This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 6 2023 Thu Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 6 2023 Thu Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am 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) 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 "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 6 2023 Thu Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 6 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) 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 "Grades K-5" group. Jul 6 2023 Thu Exploring Great Artists: Paul Gauguin (Grades K-2) 4:30pm - 5:45pm Registration This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Jul 6 2023 Thu Exploring Great Artists: Paul Gauguin (Grades K-2) 4:30pm - 5:45pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Grades K-5 Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. French Post-Impressionist Artist Paul Gauguin was known for his bold use of color and style. His unique painting style became a huge influence on modern art. Learn how he paved the way for Primitivism and create your o... Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Jul 6 2023 Thu Exploring Great Artists: Paul Gauguin (Grades 3-5) 7:00pm - 8:15pm Registration This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Jul 6 2023 Thu Exploring Great Artists: Paul Gauguin (Grades 3-5) 7:00pm - 8:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Grades K-5 Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Grades 3-5. French Post-Impressionist Artist Paul Gauguin was known for his bold use of color and style. His unique painting style became a huge influence on modern art. Learn how he paved the way for Primitivism and create your own masterpiece... 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. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Jul 7 2023 Fri Family Friday 10:00am - 11:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Jul 7 2023 Fri Family Friday 10:00am - 11:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Lawn Age Group: Ages 0-6, Grades K-5 Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Age 0 - Grade 5 with an adult. Drop in with the whole family for outdoor activities on the Annex lawn. Spend time together at various stations that promote socialization, problem solving, sensory experiences, and most-importantly imaginative pla... Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. No signup required No signup required. This outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn The Library Annex is located at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. [MAP] Limited parking is available in the Library Annex lot; enter from Indian Creek Road, off of Olde Half Day Road. Or park at the back of the main library parking lot and follow the signs to the Annex. Seating will not be provided by the library. Please bring a blanket or chairs; a hat and water bottle are recommended. You may also want sunscreen or bug spray. Portable restrooms are available.
This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 8 2023 Sat Sun & Fun Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Registration This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 8 2023 Sat Sun & Fun Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Lawn Age Group: Ages 0-6 Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Event Details: 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 weather, storyti... Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. This outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn The Library Annex is located at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. [MAP] Limited parking is available in the Library Annex lot; enter from Indian Creek Road, off of Olde Half Day Road. Or park at the back of the main library parking lot and follow the signs to the Annex. Seating will not be provided by the library. Please bring a blanket or chairs; a hat and water bottle are recommended. You may also want sunscreen or bug spray. Portable restrooms are available.
This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 10 2023 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 10 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. 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. Jul 10 2023 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 10 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 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) 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 "Grades K-5" group. Jul 10 2023 Mon Summer STEM Storytime (Grades K-2) 1:00pm - 1:45pm Registration This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Jul 10 2023 Mon Summer STEM Storytime (Grades K-2) 1:00pm - 1:45pm 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 Summer STEM storytime will feature variety of STEM activities and story related to a perennial summer favorite, bubbles. ... Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 10 2023 Mon Create a Healthy Backyard with Native Plants [Hybrid] 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 10 2023 Mon Create a Healthy Backyard with Native Plants [Hybrid] 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 92 Event Details: An invasive plant species is likely growing in your own backyard. This species, commonly known as buckthorn, is wiping out ecosystems. destroying necessities for humans and wildlife, and changing our landscapes. Learn how to remove buckthorn and othe...
This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 11 2023 Tue Wiggling Ones (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 11 2023 Tue Wiggling Ones (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 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 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. Jul 11 2023 Tue Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 11 2023 Tue Wiggling Ones (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 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 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 "Adults" group. Jul 11 2023 Tue English Language Learners Conversation Group 11:00am - 12:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 11 2023 Tue English Language Learners Conversation Group 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Online 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 program is free and open to all adults. You must sign up. You are not required to have a library card, but you must provide an email address. Yo... 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. Live presentation only This online program will not be recorded or available to view after the event.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 11 2023 Tue Home Electrification [Hybrid] 6:30pm - 8:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 11 2023 Tue Home Electrification [Hybrid] 6:30pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 44 Event Details: Join Jay Futterman, Sierra Club Clean Energy Team leader, in a discussion on sustainable home modifications you can make. He will cover solar power, heat pumps, and home energy efficiency. He will also highlight ways to save money through the Inflati...
This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 12 2023 Wed Baby Rhyme Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:15am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 12 2023 Wed Baby Rhyme Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:15am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Ages 0-6 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. After storytime, connect with local caregivers while your baby engages with educational toys and socializes with others. ... 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. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Jul 12 2023 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 12 2023 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: 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 224-543-1485, 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. Live presentation only This online program will not be recorded or available to view after the event.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 12 2023 Wed Tips for Getting Your Novel Published 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 12 2023 Wed Tips for Getting Your Novel Published 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 62 Event Details: The draft of your novel is complete, and now the real work begins. Learn tips for revising like a pro, researching agents, writing an irresistible query letter, what to do once you get an offer and everything else you'll need in order to get your nov...
This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 13 2023 Thu Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 13 2023 Thu Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am 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) 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. Jul 13 2023 Thu Book Discussion with Judy Levin (Online) 10:00am - 11:30am Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 13 2023 Thu Book Discussion with Judy Levin (Online) 10:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Booth by Karen Joy Fowler. Describes the multiple scandals, family triumphs and disasters that took their toll on the 10 children of celebrated Shakespearean actor Junius Booth as the North and the South reached a boiling point and the Civil War... 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. Live presentation only This online program will not be recorded or available to view after the event.
This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 13 2023 Thu Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. Jul 13 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) 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. Jul 13 2023 Thu Makerspace Pop-Up 6:30pm - 8:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 13 2023 Thu Makerspace Pop-Up 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: 15
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 13 2023 Thu Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 13 2023 Thu Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Grades 6-8. [In Person] A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat. 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 "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. Jul 14 2023 Fri Take & Make Kit: Octopus Pal 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. Jul 14 2023 Fri Take & Make Kit: Octopus Pal All Day Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: Ages 0-6, Grades K-5, Teens, Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Event Details: [Pickup] All ages. Ask for the Octopus Pal Kit when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive up window during regular business hours. While supplies last. Your kit will contain supplies to make an octopus and step by ste... 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. Jul 14 2023 Fri Family Friday 10:00am - 11:00am This event is in the "Ages 0-6" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Jul 14 2023 Fri Family Friday 10:00am - 11:00am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Lawn Age Group: Ages 0-6, Grades K-5 Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Age 0 - Grade 5 with an adult. Drop in with the whole family for outdoor activities on the Annex lawn. Spend time together at various stations that promote socialization, problem solving, sensory experiences, and most-importantly imaginative pla... Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. No signup required No signup required. This outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn The Library Annex is located at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. [MAP] Limited parking is available in the Library Annex lot; enter from Indian Creek Road, off of Olde Half Day Road. Or park at the back of the main library parking lot and follow the signs to the Annex. Seating will not be provided by the library. Please bring a blanket or chairs; a hat and water bottle are recommended. You may also want sunscreen or bug spray. Portable restrooms are available.
