Week Calendar

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All Day	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Green Card Youth Voices Exhibit All Day 3/1–3/31 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: The Green Card Youth Voices: Immigration Stories from Chicago High Schools exhibit is a community storytelling project presented by Green Card Voices in collaboration with three Chicago area high schools, including Stevenson High School.
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	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 Preschool 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: 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 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 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 "Adults" group Book Discussion with Judy Levin 10:00am–11:30am 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: Songs for the Brokenhearted by Ayelet Tsabari. A young Yemeni Israeli woman learns of her mother's secret romance in a dramatic journey through lost family stories, revealing the unbreakable bond between a mother and a daughter. Disclaimer(s) 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 Preschool 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: 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 Science Detectives 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: STEM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 3-6 with an adult. This literature-based program encourages children and their adults to discover the world around them by engaging in hands-on science activities. March's theme will the moon. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. Adult participation is expected Children must be accompanied by an adult. You are expected to take part in the activities with your child.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Sunshine Squad: Let's Share 10:00am–10:45am 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 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. The first step to recognizing the good in sharing is turn-taking. When we take turns, we practice patience and empathy. Through books, songs, and a hands-on activity, we will practice the precursor to sharing: taking turns. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Volunteer Fair 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Looking for opportunities to give back to the community? Connect with representatives from a variety of nonprofits and local municipal offices to learn about volunteer opportunities available to you. Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.			This event is in the "Adults" group The Women: A Story of Two Army Nurses in Vietnam 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: More than 11,000 women served in Vietnam, with 90% working as volunteer nurses.		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 Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics Registration Required Event Details: Online only Discuss chapter 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 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.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group STEAM Workshop with the SHS Girls in STEAM (4:30 pm) 4:30pm–5:30pm 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: STEM Registration Required Event Details: Grades 5-8. Celebrate Women's History Month with an interactive workshop in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math led by the Stevenson High School Girls in STEAM.		This event is in the "Elementary" group Intro to the Sewing Machine (4:30 pm) 4:30pm–5:45pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. Ciao Bella Sewing brings its beginner sewing class to the library. Learn sewing machine basics and make a pillow. All materials provided. No experience required.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group STEAM Workshop with the SHS Girls in STEAM (6 pm) 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: STEM Registration Required Event Details: Grades 5-8. Celebrate Women's History Month with an interactive workshop in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math led by the Stevenson High School Girls in STEAM.	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.	This event is in the "Elementary" group Intro to the Sewing Machine (6:15 pm) 6:15pm–7:30pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. Ciao Bella Sewing brings its beginner sewing class to the library. Learn sewing machine basics and make a pillow. All materials provided. No experience required.	This event is in the "Adults" group Author Spotlight: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn, New York Times Bestselling Author 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Alice Network and 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 Maker Class: Felt Animals 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: Hand sew and use embroidery to embellish small felt animals. These woodland critters can be stuffed or used as finger puppets. This event is in the "Adults" group Writers' Support Group 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Share work, meet fellow writers, get constructive feedback, and discuss the publishing business in this informal group. All writers welcome. 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Novel Night Book Discussion: "The Great Divide" by Cristina Henriquez 7:00pm–8:15pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Quiet Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Discuss The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 7 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 "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: Nailed it Challenge (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Elementary, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Online Age Group: Elementary, Teens Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Cook Along with Chef Kristyn Add some fun to Friday night. Log in from your kitchen and cook along live over Zoom using recipes you receive in advance. Get ready for a little friendly competition with tonight's Nailed It Challenge. Disclaimer(s) 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.