The library is closed and will reopen December 26. ...