| All Day |
|
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Feb
1
2023
Wed
Little Pages & Play Box: February 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 Play Box
Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month. The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2. Each month, subscribers to the Little Play Box will receive a box containing supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience. 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 February box includes supplies for a Peek-a-boo Heart Valentine.
|
|
|
|
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.
Kid Market Application Period
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Elementary,
Teens
Program Type:
Business
|
|
|
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Elementary,
Teens,
Adults
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
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:
Elementary,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Event Details:
Stop by the library to visit the Tiny Art Show, an exhibit of canvases created by local residents.
|
| 8 am |
|
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jan
30
2023
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
'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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jan
31
2023
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
'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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Feb
1
2023
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
'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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Feb
2
2023
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
'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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Feb
3
2023
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
'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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Feb
4
2023
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
'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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
30
2023
Mon
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
1
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.
Feb
1
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.
|
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Feb
2
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
|
|
|
| 10 am |
|
|
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
31
2023
Tue
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Let’s have SNOW much fun, exploring, singing, reading, and playing at Sensory Storytime. For children of all abilities.
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.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Feb
2
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
|
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Feb
3
2023
Fri
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
Event Details:
Ages 3-6 with an adult. This literature-based program encourages children and their adults to discover the world around them by engaging in hands-on science activities.
Disclaimer(s)
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.
|
|
| 11 am |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 12 pm |
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
29
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:
9
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
29
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 2 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 3 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 4 pm |
|
|
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Jan
31
2023
Tue
Chess Challenge Meetup (Grades 2-4)
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:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Grades 2-4. Challenge a friend to a game of chess. Test your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and meet new friends. Prerequisite: Must already know how to play real chess.
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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Feb
1
2023
Wed
Drawing Manga with Dan Laib (Grades 2-5)
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:
Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Do you love reading manga and wish you could draw like manga artists? Wish no more!
|
|
|
|
| 5 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 6 pm |
|
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
30
2023
Mon
One Book One Community: Vintage Cameras and Black and White Photography
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Join Indian Trails Adult Services Assistant Juli Walker as she showcases vintage cameras and photography equipment from the 20th century with a brief introduction to 35mm black and white photography.
|
|
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
1
2023
Wed
Drawing Manga with Dan Laib (grades 6-12)
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:
Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
|
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Feb
2
2023
Thu
NASA ¡Lotería! Family Game Night
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:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Grades K-5 with an adult. Lotería is a type of bingo game but instead of numbers, we play with words! This is a fun way to learn some Spanish vocabulary and play with others!
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.
|
|
|
| 7 pm |
|
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
30
2023
Mon
Parent Education: How to Apply for Scholarships
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Parent Education
Required
Seats Remaining:
17
Event Details:
The college application process is stressful! Lora Georgieva of Destination College and CARE NFP will help provide clarity with proven admission and scholarship solutions to help with the overwhelming college application process.
|
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
31
2023
Tue
Chess Challenge Meetup (Grades 5-8)
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:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Grades 5-8. Challenge a friend to a game of chess. Test your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and meet new friends. Prerequisite: Must already know how to play real chess.
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
31
2023
Tue
Novel Night Book Discussion
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
The Bohemians by Jasmin Darznik
A dazzling novel of one of America’s most celebrated photographers, Dorothea Lange, exploring the wild years in San Francisco that awakened her career-defining grit, compassion, and daring.
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
31
2023
Tue
Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 3 of 12
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Civics
Event Details:
[Online] If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.
|
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.
Feb
1
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:
20
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.
Feb
2
2023
Thu
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:
4
Event Details:
Learn to use this popular free cloud storage service to collaborate and improve productivity. Gmail experience and account required.
This class will cover:
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.
|
|
|
