Event List

Librarian Sarah Okner surrounded by prom dresses

Prom Dress Collection

All Day 2/6 - 3/6

Lobby / Cafe at Vernon Area Public Library

Program Type:

General Interest

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Drop off new or almost-new formal wear and accessories and help local young women attend their Prom in style. In partnership with Zengeler Cleaners and Mothers Trust Foundation of Lake County.

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Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Lobby / Cafe

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: General Interest

Event Details:

Drop off new or almost-new formal wear and accessories and help local young women attend their Prom in style. In partnership with Zengeler Cleaners and Mothers Trust Foundation of Lake County.

AI Basics (4:30 pm)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library

Program Type:

Technology

Age Group:

Teens

Grades 6-12. Learn the basics of AI and how it is used in everyday applications, as well as how to stay safe while using AI. Please only register for one session.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Learn the basics of AI and how it is used in everyday applications, as well as how to stay safe while using AI. Please only register for one session.

AI Basics (7 pm)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library

Program Type:

Technology

Age Group:

Teens

Grades 6-12. Learn the basics of AI and how it is used in everyday applications, as well as how to stay safe while using AI. Please only register for one session.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Learn the basics of AI and how it is used in everyday applications, as well as how to stay safe while using AI. Please only register for one session.

Off the Page: A Teen Book Club

Monday, February 16, 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 Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa.

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

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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 Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa.

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

Drop-in Art

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 7:00pm

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.

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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.

Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: Gold Medal Munchies (Online)

Friday, February 20, 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 the Winter Olympics with some fun recipes.

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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 the Winter Olympics with some fun 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.

Seed Packing Social

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

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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.

DIY Bead Plants

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library

Program Type:

Art / Craft

Age Group:

Teens

Grades 6-12. No green thumb? No problem. Come hang out and create a masterpiece plant out of beads that will brighten up any shelf. All supplies provided.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art / Craft

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 6-12. No green thumb? No problem. Come hang out and create a masterpiece plant out of beads that will brighten up any shelf. All supplies provided.

Drop-in Art

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 7:00pm

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.

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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.

Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library

Program Type:

Discussion

Age Group:

Teens

Grades 6-8. Join us as we discuss The Fire, The Water and Maudie McGinn by Sally J. Pla. Pick up a copy of the book (yours to keep) at the Youth Desk after registering.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Discussion

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Join us as we discuss The Fire, The Water and Maudie McGinn by Sally J. Pla. Pick up a copy of the book (yours to keep) at the Youth Desk after registering.

Drop-in Art

Friday, March 20, 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Teen volunteers wearing lime green shirts sit at a table in the library ready to sign people up for Summer Library Club

Junior Volunteer Application Period

All Day 4/7 - 4/14

Online

Program Type:

General Interest

Age Group:

Teens

Volunteer at the library this summer and make a difference. Volunteering is a great way to contribute to your community, develop new skills, and earn service hours.

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Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: General Interest

Event Details:

Volunteer at the library this summer and make a difference. Volunteering is a great way to contribute to your community, develop new skills, and earn service hours.

Ozobot robot moving long colored lines on paper

Coding with Ozobot Blockly (Grades 6-8)

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library

Program Type:

Technology

Age Group:

Teens

Grades 6-8. Learn how to code using Ozobot. Navigate Ozobot through a maze by coding, but watch out for traps and tricks!

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Learn how to code using Ozobot. Navigate Ozobot through a maze by coding, but watch out for traps and tricks!

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.

Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library

Program Type:

Discussion

Age Group:

Teens

Grades 6-8. Discuss one of the 2027 award contenders. Pick up a copy of the book (yours to keep) at the Youth Desk after registering.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Discussion

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Discuss one of the 2027 award contenders. Pick up a copy of the book (yours to keep) at the Youth Desk after registering.

Bejeweled & Booked

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library

Program Type:

Art / Craft

Age Group:

Teens

Grades 6-12. Get ready to glam up your bookshelf! Decorate book covers with rhinestones, gems, and all things sparkly.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art / Craft

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Get ready to glam up your bookshelf! Decorate book covers with rhinestones, gems, and all things sparkly.

Drop-in Art

Saturday, May 23, 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.

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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)

Description:

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend.

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Off the Page Teen Book Club

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

Cook Along with Chef Kristyn

Disclaimer(s)

This program will not be recorded

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required