Week Calendar

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All Day	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Kid Market Application Period All Day 1/2–1/25 Elementary, Teens This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Online Age Group: Elementary, Teens Program Type: Business Event Details: Kid Market 2026 applications will be accepted December 28 - January 25th.
9 am			This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Snowy Sensory 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 Event Details: Ages 0-6 with an adult. Let’s have SNOW much fun, exploring, singing, reading, and playing at Sensory Storytime. For children of all abilities. 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 Playdate at the Library (Drop-in) 9:30am–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 Event Details: Ages 0-5. Get out of the house for a welcoming library playdate that celebrates the power of free play in early childhood. 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 Snowy Sensory 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 Event Details: Ages 0-6 with an adult. Let’s have SNOW much fun exploring, singing, reading, and playing at Sensory Storytime. For children of all abilities. 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 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.
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1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Concert: Mighty Lonesome Trio 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: The Midwest’s finest bluegrass pickers and singers, Chris Walz (guitar), Don Stiernberg (mandolin), and Marc Edelstein (string bass), carry the torch for the golden era of traditional Bluegrass in their own modern style. Their tight			This event is in the "Adults" group Revolutionary America 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Actress Rebecca Tulloch brings John and Abigail Adams to life in Revolutionary Boston. Experience the turbulence of protests against British taxes, red-coated soldiers in the streets, and the threat of smallpox.
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5 pm				This event is in the "Elementary" group Chess (Grades 2-4) 5:00pm–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: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Grades 2-4. Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with National Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan of Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome.
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Author Spotlight: Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore, God of the Woods 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights. 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 Chess (Grades 5-8) 6:30pm–7:30pm Elementary, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Teens Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Grades 5-8. Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with National Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan of Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome.	This event is in the "Adults" group Paint with Paper: A Portrait Collage Workshop 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 Registration Required Event Details: REGISTRATION OPENS ON DECEMBER 7, the One Book One Community kickoff.
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 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 The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. 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 Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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).	This event is in the "Adults" group Civic Awareness Series – An Evening with Paul Lisnek (Hybrid) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics Event Details: The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Schaumburg, and Barrington Areas and various Illinois libraries are proud to partner on the kick off of our 2026 Civic Awareness Series, a program dedicated to the continued civic educa This event is in the "Adults" group Intro to Python: Part 3 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: Technology Registration Required Event Details: This is part 3 of a 3-part Python series. Learn, practice, and experiment with the basics of Python in this three-part, hands-on class. 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 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. February 24 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 Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 1 of 12 (Online) 7:00pm–8:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics Event Details: If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.		This event is in the "Adults" group 3D Printing Part 3: Moving Parts 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: Technology Registration Required 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.