'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.

Mini Math Magicians (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:30am
Required
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5

Mini Math Magicians

3-5 years. Explore math concepts through books, games, and activities with preschool pro Miss Emily.

This program is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by phone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the library.

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.

Cartooning Workshop with Mark Anderson 4:30 pm (In-person)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
REGISTRATION required below. Professional cartoonist Mark Anderson is back for a new cartooning workshop!  Learn to flex your cartoon creativity and draw your own mysterious mummies, dangerous dinosaurs and terrific treasures.  Then watc...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.

Cartooning Workshop with Mark Anderson 6 pm (In-person)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
REGISTRATION required below. Professional cartoonist Mark Anderson is back for a new cartooning workshop!  Learn to flex your cartoon creativity and draw your own mysterious mummies, dangerous dinosaurs and terrific treasures.  Then watc...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.

An evening with author Erika Sánchez (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Chicagoan and author of the award-winning teen novel I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter joins us to talk about her new memoir for adults, Crying in the Bathroom. Sanchez will speak about her experience as a writer and a C...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Microsoft Word Formatting

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Microsoft Word Formatting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Paragraph alignment and spacing; setting tabs; creating columns; and other handy tools will be covered during this class. Prerequisite: Word Basics or commensurate experience. Class is taught with Office 2019. ...

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.