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 "Adults" group. Toys for Tots Collection 11/18/2022 @ 9:00am - 11/23/2022 @ 5:00pm 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Drop off new, unwrapped toys for the annual Toys for Tots campaign with the Great Lakes Marine Corp. Collection boxes will be in lobby from November 18 - December 9.				Closing CLOSED - Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed today in observance of Thanksgiving.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Toys for Tots collection 11/25/2022 @ 9:00am - 12/09/2022 @ 5:00pm 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Drop off new, unwrapped toys for the annual Toys for Tots campaign with the Great Lakes Marine Corp. Collection boxes will be in lobby from November 18 - December 9.
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.
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 "Adults" group. ESL Class - Beginner 9:15am - 12:15pm 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: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Event Details: Do you want to improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills? Presented in partnership with Mundelein District 120 Adult Education, the Vernon Area Public Library offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults. Disclaimer(s) ESL New students may join at any time and all skill levels are welcome. To check for availability please call the Mundelein District 120 Adult Education Department at 847-949-2200 Ext. 1399. Presented in partnership with Mundelein District 120 Adult Education. 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 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 "Early Childhood" group. Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 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. 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 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 (10:30 am, Drop-in) 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. Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email earlylearning@vapld.info 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 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. Sunshine Squad: Thankful for Families (In-Person) 10:00am - 10:45am 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: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: 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. Whether you have a mommy and daddy, two moms, one grandma, or any different combination, your family is special. Let's celebrate all of our diverse families and be thankful for our time together. 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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1 pm			This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Bad Kitty STEM Storytime (Ages 3-5) 1:30pm - 2:00pm 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: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: STEM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 3-5 with an adult. Bad Kitty Does NOT Like Thanksgiving but do you? This STEM storytime features the beloved character and a variety of STEM activities related to the story. 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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4 pm			This event is in the "Elementary" group. Bad Kitty STEM Storytime (Grades K-2) 4:30pm - 5:15pm 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Event Details: Grades K-2 with adult. Bad Kitty Does NOT Like Thanksgiving but do you? This STEM storytime will feature the beloved character and a variety of STEM activities related to the story. 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.
5 pm				Closing CLOSING 5PM - Thanksgiving 5:00pm - 9:00pm Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library closes at 5 PM today as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. CANCELLED: Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents "The Comedy of Errors" 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Event Details: This program has been cancelled.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Must-Read Nonfiction: Three Girls from Bronzeville 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: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: In November, our monthly non-fiction discussion will focus on Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner. 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 "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 Messy Roots by Laura Gao. This program is free and open to all. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 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: Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. TO WATCH & LISTEN: Webinar opens at 6:30PM Library Board Meeting starts at 7:00PM Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.