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Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:
The library is closed all day today.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
SWALCO Shoe Recycling Collection
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Lobby / Cafe
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Drop off new, gently used or worn shoes for reuse or recycling with SWALCO. Shoes must be tied or banded together in pairs. No roller blades, ice skates, or winter boots.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr-May
2025
SWALCO Shoe Recycling Collection
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Lobby / Cafe
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Drop off new, gently used or worn shoes for reuse or recycling with SWALCO. Shoes must be tied or banded together in pairs. No roller blades, ice skates, or winter boots.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Apr
21
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 "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Apr
22
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 "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Apr
23
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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Apr
25
2025
Fri
Closing
Library Opens at 1 PM
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:
The library will open late at 1 p.m. today following a morning of staff training.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Apr
21
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.
Apr
22
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.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Mini Math Magicians
3-5 years. Explore math concepts through books, games, and activities with preschool pro Miss Emily.
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.
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.
Apr
22
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:
12
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.
Apr
25
2025
Fri
SWALCO Shoe Recycling Collection
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Lobby / Cafe
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Drop off new, gently worn, and used shoes for reuse or recycling with SWALCO. Shoes must be tied or banded together in pairs. No roller blades, ice skates, or winter boots.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Memory Café - Buffalo Grove
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
25
2025
Fri
Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Cowboys (NR)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Event Details:
Troy, a troubled but well-intentioned father who has recently separated from his wife Sally. Aghast at Sally's refusal to let their trans son Joe live as his authentic self, Troy runs off with Joe into the Montana wilderness.
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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Apr
23
2025
Wed
Coding with Ozobot (Grades 3-5)
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Event Details:
Grades 3-5. Learn the basics of coding with our newest robot, Ozobot! Use screen-less color coding to make Ozobot a moving character in a simple story.
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Apr
22
2025
Tue
Monarch Award Family Book Discussion
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Grades K-2 with an adult. Discuss The World's Best Class Plant by Audrey Vernick and Liz Garton Scanlon. As a group, we will read the story together, share our thoughts, and enjoy a related craft.
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.
Apr
24
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.
Apr
24
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
21
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 Lore by Alexandra Bracken. 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.
Apr
21
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Event Details:
Regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees (BOLT).
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
22
2025
Tue
Microsoft Excel: Pivot Tables
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
An introduction to the pivot table, a tool that allows users to quickly filter, reorganize, and modify the structure of a data set. 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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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
23
2025
Wed
Coding with Ozobot (Grades 6-8)
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Event Details:
Grades 6-8. Learn the basics of coding with our newest robot, Ozobot! Use screen-less color coding to make Ozobot a moving character in a simple story.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
23
2025
Wed
Terry Savage Talks Money (Online)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Terry Savage is a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy and the markets, with a presence in television, radio, newspapers, and yes, your local library shelves with several books.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art / Craft,
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn how to use Canva to create a design that can be printed on a mug using our sublimation printer (available in the Open Makerspace 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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