'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.

Blood Drive

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? You can make an important impact on our community by participating in this neighborhood blood drive. Hosted by Versiti Blood Center of Illinois. Registration is recommended, walk-ins...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Memory Café - Buffalo Grove

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
This monthly event offers individuals with memory loss and their caregiver an opportunity for connection and conversation. Each Café will feature an activity and socialization. This month's activity is an art program.  Registration is require...

Pop Up Maker Space: Hispanic Heritage Month

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Lobby / Cafe
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology
Event Details:
Using the Silhouette Cameo machines at the library, create earrings or a necklace celebrating the flora and fauna of Latin America. Choose from national birds or flowers from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

No signup required

No signup required. 

Technology Training Resources

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

Developing an Effective Home Based Business [Online]

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business
Event Details:
There are specific challenges to operating a business from your home. We will focus on the importance of time management when you are the only one selling, marketing, scheduling, purchasing, and billing. Issues like isolation, networking, and conflic...

Bluestem Award Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Grades 3-5 with an adult. Kick off our new Bluestem Book Discussion with a book about the love of reading! This parent and child book group will discuss The Losers Club by Andrew Clements and then choose our next book.  A copy of the boo...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Microsoft Word Basics

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Microsoft Word Basics
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
The following topics will be covered in this basics class: Access Microsoft Word Identify and define basic elements of Microsoft Word Locate features within Tabs & Groups Create, edit, and save a document Select text Cut, copy and...

Disclaimer(s)

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.