'Mask Required' hours

8:30am - 9:00am
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest

'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.

Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in)

9:30am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 without an adult. Get ready for school with Miss Emily by practicing the language, listening, and pre-reading skills needed for kindergarten.

Children attend this storytime independently (while their adult remains in the library), giving them an opportunity to practice being in a classroom setting.

Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.

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.

Tickets are required for Preschool Storytime

Tickets are free and are available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description.

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

 

Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in)

10:30am - 11:00am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 without an adult. Get ready for school with Miss Emily by practicing the language, listening, and pre-reading skills needed for kindergarten.

Children attend this storytime independently (while their adult remains in the library), giving them an opportunity to practice being in a classroom setting.

Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.

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.

Tickets are required for Preschool Storytime

Tickets are free and are available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description.

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

 

Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps (Online)

10:30am - 11:30am
Required
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Learn to claim, expand, and update your Google Business profile, an essential tool for the small business owner. This program is free and open to all. No library card required. Sign up to receive the webinar link. ...

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.

Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:
Moved online due to weather.  Please check Meetup For ages 21-39 only, please. In your 20s or 30s and thirsting for intelligent conversation with excellent people? Meet for a book discussion at the Chatterbox of Long Grove with excell...

Library Board Meeting

6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Annex Main Room (Unpublished)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meetings
Event Details:
The Planning Committee of the Board of Library Trustees of the Vernon Area Public Library District will meet on Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Annex in-person or via ZOOM to discuss the library’s strategic priorities. Topic: ...
Cancelled

Canceled/ Rescheduled Intro to 3D Printing

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:
The class has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 21 due to the inclement weather.  ...