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Tiny Portrait Art Show Supply Pick Up

All Day 12/7 - 12/23
Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults

For ages 10 - Adult. Display your artistic talents in the Vernon Area Public Library’s Tiny Portrait Art Show, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of One Book One Community.

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

For ages 10 - Adult. Display your artistic talents in the Vernon Area Public Library’s Tiny Portrait Art Show, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of One Book One Community.

Take & Make Kit: Party in a Bag

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. 

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Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: French Toast (Online)

Friday, December 19, 2025 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.

Learn some new french toast recipes to share over winter break.

This event is free and open to grades K-8. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the library.

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.

Learn some new french toast recipes to share over winter break.

This event is free and open to grades K-8. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the library.

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.

Drop-in Art

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages

All Ages. Drop in for a sticker mosaic and coloring.

This program is free and open to everyone. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

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

All Ages. Drop in for a sticker mosaic and coloring.

This program is free and open to everyone. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

Library Closed

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed today.

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Vernon Area Public Library
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The library is closed today.

Library Closed

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed today.

Closing
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Vernon Area Public Library
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The library is closed today.

Drop-in Art

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages

All Ages. Drop in for a sticker mosaic and coloring.

This program is free and open to everyone. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

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

All Ages. Drop in for a sticker mosaic and coloring.

This program is free and open to everyone. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

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Kid Market Application Period

All Day 12/28 - 12/30
Online
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens

Kid Market 2026 applications will be accepted December 28 - January 25th. 

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Business
Event Details:

Kid Market 2026 applications will be accepted December 28 - January 25th. 

Library Closed

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed today.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today.

Library Closed

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library
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Kid Market Application Period

All Day 1/2 - 1/25
Online
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens

Kid Market 2026 applications will be accepted December 28 - January 25th. 

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Business
Event Details:

Kid Market 2026 applications will be accepted December 28 - January 25th. 

Drop-in Art

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages

All Ages. Drop in for a sticker mosaic and coloring.

This program is free and open to everyone. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

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

All Ages. Drop in for a sticker mosaic and coloring.

This program is free and open to everyone. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

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Puzzle Race

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults

3rd grade through Adult. Put your skills to the test in a timed competition! Each team receives the same 500-piece puzzle and will have up to 2 hours to complete as much of the puzzle as possible.

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

3rd grade through Adult. Put your skills to the test in a timed competition! Each team receives the same 500-piece puzzle and will have up to 2 hours to complete as much of the puzzle as possible.

Mexikid

Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-8. Mexikid by Pedro Martín. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved when you register. Pick up your copy of the book at the Youth Desk.

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

Grades 6-8. Mexikid by Pedro Martín. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved when you register. Pick up your copy of the book at the Youth Desk.

Take & Make Kit: 3D Portrait

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. 

Lock Decoders (Grades 6-8)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-8. Use your detective skills and brain power to unlock as many locks as you can before time runs out. Follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and have fun!

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

Grades 6-8. Use your detective skills and brain power to unlock as many locks as you can before time runs out. Follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and have fun!

Seed Packing Social

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Seed Library will return in March 2026. Help us prep with a hands-on seed-packing party to get ready for a season of growing, sharing, and sustainability. Drop in as you can or come for the whole two hours.

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

The Seed Library will return in March 2026. Help us prep with a hands-on seed-packing party to get ready for a season of growing, sharing, and sustainability. Drop in as you can or come for the whole two hours.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Teen Service Club: Giving Back on MLK Day

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Service Club:

Meet new people, participate in a variety of community-service projects and earn volunteer service hours. This teen volunteer program is offered several times a quarter: no libr...

Grades 7-12. Engage with your community while honoring the legacy of Dr. King. Make no-sew blankets, cards and other crafts that will be donated to local organizations. Supplies and instructions provided.

 

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

Teen Service Club

Meet new people, participate in a variety of community-service projects and earn volunteer service hours.

This teen volunteer program is offered several times a quarter: no library card required; no application or training; volunteer when it fits your schedule. Do what you can, when you can, and you'll make a positive difference in the world. 

This program is free and open to teens in grades 7-12. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the Youth Desk in the library.

Grades 7-12. Engage with your community while honoring the legacy of Dr. King. Make no-sew blankets, cards and other crafts that will be donated to local organizations. Supplies and instructions provided.

 

Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: Lasagna (Online)

Friday, January 23, 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.

Cozy up with some lasagna and garlic bread 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.

Cozy up with some lasagna and garlic bread 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.

The House in the Cerulean Sea

Off the Page: A Teen Book Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Teens
Off the Page Teen Book Club:

Grades 8-12. Love to read? Meet at Culver's and add your voice to the banter while enjoying frozen custard - the library's treat!   This discussion group is free and o...

This month's discussion is The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune.

A print copy of this month's book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. Pick up at the Youth Desk.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Off the Page Teen Book Club

Grades 8-12. Love to read? Meet at Culver's and add your voice to the banter while enjoying frozen custard - the library's treat!  

This discussion group is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the Youth Desk in the library.

This month's discussion is The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune.

A print copy of this month's book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. Pick up at the Youth Desk.

Black chess pieces on a white background

Chess (Grades 5-8)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens

Grades 5-8.  Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with National Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan of Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome. 

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.  Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with National Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan of Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome. 

Tiny Portrait Art Show Exhibit

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults

Stop by the library to visit the Tiny Portrait Art Show, an exhibit of canvases created by local residents.

Part of One Book One Community. Learn more at 1book.org.

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

Stop by the library to visit the Tiny Portrait Art Show, an exhibit of canvases created by local residents.

Part of One Book One Community. Learn more at 1book.org.

A man with short brown hair wearing a blue shirt in front of a window

Parent Education: The Science of Motivating Young People with Dr. David Yeager Motivation that Lasts (Online)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Parent Education
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults

Online.

Presented in partnership with D96, D102,  and D103 Parent Education. 

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Parent Education
Event Details:

Online.

Presented in partnership with D96, D102,  and D103 Parent Education. 

Take & Make Kit: Winter Olympics

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.