This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2024 Thu Open Makerspace 1:00pm - 3:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2024 Thu Open Makerspace 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Stop by to work on personalized gifts. We won't be teaching any new skills, but supplies will be available for sublimation printing and other crafts.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2024 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2024 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.
May 17 2024 Fri Opening 1 PM / Staff Training 8:00am - 1:00pm Closing May 17 2024 Fri Closing Opening 1 PM / Staff Training 8:00am - 1:00pm Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library will open at 1pm following a morning of staff training.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2024 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion 3:30pm - 4:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2024 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Inspired by actual events, The Bling Ring tells the story of a group of fame-obsessed teenagers living in the suburbs of Los Angeles who use the internet to track celebrities, whereabouts in order to rob their empty homes. 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. May 19 2024 Sun Games for Grown-ups 12:30pm - 4:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2024 Sun Games for Grown-ups 12:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 20 2024 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 20 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. May 20 2024 Mon Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 20 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 "Adults" group. May 20 2024 Mon Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2024 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: 29 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. May 20 2024 Mon Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2024 Mon Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meetings
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 21 2024 Tue Wiggling Ones (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 21 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. May 21 2024 Tue Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 21 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. May 21 2024 Tue English Language Learners Conversation Group 11:00am - 12:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2024 Tue English Language Learners Conversation Group 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers. 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 "Adults" group. May 21 2024 Tue Novel Night Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:15pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2024 Tue Novel Night Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman For lovers of Meg Wolitzer, Maria Semple, and Jenny Offill comes this raucous, poignant celebration of life, love, and friendship at its imperfect and radiant best.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 22 2024 Wed Baby Rhyme Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:15am This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 22 2024 Wed Baby Rhyme Storytime (9:30 am, 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 "Elementary" group. May 22 2024 Wed STEM Storytime (Grades K-2) 4:30pm - 5:15pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. May 22 2024 Wed STEM Storytime (Grades K-2) 4:30pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. This STEM storytime will feature a story and a variety of related STEM activities. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. 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 23 2024 Thu Memory Café - Buffalo Grove 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 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: 5 Event Details: This monthly event offers individuals with memory loss and their caregiver an opportunity for connection and conversation. Each Café will feature an activity and socialization.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 2024 Thu Open Makerspace 6:30pm - 8:30pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 2024 Thu Open Makerspace 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: 0 Event Details: Stop by to work on personalized gifts. We won't be teaching any new skills, but supplies will be available for sublimation printing, glass etching, and vinyl cutting.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 24 2024 Fri Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin 10:00am - 10:30am Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 24 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: 10 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 "Teens" group. May 25 2024 Sat Junior Volunteer Training 1:30pm - 2:30pm This event is in the "Teens" group. May 25 2024 Sat Junior Volunteer Training 1:30pm - 2:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Junior Volunteer mandatory training for accepted volunteers. By appointment only. Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
May 26 - 27 2024 CLOSED - Memorial Day All Day 5/26 - 5/27 Closing May 26 - 27 2024 Closing CLOSED - Memorial Day All Day 5/26 - 5/27 Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed Sunday and Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Take & Make Kit: Celebrate Pride All Day This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Take & Make Kit: Celebrate Pride All Day Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Event Details: [Pickup] All ages. Ask for the Celebrate Pride kit when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive up window during regular business hours. While supplies last. Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 29 2024 Wed Sunshine Squad: Friendship Recipe 10:00am - 10:45am Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. May 29 2024 Wed Sunshine Squad: Friendship Recipe 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: 28 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: Equal parts kindness, listening, empathy, and fun can create a most amazing friendship. Through books, songs, and a craft, we will explore the meaning of friendship. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Stories and Music of Neil Diamond 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Stories and Music of Neil Diamond 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: With more than 70 songs on Billboard charts, as composer and performer, Neil Diamond is one of the biggest hitmakers of the last 50 years. Susan Benjamin, musical biographer, and Cantor Jay O’Brien share stories and perform music of this
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 30 2024 Thu Ribbon Wrapping the Library Trees 5:30pm - 6:30pm Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. May 30 2024 Thu Ribbon Wrapping the Library Trees 5:30pm - 6:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 39 Event Details: Celebrate Pride Month by ribbon wrapping the library trees. All supplies provided.
