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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-Feb
2024
Kid Market Application Period
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Age Group:
Elementary,
Teens
Program Type:
Business
Event Details:
Kid Market 2024 applications will be accepted January 15, 2024 through February 19, 2024.
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Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:
The library will open late today at 11 am, due to icy conditions.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
22
2024
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, 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 There will not be an archived version available to view after the event.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.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
22
2024
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Adult must attend
For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
23
2024
Tue
Cancelled
CANCELLED - ESL Class - Beginner
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Quiet Reading 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.
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.
Cancelled
Early Childhood
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
23
2024
Tue
Cancelled
CANCELLED - 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
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
24
2024
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.
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.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
24
2024
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
Event Details:
Ages 0-14 months. Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Grow your baby's brain with songs, rhymes, and books with Miss Kelsey.
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
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
25
2024
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Quiet Reading 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.
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.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
22
2024
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)
Adult must attend
For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Cancelled
Early Childhood
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
23
2024
Tue
Cancelled
CANCELLED - 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
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
25
2024
Thu
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:
7
Mini Math Magicians
3-5 years. Explore math concepts through books, games, and activities with preschool pro Miss Emily.
This program is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by phone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the library.
Disclaimer(s)
Adult must attend
For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
23
2024
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:
11
Event Details:
Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers.
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 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 "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
26
2024
Fri
Hindi Story Time - Updated Time
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:
28
Event Details:
Ages 0-6 with an adult.
Acquaint your child with the sounds of Hindi, a language spoken by many families in our area — perhaps even your own!
Disclaimer(s)
Adult must attend
For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Jan
27
2024
Sat
Improv Playhouse Presents: STEPS!
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:
Performance
Required
Seats Remaining:
50
Event Details:
Returning after a successful run in 2022, "STEPS! An All-Inclusive Dance Party for an All-Inclusive Community" is part improv-show, part play, and…you guessed it…part dance party extravaganza!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2024
Sun
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:
42
Event Details:
Learn the true story of a priceless viola that disappeared after a Chicago Symphony musician accidentally left it on the Chicago streets, with Matt Boresi, Director of Arts Integration at the Music Institute of Chicago.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
25
2024
Thu
Memory Café - Buffalo Grove
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
This monthly event offers individuals with memory loss and their caregiver an opportunity for connection and conversation. Each Café will feature an activity and socialization.
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Jan
23
2024
Tue
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:
5
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
22
2024
Mon
Off the Page: A Teen Book Club
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
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 Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide.
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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
23
2024
Tue
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:
Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn to make rangoli, an Indian folk art made with geometric patterns and floral designs using canvas and acrylic pens, with instructor Bhavya Nanjundaiyer. This art form originates from the Indian subcontinent. All supplies provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
23
2024
Tue
MOVED ONLINE: Intro to Python: Part 3
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Learn, practice, and experiment with the basics of Python in this three-part, hands-on class. This class covers:
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
23
2024
Tue
Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 2 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.
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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
25
2024
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary,
Teens
Program Type:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Grades 4-8. Read (and reread) all of Percy Jackson’s adventures? Love Greek and Roman mythology? Excited for the new TV show?
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
25
2024
Thu
3D Printing Part 2: Design Considerations
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:
1
Event Details:
This is part 2 of a 3-part series. Sign up separately.
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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