Donate Prom Dresses at the Library2/11/2025 Visitors to the Vernon Area Public Library are encouraged to drop off new or gently used formal dresses, suits, dress shoes and other prom-appropriate accessories February 22 through March 23, 2025.
The donations will make their way to the “Pop Up Prom Experience,” a partnership among Mothers Trust Foundation (MTF), Zengeler Cleaners, College of Lake County and University Center of Lake County, which provides prom wear and accessories to high school students for free. The 2025 Pop Up Prom Experience will be held at the University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake, on Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to any high school student in Lake County, Illinois. A current high school ID is required for entry. In addition to choosing a prom dress, students will have the opportunity to spend time on a college campus learning about which programs might be perfect for them. In advance of the dress giveaway, program partner Zengeler Cleaners inspects, cleans and repairs the donations as necessary to make sure the dresses are “prom-ready.” MTF volunteers sort the dresses by size, style and color, assuring the shopping experience is as smooth and easy as possible for students. More than 300 volunteers contribute to the success of the event. Zengeler collects dresses year-round at each of their locations. Those interested in attending the event, volunteering at the event or making a monetary donation should visit the Mothers Trust Foundation website at http://MothersTrustFoundation.org. The Vernon Area Public Library has served as a donation point for prom attire since 2010. In the past 15 years, library visitors have donated more than 1,000 dresses and accessories. Donations collected after the Prom Experience in March will be saved for next year.
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Gale Presents: Udemy2/10/2025 Study subjects like ChatGPT or Microsoft Excel from an expert instructor — anytime, anywhere, and in your choice of language — when you log in to Gale Presents: Udemy with your library card.
Udemy is an on-demand, video-based training platform similar to LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, or Masterclass. It is typically available only through an employer or by paid subscription, but is now free for Vernon Area Public Library cardholders. Major corporations including Cisco, Citibank, P&G, and others use Udemy for continuing education, and millions of individual learners use Udemy to learn new skills to add to their résumé, study for a professional certification, or just pursue a personal interest. Gale Presents: Udemy provides access to the top ten percent of Udemy courses in categories include cloud computing, data science, design, development, finance and accounting, human resources, IT operations, leadership and management, marketing, office productivity, personal development, project management and operations, and sales. Udemy courses are led by experts in their field. Learning is structured like a traditional college course and supported with hands-on practice and quizzes to confirm and reinforce learning. For learners who prefer a language other than English, Udemy offers an impressive and unique option: courses taught by subject matter experts in their native language, going beyond traditional content dubbing or video captions. Learners can choose from a robust catalog of classes in Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, Hindi, Polish, Russian, Spanish, or nine other languages. Udemy is the only library resource offering virtual skills training taught by native speakers. Udemy courses are always fresh and up-to-date, helping users adapt quickly to changing workplace demands. Udemy continually adds new courses to address market demand and changes and retires older courses that are no longer relevant. The majority of class content is new within the past two years. Like other online learning platforms, Udemy offers anywhere, anytime access via a mobile device. Options also include the ability to listen to classes via podcast-style audio or on Chromecast or Apple TV. Gale Presents: Udemy is the newest way the Vernon Area Public Library is helping patrons pursue their personal and professional goals. Library patrons also enjoy access to LinkedIn Learning (another on-demand, video-based learning platform) and Gale Courses (6-week, online instructor-led classes), in addition to a variety of in-person software and technology classes at the library. To access Udemy through the library, create an account using a Vernon Area Public Library card at VAPLD.info/udemy. Spring at the Library2/3/2025 Spring arrived early at the library. The new issue of Library Quarterly is now available to pick up or view online. Get the latest library news and preview the lineup of spring programming.
Some highlights of this issue include:
There's so much more, including programs for all ages. Sign up is open now for many adult programs, so pick up an issue today. You can now find the current and past issues of Library Quarterly on the dedicated newsletters page on our website. New Catalog Coming in Fall1/27/2025 Big news for cardholders: This fall, a smart new partnership will give you access to over 1.2 million titles and 5 million physical items — around 20 times more materials.
Vernon Area Library is joining Computer Cooperative Services (CCS), a group of 31 libraries in northeastern Illinois that share an online catalog and cardholder database. This means you'll be able to find and request items from any of the member libraries, including nearby Ela Area, Indian Trails, Mount Prospect, Palatine, and Northbrook public libraries, all from the comfort of your home. Another big benefit: shorter wait times. With more copies of popular items available, you're likely to get your hands on them much faster. Plus, the new system will make it easier to borrow materials when visiting neighboring CCS libraries. The transition to the new catalog is expected to be complete in September. So mark your calendars and get ready to explore a whole new world of reading possibilities 2024 Most-Watched on Kanopy12/26/2024 Two Oscar-nominated films — Past Lives and Anatomy of a Fall — lead the list of “Most-Watched Films of 2024” on Kanopy, the no-cost, no-ads streaming service available from Vernon Area and other public libraries.
“Kanopy’s 2024 most-streamed list includes recent award-winners, critically acclaimed independents, and beloved cinephile classics, in keeping with the diverse appeal of Kanopy’s massive library of more than 30,000 films, television series, and original programming,” said Jason Tyrell, Executive Vice President of Content, at OverDrive, the owners of Kanopy. The top 10 most-watched films on Kanopy among US public library card holders in 2024 were:
The BBC’s “Father Brown” takes overall top honors among Kanopy’s 2024 most-watched television series list, landing five different seasons among the top 10:
Two of the top five most-watched documentaries were about felines: “Cats of Malta” and “Kedi.” Other popular titles included:
Cardholders can browse and stream selections from Kanopy's full most-watched lists for Narrative, World Cinema, Series and Documentaries by logging in to Kanopy with their library card. Visit VAPLD.info/kanopy to get started. |
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