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 Mar 29 2026 Sun Games for Grown-ups 12:30pm–4:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Spotlight: On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Author Spotlight: On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight. 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 Chess Challenge Games (Grades 2-4) 4:30pm–5:45pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Chess Challenge Games (Grades 2-4) 4:30pm–5:45pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Grades 2-4. Partner up for Bughouse Chess—a fast, fun team version of the classic game! In this exciting twist, speed, teamwork, and communication are just as important as strategy.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Fundraiser with Portillo's 5:00pm–8:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Library Fundraiser with Portillo's 5:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Dine today, National Library Giving Day, between 5–8 PM and mention this fundraiser, and Portillo's of Vernon Hills will donate 20% of your receipt total to the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library.To participate:
This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Challenge Games (Grades 5-8) 7:00pm–8:15pm Elementary, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Chess Challenge Games (Grades 5-8) 7:00pm–8:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Teens Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Grades 5-8. Partner up for Bughouse Chess—a fast, fun team version of the classic game! In this exciting twist, speed, teamwork, and communication are just as important as strategy.
