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This event is in the "Adults" group.
11/22/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/27/2024 @ 5:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Toys for Tots Collection
11/22/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/27/2024 @ 5:00pm
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Drop off new, unwrapped toys for the annual Toys for Tots campaign with the Great Lakes Marine Corp. Collection boxes will be in lobby from November 22 - December 8.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
18
2024
Mon
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
ESL
Event Details:
Improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills through free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15 am-12:15 pm. All skill levels are welcome.
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 event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Nov
18
2024
Mon
Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in)
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.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Quiet Reading Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
ESL
Event Details:
Improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills through free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 am-12:15 pm.
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
Lottery for Simultaneous Filers
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Lobby / Cafe
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Civics
Event Details:
If required, a lottery for Simultaneous Filers will take place to determine the order of candidates for Vernon Area Public Library District Trustee on the April 1, 2025, ballot.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
Wiggling Ones (9:30 am, Drop-in)
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.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
ESL
Event Details:
Improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills through free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15 am-12:15 pm. All skill levels are welcome.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Quiet Reading Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
ESL
Event Details:
Improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills through free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 am-12:15 pm.
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.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in)
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.
Nov
18
2024
Mon
Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in)
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.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in)
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.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Great Decisions Discussion Group
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Civics,
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
In-person only
Join professor Gary Midkiff for a discussion of chapter 8 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book.
Register each person planning to attend.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in)
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.
Nov
23
2024
Sat
Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
0-6 years. Read stories and sing songs in Mandarin and English with Miss Laura.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
English Language Learners Conversation Group
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
17
2024
Sun
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining:
19
Event Details:
Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Memory Café - Buffalo Grove
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
Connect monthly with other individuals with memory loss and their caregivers for activities and socialization. This month's activity: music and movement.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art / Craft,
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Stop by to work on personalized gifts. We won't be teaching any new skills, but supplies will be available for sublimation printing and other crafts.
This event is free and open to ages 18 & up. Sign-up is required.
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
Lego Robotics (Grades K-2)
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Grades K-2 with an adult. Calling all Lego fans! Build and program the Airplane Rescue model using the Lego Education WeDo software in this fun, hands-on program.
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.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Shakespeare Project of Chicago Presents "Measure for Measure"
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Performance
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
Shakespeare’s dark comedy examines the complex interplay between law and justice, and forgiveness and mercy.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Starry Night Storytime (Drop-in)
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:
Ages 0-6 with an adult. Get out those last few wiggles during an evening storytime with Miss Julia.
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussion
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
18
2024
Mon
Off the Page: A Teen Book Club
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:
This month's discussion is Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang.
A print copy of this month’s book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. Pick up at the Youth Desk.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
18
2024
Mon
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Board Meetings
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
Lego Robotics (Grades 3-5)
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Grades 3-5. Calling all Lego fans! Build and program the Airplane Rescue or Giant Escape models using the Lego Education WeDo software in this fun, hands-on program.
Disclaimer(s)
Adult must attend
For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
Novel Night Book Discussion: The Flower Sisters
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Discuss The Flower Sisters by Michelle Collins Anderson
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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.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)
Age Group:
Early Childhood,
Elementary
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
37
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Illinois Libraries Present: Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith (Online)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Chef Art Smith shares about his culinary journey and brings some culinary inspiration into your holiday season.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
22
2024
Fri
After-Hours 50th Birthday Celebration & Fundraiser
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Adults 21+ | Tickets $25
Purchase tickets through Eventbrite: TICKETS
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