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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All Day							This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Little Play Box: November Pickup Begins All Day 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 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 November box includes supplies for a craft called "Toy Rescue."
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 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 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 Monster Mash Bash (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 Event Details: Ages 3-5. Feeling slightly spooky? Join Miss Emily & Miss Julia for stories, songs, and dancing at our Monster Mash Bash! Costumes encouraged! 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 Lil' Trick-or-Reading (9:30 am) 9:30am–10:15am 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: Ages 0-2.5 years. Costumes welcome at this scary-less Halloween storytime followed by a trick-or-treating parade through the library. Siblings welcome. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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 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 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 Monster Mash Bash (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 Event Details: Ages 3-5. Feeling slightly spooky? Join Miss Emily & Miss Julia for stories, songs, and dancing at our Monster Mash Bash! Costumes encouraged! 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
11 am				This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Lil' Trick-or-Reading (11 am) 11:00am–11:45am 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: Ages 0-2.5 years. Costumes welcome at this scary-less Halloween storytime followed by a trick-or-treating parade through the library. Siblings welcome. 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 11:00am–11:45am Early Childhood, Elementary Registration Required 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: All ages. Celebrate Día de los Muertos with local artists Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet! The Parent's Choice Award winners perform songs in English and Spanish for kids of all ages. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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: Phillipa Gregory, Boleyn Traitor 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: Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory 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 "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Community Art Jam: Gear Up for Mini Comic Con (Drop-in) 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary, Teens, Adults 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: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Department Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Event Details: Drop by the Youth Department for a Mini Comic Con-themed Community Art Jam with local artist Justin Castaneda. This event is free and open to all. No signup required. Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Open Makerspace 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Shakespeare Project of Chicago Presents "All's Well That Ends Well" 6:30pm–9:00pm 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: In this comedy, a clever young woman uses her wit and determination to win the love of a reluctant partner, overcoming numerous challenges to secure a happy ending.	This event is in the "Elementary" group Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Grades K-5 with an adult. Experience bats and other creatures with Incredible Bats and their animal ambassadors. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.	This event is in the "Adults" group Financial Strategies for Uncertain Times (Online) 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: This program has been moved from hybrid to exclusively online. Whether you’re already suffering financial hardship or you are afraid that hardship is ahead, join us to learn:
7 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Off the Page: A Teen Book Club 7:00pm–8:15pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: 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. This month's discussion is Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington. 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 Microsoft Excel: Formulas & Functions 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: An introduction to using Excel for calculations. 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 Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online) 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: 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 date. Please click the link to register. November 18 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: Thelma (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: A shy young student leaves her small town and religious family to study at a university in Oslo, but once on campus she experiences what appears to be a violent, unexpected seizure. 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 Microsoft PowerPoint: Animations & Transitions 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: Learn to use this popular presentation tool. Topics covered in this class: Disclaimer(s) Technology Training Resources The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.