This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Jul 20 2022 Wed Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online) 7:00pm - 7:30pm Registration This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Jul 20 2022 Wed Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online) 7:00pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Ages 0-6, Grades K-5 Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 39 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 224-543-1485, or in person at any service desk in the library. Event Details: This program is free and open to all. Registration is required. Register online here, by phone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the library. ... Disclaimer(s) Live presentation only This program is a live presentation only and will not be viewable after the event. 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. Jul 20 2022 Wed The Wonders of Yellowstone Park [In-person] 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 20 2022 Wed The Wonders of Yellowstone Park [In-person] 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: Take a tour of Yellowstone National Park as the park celebrates its 150th anniversary with educator and geographer Judy Block. Visit the multiple types of dazzling geothermal activity, including Old Faithful, plus geothermal lakes and springs wi... 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. Jul 20 2022 Wed The Wonders of Yellowstone Park [Online] 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 20 2022 Wed The Wonders of Yellowstone Park [Online] 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Take a tour of Yellowstone National Park as the park celebrates its 150th anniversary with educator and geographer Judy Bock. Visit the multiple types of dazzling geothermal activity, including Old Faithful, plus geothermal lakes and springs wit... 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 "All Ages" group. Jul 21 2022 Thu 'Mask Required' Access 8:00am - 9:00am Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 21 2022 Thu 'Mask Required' Access 8:00am - 9:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 100 'Mask Required' Access If you are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe illness — or you just prefer an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation — this hour before opening is available to you. Appointments are required. Sign up by 12 p.m. the day before you wish to enter. By signing up for this access, you agree that everyone in your party age 2 and older will wear a properly fitting mask at all times and in all library spaces during this hour. 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 hour 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. Jul 21 2022 Thu Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, In-Person) 9:30am - 10:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 21 2022 Thu Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, In-Person) 9:30am - 10:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Ages 0-6 Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Event Details: (In-Person) 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 the accompanying adult remains in t... 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 "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 21 2022 Thu Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, In-Person) 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 21 2022 Thu Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, In-Person) 10:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Ages 0-6 Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Event Details: (In-Person) 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 the accompanying adult remains in t... 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 "Grades K-5" group. Jul 21 2022 Thu Frogs & Friends in the Garden 4:30pm - 5:30pm Registration This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Jul 21 2022 Thu Frogs & Friends in the Garden 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Lawn Age Group: Grades K-5 Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: The Frog Lady brings her frogs & friends to the library garden. Learn more about her favorite amphibians and reptiles and see them up close. Seating will not be provided by the library. Please bring a blanket; a hat and water bottle are recomm...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 21 2022 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 21 2022 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. Jul 21 2022 Thu Intro to 3D Printing 7:00pm - 8:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 21 2022 Thu Intro to 3D Printing 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Conference Room (2nd floor) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Learn to create a small object using a ready-to-print file or custom Tinkercad file and the 3D printers at the library. Prerequisites: basic computer skills, Vernon Area Public Library card. REGISTER online here or by telephone at 224-543-1485. Co... 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 "All Ages" group. Jul 22 2022 Fri 'Mask Required' Access 8:00am - 9:00am Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 22 2022 Fri 'Mask Required' Access 8:00am - 9:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 100 'Mask Required' Access If you are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe illness — or you just prefer an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation — this hour before opening is available to you. Appointments are required. Sign up by 12 p.m. the day before you wish to enter. By signing up for this access, you agree that everyone in your party age 2 and older will wear a properly fitting mask at all times and in all library spaces during this hour. 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 hour 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. Jul 22 2022 Fri Streaming Science Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 22 2022 Fri Streaming Science Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Online Age Group: Ages 0-6 Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Streaming Science Storytime 0-6 years. Miss Lisa Marie introduces simple science concepts through books and live experiments. No signup required. Say hello in the chat so we can greet your child by name. Event Details: NEW for July: Streaming Science Storytime moved to Zoom, no registration required. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 22 2022 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Three Identical Strangers 3:30pm - 4:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 22 2022 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Three Identical Strangers 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: The astonishing true story of three men who make the chance discovery, at the age of nineteen, that they are identical triplets, separated at birth and adopted to different parents. The trio's joyous reunion in 1980 catapults them to fame but it also... 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. Jul 23 2022 Sat 'Mask Required' Access 8:00am - 9:00am Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 23 2022 Sat 'Mask Required' Access 8:00am - 9:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 100 'Mask Required' Access If you are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe illness — or you just prefer an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation — this hour before opening is available to you. Appointments are required. Sign up by 12 p.m. the day before you wish to enter. By signing up for this access, you agree that everyone in your party age 2 and older will wear a properly fitting mask at all times and in all library spaces during this hour. 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 hour 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. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Jul 23 2022 Sat Family Concert: Laura Doherty (Outdoors) 11:00am - 11:45am Registration This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Jul 23 2022 Sat Family Concert: Laura Doherty (Outdoors) 11:00am - 11:45am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Lawn Age Group: Ages 0-6, Grades K-5 Program Type: Performance Registration Required Waitlist Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Parent’s Choice Gold Award winner and former director of The Wiggleworms at Old Town School of Folk Music performs songs from her albums. We dare you not to get up and dance! Seating will not be provided by the library. Please bring a blanket; a h...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 24 2022 Sun Library at the Buffalo Grove Farmers Market 8:00am - 12:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 24 2022 Sun Library at the Buffalo Grove Farmers Market 8:00am - 12:30pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Visit our table at the Buffalo Grove Farmers Market for library giveaways. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 24 2022 Sun 'Mask Required' Access 9:00am - 10:00am Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 24 2022 Sun 'Mask Required' Access 9:00am - 10:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 100 'Mask Required' Access If you are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe illness — or you just prefer an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation — this hour before opening is available to you. Appointments are required. Sign up by 12 p.m. the day before you wish to enter. By signing up for this access, you agree that everyone in your party age 2 and older will wear a properly fitting mask at all times and in all library spaces during this hour. 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 hour 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 "All Ages" group. Jul 25 2022 Mon 'Mask Required' Access 8:00am - 9:00am Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 25 2022 Mon 'Mask Required' Access 8:00am - 9:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 100 'Mask Required' Access If you are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe illness — or you just prefer an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation — this hour before opening is available to you. Appointments are required. Sign up by 12 p.m. the day before you wish to enter. By signing up for this access, you agree that everyone in your party age 2 and older will wear a properly fitting mask at all times and in all library spaces during this hour. 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 hour 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. Jul 25 2022 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, In-Person) 9:30am - 10:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 25 2022 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, In-Person) 9:30am - 10:00am 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. This program is free and open to all. Tickets are required for entry. Tickets are free and are available on... Disclaimer(s) Masks are required Masks are required for adults and strongly encouraged for everyone (age 2 and older) at indoor library programs where children under 5 are in attendance. Masks are available on your way in if you need one. Thank you for doing your part to help everyone feel comfortable, and please treat your fellow attendees with kindness and respect for the choices each family makes.
This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 25 2022 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30am, In-Person) 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 25 2022 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30am, In-Person) 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. This program is free and open to all. Tickets are required for entry. Tickets are free and are available on... Disclaimer(s) Masks are required Masks are required for adults and strongly encouraged for everyone (age 2 and older) at indoor library programs where children under 5 are in attendance. Masks are available on your way in if you need one. Thank you for doing your part to help everyone feel comfortable, and please treat your fellow attendees with kindness and respect for the choices each family makes.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Jul 25 2022 Mon Sphero Money Mania (Grades 3-5) (In-person) 4:30pm - 5:45pm Registration This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Jul 25 2022 Mon Sphero Money Mania (Grades 3-5) (In-person) 4:30pm - 5:45pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Grades K-5 Program Type: Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Learn about earning, saving, and spending money with Sphero!!! Drive Sphero around and collect money, but watch out for Money Munching Monsters that love to gobble up your earnings. How much money will you have by the end of the program? This prog... 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 "Teens" group. Jul 25 2022 Mon Sphero Money Mania (Grades 6-8) 7:00pm - 8:15pm Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 25 2022 Mon Sphero Money Mania (Grades 6-8) 7:00pm - 8:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Technology Registration Required Waitlist Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Learn about earning, saving, and spending money with Sphero!!! Drive Sphero around and collect money, but watch out for Money Munching Monsters that love to gobble up your earnings. What rewards and money will you have by the end of the program? T... 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. Jul 25 2022 Mon Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 25 2022 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: 27 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. Jul 26 2022 Tue 'Mask Required' Access 8:00am - 9:00am Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 26 2022 Tue 'Mask Required' Access 8:00am - 9:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 100 'Mask Required' Access If you are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe illness — or you just prefer an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation — this hour before opening is available to you. Appointments are required. Sign up by 12 p.m. the day before you wish to enter. By signing up for this access, you agree that everyone in your party age 2 and older will wear a properly fitting mask at all times and in all library spaces during this hour. 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 hour 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. Jul 26 2022 Tue Sun & Fun Storytime (Outdoors) 9:30am - 10:00am Registration This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 26 2022 Tue Sun & Fun Storytime (Outdoors) 9:30am - 10:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Lawn Age Group: Ages 0-6 Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: (Outdoors) Ages 0-6 with an adult. Have some fun and soak up the sun at an outdoor storytime! Enjoy tunes, dancing, rhymes, and read-alouds outside at the Library Annex. Weather permitting. Registration is required. In case of inclement weath...
