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Book Discussion with Judy Levin

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

The Wildes by Louis Bayard.

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

The Wildes by Louis Bayard.

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

Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Age Group:
Adults

Regular meeting of the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District board of directors.

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meetings
Event Details:

Regular meeting of the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District board of directors.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Maker Class: Felt Boxes

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

Make your own felt box for storing jewelry, keys, or other knick-knacks. All supplies will be provided by 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:

Make your own felt box for storing jewelry, keys, or other knick-knacks. All supplies will be provided by the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers' Support Group

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Share work, meet fellow writers, get constructive feedback, and discuss the publishing business in this informal group. All writers welcome.

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

Share work, meet fellow writers, get constructive feedback, and discuss the publishing business in this informal group. All writers welcome.

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 "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: 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

A haunting psychological thriller unfolds entirely through the ghost’s eerie vantage point as a suburban family—Rebekah (Lucy Liu), Chris (Chris Sullivan), teenage Chloe (Callina Lang), and brother Tyler (Eddy Maday)—moves into a charming but unse

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

A haunting psychological thriller unfolds entirely through the ghost’s eerie vantage point as a suburban family—Rebekah (Lucy Liu), Chris (Chris Sullivan), teenage Chloe (Callina Lang), and brother Tyler (Eddy Maday)—moves into a charming but unse

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, January 11, 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

Choose Your Own Adventure: A Book Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Choose your own adventure by bringing a book or audiobook and read silently with other readers. From 6:30-7:30 pm, we will silently read. From 7:30-8:30 pm, chat with others or continue reading. The choice is yours!

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

Choose your own adventure by bringing a book or audiobook and read silently with other readers. From 6:30-7:30 pm, we will silently read. From 7:30-8:30 pm, chat with others or continue reading. The choice is yours!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Spotlight: David Brooks, Op-ed Columnist for New York Times

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics, General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want

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

Join us for a discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want

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

Charging Your Worth with Confidence (Online)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Adults

Chelsie Tamms, designer and brand strategist for Lettering Works, identifies ways to say yes only to the best (and biggest) opportunities while also staying profitable. 

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

Chelsie Tamms, designer and brand strategist for Lettering Works, identifies ways to say yes only to the best (and biggest) opportunities while also staying profitable. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Path to Citizenship (Online)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

Join HIAS Immigration & Citizenship for our Path to Citizenship event — a free informational session designed to guide immigrants through the naturalization process. Whether you're just beginning your journey or are ready to apply for U.S.

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

Join HIAS Immigration & Citizenship for our Path to Citizenship event — a free informational session designed to guide immigrants through the naturalization process. Whether you're just beginning your journey or are ready to apply for U.S.

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

Intro to Python: Part 1

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This is part 1 of a 3-part Python series.

Learn, practice, and experiment with the basics of Python in this three-part, hands-on class. 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:

This is part 1 of a 3-part Python series.

Learn, practice, and experiment with the basics of Python in this three-part, hands-on class. 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

A Brief and Surprisingly Interesting History of Brick Architecture in Chicago

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

When Chicago rebuilt after the Great Fire, bricks shaped its architecture and style.

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

When Chicago rebuilt after the Great Fire, bricks shaped its architecture and style.

This event is in the "Adults" group

AI Book Discussion: "The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values" by Brian Christian

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Read and discuss Brian Christian's exploration of key questions surrounding the development of AI and machine learning. How do we ensure that these technologies align with human values?

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

Read and discuss Brian Christian's exploration of key questions surrounding the development of AI and machine learning. How do we ensure that these technologies align with human values?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

In your 20s or 30s and thirsting for intelligent conversation with excellent people? Meet for a book discussion at Half Day Brewing of Lincolnshire with excellent people over adult beverages and delicious food.

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

In your 20s or 30s and thirsting for intelligent conversation with excellent people? Meet for a book discussion at Half Day Brewing of Lincolnshire with excellent people over adult beverages and delicious food.

This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Printing Part 1: Basics

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This is part 1 of a 3-part series. Sign up for each session separately.

Learn how to use the free design software TinkerCAD to create your own 3D Prints. 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:

This is part 1 of a 3-part series. Sign up for each session separately.

Learn how to use the free design software TinkerCAD to create your own 3D Prints. 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Games for Grown-ups

Sunday, January 18, 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

English Language Learners Conversation Group

Tuesday, January 20, 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

Author Spotlight: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.  

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

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.  

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

Secrets to Restorative Sleep

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Discover how sleep impacts your health and daily life with wellness coach Debbie Friend. Learn about insomnia, sleep apnea, the effects of sleep disturbances, and practical tips for better rest.

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

Discover how sleep impacts your health and daily life with wellness coach Debbie Friend. Learn about insomnia, sleep apnea, the effects of sleep disturbances, and practical tips for better rest.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Novel Night Book Discussion: "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Quiet Reading Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Discuss this year's One Book One Community selection, Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.

To learn more about One Book and to see other related programs, visit 1book.org.

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

Discuss this year's One Book One Community selection, Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.

To learn more about One Book and to see other related programs, visit 1book.org.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Python: Part 2

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This is part 2 of a 3-part Python series.

Learn, practice, and experiment with the basics of Python in this three-part, hands-on class. 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:

This is part 2 of a 3-part Python series.

Learn, practice, and experiment with the basics of Python in this three-part, hands-on class. 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

Paint with Paper: A Portrait Collage Workshop (4 pm)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Adults

REGISTRATION OPENS ON DECEMBER 7,  the One Book One Community kickoff. 

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

REGISTRATION OPENS ON DECEMBER 7,  the One Book One Community kickoff.