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One Book One Community Book Discussion: "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting 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 related programs, visit 1book.org

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting 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 related programs, visit 1book.org

This event is in the "Adults" group

World Language Movie Discussion: When Lambs Become Lions (Online)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

In the Kenyan bush, a small-time ivory dealer fights to stay on top while forces mobilize to destroy his trade. When he turns to his younger cousin, a conflicted wildlife ranger who hasn’t been paid in months, they both see a possible lifeline.

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

In the Kenyan bush, a small-time ivory dealer fights to stay on top while forces mobilize to destroy his trade. When he turns to his younger cousin, a conflicted wildlife ranger who hasn’t been paid in months, they both see a possible lifeline.

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 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 There will not be an archived version available to view after the event.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 "Adults" group

Memory Café - Buffalo Grove

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Connect monthly with other individuals with memory loss and their caregivers for activities and socialization. Events feature engaging programming that is both fun and interactive.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Connect monthly with other individuals with memory loss and their caregivers for activities and socialization. Events feature engaging programming that is both fun and interactive.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Makerspace

Thursday, February 26, 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

Games for Grown-ups

Sunday, March 1, 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

One Book One Community Finale: Author Event with Ann Napolitano, "Hello Beautiful"

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

This program is available in-person or on Zoom

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

This program is available in-person or on Zoom

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 6 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, March 3, 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

Author Spotlight: Michael Perry, Humorist and NYT Bestselling Author

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Details coming soon

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

Details coming soon

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

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.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 7 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, March 10, 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

Author Spotlight: Kate Quinn, The Briar Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Details coming soon

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

Details coming soon

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

Writers' Support Group

Thursday, March 12, 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 "Adults" group

Great Decisions Discussion Group (Online)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

 

Online only

Discuss chapter 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

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

 

Online only

Discuss chapter 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

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

Library Board Meeting

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Age Group:
Adults

Regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees (BOLT).

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

Regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees (BOLT).

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 8 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, March 17, 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, March 18, 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 2 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 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap

Thursday, March 19, 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 "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Spotlight: Barbara Kingsolver, Demon Copperhead

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Details coming soon

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

Details coming soon

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

Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online)

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Off the Hook:

If you crochet, knit, or do any kind of handcrafting, join this casual online meetup to work on your project in the comfort of your home while in the good company of other crafters...

This event will also take place on the following dates.  Please click the links to register.

April 28

Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Off the Hook

If you crochet, knit, or do any kind of handcrafting, join this casual online meetup to work on your project in the comfort of your home while in the good company of other crafters. All skill levels are welcome. Grab your favorite beverage and join in!

Register below. Email address required; you will receive an invitation with instructions on how to log in to the event.

This event will also take place on the following dates.  Please click the links to register.

April 28

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

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 9 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, March 24, 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

Memory Café - Buffalo Grove

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Connect monthly with other individuals with memory loss and their caregivers for activities and socialization. Events feature engaging programming that is both fun and interactive.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Connect monthly with other individuals with memory loss and their caregivers for activities and socialization. Events feature engaging programming that is both fun and interactive.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Games for Grown-ups

Sunday, March 29, 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

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.