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. Apr 1 2025 Tue Culver's Fundraiser 10:00am - 10:00pm Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults 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. Apr 1 2025 Tue Culver's Fundraiser 10:00am - 10:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Have one less meal to plan and support the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library when you Dine for a Cause at Culver's of Lincolnshire or Culver's of Buffalo Grove on Tuesday, Apri
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue April Fools' Day Science (Grades K-2) 4:30pm - 5:15pm Elementary Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue April Fools' Day Science (Grades K-2) 4:30pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. Is it a trick or is it science? Find out in this hands-on STEM class tailored to the wacky holiday. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue April Fools' Day Science (Grades 3-5) 7:00pm - 7:45pm Elementary Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue April Fools' Day Science (Grades 3-5) 7:00pm - 7:45pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades 3-5. Is it a trick or is it science? Find out in this hands-on STEM class tailored to the wacky holiday.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Microsoft Excel: Formulas & Functions 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Microsoft Excel: Formulas & Functions 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: An introduction to using Excel for calculations. This class covers: Disclaimer(s) Technology Training Resources The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 12 of 12 (Online) 7:00pm - 8:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 12 of 12 (Online) 7:00pm - 8:45pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics Event Details: [Online] If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:15am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Apr 2 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Spinning Yarns: Knit & Crochet Group (In-person) 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Spinning Yarns: Knit & Crochet Group (In-person) 10:00am - 11:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Quiet Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Connect with fellow yarn lovers in a friendly and creative space at the Library. Share your projects, tips and stories with other knitters, crocheters, and needle crafters.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed The Magical World of the Wizard of Oz 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed The Magical World of the Wizard of Oz 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: International Master Storyteller Megan Wells weaves the L. Frank Baum books, movies, and Broadway shows about the magical world of Oz into an engaging experience of imagination and memory.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed NEW DATE: Maker Class: Crochet a Chicken 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed NEW DATE: Maker Class: Crochet a Chicken 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Learn how to crochet a magic circle and use it to create a stuffed chicken. Class is suitable for all crochet levels. All materials will be provided. 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.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 2 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. Apr 2 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: 38 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 "Early Childhood" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Apr 3 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. Apr 3 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Apr 3 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 "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District 1:00pm - 2:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meetings Event Details: Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teens Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades 6-8. Discuss Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang. 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 "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Microsoft Word: Advanced Topics 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Microsoft Word: Advanced Topics 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Deepen your Word skills with these advanced topics. Class will cover: Disclaimer(s) Technology Training Resources The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Planning for Retirement (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Planning for Retirement (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Join John Daly, CFP, for this information packed session about getting ready to retire. Learn what to consider about when to retire, how much money you will need, when to take Social Security and how to invest when you are retired. 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. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Take & Make Kit: Paper Flying Machines All Day Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults 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. Apr 4 2025 Fri Take & Make Kit: Paper Flying Machines 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 Kit 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.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Bilingual Portuguese Storytime with the Language Labs 10:00am - 10:30am Early Childhood Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Bilingual Portuguese Storytime with the Language Labs 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Ages 0-6 with an adult. Get an introduction to Portuguese through interactive stories and songs with The Language Labs. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Kid Market Sale Day 1:00pm - 3:00pm Elementary, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Kid Market Sale Day 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Shop local! Browse and purchase homemade goods from this year's cohort of entrepreneurs in grades 2-8. The Kid Market sale day is their opportunity to put their junior B-school lessons into practice. Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 6 2025 Sun Bus Tour of Bronzeville 8:30am - 1:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 6 2025 Sun Bus Tour of Bronzeville 8:30am - 1:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Board a bus at the library and drive to Bronzeville for an insider tour with Sherman "Dilla" Thomas, a modern historian renown for sharing Chicago's rich history and shining a light on the neighborhoods often skipped over by the tourism industry.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 6 2025 Sun Games for Grown-ups 12:30pm - 4:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 6 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: 17 Event Details: Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 7 - 14 2025 Junior Volunteer Application Period All Day 4/7 - 4/14 Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 7 - 14 2025 Junior Volunteer Application Period All Day 4/7 - 4/14 Library Branch: Online Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Volunteer at the library this summer and make a difference. Volunteering is a great way to contribute to your community, develop new skills, and earn service hours.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Apr 7 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. Apr 7 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. Apr 7 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. Apr 7 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
