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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9 am			This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Wiggling Ones (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am–10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Early Childhood" group Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in) 9:30am–10:15am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am–10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Spinning Yarns: Knit & Crochet Group 10:00am–11:00am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Event Details: Connect with fellow yarn lovers in a friendly and creative space at the library. Bring your own supplies to work on your project. No experience needed. All levels welcome.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Elementary" group Family Friday 10:00am–11:00am Early Childhood, Elementary This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Library Learning Garden Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Age 0 - Grade 5 with an adult. Drop in with the whole family for outdoor activities on the Annex lawn. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. No signup required No signup required. This outdoor event takes place in the Library Learning Garden The Library Learning Garden is located next to the Library Annex 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 MOVED INDOORS - Sun & Fun Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Early Childhood Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: 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. MOVED INDOORS Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. This outdoor event takes place in the Library Learning Garden The Library Learning Garden is located next to the Library Annex 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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	This event is in the "Adults" group Games for Grown-ups 12:30pm–4:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Author Spotlight: Jay Falk, The Bird Book 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk Disclaimer(s) Online webinar This event takes place online using a videoconferencing platform such as Zoom. After you sign up, you'll get an email with a link to join on your computer, phone, or tablet. You may also be able to call in by phone to listen without video.	This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions Discussion Group 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics Registration Required Event Details: This month only, the Wednesday Great Decisions discussion is at 1 p.m. It will resume to Wednesday mornings in September. In-person only	This event is in the "Adults" group Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meetings Event Details: Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District.	This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions Discussion Group (Online) 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics Registration Required Event Details: Online only
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4 pm		This event is in the "Elementary" group Passport to the World (Grades K-2) 4:30pm–5:45pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. Calling all explorers! Earn stamps in your passport as you learn about Belize, Iceland, South Korea, and Türkiye while creating crafts representative of each country. Dress for a mess. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
5 pm			This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Buffalo Grove National Night Out 5:30pm–7:30pm Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Visit the library's table at Buffalo Grove National Night Out at Mike Rylko Community Park.
6 pm					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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Elementary" group Passport to the World (Grades 3-5) 7:00pm–8:15pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. Calling all explorers! Earn stamps in your passport as you learn about Belize, Iceland, South Korea, and Türkiye while creating crafts representative of each country. Dress for a mess.	This event is in the "Adults" group Restoring Photos with GIMP 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Required Event Details: GIMP is a free, open-source alternative to Photoshop. 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 3D Printing Part 3: Moving Parts 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Event Details: This is part 3 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group AI Book Discussion: AI 2041 Ten Visions for our Future by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan 7:00pm–8:15pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan — a groundbreaking collaboration that blends science fiction storytelling with real-world insight into the future of artificia