This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 15 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 15 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5 without an adult. Get ready for school with Miss Emily by practicing the language, listening, and pre-reading skills needed for kindergarten. Children attend this storytime independently (while their adult remains in the library), giving them an opportunity to practice being in a classroom setting. Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session. Disclaimer(s) Tickets are required for Preschool Storytime Tickets are free and are 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. Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info 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.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 15 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 15 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5 without an adult. Get ready for school with Miss Emily by practicing the language, listening, and pre-reading skills needed for kindergarten. Children attend this storytime independently (while their adult remains in the library), giving them an opportunity to practice being in a classroom setting. Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session. Disclaimer(s) Tickets are required for Preschool Storytime Tickets are free and are 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. Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info 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.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. May 15 2025 Thu Spring STEM Storytime 4:30pm - 5:15pm Elementary Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. May 15 2025 Thu Spring STEM Storytime 4:30pm - 5:15pm 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 "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Event Details: In your 20s or 30s and thirsting for intelligent conversation with excellent people? Meet for a book discussion at the Chatterbox of Long Grove with excellent people over adult beverages and delicious food.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty, A Discussion with Matthew Desmond 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty, A Discussion with Matthew Desmond 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. Disclaimer(s) Zoom webinar This webinar takes place on Zoom. After registration, you will receive an email with a link to join the event using your computer, smartphone or tablet. Or you may choose to listen in (without video) from your telephone.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 17 2025 Sat Sunshine Squad: Cultural Pride 10:00am - 10:45am Early Childhood Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 17 2025 Sat Sunshine Squad: Cultural Pride 10:00am - 10:45am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 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. Event Details: For young children, pride in their unique cultural identity builds positive self-esteem. As a community, when we share and admire our unique cultural backgrounds, we create an interwoven web of strength and unity. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Games for Grown-ups 12:30pm - 4:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Games for Grown-ups 12:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 19 2025 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 19 2025 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Together 2s & 3s Ages 2-3 with an adult. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities center around a letter of the day. Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. 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
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 19 2025 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 19 2025 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Together 2s & 3s Ages 2-3 with an adult. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities center around a letter of the day. Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 47 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. 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 event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meetings Event Details: Regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees (BOLT).
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 20 2025 Tue Wiggling Ones (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 20 2025 Tue Wiggling Ones (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Wiggling Ones Ages 12-24 months. Add 30 minutes of joy to your week. Giggle, sing, and play along with your little one, other families, and Miss Julia. Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session. 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
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 20 2025 Tue Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 20 2025 Tue Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Wiggling Ones Ages 12-24 months. Add 30 minutes of joy to your week. Giggle, sing, and play along with your little one, other families, and Miss Julia. Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session. 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue English Language Learners Conversation Group 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue English Language Learners Conversation Group 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Ruth Handler: The Story Behind Her Dream Doll Creation, Barbie 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Ruth Handler: The Story Behind Her Dream Doll Creation, Barbie 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Seats Remaining: 96 Event Details: Storyteller Lynn Rymarz portrays Ruth Handler, the creator of Mattel’s bestselling doll, Barbie.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Novel Night Book Discussion: The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods 7:00pm - 8:15pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Novel Night Book Discussion: The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods 7:00pm - 8:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 21 Event Details: Discuss The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.'
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed Great Decisions Discussion Group 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed Great Decisions Discussion Group 10:30am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics, Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: In-person onlyProfessor Gary Midkiff discusses chapter 4 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book.Register each person planning to attend.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. May 21 2025 Wed Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online) 7:00pm - 7:30pm Early Childhood, Elementary Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. May 21 2025 Wed Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online) 7:00pm - 7:30pm 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 "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu Memory Café - Buffalo Grove 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu Memory Café - Buffalo Grove 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Connect monthly with other individuals with memory loss and their caregivers for activities and socialization.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 22 2025 Thu Starry Night Storytime (Drop-in) 6:00pm - 6:30pm Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 22 2025 Thu Starry Night Storytime (Drop-in) 6:00pm - 6:30pm 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
May 25 2025 Sun Library Closed - Memorial Day All Day Closing May 25 2025 Sun Closing Library Closed - Memorial Day All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.
May 26 2025 Mon Library Closed - Memorial Day All Day Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Library Closed - Memorial Day All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 28 2025 Wed Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:15am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 28 2025 Wed Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:15am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Event Details: Ages 0-14 months. Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Grow your baby's brain with songs, rhymes, and books with Miss Kelsey. 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Writers' Support Group 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Writers' Support Group 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: Share work, meet fellow writers, get constructive feedback, and discuss the publishing business in this informal group. All writers welcome. 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.
