'Mask Required' Access

8:00am - 9:00am
Required
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100

'Mask Required' Access

Before-hours access is available to anyone who prefers an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation.

NEW: advance signup is no longer required. Just visit. 

All visitors (ages 2 and up) are required to wear a properly fitting mask in all library spaces during "Mask Required" hours. 

Library staff passing through spaces accessible by the public will also be masked. (Please note: children under age 2 are not required to mask and may be present.)

Services during this time are limited to:

  • shelf browsing
  • self-service checkout (current VAPLD card required)
  • unaided public computer use (current VAPLD card required)
  • self-service copy center use (bring correct change; see Copy & Print page for info)

Personal assistance is not available.

Contactless options are available for many library services, including reference assistance. Read about contactless options. 

Entry is limited to Vernon Area Public Library cardholders. Need a library card? Apply here.

Little Wigglers (9:30 am, In-Person)

9:30am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:
(In-Person) Ages 0-24 months. Add 30 minutes of joy to your week. Giggle, sing, and play along with your little one, other families, and Miss Julia. This program is free and open to all. Tickets are required for entry. Ticke...

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Little Wigglers (10:30 am, In-Person)

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:
(In-Person) Ages 0-24 months. Add 30 minutes of joy to your week. Giggle, sing, and play along with your little one, other families, and Miss Julia. This program is free and open to all. Tickets are required for entry. Ticke...

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Four Stars, Two Stripes, One Vision: Milestones in Chicago History [In-person]

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Explore fascinating events in Chicago history with renowned Chicago tour guide and historian Clarence Goodman. Mr. Goodman dazzles his audiences with little-known facts and loads of energy.  This program is also available over Zoom. Click her...

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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.

Four Stars, Two Stripes, One Vision: Milestones in Chicago History [Online)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Explore fascinating events in Chicago history with renowned Chicago tour guide and historian Clarence Goodman. Mr. Goodman dazzles his audiences with little-known facts and loads of energy.  This program is also available in-person. Click her...

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Zoom webinar

This webinar takes place on Zoom. After registration, you will receive an email with a link to join the event using your computer, smartphone or tablet. Or you may choose to listen in (without video) from your telephone.

Goodnight Tales for Tots (Online)

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:
(Online) 0-3 years. Miss Nessa helps us wind down our day with calming books and songs. This program is free and open to all. Registration is required. Register online here, by phone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the library.  ...

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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.

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.

Top Ten Questions to Ask Your Financial Planner

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Choosing the wrong investment professional can be detrimental to your financial well-being. Understanding which financial professional to turn to for advice can be overwhelming and confusing especially when it comes to the areas of insurance and inve...

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Zoom webinar

This webinar takes place on Zoom. After registration, you will receive an email with a link to join the event using your computer, smartphone or tablet. Or you may choose to listen in (without video) from your telephone.

Vector Graphics with Inkscape

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Vector Graphics with Inkscape
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Learn how to make your own vector graphics. Vectors can be used for logos and other branding, advertising and marketing, even art projects. We'll discuss the various uses and then learn how to make our own with the free, open-source software Inkscape...

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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.

Technology Training Resources

The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.

Animal Crossing Open Play

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
[On your Nintendo Switch] Celebrate summer with your friends at the Vernon Area Library's island in this open-play session. "Oooh and ahhhh!" over the the fireworks, shop at Nook's Cranny and the Able Sisters tailor shop,  pick up mystery gifts,...