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Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 10 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Event Details:

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spinning Yarns: Knit & Crochet Group

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Reading Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Adults

Connect with fellow yarn lovers in a friendly and creative space at the library. Share your projects, tips and stories with other knitters, crocheters, and needle crafters.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Connect with fellow yarn lovers in a friendly and creative space at the library. Share your projects, tips and stories with other knitters, crocheters, and needle crafters.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Makerspace

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Stop by to work on personalized crafts. We won't be teaching any new skills, but supplies will be available for sublimation printing and other projects.

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

Stop by to work on personalized crafts. We won't be teaching any new skills, but supplies will be available for sublimation printing and other projects.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Spotlight: On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.

Disclaimer(s)

Online webinar

This event takes place online using a videoconferencing platform such as Zoom. After you sign up, you'll get an email with a link to join on your computer, phone, or tablet. You may also be able to call in by phone to listen without video.

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This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Holiday Arts & Crafts

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages

All Ages, Drop In. Celebrate Easter and Passover with arts and crafts. 

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: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art / Craft
Event Details:

All Ages, Drop In. Celebrate Easter and Passover with arts and crafts. 

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

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

No signup required

No signup required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Word: Advanced Topics

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Deepen your Word skills with these advanced topics. Class will cover:

  • Styles
  • Mail Merge
  • Comments
  • Track Changes

Class will be taught with Microsoft Word 365.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Deepen your Word skills with these advanced topics. Class will cover:

  • Styles
  • Mail Merge
  • Comments
  • Track Changes

Class will be taught with Microsoft Word 365.

Disclaimer(s)

Technology Training Resources

The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.

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
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The library is closed all day today.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Documentary Screening: "Cafeteria Man"

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

The documentary Cafeteria Man is the true story of rebel chef Tony Geraci and his mission to radically reform Baltimore's public school food system with a recipe for change.

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

The documentary Cafeteria Man is the true story of rebel chef Tony Geraci and his mission to radically reform Baltimore's public school food system with a recipe for change.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Language Learners Conversation Group

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults

Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Excel: Functions 2

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

An introduction to using Excel for calculations. This class covers:

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

An introduction to using Excel for calculations. This class covers:

Disclaimer(s)

Technology Training Resources

The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 11 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Event Details:

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Art Lecture: Alphonse Mucha, the Poster Boy for Art Nouveau

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Actor and artist Jim Parks explores how a sensational Sarah Bernhardt poster catapulted Alphonse Mucha from obscurity to the "Godfather of Art Nouveau." Discover the confluence of forces that supercharged Mucha’s career, transforming h
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:
Actor and artist Jim Parks explores how a sensational Sarah Bernhardt poster catapulted Alphonse Mucha from obscurity to the "Godfather of Art Nouveau." Discover the confluence of forces that supercharged Mucha’s career, transforming h
This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Discussion with Judy Levin

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger. In 1958, a small Minnesota town is rocked by a shocking murder, pouring fresh fuel on old grievances.

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

The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger. In 1958, a small Minnesota town is rocked by a shocking murder, pouring fresh fuel on old grievances.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Maker Class: Crochet a Chicken

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This event is free and open to adults. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1485, or in person at the library.

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

This event is free and open to adults. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1485, or in person at the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Budgeting & Savings Basics (Online)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Finance professor Ryan Decker breaks down the basics of personal finance: budgeting and introductory saving and investment strategies.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Finance professor Ryan Decker breaks down the basics of personal finance: budgeting and introductory saving and investment strategies.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Nightcrawler (R) [Online]

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Lou Bloom, a young man desperate for work, discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lou Bloom, a young man desperate for work, discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom meeting

This event takes place on Zoom. Meeting format allows the group to interact with one another. Cameras are optional. After registration, you will receive an email with a link to join the event.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Games for Grown-ups

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.

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

Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Buying a Home: The Basics (Online)

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Buying a home is complicated. By the end of this course, you will know what a lender looks for in a loan application, credit basics, down payments, and the players in the home-buying process. 

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Buying a home is complicated. By the end of this course, you will know what a lender looks for in a loan application, credit basics, down payments, and the players in the home-buying process. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Spotlight: Brad Taylor, NYT Bestselling Author

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

Disclaimer(s)

Online webinar

This event takes place online using a videoconferencing platform such as Zoom. After you sign up, you'll get an email with a link to join on your computer, phone, or tablet. You may also be able to call in by phone to listen without video.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Excel: Functions 3

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

An ongoing series introducing Excel for calculations. This class covers:

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

An ongoing series introducing Excel for calculations. This class covers:

Disclaimer(s)

Technology Training Resources

The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 12 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Event Details:

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions Discussion Group

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Civics, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

In-person only

Discuss chapter 3 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

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

In-person only

Discuss chapter 3 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Road Trip to Indiana Amish Country

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

CORRECTION FROM LIBRARY QUARTERLY:   This was published in the newsletter at 1 p.m., but the correct time is 7 p.m.

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

CORRECTION FROM LIBRARY QUARTERLY:   This was published in the newsletter at 1 p.m., but the correct time is 7 p.m.