This event is in the "Elementary" group. May 13 2024 Mon Lego Robotics (Grades K-2) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. May 13 2024 Mon Lego Robotics (Grades K-2) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. Calling all LEGO fans! Build and program the Roaring Lion model using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this fun, hands-on program. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. May 13 2024 Mon Lego Robotics (Grades 3-5) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. May 13 2024 Mon Lego Robotics (Grades 3-5) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grades 3-5. Calling all LEGO fans! Build and program the Roaring Lion or Flying Bird models using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this fun, hands-on program. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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 "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.
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 "Elementary" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon Cicada Celebration (Grades K-2) 4:30pm - 5:15pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon Cicada Celebration (Grades K-2) 4:30pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Lawn Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. Celebrate our summer insect friends by learning all about cicadas and what makes them unique. 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. On the lawn behind it is the Library Learning Garden - a space for outdoor events at the library and enjoyment anytime. 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 Library Learning Garden. Seating provided by the library is limited; please bring a blanket or chairs to ensure your comfort. Also recommended: hat, water bottle, sunscreen or bug spray. Portable restrooms are available. 📍 Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon Cicada Celebration (Grades 3-5) 7:00pm - 7:45pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon Cicada Celebration (Grades 3-5) 7:00pm - 7:45pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Lawn Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 21 Event Details: Grades 3-5. Celebrate our summer insect friends by learning all about cicadas and what makes them unique. Disclaimer(s) This outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn The Library Annex is located at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. On the lawn behind it is the Library Learning Garden - a space for outdoor events at the library and enjoyment anytime. 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 Library Learning Garden. Seating provided by the library is limited; please bring a blanket or chairs to ensure your comfort. Also recommended: hat, water bottle, sunscreen or bug spray. Portable restrooms are available. 📍 Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 5 2024 Wed Sublimation: Tote Bags (4:30 pm) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 5 2024 Wed Sublimation: Tote Bags (4:30 pm) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art / Craft, STEM, Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Grades 6-8. Personalize a tote bag using the design site Canva, all supplies will be provided by the library.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 5 2024 Wed Sublimation: Tote Bags (7 pm) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 5 2024 Wed Sublimation: Tote Bags (7 pm) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art / Craft, STEM, Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Grades 6-8. Personalize a tote bag using the design site Canva, all supplies will be provided by the library.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue All About Cicadas (4:30pm) 4:30pm - 5:15pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue All About Cicadas (4:30pm) 4:30pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Grades K-5. The cicadas are coming! Educators from the Lake County Forest Preserve teach us about the unique, 17-year lifecycle of Illinois' periodical cicadas.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue All About Cicadas (5:30pm) 5:30pm - 6:15pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue All About Cicadas (5:30pm) 5:30pm - 6:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Grades K-5. The cicadas are coming! Educators from the Lake County Forest Preserve teach us about the unique, 17-year lifecycle of Illinois' periodical cicadas.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Squishy Circuits: Birthday Treat (Grades K-2) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Squishy Circuits: Birthday Treat (Grades K-2) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. Learn about creating a circuit, then build a birthday treat with LED candles to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the library. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Squishy Circuits: Birthday Treat (Grades 3-5) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Squishy Circuits: Birthday Treat (Grades 3-5) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Grades 3-5. Learn about creating a circuit, then build a birthday treat with LED candles to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the library.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 1 2024 Mon Lego Master Builders (2pm) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 1 2024 Mon Lego Master Builders (2pm) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Grades K-5. Lego Master Builders returns with a special challenge: show us your dream library! What special spaces can you imagine for reading and having fun?
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 1 2024 Mon Lego Master Builders (4pm) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 1 2024 Mon Lego Master Builders (4pm) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Grades K-5. Lego Master Builders returns with a special challenge: show us your dream library! What special spaces can you imagine for reading and having fun?
Jul 4 2024 Thu CLOSED - Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 4 2024 Thu Closing CLOSED - Independence Day All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 10 2024 Wed Kodable (1pm) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 10 2024 Wed Kodable (1pm) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM, Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. Start learning how to code using Kodable, an online platform that uses games, activities, and and cute fuzzy creatures to teach coding concepts. Choose one session only. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 10 2024 Wed Kodable (3pm) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 10 2024 Wed Kodable (3pm) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM, Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. Start learning how to code using Kodable, an online platform that uses games, activities, and and cute fuzzy creatures to teach coding concepts. Choose one session only. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Summer STEM Storytime 1:30pm - 2:00pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Summer STEM Storytime 1:30pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. This STEM storytime will feature a seasonal story and a variety of related STEM activities. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Tinkercad: CodeBlocks (1:00 pm) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Tinkercad: CodeBlocks (1:00 pm) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM, Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Grades 3-5. Use your imagination and some new tools to make a 3D model using CodeBlocks in Tinkercad. Please only register for one time of the time slots.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Tinkercad: CodeBlocks (3:00 pm) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Tinkercad: CodeBlocks (3:00 pm) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM, Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Grades 3-5. Use your imagination and some new tools to make a 3D model using CodeBlocks in Tinkercad. Please only register for one time of the time slots.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Lego Robotics (Grades K-2) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Lego Robotics (Grades K-2) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. Calling all LEGO fans! Build and program any of the soccer models using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this engaging, hands-on program. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Lego Robotics (Grades 3-5) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Lego Robotics (Grades 3-5) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Grades 3-5. Calling all LEGO fans! Build and program any of the soccer models using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this engaging, hands-on program.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 16 2024 Fri Science Detectives 10:00am - 10:30am Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Aug 16 2024 Fri Science Detectives 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Ages 3-6 with an adult. This literature-based program encourages children and their adults to discover the world around them by engaging in hands-on science activities. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
