Vernon Hills, Illinois
Upcoming events from the Vernon Hills public library.
80 upcoming events
Starting November 1, 2026, current subscribers to the Little Play Box can pick up their monthly activity box at the drive-up window of Vernon Area Public Library, which contains supplies and instructions for a play experience designed for children ages 0-5.
Together 2s & 3s Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in program at Vernon Area Public Library where children ages 2-3 with an adult share stories, learn sign language, and participate in letter-of-the-day activities with Miss Sarah.
Together 2s & 3s Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in program at Vernon Area Public Library where children ages 2-3 attend with an adult to share stories, learn sign language, and participate in activities centered around a letter of the day with Miss Sarah.
Choose Your Own Adventure: A Book Club is a two-hour event for ages 18+ at Vernon Area Public Library on November 2, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 PM, featuring silent reading from 6:30-7:30 PM and optional socializing or continued reading from 7:30-8:30 PM.
Children's music duo Wendy & DB perform songs from their new album Get Your Sunny Side Up at Vernon Area Public Library Meeting Room on November 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM for ages 0-11.
The English Language Learners Conversation Group is a free, one-hour event for adults ages 18+ where participants practice speaking and listening skills by discussing various topics at Vernon Area Public Library's Youth Program Room on November 3, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with signup required.
Asha Frost, an Indigenous Medicine Woman and bestselling author, discusses her book "You Are the Medicine: 13 Indigenous Teachings to Connect to Your Inner Wisdom, Reclaim Your Power, and Heal" in a one-hour virtual author talk on November 3, 2026, for ages 18+.
Baby Rhyme Storytime is a 45-minute drop-in program for infants ages 0-14 months at Vernon Area Public Library's Meeting Room, where Miss Kelsey leads songs, rhymes, and books, followed by playtime with educational toys and socialization with other babies and parents.
Spinning Yarns: Knit & Crochet Group is a one-hour gathering for ages 18+ where participants share knitting and crochet projects, exchange tips, and connect with fellow yarn crafters at Vernon Area Public Library's Quiet Reading Room.
Miss Jane leads children in grades K-2 with an adult through art and craft exercises and guided meditation for one hour on November 4, 2026.
Miss Jane leads art and craft exercises and guided meditation for children in grades 3-5 for one hour on November 4, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Vernon Area Public Library Meeting Room.
Preschool Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in program at Vernon Area Public Library for ages 3-5 where children practice language, listening, and pre-reading skills with Miss Emily while their adult remains elsewhere in the library.
Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 is a 30-minute drop-in program at 10:30 AM where children practice language, listening, and pre-reading skills with Miss Emily while their adult waits in the library.
The Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District holds a regular Board of Directors meeting for ages 18+ from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Vernon Area Public Library Youth Program Room.
A film discussion led by expert Kelli Marshall exploring John Hughes' "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" and its themes of home, held at Vernon Area Public Library for ages 18+ on November 5, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Jedi Training for Pre-K–Grade 2 takes place on November 5, 2026, from 4:30–5:30 PM at Vernon Area Public Library Meeting Room, where children learn lightsaber combat and Jedi Force training from fight choreographer Andrew Trystad with lightsabers provided.
Children in grades 3–5 train like Jedi with fight choreographer Andrew Trystad for one hour on November 5, 2026, learning about The Force and lightsaber combat at Vernon Area Public Library's Meeting Room.
Science Detectives is a 30-minute literature-based program for ages 3-6 with an adult that features hands-on science activities, with November's theme focused on pumpkins, held at Vernon Area Public Library's Meeting Room.
The Library at Buffalo Grove will have a booth at the Buffalo Grove Park District's annual Diwali Festival on November 6, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, for all ages.
Adaptive Storytime is a 30-minute Super Hero character storytime at Vernon Area Public Library for children ages 2-11 with autism, sensory processing sensitivities, or disabilities, followed by a Meet & Greet and photo opportunity.
On November 7, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, a free Community Art Jam with local artist Justin Castaneda takes place at Vernon Area Public Library's Lobby/Cafe for ages 5 and up, with no signup required.
Adaptive Storytime is a 30-minute Super Hero character storytime for children ages 2-11 with autism, sensory processing sensitivities, or disabilities, held at Vernon Area Public Library Meeting Room on November 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM, followed by a Meet & Greet and photo op.
Games for Grown-ups is a 4-hour in-person board game event on November 8, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM at Vernon Area Public Library Meeting Room for ages 18+, featuring games such as chess, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, and Crokinole.
Together 2s & 3s Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in program at Vernon Area Public Library where children ages 2-3 attend with an adult to share stories, learn sign language, and participate in activities focused on a letter of the day with Miss Sarah.
A 30-minute storytime for ages 2-3 with an adult where Miss Sarah shares stories, teaches sign language, and explores activities based on a letter of the day at Vernon Area Public Library.
Starry Night Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in evening storytime at Vernon Area Public Library's Meeting Room for ages 0-5 with an adult, led by Miss Julia.
Wiggling Ones is a 30-minute drop-in program at Vernon Area Public Library's Meeting Room for children ages 12-24 months, where families giggle, sing, and play with Miss Julia and other families.
Wiggling Ones is a 30-minute drop-in program at Vernon Area Public Library's Meeting Room for ages 12-24 months where children giggle, sing, and play with Miss Julia and other families.
Join New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith for a one-hour virtual conversation about their book "A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?" on November 10, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for ages 18+.
The T-Rexplorers bring an interactive Dinovember celebration to Vernon Area Public Library's Meeting Room on November 10, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM for children ages 5-11 in grades K-5, featuring authentic dinosaur bones and fossil finds from their latest dig.
Baby Rhyme Storytime is a 45-minute drop-in program on November 11, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at Vernon Area Public Library's Meeting Room for babies ages 0-14 months, featuring songs, rhymes, and books with Miss Kelsey, followed by playtime with educational toys.
On November 11, 2026, from 12:15 PM to 2:00 PM, attendees ages 18+ honor veterans with lunch and a performance by the Saddle Shoe Sisters, who sing patriotic classics at the Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center.
Financial writer Paul Vigna discusses his book "The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin" in a one-hour virtual author talk on November 11, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for ages 18 and up.
On November 11, 2026, students in grades 3-5 can create a 3D flower design using Tinkercad at the Vernon Area Public Library's Youth Program Room from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. This free event requires advance signup.
On November 11, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, students in grades 3-5 create a 3D flower design using Tinkercad at Vernon Area Public Library's Youth Program Room.
Preschool Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in program at Vernon Area Public Library for ages 3-5 where children practice language, listening, and pre-reading skills with Miss Emily while their adult remains elsewhere in the library.
A 90-minute book discussion about "Buckeye" by Patrick Ryan led by Judy Levin for ages 18 and up at Vernon Area Public Library's Meeting Room.
Children ages 3-5 attend a 30-minute storytime with Miss Emily at Vernon Area Public Library's Youth Program Room, where they practice language, listening, and pre-reading skills independently while their adult remains in the library.
This free alcohol ink class for ages 18+ takes place at Vernon Area Public Library on November 12, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, where participants will create organic forms and flowers on paper or ceramic tile.
The Seed Packing Social is a hands-on seed-packing party for ages 13+ on November 12, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Vernon Area Public Library's Youth Program Room to prepare for the Seed Library's return in March 2027.
The Great Decisions Discussion Group is an online discussion for ages 18+ on November 13, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, where participants discuss chapter 8 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book, facilitated by Gary Midkiff.
Reel Talk Movie Discussion is a free online discussion about the movie Allied (R) for ages 18+ that runs from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM on November 13, 2026, where participants discuss the film after watching it beforehand on Kanopy or through the library.
Mini Comic Con, for ages 5 and up, takes place at Vernon Area Public Library on November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and features fandom storytime, artist alley, crafts, a Super Smash Bros. tournament, and more on a drop-in basis.
Intro to Salsa Dancing is a one-hour beginner salsa dance lesson for ages 18+ taught by staff from Desueño Dance at Vernon Area Public Library's Meeting Room on November 15, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. No experience or partner is needed for this free event, which requires advance signup.
Together 2s & 3s Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in program at Vernon Area Public Library where children ages 2-3 with an adult share stories, learn sign language, and participate in activities centered around a letter of the day with Miss Sarah.
Together 2s & 3s Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in program at Vernon Area Public Library where children ages 2-3 attend with an adult to share stories, learn sign language, and do activities centered around a letter of the day with Miss Sarah.
The Library Board of Trustees holds a regular meeting on November 16, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Vernon Area Public Library Meeting Room for ages 18 and up, open to the public in person or via Zoom with a public comment period allowing up to five minutes per speaker.
Off the Page is a teen book club for ages 13-18 (grades 8-12) that meets on November 16, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM at Culver's, where participants discuss books over free frozen custard provided by the library.
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