| 12 am |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
Feb-Mar
2025
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Lobby / Cafe
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Drop off new or almost-new formal wear and accessories and help local young women attend their Prom in style. In partnership with Zengeler Cleaners and Mothers Trust Foundation of Lake County.
|
| 1 am |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 2 am |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 3 am |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 4 am |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 5 am |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 6 am |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 7 am |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 8 am |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 9 am |
|
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Feb
17
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
|
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
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.
Feb
18
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
|
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
19
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
20
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.
Feb
20
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.
|
|
|
| 10 am |
|
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Feb
17
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
|
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Feb
18
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
|
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Great Decisions Discussion Group
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Civics,
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
In-person only Professor Gary Midkiff discusses chapter 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Register each person planning to attend.
|
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Feb
20
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.
|
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
Bilingual Polish Story Time with the Language Lab
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
40
Event Details:
Ages 0-6 with an adult. Enjoy stories, songs and explore an introduction to Polish in this interactive story time with The Language Lab.
Disclaimer(s)
Adult must attend
For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
|
|
| 11 am |
|
|
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
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.
|
|
|
|
|
| 12 pm |
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
16
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1 pm |
|
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
17
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Grades 5-8. Work with Teachable Machine and Scratch to train image recognition AI and implement it in a game. Learn about other types of AI and an intro to AI ethics with coder Evy Chan.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 2 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 3 pm |
|
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
17
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Grades 5-8. Work with Teachable Machine and Scratch to train image recognition AI and implement it in a game. Learn about other types of AI and an intro to AI ethics with coder Evy Chan.
|
|
|
|
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Ordinary Love
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
17
Event Details:
Joan and Tom have been married for many years. An everyday couple with a remarkable love, there is an ease to their relationship which only comes from spending a lifetime together.
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 5 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 6 pm |
|
|
|
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Job Search Best Practice: Overcoming Job Loss (Online)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Business,
General Interest
Event Details:
Job loss is a top ten life stressor. How do you rebound?
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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Grades 1-5. A trained therapy dog listens patiently while your grade school student reads aloud, helping build confidence and encourage reading.
|
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Feb
20
2025
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.
Feb
20
2025
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.
|
|
|
| 7 pm |
|
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
17
2025
Mon
Off the Page: A Teen Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
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 Didn't See That Coming by Jesse Q. Sutanto.
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.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Staying Safe While Using AI
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Learn how to stay safe while using chatbots such as ChatGPT. We'll cover misinformation, privacy, and copyright issues. Then, we'll discuss options for different chatbots and practice using one. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 6 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.
|
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.
Feb
19
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Illinois Libraries Present: Slowing Down with Amy Tan
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments.
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.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Art Workshop: Cardinals in Snow
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Use watercolor paint to create a cardinal in snow on canvas with Jennifer Evans of Periwinkle Art Studio. No painting experience necessary.
|
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
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.
|
|
|
