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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.
Early Childhood,
Elementary,
Teens,
Adults
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.
Jan
10
2023
Tue
SOLD OUT - Take & Make Kit: Lunar New Year
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood,
Elementary,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Event Details:
SOLD OUT
All ages. Ask for the Lunar New Year 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.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
9
2023
Mon
Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in)
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
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.
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
10
2023
Tue
Wiggling Ones (9:30 am, Drop-in)
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
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
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.
Jan
11
2023
Wed
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, 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.
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.
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.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
11
2023
Wed
Baby Rhyme Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in)
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
Baby Rhyme Storytime
Ages 0-14 months. Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Grow your baby's brain with songs, rhymes, and books with Miss Kelsey.
Event Details:
After storytime, connect with local caregivers while your baby engages with educational toys and socializes with others.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
12
2023
Thu
SCORE 1-on-1 Business Mentoring
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Business
Event Details:
[Online] Get free expert advice to launch your business or to help your small business grow: Meet with experienced volunteer mentors every month, on the second Thursday.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
12
2023
Thu
Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in)
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
Preschool Storytime
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 their adult remains in the library), giving them an opportunity to practice being in a classroom setting.
Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.
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.
Tickets are required for Preschool Storytime
Tickets are free and are 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.
Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
9
2023
Mon
Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in)
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
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)
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.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
10
2023
Tue
Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in)
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
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
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.
Jan
12
2023
Thu
Book Discussion with Judy Levin (Online)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr.
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 "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
12
2023
Thu
Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in)
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
Preschool Storytime
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 their adult remains in the library), giving them an opportunity to practice being in a classroom setting.
Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.
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.
Tickets are required for Preschool Storytime
Tickets are free and are 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.
Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
13
2023
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 on Zoom, no registration required.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
10
2023
Tue
English Language Learners Conversation Group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
ESL
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers.
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
8
2023
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:
11
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.
Jan
8
2023
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.
Jan
10
2023
Tue
Lunchtime Series: Chicago Architecture, the Latest and Greatest
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:
43
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
13
2023
Fri
One Book One Community: Polio & Disability
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Polio survivor Paulette Bergounous presents on the social impacts of polio, as well as the experiences of survivors after their illness.
Register at 1book.org
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Jan
10
2023
Tue
Sphero Money Mania (Grades 3-5)
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Grades 3-5. Learn about earning, saving, and spending money by playing games using the Sphero robot. Drive Sphero around and collect money, but watch out for Money Munching Monsters that love to gobble up your earnings.
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jan
14
2023
Sat
Buffalo Grove Park District Lunar New Year Celebration
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Visit our table at the Lunar New Year Celebration.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
12
2023
Thu
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:
Meeting of the board of directors of the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
10
2023
Tue
Goodnight Tales for Tots (Online)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
12
2023
Thu
Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Event Details:
Grades 6-8. The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman. One morning, neighbors Valentina and Oksana wake up to an angry red sky. A reactor at the nuclear power plant where their fathers work--Chernobyl--has exploded.
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.
Jan
12
2023
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussion
Event Details:
Share work, meet fellow writers, get constructive feedback, and discuss the publishing business in this informal group. All writers welcome.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
10
2023
Tue
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:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn, practice, and experiment with the basics of Python in this three-part, hands-on class. No coding experience needed. Prerequisite: intermediate 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
10
2023
Tue
Sphero Money Mania (Grades 6-8)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
STEM
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Grades 6-8. Learn about earning, saving, and spending money by playing games with the Sphero robot. Drive Sphero around and collect money, but watch out for Money Munching Monsters that love to gobble up your earnings.
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.
Early Childhood,
Elementary
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Jan
11
2023
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:
9
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
11
2023
Wed
Illinois Libraries Present: Inciting Joy, A Conversation with Ross Gay
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
[Online] Kick off your new year with a conversation about joy with best-selling essayist and award-winning poet Ross Gay.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
11
2023
Wed
Own Voices Book Discussion
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
17
Own Voices Book Discussion
The Own Voices Book Discussion group reads books by authors of marginalized or under-represented groups who write about their own experiences and perspectives.
This event is free and open to all; no library card is required. Sign up is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1485, or in person at the library.
Event Details:
The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki. Thirteen-year-old Benny Oh starts to hear voices after the death of his musician father.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
12
2023
Thu
Popup Makerspace: Beaded Leather Wrap Bracelet
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:
Art / Craft,
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Create a simple beaded bracelet in the color scheme of your choice. All supplies will be provided, no beading experience necessary.
We will have two +2 magnifying clip-ons available. If you plan to use them, please wear glasses.
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.
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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
13
2023
Fri
Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: S'mores and More (Online)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Elementary,
Teens
Program Type:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Online.
Grades K-8. Warm up on a cold winter night and cook along with Chef Kristyn to create special edition S'mores. No bonfire required for this indoor edition! You'll be crying for More S'mores!
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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