Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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All Day	This event is in the "Elementary" group. Streaming Summer Series: Cook Along with Chef Kristyn Picnic on your Porch 07/01/2022 @ 9:00am - 07/31/2022 @ 11:45pm Elementary This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Streaming on the Library YouTube Channel July 1-31st. Picnic on your Porch!
8 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group. 'Mask Required' Access 8:00am - 9:00am All Ages Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required 'Mask Required' Access Before-hours access is available to anyone who prefers an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation. NEW: advance signup is no longer required. Just visit. All visitors (ages 2 and up) are required to wear a properly fitting mask in all library spaces during "Mask Required" hours. 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 time 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. 'Mask Required' Access 8:00am - 9:00am All Ages Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required 'Mask Required' Access Before-hours access is available to anyone who prefers an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation. NEW: advance signup is no longer required. Just visit. All visitors (ages 2 and up) are required to wear a properly fitting mask in all library spaces during "Mask Required" hours. 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 time 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. 'Mask Required' Access 8:00am - 9:00am All Ages Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required 'Mask Required' Access Before-hours access is available to anyone who prefers an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation. NEW: advance signup is no longer required. Just visit. All visitors (ages 2 and up) are required to wear a properly fitting mask in all library spaces during "Mask Required" hours. 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 time 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. 'Mask Required' Access 8:00am - 9:00am All Ages Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required 'Mask Required' Access Before-hours access is available to anyone who prefers an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation. NEW: advance signup is no longer required. Just visit. All visitors (ages 2 and up) are required to wear a properly fitting mask in all library spaces during "Mask Required" hours. 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 time 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. 'Mask Required' Access 8:00am - 9:00am All Ages Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required 'Mask Required' Access Before-hours access is available to anyone who prefers an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation. NEW: advance signup is no longer required. Just visit. All visitors (ages 2 and up) are required to wear a properly fitting mask in all library spaces during "Mask Required" hours. 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 time 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. 'Mask Required' Access 8:00am - 9:00am All Ages Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required 'Mask Required' Access Before-hours access is available to anyone who prefers an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation. NEW: advance signup is no longer required. Just visit. All visitors (ages 2 and up) are required to wear a properly fitting mask in all library spaces during "Mask Required" hours. 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 time 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.
9 am	This event is in the "All Ages" group. 'Mask Required' Access 9:00am - 10:00am All Ages Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required 'Mask Required' Access Before-hours access is available to anyone who prefers an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation. NEW: advance signup is no longer required. Just visit. All visitors (ages 2 and up) are required to wear a properly fitting mask in all library spaces during "Mask Required" hours. 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 time 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 "Early Childhood" group. Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, In-Person) 9:30am - 10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood 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.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Little Wigglers (9:30 am, In-Person) 9:30am - 10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Event Details: (In-Person) Ages 0-24 months. Add 30 minutes of joy to your week. Giggle, sing, and play along with your little one, other families, and Miss Julia.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Streaming Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Event Details: NEW in July: Streaming Storytime is now on Zoom, no registration required. CLICK HERE to join in on Zoom!	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, In-Person) 9:30am - 10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood 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. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30am, In-Person) 10:30am - 11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood 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.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Little Wigglers (10:30 am, In-Person) 10:30am - 11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Event Details: (In-Person) Ages 0-24 months. Add 30 minutes of joy to your week. Giggle, sing, and play along with your little one, other families, and Miss Julia.		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, In-Person) 10:30am - 11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood 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. 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 "Early Childhood" group. Streaming Science Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Event Details: 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.
11 am							This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Family Concert: Laura Doherty - MOVED INDOORS! 11:00am - 11:45am Early Childhood, Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Performance Registration Required 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!
12 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Games for Grown-ups (In-person) 12:30pm - 4:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Join a game of chess, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Crokinole, or other popular board games. Open to adults and high school students of all skill levels. 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. Games for Grownups (Online) 12:30pm - 4:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: [Online] If you're a fan of tabletop and jackbox games, here's an opportunity to participate online with the library's gaming community. Discord is an online platform featuring live chat.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Four Stars, Two Stripes, One Vision: Milestones in Chicago History [In-person] 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics, General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Explore fascinating events in Chicago history with renowned Chicago tour guide and historian Clarence Goodman. Mr. Goodman dazzles his audiences with little-known facts and loads of energy. 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. Four Stars, Two Stripes, One Vision: Milestones in Chicago History [Online) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics, General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Explore fascinating events in Chicago history with renowned Chicago tour guide and historian Clarence Goodman. Mr. Goodman dazzles his audiences with little-known facts and loads of energy. 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.
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3 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group. Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Three Identical Strangers 3:30pm - 4:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required 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. 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.
4 pm					This event is in the "Elementary" group. Frogs & Friends in the Garden 4:30pm - 5:30pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Library Learning Garden Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest Registration Required 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Board Meeting 6:30pm - 9:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Main Room (Unpublished) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meetings Event Details: TO WATCH & LISTEN: Board of Library Trustees Budget and Appropriation Hearing followed by the Regularly Scheduled Monthly Board Meeting. Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Goodnight Tales for Tots (Online) 6:00pm - 6:30pm Early Childhood Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: (Online) 0-3 years. Miss Nessa helps us wind down our day with calming books and songs. Disclaimer(s) 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. 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. Top Ten Questions to Ask Your Financial Planner 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Choosing the wrong investment professional can be detrimental to your financial well-being. 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. Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Must Read Non-Fiction: Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness by Kristen Radtke 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: There is a silent epidemic in America: loneliness. Shameful to talk about and often misunderstood, loneliness is everywhere, from the most major of metropolises to the smallest of towns. This event is in the "Teens" group. Off the Page: A Teen Book Club 7:00pm - 8:15pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Grades 8-12. Love to read? Meet at Culver's and add your voice to the banter while enjoying frozen custard - the library's treat! Join in a discussion of Parachutes by Kelly Yang. This program is free and open to all.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Vector Graphics with Inkscape 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Vector Graphics with Inkscape Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to make your own vector graphics. Vectors can be used for logos and other branding, advertising and marketing, even art projects. 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. 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 "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Animal Crossing Open Play 7:00pm - 9:00pm Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: [On your Nintendo Switch] Celebrate summer with your friends at the Vernon Area Library's island in this open-play session.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online) 7:00pm - 7:30pm Early Childhood, Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Registration Required 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 224-543-1486, or in person at any service desk in the library. Disclaimer(s) 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. 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. The Wonders of Yellowstone Park [In-person] 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Take a tour of Yellowstone National Park as the park celebrates its 150th anniversary with educator and geographer Judy Bock. 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. The Wonders of Yellowstone Park [Online] 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Take a tour of Yellowstone National Park as the park celebrates its 150th anniversary with educator and geographer Judy Bock. 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. Intro to 3D Printing 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Intro to 3D Printing Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Required 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. 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.