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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr-May
2024
SWALCO Shoe Recycling Collection
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Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Lobby / Cafe
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Drop off unused shoes for reuse or recycling with SWALCO. Please tie or band together in pairs.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
May
1
2024
Wed
Little Pages & Play Box: May Pickup Begins
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Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Art / Craft,
Storytime / Early Learning
Little Pages & Play Box
Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box and books for this month. The books have already been checked out to your library card.
The Little Pages & Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2.
Each month, subscribers to the Little Pages & Play Box will receive a box containing:
✨ supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience
📚 2-3 children’s library books already checked out to your card
The library books are yours to borrow for up to 6 weeks — twice as long as a normal checkout. And the activity materials are yours to keep forever.
Here’s the best part: It’s all free! All you need is a Vernon Area Public Library card.
New subscribers...
... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed!
Event Details:
Your May box includes supplies for a handprint craft called "My Sunshine".
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
29
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)
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
30
2024
Tue
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)
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
1
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)
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.
May
1
2024
Wed
Baby Rhyme Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in)
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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.
May
2
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)
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.
May
2
2024
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)
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
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 "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.
May
4
2024
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Department
Age Group:
Elementary,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Held each year on the first Saturday in May, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when publishers, distributors and retail stores across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free in an effort to introduce more readers
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.
May
2
2024
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)
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
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.
May
3
2024
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:
6
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)
Adult must attend
For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
May
4
2024
Sat
Rebel Princess Story Time
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Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Read with a real Rebel Princess! Celebrate May the 4th with an interactive story time followed by a personal Meet & Greet with intergalactic Photo Ops! Character appearance provided by Parties with Character.
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.
May
4
2024
Sat
Cartoon Workshop with Mark Anderson (1 pm)
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Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Somewhat recently, in a universe just over that way… Space Fights!
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
May
4
2024
Sat
Cartoon Workshop with Mark Anderson (2:30pm)
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Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Event Details:
Somewhat recently, in a universe just over that way… Space Fights!
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
May
1
2024
Wed
Buzz, Bang and Whoosh: The Science of Sound
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Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
Performance
Required
Seats Remaining:
28
Event Details:
The Science of Sound is a fun, interactive concert that explores the four main sources of sound – impact, friction, turbulence, and vibration. Lively musical selections include movie music, ragtime, and folk songs.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
2
2024
Thu
Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library
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Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Event Details:
Annual 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
1
2024
Wed
More Than Muses: Women Composers Throughout History
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Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Performance
Required
Seats Remaining:
47
Event Details:
The Sapphire Woodwind Quintet performs music composed by women throughout history. Enjoy selections from Maddalena Casulana, the first woman to have music published, as well as a variety of German, French, and contemporary musicians.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
29
2024
Mon
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:
12
Event Details:
Grades 6-8. Read and discuss Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros. Isaac and Marco already know sixth grade is going to change their lives. But it won’t change things at home—not without each other’s help.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
29
2024
Mon
Art Workshop: Cherry Blossoms
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Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Art instructor Jennifer Evans of Periwinkle Art Studio shows how to use watercolor paint to create a delicate Cherry Blossom tree on canvas. No previous painting experience necessary.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
29
2024
Mon
Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online)
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining:
29
Off the Hook
If you crochet, knit, or do any kind of handcrafting, join this casual online meetup to work on your project in the comfort of your home while in the good company of other crafters. All skill levels are welcome. Grab your favorite beverage and join in!
Register below. Email address required; you will receive an invitation with instructions on how to log in to the event.
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.
Apr
30
2024
Tue
Behind the Scenes at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre production, "The Music Man"
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:
3
Event Details:
Members of the artistic and production staff from the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre gives us a peek at the behind-the-scenes process that goes into their current production of the beloved musical comedy, “The Music 
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
30
2024
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:
Art / Craft,
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Learn how to use Canva to create a design that can be printed on a mug using our sublimation printer (available in Makerspace DIY classes). 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.
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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.
May
1
2024
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:
23
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)
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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
3
2024
Fri
Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: Rosette Surprise and Cake Pops
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Elementary,
Teens
Program Type:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Event Details:
Celebrate Spring with cake pops and rosette surprise cupcakes with Chef Kristyn in this interactive cook along.
Recipes sent out the week of the program.
Disclaimer(s)
This program will not be recorded
This online program is only available as it happens. There will not be an archived version available to view after the event.
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