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Name: Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in)
Start: 2024-06-17T09:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-06-17T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Vernon Area Public Library

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9 am	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning 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	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Wiggling Ones (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning 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	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:15am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Event Details: 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	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: 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.
10 am	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning 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	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning 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		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: 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.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Family Friday 10:00am - 11:00am Early Childhood, Elementary This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Annex Lawn Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Age 0 - Grade 5 with an adult. Drop in with the whole family for outdoor activities on the Annex lawn. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. No signup required No signup required. This outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn The Library Annex and Library Learning Garden are located at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. Limited parking is available in the Library Annex lot. Enter from Indian Creek Road, off of Olde Half Day Road. Or park at the back of the main library parking lot and follow the signs to the Library Learning Garden. Seating provided by the library is limited; please bring a blanket or chairs to ensure your comfort. Also recommended: hat, water bottle, sunscreen or bug spray. Portable restrooms are available. 📍 Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. English Language Learners Conversation Group 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers. This program is free and open to all adults. You must sign up. You are not required to have a library card.				This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. MOVED INDOORS! Family Concert: Wendy & DB 11:00am - 11:45am Early Childhood, Elementary Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Performance Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: MOVED INDOORS! Fan favorite children's music duo Wendy & DB return to the Library Learning Garden to perform songs from their GRAMMY-nominated album, Into the Little Blue House. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Tinseltown Inventor™: The Most Beautiful Woman in the World 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Upon hearing the name Hedy Lamarr, whom do you see? The glamorous actress from Hollywood’s Golden era? Or a professionally clad inventor, embarking on scientific ideas that were generations ahead of her time?
2 pm
3 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Reel Talk Movie Discussion: The Hero (R) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Lee Hayden is a Western icon with a golden voice, but his best performances are decades behind him. 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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Elementary" group. Create Art with Miss Jane (Grades K-2) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Elementary Required This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. In celebration of the Vernon Area Public Library’s 50th birthday, we will travel back in time and paint a 1970s van. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Elementary" group. MOVED INDOORS! Fiftyleven Things to Say with Kelly Campos 6:30pm - 7:30pm Elementary Required This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Performance Required Seats Remaining: 59 Event Details: MOVED INDOORS!		This event is in the "Adults" group. Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Event Details: For ages 21-39 only, please. In your 20s or 30s and thirsting for intelligent conversation with excellent people? Meet for a book discussion at the Chatterbox of Long Grove with excellent people over adult beverages and delicious food.
7 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. Off the Page: A Teen Book Club 7:00pm - 8:15pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 0 Off the Page Teen Book Club 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! This discussion group is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the Youth Desk in the library. Event Details: Join in a discussion of A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tehereh Mafi. A print copy of this month's book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. Pick up your copy of the book at the Youth Desk. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meetings Event Details: The full agenda for this meeting is available here:	This event is in the "Adults" group. Intro to Python: Part 2 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: This is part 2 of a 3-part Python series. Register for the series on the page for Part 1, here. 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 "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online) 7:00pm - 7:30pm Early Childhood, Elementary Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Required Seats Remaining: 28 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. World Language Movie Discussion: Embrace of the Serpent 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: The film centers on Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman and the last survivor of his people, and the two scientists who, over the course of 40 years, build a friendship with him. 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.	This event is in the "Elementary" group. Create Art with Miss Jane (Grades 3-5) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Elementary Required This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Grades 3-5. In celebration of the Vernon Area Public Library’s 50th birthday, we will travel back in time and paint a 1970s van. This event is in the "Adults" group. Gmail Basics 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Learn to create a free Gmail email account and use its features to send, receive, and organize email messages. This class covers: Disclaimer(s) 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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Together 2s & 3s

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Adult must attend

Drop in to this storytime

Wiggling Ones

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Drop in to this storytime

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Preschool Storytime

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Tickets are required for Preschool Storytime

Masks are encouraged

Together 2s & 3s

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Adult must attend

Drop in to this storytime

Wiggling Ones

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Drop in to this storytime

Preschool Storytime

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Tickets are required for Preschool Storytime

Masks are encouraged

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Adult must attend

No signup required

This outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn

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Adult must attend

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Zoom meeting

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Adult must attend

Off the Page Teen Book Club

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Masks are encouraged

Technology Training Resources

Evening Stories with Miss Emily

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Zoom meeting

This program will not be recorded

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Zoom meeting

This program will not be recorded

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Technology Training Resources