Name: Little Play Box: August Pickup Begins
Start: 2025-08-01
End: 2025-08-01
Location: Vernon Area Public Library

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All Day			This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Little Play Box: August Pickup Begins All Day Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning Event Details: Little Play Box Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month. The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2. Each month, subscribers to the Little Play Box will receive a box containing supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience. The activity materials are yours to keep forever. Here’s the best part: It’s all free! All you need is a Vernon Area Public Library card. New subscribers... Sign up here ... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed! Your August box includes supplies for a craft called "Dot Sticker Wall."
9 am	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am - 10:00am 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 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
10 am	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am - 11:00am 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 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. Sun & Fun Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Early Childhood 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 Required Seats Remaining: 75 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: Welcome Immigrants 10:00am - 10:45am Early Childhood 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 Required Seats Remaining: 50 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. Celebrate yourself and your neighbors in a nation that is made stronger by our unique and diverse cultures. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Elementary" group. Lego Master Builders (1 pm) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Elementary Required This event is in the "Elementary" group. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Grades K-5. Love building with Legos? Work through a challenge, then let your imagination run wild during free building time. Disclaimer(s) Children attend on their own Children attend this program independently. If your child is under age 10, you must remain in the library.
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3 pm		This event is in the "Elementary" group. Lego Master Builders (3 pm) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Elementary Required This event is in the "Elementary" group. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Grades K-5. Love building with Legos? Work through a challenge, then let your imagination run wild during free building time. Disclaimer(s) Children attend on their own Children attend this program independently. If your child is under age 10, you must remain in the library.

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Little Play Box

Together 2s & 3s

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Adult must attend

Drop in to this storytime

Together 2s & 3s

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Adult must attend

Drop in to this storytime

Sun & Fun Storytime

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Adult must attend

This outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn

Sunshine Squad

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Adult must attend

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Children attend on their own

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Children attend on their own