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Intro to the Sewing Machine (7 pm)

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Learn sewing machine basics with Ciao Bella Sewing, and make a tote bag. All materials provided. No experience required.

Please register for either the 4:30 or the 7 pm class.

Mini Math Magicians

10:00am–10:30am
Early Childhood
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Registration Required

Mini Math Magicians

3-5 years. Explore math concepts through books, games, and activities with preschool pro Miss Emily.

This program is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by phone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Memory Café - Buffalo Grove

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Connect monthly with other individuals with memory loss and their care partner for activities and socialization. Events feature engaging programming that is both fun and interactive.

Starry Night Storytime (Drop-in)

6:00pm–6:30pm
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Get out those last few wiggles during an evening storytime with Miss Julia.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop in to this storytime

No advance signup is required. Just claim an entry ticket when you arrive on the day of the program. Tickets are free and available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. 

Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description. Except for Preschool Storytime, siblings are also welcome. 

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

Creating with Canva

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use Canva to create a design that can be printed on a mug using our sublimation printer (available in the Open Makerspace classes). This class covers:

Disclaimer(s)

Masks are encouraged

Masks are strongly encouraged at all indoor library programs. Masks are available on your way in if you need one. We respect each person’s right to decide what is best for themselves and their family, and we ask everyone to treat their fellow attendees with kindness and respect for the choices they make.

Technology Training Resources

The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.

Library opens at 1 pm

9:00am–1:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library will open late at 1 p.m. today following a morning of staff training.

SWALCO Shoe Recycling Collection

1:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Lobby / Cafe
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

April 19 - May 3 find collection bins in the library lobby.

SWALCO Shoe Recycling Collection

All Day 4/25–5/3
Adults
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Lobby / Cafe
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

April 19 - May 3 find collection bins in the library lobby.

"Calvin Can't Fly" ASL Film Screening

11:00am–11:45am
Early Childhood, Elementary
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calvin is one unusual starling! While his siblings and cousins learn to fly, this rare bird lets his imagination soar while reading about pirates, dinosaurs, and other fascinating things.

Drop-In Citizenship Interview Practice

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics, General Interest
Event Details:

During your citizenship interview, an immigration officer will ask you about your application and background. Drop in for one-on-one practice to help you prepare for your interview sponsored by HIAS Immigration & Citizenship.

Shakespeare Project of Chicago Presents "The Witch"

6:30pm–9:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

This dark comedy by Thomas Middleton blends supernatural mischief, moral corruption, and sharp social satire through its portrayal of witches who mirror human vices.

Oaks & Acorns Storytime at Sunrise of Buffalo Grove

10:00am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Registration Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with an adult. Bring your little acorn to a very special storytime at a local assisted living facility, Sunrise of Buffalo Grove.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Discuss The Partition Project by Saadia Faruqi. Pick up a copy of the book (yours to keep) at the Youth Desk after registering. Please be sure to include your email in the registration.

Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online)

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Off the Hook

If you crochet, knit, or do any kind of handcrafting, join this casual online meetup to work on your project in the comfort of your home while in the good company of other crafters. All skill levels are welcome. Grab your favorite beverage and join in!

Register below. Email address required; you will receive an invitation with instructions on how to log in to the event.

This event will also take place on the following date.  Please click the link to register.

May 26

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.

Sunshine Squad: Try, Try Again

10:00am–10:45am
Early Childhood
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sunshine Squad

0-6 years with an adult. Help build a better, more compassionate world, starting with your own family! Stories and activities with Miss Kelsey focus on social-emotional development and cultural appreciation.

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

When things get tough, don't give up! Try, try again! Through encouragement with everyday "big kid" tasks, persistence and confidence can start at a young age.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Chess (Grades 2-4)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
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. 

Chess (Grades 5-8)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Elementary, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
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. 

Wellness Series: Hormones and Menopause (Online)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the key hormonal changes that happen in midlife before and after menopause, and discuss the important lifestyle interventions that are critical for preserving health and longevity with lifestyle nutrition expert and author Vicki Shanta Re

Disclaimer(s)

Online webinar

This event takes place online using a videoconferencing platform such as Zoom. After you sign up, you'll get an email with a link to join on your computer, phone, or tablet. You may also be able to call in by phone to listen without video.

World Language Movie Discussion: Io Capitano (Online)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Writer-director Matteo Garrone presents a "reverse shot" of the immigration experience while unfurling an epic odyssey from West Africa to Italy.

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.

Celebrate Derby Days

4:30pm–5:30pm
Elementary
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Get ready for the Run for the Roses and celebrate the Kentucky Derby with activities and craft projects.

Author Spotlight: On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds

6:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary, Teens, All Ages
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

Disclaimer(s)

Online webinar

This event takes place online using a videoconferencing platform such as Zoom. After you sign up, you'll get an email with a link to join on your computer, phone, or tablet. You may also be able to call in by phone to listen without video.

Constructive Geometry

7:00pm–7:45pm
Elementary
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. This hands-on STEM program will focus on geometry, geometric shapes, and the creation of two and three-dimensional figures utilizing a multi-sensory approach with a variety of materials, including glow sticks.

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.

Little Play Box: May Pickup Begins

All Day
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Little Play Box

Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month.

The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2.

Each month, subscribers to the Little Play Box will receive a box containing supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience. The activity materials are yours to keep forever.

Here’s the best part: It’s all free! All you need is a Vernon Area Public Library card.

New subscribers...

... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed!

Your May box includes supplies for a craft called  "Ribbon Textures Ring."

Take & Make Kit: May Basket

All Day
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
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 craft 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.