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Rendezvous with Rachel Revere™

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

During May 1775, Rachel Revere had only heard from her beloved husband Paul once since his legendary midnight ride. Rachel desperately tries to unite her family, amidst the wake of an American Revolution.

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

During May 1775, Rachel Revere had only heard from her beloved husband Paul once since his legendary midnight ride. Rachel desperately tries to unite her family, amidst the wake of an American Revolution.

Early Learning

Sunshine Squad: Waiting Is Hard

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Sunshine Squad:

0-6 years with an adult. Help build a better, more compassionate world, starting with your own family! Stories and activities with Miss Kelsey focus on social-emotional development...

Whether it's waiting your turn, waiting for a special someone to come home, or waiting for an exciting event, waiting is hard! Join Miss Kelsey as we learn ways to wait and build the skill of patience through books and songs.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sunshine Squad

0-6 years with an adult. Help build a better, more compassionate world, starting with your own family! Stories and activities with Miss Kelsey focus on social-emotional development and cultural appreciation.

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

Whether it's waiting your turn, waiting for a special someone to come home, or waiting for an exciting event, waiting is hard! Join Miss Kelsey as we learn ways to wait and build the skill of patience through books and songs.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Sign "Half Day Preserves"

Book Trails Walking Club

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Book lovers, this is your chance to chat about favorites while enjoying nature. There's no required reading. Just come prepared to talk about books with fellow participants.

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

Book lovers, this is your chance to chat about favorites while enjoying nature. There's no required reading. Just come prepared to talk about books with fellow participants.

Off The Hook

Off the Hook: Knit & Crochet Group (Online)

Tuesday, August 25, 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 is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1485, or in person at the library.

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

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.

Memory Café - Buffalo Grove

Thursday, August 27, 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 care partner 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 care partner for activities and socialization. Events feature engaging programming that is both fun and interactive. 

Three felt apples are positioned in a tree with clothespins on each apple.

Little Play Box: September Pickup Begins

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Little Play Box:

Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month.The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs...

Your September box includes supplies for a craft called  "Apple Storytime."

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Little Play Box

Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month.

The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2.

Each month, subscribers to the Little Play Box will receive a box containing supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience. The activity materials are yours to keep forever.

Here’s the best part: It’s all free! All you need is a Vernon Area Public Library card.

New subscribers...

... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed!

Your September box includes supplies for a craft called  "Apple Storytime."

Library Closed - Labor Day Weekend (Sunday)

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

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

Library Closed - Labor Day

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

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

Writers' Support Group

Thursday, September 10, 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.

Book cover with Africa

Great Decisions Discussion Group (Online)

Friday, September 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

Online only

Discuss chapter 6 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

Register one person per household. 

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

Online only

Discuss chapter 6 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

Register one person per household. 

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.

Book Cover with Africa

Great Decisions Discussion Group

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

In-person only

Discuss chapter 6 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

In-person only

Discuss chapter 6 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

Library Closed - Staff Training

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed today while we conduct a day of staff training to improve our service to you.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today while we conduct a day of staff training to improve our service to you.

Early Learning

Little Play Box: October Pickup Begins

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Little Play Box:

Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month.The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs...

Your October box includes supplies for a craft called  "Handprint Leaves Tea Towel."

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Little Play Box

Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month.

The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2.

Each month, subscribers to the Little Play Box will receive a box containing supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience. The activity materials are yours to keep forever.

Here’s the best part: It’s all free! All you need is a Vernon Area Public Library card.

New subscribers...

... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed!

Your October box includes supplies for a craft called  "Handprint Leaves Tea Towel."

Writers' Support Group

Thursday, October 1, 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.

Book cover with Africa

Great Decisions Discussion Group (Online)

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

Online only

Discuss chapter 7 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

Register one person per household. 

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

Online only

Discuss chapter 7 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

Register one person per household. 

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.

Book Cover with Africa

Great Decisions Discussion Group

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

In-person only

Discuss chapter 7 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

In-person only

Discuss chapter 7 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

Baby paints a scrap of tissue paper onto a sheet of paper

Little Play Box: November Pickup Begins

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Little Play Box:

Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month.The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs...

Your November box includes supplies for a craft called  "Tissue Paper Collage."

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Little Play Box

Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month.

The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2.

Each month, subscribers to the Little Play Box will receive a box containing supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience. The activity materials are yours to keep forever.

Here’s the best part: It’s all free! All you need is a Vernon Area Public Library card.

New subscribers...

... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed!

Your November box includes supplies for a craft called  "Tissue Paper Collage."

Writers' Support Group

Thursday, November 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.

Book cover with Africa

Great Decisions Discussion Group (Online)

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

Online only

Discuss chapter 8 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

Register one person per household. 

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

Online only

Discuss chapter 8 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

Register one person per household. 

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.

Book Cover with Africa

Great Decisions Discussion Group

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

In-person only

Discuss chapter 8 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

In-person only

Discuss chapter 8 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

Library Closing at 5 pm

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Vernon Area Public Library

The library will close early today at 5 pm and remain closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library will close early today at 5 pm and remain closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving.

Library Closed

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed today for the holiday. We will reopen tomorrow at 9 a.m.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today for the holiday. We will reopen tomorrow at 9 a.m.

Small clear bottle holds rice with red and yellow pom poms inside. On top are three ribbons: orange, yellow, and red

Little Play Box: December Pickup Begins

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Little Play Box:

Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month.The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs...

Your December box includes supplies for a craft called  "Colorful Music Shakers."

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Little Play Box

Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month.

The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2.

Each month, subscribers to the Little Play Box will receive a box containing supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience. The activity materials are yours to keep forever.

Here’s the best part: It’s all free! All you need is a Vernon Area Public Library card.

New subscribers...

... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed!

Your December box includes supplies for a craft called  "Colorful Music Shakers."

Writers' Support Group

Thursday, December 10, 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.