This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue Wiggling Ones (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 19 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. Aug 19 2025 Tue Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 19 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. Aug 19 2025 Tue English Language Learners Conversation Group 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 19 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: 17 Event Details: Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed ESL Class Registration - New Students (Drop-in) 9:15am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed ESL Class Registration - New Students (Drop-in) 9:15am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Event Details: This registration is for students who are new to the English as a Second Language (ESL) class. The morning includes an informational meeting, placement testing (beginner, intermediate, or advanced), and registration. Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:15am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 20 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. Aug 20 2025 Wed Choose Your Own Adventure: A Book Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Choose Your Own Adventure: A Book Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Choose your own adventure by bringing a book or audiobook and read silently with other readers. From 6:30-7:30 pm, we will silently read. From 7:30-8:00 pm, chat with others or continue reading. The choice is yours!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed World Language Movie Discussion: Perfect Days (PG) [Online] 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed World Language Movie Discussion: Perfect Days (PG) [Online] 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Hirayama is content with his simple life cleaning toilets in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. 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. Aug 21 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 21 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. Aug 21 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 21 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. Aug 21 2025 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 21 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 "Early Childhood" group. Aug 25 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. Aug 25 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. Aug 25 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. Aug 25 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. Aug 26 2025 Tue Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 26 2025 Tue 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: 50 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. Aug 28 2025 Thu Memory Café - Buffalo Grove 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 28 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: 15 Event Details: Connect monthly with other individuals with memory loss and their caregivers for activities and socialization.
Aug 31 2025 Sun Library Closed All Day Closing Aug 31 2025 Sun Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of the holiday weekend.
Sep 1 2025 Mon Library Closed All Day Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed today for Labor Day.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Sep 2 2025 Tue Little Play Box: September Pickup Begins All Day Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Sep 2 2025 Tue Little Play Box: September Pickup Begins All Day Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning 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...Sign up here ... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed! Event Details: Your September box includes supplies for a craft called "Car Tunnels."
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 15 2025 Mon Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 15 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).
Sep 19 2025 Fri Library Closed - Staff Training All Day Closing Sep 19 2025 Fri Closing Library Closed - Staff Training All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed today while we conduct a day of staff training to improve our service to you.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Oct 1 2025 Wed Little Play Box: October Pickup Begins All Day Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Oct 1 2025 Wed Little Play Box: October Pickup Begins All Day Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning 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...Sign up here ... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed! Event Details: Your October box includes supplies for a craft called "Handprint Fall Tree."
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 20 2025 Mon Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 20 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. Nov 1 2025 Sat Little Play Box: November Pickup Begins All Day Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Nov 1 2025 Sat Little Play Box: November Pickup Begins All Day Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning 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...Sign up here ... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed! Event Details: Your November box includes supplies for a craft called "Toy Rescue."
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 17 2025 Mon Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 17 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).
Nov 26 2025 Wed Library closing at 5 pm 5:00pm - 9:00pm Closing Nov 26 2025 Wed Closing Library closing at 5 pm 5:00pm - 9:00pm Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library will close early today at 5 pm and remain closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving.
