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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
20
2025
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.
Jan
21
2025
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 There will not be an archived version available to view after the event.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 "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
21
2025
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.
Jan
22
2025
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.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in)
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:
Ages 0-14 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
23
2025
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.
Jan
23
2025
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.
Jan
24
2025
Fri
Playdate at the Library (Drop-in)
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:
Ages 0-5. Get out of the house for a welcoming library playdate that celebrates the power of free play in early childhood.
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.
Jan
20
2025
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.
Jan
21
2025
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 "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jan
23
2025
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2025
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:
10
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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Jan
25
2025
Sat
Dance to China: Lunar New Year Celebration
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
Performance
Required
Seats Remaining:
75
Event Details:
Grades K-5. Learn how dance transcends linguistic and cultural boundaries as Angela Tam, founding Artistic Director of Yin He Dance, performs dances from China's different regions and cultural groups.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
19
2025
Sun
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Jan
20
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
Art / Craft,
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining:
50
Event Details:
Grades K-6. Engage with your community while honoring the legacy of Dr. King. Make no-sew blankets, cards and other crafts that will be donated to local organizations. Supplies and instructions provided.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Travel Chicago’s Elevated Transit System (Hybrid)
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining:
87
Event Details:
Take a ride to learn how Chicago's elevated transit system - the "L" - has served the city for 131 years. Journalist and owner of L Stop Tours, Tom Schaffner, traces the history of the L system and recounts some of the innovations the system
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Memory Café - Buffalo Grove
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Connect monthly with other individuals with memory loss and their caregivers for activities and socialization.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
20
2025
Mon
Teen Service Club: Giving Back on MLK Day
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining:
50
Teen Service Club
Meet new people, participate in a variety of community-service projects and earn volunteer service hours.
This teen volunteer program is offered several times a quarter: no library card required; no application or training; volunteer when it fits your schedule. Do what you can, when you can, and you'll make a positive difference in the world.
This program is free and open to teens in grades 7-12. 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:
Grades 7-12. Engage with your community while honoring the legacy of Dr. King. Make no-sew blankets, cards and other crafts that will be donated to local organizations. Supplies and instructions provided.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art / Craft,
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Novel Night Book Discussion: The Bandit Queens
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. Considered a “self-made” widow after the disappearance of her husband, Geeta, when other women in the village ask her for help in getting rid of their own no-good husbands, must decide how far
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 2 of 12 (Online)
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 "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.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)
Age Group:
Early Childhood,
Elementary
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
50
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
22
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining:
24
Event Details:
Grades 6-12. De-stress as you create art using small stick-on gems. Leave with a masterpiece to show family and friends.
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Bluestem Award Book Discussion
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Grades 3-5 with an adult. This parent and child book group will discuss Just Right Jillian by Nicole D. Collier. Pick up a copy of the book (yours to keep) at the Youth Desk.
Disclaimer(s)
Adult participation is expected
Children must be accompanied by an adult. You are expected to take part in the activities with your child.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Illinois Libraries Present: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
This event is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1485, or in person at the library.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
3D Printing Part 2: Design Considerations
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
This is part 2 of a 3-part series. Sign up for each session separately.
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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