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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Grades 6-8. Read and discuss Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros. Isaac and Marco already know sixth grade is going to change their lives. But it won’t change things at home—not without each other’s help. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved ...
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 Star Wars kit when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive up window during regular business hours. While supplies last. Your kit contains supplies and instructions to make a Millennium Falcon Launc...

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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Celebrate Spring with cake pops and rosette surprise cupcakes  with Chef Kristyn in this interactive cook along.   Recipes sent out the week of the program. ...

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 There will not be an archived version available to view after the event.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

Free Comic Book Day

9:00am - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Held each year on the first Saturday in May, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when publishers, distributors and retail stores across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free in an effort to introduce more readers to...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Junior Volunteer scheduling for accepted volunteers only. By appointment only. ...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Junior Volunteer scheduling for accepted volunteers only. By appointment only. ...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Junior Volunteer mandatory training for accepted volunteers. By appointment only. ...

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CLOSED - Memorial Day

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:
The library is closed Sunday and Monday in observance of Memorial 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.
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 Celebrate Pride 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 craft and step by step instruc...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
Celebrate Pride Month by ribbon wrapping the library trees.  All supplies provided. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Junior Volunteer mandatory training for accepted volunteers. By appointment only. ...

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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.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Visit our table at the Buffalo Grove Pride Picnic, immediately following the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade.  ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art / Craft, STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Grades 6-8. Personalize a tote bag using the design site Canva, all supplies will be provided by the library. Choose one session only. This class is free and open to all students in grades 6-8. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art / Craft, STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Grades 6-8. Personalize a tote bag using the design site Canva, all supplies will be provided by the library. Choose one session only. This class is free and open to all students in grades 6-8. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone...
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, General Interest, Performance
Event Details:
Summer Library Club is here! Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Vernon Area Public Library with fun activities for all ages. Enjoy frozen treats from Culvers (while supplies last), retro arcade games in the meeting room and live music from the Ol...

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No signup required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Grades 6-8. Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by Stuart Gibbs. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved when you register. Pick up your copy of the book at the Youth Desk. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Don't know how to play chess or need to review the basics? Learn about the pieces, moves, and rules of real chess while practicing the basics through smaller chess games. Beginners only! Register. This program is open to anyone in grades 5-8....
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 Juneteenth 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 Juneteenth craft and step by step i...

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No signup required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Off the Page Teen Book Club

Grades 8-12. Love to read? Meet at Culver's and add your voice to the banter while enjoying frozen custard - the library's treat!  

This discussion group is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the Youth Desk in the library.

Event Details:
Join in a discussion of A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tehereh Mafi. This program is free and open to all. A print copy of this month's book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. Pick up your copy of the book at the Yout...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

DIY Mini Library

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Celebrate the library’s 50th anniversary by creating your own tiny library! ...
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: General Interest
Event Details:
Recommended for grades K through Adult.  Visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance bus in the library parking lot and experience the video exhibits. The Mobile Museum of Tolerance is a world-class learning experience utilizing innovative techno...
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 Red, White & Blue 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  craft and step by ...

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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.
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Recommended for grades K through Adult.  Visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance bus in the library parking lot and experience the video exhibits. The Mobile Museum of Tolerance is a world-class learning experience utilizing innovative techno...

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No signup required

No signup required.