Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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10 am		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Sun & Fun Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Early Childhood Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Library Learning Garden Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Registration Required Sun & Fun Storytime Ages 0-6 with an adult. Have some fun and soak up the sun at an outdoor storytime! Enjoy tunes, dancing, rhymes, and read-alouds in the Library Learning Garden. Takes place outside if weather permits; if there is bad weather, storytime will move indoors to the main Meeting Room. Signup is recommended so we can send you a program reminder and any weather-related updates. Walk-ins are also welcome. Sign up online here, by phone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the library. This program is free and open to all. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. 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		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Sunshine Squad: Worries Are Not Forever 10:00am–10:45am Early Childhood Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Sunshine Squad 0-6 years with an adult. Help build a better, more compassionate world, starting with your own family! Stories and activities with Miss Kelsey focus on social-emotional development and cultural appreciation. This program is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the library. When anxious thoughts arise, it's time to make a plan! When we recognize, talk about, and plan for uncertainty, we can feel empowered to overcome. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Mini Math Magicians 10:00am–10:30am Early Childhood Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Registration Required 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.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Family Concert: Miss Katie Sings 10:00am–10:45am Early Childhood, Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Library Learning Garden Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: All ages. Bring the family for an outdoor concert with Chicago-area favorite Miss Katie Sings. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. 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 Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Registration Required Event Details: Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group K9 Reading Buddies Information Seminar 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Have you been looking for a volunteer opportunity where you share your dog with others, but don't know where to start?		This event is in the "Elementary" group Chess Challenge Meetup (Grades 2-4) 1:00pm–2:15pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Library Learning Garden Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Grades 2-4. Challenge a friend to a game of chess! Test your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and meet new friends! Disclaimer(s) 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	This event is in the "Adults" group Outdoor Concert: Sing Down Memory Lane with LJ Slavin 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Library Learning Garden Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Musician and multi-instrumentalist LJ Slavin performs favorite tunes on the mandolin, harmonica and autoharp, as well as other fascinating instruments. Disclaimer(s) 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
2 pm		This event is in the "Elementary" group STEM Sampler 2:00pm–2:45pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. Sample various scientific disciplines as you work your way through different fun STEM stations together. 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 "Teens" group Chess Challenge Meetup (Grades 5-8) 2:30pm–3:45pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Library Learning Garden Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Grades 5-8. Challenge a friend to a game of chess! Test your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and meet new friends! Disclaimer(s) 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		This event is in the "Adults" group Memory Café - Buffalo Grove 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Connect monthly with other individuals with memory loss and their caregivers for activities and socialization.
3 pm
4 pm				This event is in the "Elementary" group Art Workshop: 3-Color Pet Print (4:30 pm) 4:30pm–6:00pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. Bring in a photocopy picture of a pet, or use one of ours to make a unique portrait using print techniques with various colors. Register for either the 4:30 pm or the 6:30 pm session.
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Open Makerspace 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Stop by to work on personalized crafts. We won't be teaching any new skills, but supplies will be available for sublimation printing and other projects.	This event is in the "Elementary" group Art Workshop: 3-Color Pet Print (6:30 pm) 6:30pm–8:00pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. Bring in a photocopy picture of a pet, or use one of ours to make a unique portrait using print techniques with various colors. Register for either the 4:30 pm or the 6:30 pm session.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Starry Night Storytime (Drop-in) 6:00pm–6:30pm Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group 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
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Rain Gardens 101 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Rain gardens are an easy way to manage water and add a lively garden feature. Walk through the basics of engineering, the different types of rain gardens, and explore an extensive plant list with horticulturist Heather Prince.	This event is in the "Adults" group Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online) 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Event Details: Off the Hook If you crochet, knit, or do any kind of handcrafting, join this casual online meetup to work on your project in the comfort of your home while in the good company of other crafters. All skill levels are welcome. Grab your favorite beverage and join in! Register below. Email address required; you will receive an invitation with instructions on how to log in to the event. This event will also take place on the following dates Please click the links to register. July 22 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 event is in the "Adults" group World Language Movie Discussion: The Blue Caftan (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Halim and Mina run a traditional caftan store in one of Morocco’s oldest medinas. In order to keep up with the commands of the demanding customers, they hire Youssef. 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 Creating with Canva 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Registration Required 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.