This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. May 18 2023 Thu Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. May 18 2023 Thu Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Ages 0-6 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) 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. 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
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. May 18 2023 Thu Spring STEM Storytime (Grades K-2) 4:30pm - 5:15pm Registration This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. May 18 2023 Thu Spring STEM Storytime (Grades K-2) 4:30pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Grades K-5 Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Grades K-2 with and adult. This Spring STEM storytime will feature the beloved but grumpy character Bruce the Bear from author Ryan T. Higgins and a variety of STEM activities related to the story, Mother Bruce. ... 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 "Adults" group. May 18 2023 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2023 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Event Details: For ages 21-39 only, please. 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. Registra...
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2023 Thu Drop-In Makerspace 6:30pm - 8:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2023 Thu Drop-In Makerspace 6:30pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Stop by to work on projects or learn new skills. We'll have craft supplies available from previous Makerspace programs, including Silhouette Cameo (similar to a Cricut), jewelry making, card making, arm knitting, and painting. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 19 2023 Fri Teen Take & Make: Amigurumi Octopus All Day Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. May 19 2023 Fri Teen Take & Make: Amigurumi Octopus All Day Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Registration required for pick-up. Turn a ball of yarn into a cute amigurumi octopus, no crochet experience needed. “Amigurumi” in Japanese means “knitted or crochet toy.” This kit contains supplies and step-by-step instructions to...
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 19 2023 Fri 'Mask Required' hours 8:30am - 9:00am This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 19 2023 Fri 'Mask Required' hours 8:30am - 9:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest 'Mask Required' Access Before-hours access is available to anyone who prefers an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation. NEW: advance signup is no longer required. Just visit. All visitors (ages 2 and up) are required to wear a properly fitting mask in all library spaces during "Mask Required" hours. Library staff passing through spaces accessible by the public will also be masked. (Please note: children under age 2 are not required to mask and may be present.) Services during this time are limited to: shelf browsing self-service checkout (current VAPLD card required) unaided public computer use (current VAPLD card required) self-service copy center use (bring correct change; see Copy & Print page for info) Personal assistance is not available. Contactless options are available for many library services, including reference assistance. Read about contactless options. Entry is limited to Vernon Area Public Library cardholders. Need a library card? Apply here.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2023 Fri Great Decisions Discussion Group [Hybrid] 10:00am - 11:30am Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2023 Fri Great Decisions Discussion Group [Hybrid] 10:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: [Hybrid] Join professor Gary Midkiff for a discussion of chapter 4 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Registered individuals will receive instructions picking up the book at the library. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2023 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart (PG) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2023 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart (PG) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: A Chinese immigrant, who is a widow, faces the New Year with apprehension after it was foretold that it would be the year she would die. All of the things she wants to do before she dies come into focus, including seeing her daughter married and visi... 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 "All Ages" group. May 20 2023 Sat 'Mask Required' hours 8:30am - 9:00am This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 20 2023 Sat 'Mask Required' hours 8:30am - 9:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest 'Mask Required' Access Before-hours access is available to anyone who prefers an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation. NEW: advance signup is no longer required. Just visit. All visitors (ages 2 and up) are required to wear a properly fitting mask in all library spaces during "Mask Required" hours. Library staff passing through spaces accessible by the public will also be masked. (Please note: children under age 2 are not required to mask and may be present.) Services during this time are limited to: shelf browsing self-service checkout (current VAPLD card required) unaided public computer use (current VAPLD card required) self-service copy center use (bring correct change; see Copy & Print page for info) Personal assistance is not available. Contactless options are available for many library services, including reference assistance. Read about contactless options. Entry is limited to Vernon Area Public Library cardholders. Need a library card? Apply here.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 20 2023 Sat Exam Cram 11:00am - 4:30pm This event is in the "Teens" group. May 20 2023 Sat Exam Cram 11:00am - 4:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Hit the books at the library. Study solo or in a group, with extra space exclusively for high school students. ... Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 20 2023 Sat Exam Cram 11:00am - 4:30pm This event is in the "Teens" group. May 20 2023 Sat Exam Cram 11:00am - 4:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Hit the books at the library. Study solo or in a group, with extra space exclusively for high school students. ... Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 21 2023 Sun 'Mask Required' hours 9:30am - 10:00am This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 21 2023 Sun 'Mask Required' hours 9:30am - 10:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest 'Mask Required' Access Before-hours access is available to anyone who prefers an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation. NEW: advance signup is no longer required. Just visit. All visitors (ages 2 and up) are required to wear a properly fitting mask in all library spaces during "Mask Required" hours. Library staff passing through spaces accessible by the public will also be masked. (Please note: children under age 2 are not required to mask and may be present.) Services during this time are limited to: shelf browsing self-service checkout (current VAPLD card required) unaided public computer use (current VAPLD card required) self-service copy center use (bring correct change; see Copy & Print page for info) Personal assistance is not available. Contactless options are available for many library services, including reference assistance. Read about contactless options. Entry is limited to Vernon Area Public Library cardholders. Need a library card? Apply here.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 21 2023 Sun Exam Cram 11:00am - 4:30pm This event is in the "Teens" group. May 21 2023 Sun Exam Cram 11:00am - 4:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Hit the books at the library. Study solo or in a group, with extra space exclusively for high school students. ... Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 21 2023 Sun Exam Cram 11:00am - 4:30pm This event is in the "Teens" group. May 21 2023 Sun Exam Cram 11:00am - 4:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Hit the books at the library. Study solo or in a group, with extra space exclusively for high school students. ... Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 22 2023 Mon 'Mask Required' hours 8:30am - 9:00am This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 22 2023 Mon 'Mask Required' hours 8:30am - 9:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest 'Mask Required' Access Before-hours access is available to anyone who prefers an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation. NEW: advance signup is no longer required. Just visit. All visitors (ages 2 and up) are required to wear a properly fitting mask in all library spaces during "Mask Required" hours. Library staff passing through spaces accessible by the public will also be masked. (Please note: children under age 2 are not required to mask and may be present.) Services during this time are limited to: shelf browsing self-service checkout (current VAPLD card required) unaided public computer use (current VAPLD card required) self-service copy center use (bring correct change; see Copy & Print page for info) Personal assistance is not available. Contactless options are available for many library services, including reference assistance. Read about contactless options. Entry is limited to Vernon Area Public Library cardholders. Need a library card? Apply here.
This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. May 22 2023 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. May 22 2023 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: Ages 0-6 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. Event Details: 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) Drop-in 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 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 "Ages 0-6" group. May 22 2023 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. May 22 2023 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: Ages 0-6 Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Event Details: [In-Person] Ages 2-3 with an adult. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities center around a letter of the day. Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email earlylearning@vapld.info Please choose be... Disclaimer(s) Drop-in 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 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 "Teens" group. May 22 2023 Mon Exam Cram 3:30pm - 8:30pm This event is in the "Teens" group. May 22 2023 Mon Exam Cram 3:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Hit the books at the library. Study solo or in a group, with extra space exclusively for high school students. ... Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 22 2023 Mon Exam Cram 3:30pm - 8:30pm This event is in the "Teens" group. May 22 2023 Mon Exam Cram 3:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Hit the books at the library. Study solo or in a group, with extra space exclusively for high school students. ... Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2023 Mon Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2023 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: 28 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 "All Ages" group. May 23 2023 Tue 'Mask Required' hours 8:30am - 9:00am This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 23 2023 Tue 'Mask Required' hours 8:30am - 9:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest 'Mask Required' Access Before-hours access is available to anyone who prefers an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation. NEW: advance signup is no longer required. Just visit. All visitors (ages 2 and up) are required to wear a properly fitting mask in all library spaces during "Mask Required" hours. Library staff passing through spaces accessible by the public will also be masked. (Please note: children under age 2 are not required to mask and may be present.) Services during this time are limited to: shelf browsing self-service checkout (current VAPLD card required) unaided public computer use (current VAPLD card required) self-service copy center use (bring correct change; see Copy & Print page for info) Personal assistance is not available. Contactless options are available for many library services, including reference assistance. Read about contactless options. Entry is limited to Vernon Area Public Library cardholders. Need a library card? Apply here.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 23 2023 Tue Exam Cram 3:30pm - 8:30pm This event is in the "Teens" group. May 23 2023 Tue Exam Cram 3:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Hit the books at the library. Study solo or in a group, with extra space exclusively for high school students. ... Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 23 2023 Tue Exam Cram 3:30pm - 8:30pm This event is in the "Teens" group. May 23 2023 Tue Exam Cram 3:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Hit the books at the library. Study solo or in a group, with extra space exclusively for high school students. ... Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2023 Wed Take & Make: Pride Celebration All Day This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2023 Wed Take & Make: Pride Celebration All Day Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: Ages 0-6, Grades K-5, Teens, Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Event Details: [Pick up] Ask for the "Pride Celebration Kit" when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive up window during regular business hours. Honor Pride Month and celebrate Libraries Are for Everyone. While supplies last... Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
