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Author Spotlight: Charles Duhigg, The Power of Habit

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist and New York Times Bestselling Author of 

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

Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist and New York Times Bestselling Author of 

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

Memory Café - Buffalo Grove

Thursday, November 20, 2025 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 "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, November 28, 2025 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 "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

Saturday, November 29, 2025 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 "Elementary" group

Winter Card Workshop (Grades K-2)

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades K-2 with an adult. Celebrate the magic of the season and join us in creating handmade cards to give to loved ones.

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

Grades K-2 with an adult. Celebrate the magic of the season and join us in creating handmade cards to give to loved ones.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Winter Card Workshop (Grades 3-5)

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades 3-5. Celebrate the magic of the season and join us in creating handmade cards to give to loved ones.  We will use a combination of papers, embellishments and other art supplies to create two heartfelt cards.

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

Grades 3-5. Celebrate the magic of the season and join us in creating handmade cards to give to loved ones.  We will use a combination of papers, embellishments and other art supplies to create two heartfelt cards.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tiny Portrait Art Show Supply Pick Up

All Day 12/7 - 12/23
Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults

For ages 10 - Adult. Display your artistic talents in the Vernon Area Public Library’s Tiny Portrait Art Show, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of One Book One Community.

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Event Details:

For ages 10 - Adult. Display your artistic talents in the Vernon Area Public Library’s Tiny Portrait Art Show, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of One Book One Community.

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

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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 "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, December 26, 2025 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 "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, January 2, 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

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

Memory Café - Buffalo Grove

Thursday, January 22, 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. This month's activity:  sensory nature activites.

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 month's activity:  sensory nature activites.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tiny Portrait Art Show Exhibit

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults

Stop by the library to visit the Tiny Portrait Art Show, an exhibit of canvases created by local residents.

Part of One Book One Community. Learn more at 1book.org.

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Event Details:

Stop by the library to visit the Tiny Portrait Art Show, an exhibit of canvases created by local residents.

Part of One Book One Community. Learn more at 1book.org.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Create Art with Miss Jane: Portraits (Grades K-2)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades K-2 with an adult. Using bold, vibrant colors, we will create our own self-portraits to express ourselves. Miss Jane will lead with step-by-step instructions. Dress for a mess.

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

Grades K-2 with an adult. Using bold, vibrant colors, we will create our own self-portraits to express ourselves. Miss Jane will lead with step-by-step instructions. Dress for a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Create Art with Miss Jane: Portraits (Grades 3-5)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades 3-5. Using bold, vibrant colors, we will create our own self-portraits to express ourselves. Miss Jane will lead with step-by-step instructions. Dress for a mess.

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

Grades 3-5. Using bold, vibrant colors, we will create our own self-portraits to express ourselves. Miss Jane will lead with step-by-step instructions. Dress for a mess.

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, 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.

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

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.