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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Aug
1
2022
Mon
Little Pages & Play: August Pickup Begins
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Art / Craft,
Storytime / Early Learning
Little Pages & Play Box
Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box and books for this month. The books have already been checked out to your library card.
The Little Pages & Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2.
Each month, subscribers to the Little Pages & Play Box will receive a box containing:
✨ supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience
📚 2-3 children’s library books already checked out to your card
The library books are yours to borrow for up to 6 weeks — twice as long as a normal checkout. And the activity materials are yours to keep forever.
Here’s the best part: It’s all free! All you need is a Vernon Area Public Library card.
New subscribers...
... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed!
Event Details:
Your August box includes supplies and instructions to make a Beach Greeting Card.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Utility Work - Olde Half Day Road
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Delays expected on Olde Half Day Road. North Shore Gas will conduct permitted utility work on Olde Half Day Road between Half Day Road and Indian Creek Road (across from Vernon Area Public Library) on Thursday, August 4, and Friday, August 5.
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Summer Streaming Series: Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: Lemonade Stand
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Online
Streaming August 5 - 31st. Lemonade Stand!
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
07/01/2022 @ 9:00am - 07/31/2022 @ 11:45pm
Elementary
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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Streaming on the Library YouTube Channel July 1-31st. Picnic on your Porch!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Aug
1
2022
Mon
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
100
'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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Aug
2
2022
Tue
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
100
'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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Aug
3
2022
Wed
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
100
'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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Aug
4
2022
Thu
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
100
'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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Aug
5
2022
Fri
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
100
'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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Aug
6
2022
Sat
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
100
'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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jul
31
2022
Sun
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
100
'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.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Aug
2
2022
Tue
Little Wigglers (9:30 am, In-Person)
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Aug
3
2022
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:
Streaming Storytime is now on Zoom, no registration required.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Aug
4
2022
Thu
Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, In-Person)
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. Children attend this storytime independently (while th
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.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Aug
2
2022
Tue
Little Wigglers (10:30 am, In-Person)
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.
Disclaimer(s)
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Aug
4
2022
Thu
Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, In-Person)
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. Children attend this storytime independently (while th
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.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Aug
5
2022
Fri
Streaming Science Storytime
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:
Streaming Science Storytime is now on Zoom, no registration required.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Early Childhood,
Elementary
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Aug
6
2022
Sat
Family Concert: Sarah Jayne Lane
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Annex Lawn
Age Group:
Early Childhood,
Elementary
Program Type:
Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
[Outdoors]
REGISTRATION required below.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
31
2022
Sun
Games for Grown-ups (In-person)
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
31
2022
Sun
Games for Grownups (Online)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
4
2022
Thu
The Art of Paul CĂ©zanne [Online]
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
[Online] Prepare for the Cezanne exhibit currently at the Art Institute of Chicago with this timely webinar. Paul CĂ©zanne sought to challenge the conservative art world of late 19th century Paris.
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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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Aug
1
2022
Mon
Passport to the World (Grades K-2) (In-person)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
Grades K-2 with an adult. Calling all explorers! Take a trip to Brazil, England, Morocco, and Thailand. When children learn about different countries it is a an exciting journey to a faraway land.
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.
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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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Early Childhood,
Elementary,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Aug
2
2022
Tue
Buffalo Grove National Night Out
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Early Childhood,
Elementary,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Visit our table at Buffalo Grove National Night Out at Willow Stream Park.
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Aug
1
2022
Mon
Passport to the World (Grades 3-5) (In-person)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Grades 3-5. Calling all explorers! Take a trip to Brazil, England, Morocco, and Thailand. When children learn about different countries it is a an exciting journey to a faraway land.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
2
2022
Tue
Intro to 3D Printing: Hinges
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Intro to 3D Printing: Hinges
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
3D printers can create working hinges that allow you to incorporate movement into your designs. Learn how to make prints that bend, flex, and move. Pre-requisites: Intro to 3D printing or commensurate experience, basic computer skills.
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.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Early Childhood,
Elementary
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Aug
3
2022
Wed
Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Early Childhood,
Elementary
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
29
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.
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