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Captivating Chemistry with the Discovery Center Museum

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades K-5. The Discovery Center Museum demonstrates how solids, liquids, and gases combine to create chemical changes that look like magic.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5. The Discovery Center Museum demonstrates how solids, liquids, and gases combine to create chemical changes that look like magic.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

K9 Reading Buddies

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades 1-5. A trained therapy dog listens patiently while your grade school student reads aloud, helping build confidence and encourage reading.

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Grades 1-5. A trained therapy dog listens patiently while your grade school student reads aloud, helping build confidence and encourage reading.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Aztec Dance Cultural Performance

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults

Experience a vibrant performance of pre-Hispanic music, song, and dance with Xochitl-Quetzal Aztec Dance, a Chicago-based group that honors the heritage of the Conchero indigenous tradition of ancient Mexico that has been passed down over centurie

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience a vibrant performance of pre-Hispanic music, song, and dance with Xochitl-Quetzal Aztec Dance, a Chicago-based group that honors the heritage of the Conchero indigenous tradition of ancient Mexico that has been passed down over centurie

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Squishy Circuits: Conductors and Insulators (Grades K-2)

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades K-2 with an adult. Learn about creating a circuit, then test to see if household items are conductors or insulators.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Learn about creating a circuit, then test to see if household items are conductors or insulators.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Adult participation is expected

Children must be accompanied by an adult. You are expected to take part in the activities with your child.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Squishy Circuits: Conductors and Insulators (Grades 3-5)

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades 3-5. Learn about creating a circuit, then test to see if household items are conductors or insulators.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Learn about creating a circuit, then test to see if household items are conductors or insulators.

Disclaimer(s)

Children attend on their own

Children attend this program independently. If your child is under age 10, you must remain in the library.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Exploring Great Artists: Corita Kent (Grades K-2)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades K-2 with an adult. Corita Kent was an artist, educator, activist and former religious sister who championed love, hope and tolerance. Join us in the power of art and love as inspired by Kent.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Corita Kent was an artist, educator, activist and former religious sister who championed love, hope and tolerance. Join us in the power of art and love as inspired by Kent.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Exploring Great Artists: Corita Kent (Grades 3-5)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades 3-5. Corita Kent was an artist, educator, activist and former religious sister who championed love, hope and tolerance. Join us in the power of art and love as inspired by Kent.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Corita Kent was an artist, educator, activist and former religious sister who championed love, hope and tolerance. Join us in the power of art and love as inspired by Kent.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Spring STEM Sampler

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades K-2 with an adult. Sample various scientific disciplines as you work your way through different fun Spring-themed STEM stations together.

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Grades K-2 with an adult. Sample various scientific disciplines as you work your way through different fun Spring-themed STEM stations together.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Adult participation is expected

Children must be accompanied by an adult. You are expected to take part in the activities with your child.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Chess Challenge Games (Grades 2-4)

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades 2-4. Partner up for Bughouse Chess—a fast, fun team version of the classic game! In this exciting twist, speed, teamwork, and communication are just as important as strategy.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-4. Partner up for Bughouse Chess—a fast, fun team version of the classic game! In this exciting twist, speed, teamwork, and communication are just as important as strategy.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chess Challenge Games (Grades 5-8)

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens

Grades 5-8. Partner up for Bughouse Chess—a fast, fun team version of the classic game! In this exciting twist, speed, teamwork, and communication are just as important as strategy.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-8. Partner up for Bughouse Chess—a fast, fun team version of the classic game! In this exciting twist, speed, teamwork, and communication are just as important as strategy.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Firefly Family Theatre presents The Spring Garden

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary

Ages 2-7 with an adult. Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends for stories and songs all about spring and the power of kindness.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-7 with an adult. Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends for stories and songs all about spring and the power of kindness.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Bluestem Award Book Discussion

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades 3-5 with an adult. This parent and child book group will discuss The Double Life of Danny Day by Mike Thayer. Pick up a copy of the book (yours to keep) at the Youth Desk. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 with an adult. This parent and child book group will discuss The Double Life of Danny Day by Mike Thayer. Pick up a copy of the book (yours to keep) at the Youth Desk. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult participation is expected

Children must be accompanied by an adult. You are expected to take part in the activities with your child.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Take & Make Kit: Cherry Blossom Windsock

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults

[Pickup] All ages. Ask for the craft when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive-up window during regular business hours. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Event Details:

[Pickup] All ages. Ask for the craft when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive-up window during regular business hours. While supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

Library Closed

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed all day today.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed all day today.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Music-Inspired Art Workshop (Grades K-2)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades K-2. Listen to five beautiful instrumental excerpts, and learn how to interpret the music through visual art. See examples from Dan Laib Studios, then create your own artwork.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-2. Listen to five beautiful instrumental excerpts, and learn how to interpret the music through visual art. See examples from Dan Laib Studios, then create your own artwork.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Music-Inspired Art Workshop (Grades 3-5)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades 3-5. Listen to five beautiful instrumental excerpts, and learn how to interpret the music through visual art. See examples from Dan Laib Studios, then create your own artwork.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Listen to five beautiful instrumental excerpts, and learn how to interpret the music through visual art. See examples from Dan Laib Studios, then create your own artwork.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Coding with Ozobot Blockly (Grades 3-5)

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Technology
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades 3-5. Learn how to code using Ozobot. Navigate Ozobot through a maze by coding, but watch out for traps and tricks!  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Learn how to code using Ozobot. Navigate Ozobot through a maze by coding, but watch out for traps and tricks!  

This event is in the "Elementary" group

K9 Reading Buddies

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades 1-5. A trained therapy dog listens patiently while your grade school student reads aloud, helping build confidence and encourage reading.

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Grades 1-5. A trained therapy dog listens patiently while your grade school student reads aloud, helping build confidence and encourage reading.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: Earth Day (Online)

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens
Cook Along with Chef Kristyn:

Add some fun to Friday night. Log in from your kitchen and cook along live over Zoom using recipes you receive in advance.

Celebrate Earth Day with some inspiring recipes.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cook Along with Chef Kristyn

Add some fun to Friday night. Log in from your kitchen and cook along live over Zoom using recipes you receive in advance.

Celebrate Earth Day with some inspiring recipes.

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Kid Market Sale Day

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults

Shop local! Browse and purchase homemade goods from this year's cohort of entrepreneurs in grades 3-8. The Kid Market sale day is their opportunity to put their junior B-school lessons into practice.

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Shop local! Browse and purchase homemade goods from this year's cohort of entrepreneurs in grades 3-8. The Kid Market sale day is their opportunity to put their junior B-school lessons into practice.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Lego Master Builders (4:30 pm)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades K-5. Love building with Legos? Work through a challenge, then let your imagination run wild during free building time.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Love building with Legos? Work through a challenge, then let your imagination run wild during free building time.  

Disclaimer(s)

Children attend on their own

Children attend this program independently. If your child is under age 10, you must remain in the library.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Lego Master Builders (7 pm)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades K-5. Love building with Legos? Work through a challenge, then let your imagination run wild during free building time.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Love building with Legos? Work through a challenge, then let your imagination run wild during free building time.  

Disclaimer(s)

Children attend on their own

Children attend this program independently. If your child is under age 10, you must remain in the library.

Library opens at 1 pm

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Vernon Area Public Library

The library will open late at 1 p.m. today following a morning of staff training.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library will open late at 1 p.m. today following a morning of staff training.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

"Calvin Can't Fly" ASL Film Screening

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary

Calvin is one unusual starling! While his siblings and cousins learn to fly, this rare bird lets his imagination soar while reading about pirates, dinosaurs, and other fascinating things.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calvin is one unusual starling! While his siblings and cousins learn to fly, this rare bird lets his imagination soar while reading about pirates, dinosaurs, and other fascinating things.