This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Sep 19 2024 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. Sep 19 2024 Thu Blood Drive 12:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Blood Drive 12:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: One blood donation can save up to three lives. Make an impact on our community by donating blood. Hosted by Versiti Blood Center of Illinois. Registration is recommended; walk-ins accepted if slots are open.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 19 2024 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 "Adults" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In & What We Can Do About It (Online) 7:00pm - 8:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In & What We Can Do About It (Online) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics Event Details: Learn how to recognize mis/disinformation to avoid spreading it unwittingly. 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 "Adults" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Microsoft Word: Basics 7:00pm - 8:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Microsoft Word: Basics 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: A beginner's introduction to Microsoft Word. 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.
Sep 20 2024 Fri Library Closed - Staff Training All Day Closing Sep 20 2024 Fri Closing Library Closed - Staff Training All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed on this day for staff training.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat Bird Walk at Daniel Wright Forest Preserve 9:00am - 10:30am Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat Bird Walk at Daniel Wright Forest Preserve 9:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: Spot local and migrating birds during a nature walk with a birding expert from Red Hill Birding. See the colors, listen to sounds, and connect with nature.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Sep 23 2024 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. Sep 23 2024 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Sep 23 2024 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Art Workshop: Chinese Paper Cutting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Art Workshop: Chinese Paper Cutting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 35 Event Details: Learn the background of Chinese paper cutting, known as Jianzhi, and try some introductory paper cutting projects with educator Yvonne Wolf. No experience necessary.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Sep 24 2024 Tue Wiggling Ones (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Sep 24 2024 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. Sep 24 2024 Tue Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Sep 24 2024 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. Sep 24 2024 Tue English Language Learners Conversation Group 11:00am - 12:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 24 2024 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: 12 Event Details: Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 24 2024 Tue The Farm to Table Impact 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 24 2024 Tue The Farm to Table Impact 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 99 Event Details: Become a more conscientious consumer by learning how farming practices impact what you buy at the grocery store, your health, and our environment with a local farmer and animal welfare expert and founder/CEO of Crate Free USA Jessica Chipkin.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 24 2024 Tue Microsoft Word: Formatting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 24 2024 Tue Microsoft Word: Formatting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: An introduction to formatting documents. 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 "Early Childhood" group. Sep 25 2024 Wed Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:15am This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Sep 25 2024 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 "Teens" group. Sep 25 2024 Wed Teen Service Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 25 2024 Wed Teen Service Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join this new volunteer group for teens. Meet new people and participate in a variety of community-service projects and earn volunteer service hours!
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Mini Math Magicians 10:00am - 10:30am Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Mini Math Magicians 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: 20 Mini Math Magicians 3-5 years. Explore math concepts through books, games, and activities with preschool pro Miss Emily. This program is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by phone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the library. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Memory Café - Buffalo Grove 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 26 2024 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Writers' Support Group (Online) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Writers' Support Group (Online) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: Share work, meet fellow writers, get constructive feedback, and discuss the publishing business in this informal group. All writers welcome. 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 "Elementary" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Bluestem Award Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Bluestem Award Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Grades 3-5 with an adult. This parent and child book group will discuss Weird Kid by Greg Van Eekhout. Pick up a copy of the book (yours to keep) at the Youth Desk. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Microsoft Word: Working with Objects 7:00pm - 8:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Microsoft Word: Working with Objects 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Investigate the visual side of Word with clip art, picture and text formatting, charts and more. 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 "Early Childhood" group. Sep 27 2024 Fri Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin 10:00am - 10:30am Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Sep 27 2024 Fri Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin 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: 20 Event Details: 0-6 years. Read stories and sing songs in Mandarin and English with Miss Laura. This program is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by phone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the library.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Sep 28 2024 Sat Sunshine Squad: You Are Special 10:00am - 10:45am Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Sep 28 2024 Sat Sunshine Squad: You Are Special 10:00am - 10:45am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 49 Sunshine Squad 0-6 years with an adult. Help build a better, more compassionate world, starting with your own family! Stories and activities with Miss Kelsey focus on social-emotional development and cultural appreciation. This program is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the library. Event Details: Your uniqueness is something to celebrate! When you love your special abilities and features, you can admire and respect others'. Let's come together and share our unique selves. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
