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.

Time	Sun (2/22)	Mon (2/23)	Tue (2/24)	Wed (2/25)	Thu (2/26)	Fri (2/27)	Sat (2/28)
All Day	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Tiny Portrait Art Show Exhibit All Day 2/1–2/28 Elementary, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Event Details: Stop by the library to visit the Tiny Portrait Art Show, an exhibit of canvases created by local residents. Part of One Book One Community. Learn more at 1book.org.
	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Prom Dress Collection All Day 2/6–3/6 Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Lobby / Cafe Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Drop off new or almost-new formal wear and accessories and help local young women attend their Prom in style. In partnership with Zengeler Cleaners and Mothers Trust Foundation of Lake County.
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 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 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 This event is in the "Elementary" group Big Blue Blocks Playdate (Drop-in) 9:30am–11:00am Early Childhood, Elementary This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: General Interest Event Details: All Ages. Build and play using the library's big blue blocks. This event is free and open to all ages. No signup required. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. No signup required No signup required.
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 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 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.
11 am
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 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: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch, A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration 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.
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group One Book One Community Book Discussion: "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Discuss this year's One Book One Community selection, Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. To learn more about One Book, and to see related programs, visit 1book.org.	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. Events feature engaging programming that is both fun and interactive.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Elementary" group Frog Lady & Friends 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 K-5 with an adult. A library favorite! The Frog Lady brings her frogs and friends to the library. Learn more about her favorite amphibians and reptiles and see them up close. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group DIY Bead Plants 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Event Details: Grades 6-12. No green thumb? No problem. Come hang out and create a masterpiece plant out of beads that will brighten up any shelf. All supplies provided.	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 is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1485, or in person at the library. 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 5 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 World Language Movie Discussion: When Lambs Become Lions (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: In the Kenyan bush, a small-time ivory dealer fights to stay on top while forces mobilize to destroy his trade. When he turns to his younger cousin, a conflicted wildlife ranger who hasn’t been paid in months, they both see a possible lifeline. 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.