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 "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 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 Great Decisions Discussion Group 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics, Discussion Registration Required Event Details: In-person only Discuss chapter 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff.	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.
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 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.
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1 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Green Card Youth Voices Speaker Series 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens, Adults Registration Required 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 Registration Required Event Details: Green Card Youth Voices: Immigration Stories from Chicago Schools is a collection of personal essays written by thirty students coming from nineteen different countries.		This event is in the "Adults" group Classically Celtic Concert 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: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an enchanting concert that blends timeless Celtic melodies and classical artistry.
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5 pm			This event is in the "Elementary" group Captivating Chemistry with the Discovery Center Museum 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, STEM Registration Required Event Details: Grades K-5. The Discovery Center Museum demonstrates how solids, liquids, and gases combine to create chemical changes that look like magic. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
6 pm				This event is in the "Elementary" group K9 Reading Buddies 6:15pm–7:15pm Elementary This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Grades 1-5. A trained therapy dog listens patiently while your grade school student reads aloud, helping build confidence and encourage reading.	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 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Event Details: In your 20s or 30s and thirsting for intelligent conversation with excellent people? Meet for a book discussion at Half Day Brewing of Lincolnshire with excellent people over adult beverages and delicious food.
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 Song of a Blackbird by Maria van Lieshout. 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 Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 8 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 Steps to U.S. Citizenship (Hybrid) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics Event Details: Learn about the steps to apply for or renew a permanent resident card (green card) and ultimately secure U.S. citizenship with Morgan Rosinia, a local immigration attorney.	This event is in the "Adults" group Microsoft Word: Basics 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: A beginner's introduction to Microsoft Word. 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.