CLOSED - New Year's Eve All Day Vernon Area Public Library The library is closed for the holiday and will reopen January 2. Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing CLOSED - New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed for the holiday and will reopen January 2.
CLOSED - New Years Day All Day Vernon Area Public Library The library is closed on January 1 and will reopen on January 2. Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing CLOSED - New Years Day All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed on January 1 and will reopen on January 2.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Discussion with Judy Levin (Online) Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Online Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Absolution by Alice McDermott. Sixty years after they lived as wives of American servicemen in early 1960s Vietnam, two women reconnect and relieve their shared experiences in... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Book Discussion with Judy Levin (Online) 10:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Absolution by Alice McDermott. Sixty years after they lived as wives of American servicemen in early 1960s Vietnam, two women reconnect and relieve their shared experiences in Saigon. 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 There will not be an archived version available to view after the event.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. Writers' Support Group (Online) Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Online Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Share work, meet fellow writers, get constructive feedback, and discuss the publishing business in this informal group. All writers welcome. Additional information on our M... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Writers' Support Group (Online) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 12 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. Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: In your 20s or 30s and thirsting for intelligent conversation with excellent people? Meet for a book discussion at the Chatterbox of Long Grove with excellent people over adult bev... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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 the Chatterbox of Long Grove with excellent people over adult beverages and delicious food.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Reel Talk Movie Discussion: A Suitable Girl (NR) (Online) Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Online Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: A Suitable Girl follows three young Indian women struggling to maintain their identities and follow their dreams amid intense pressure to get married. Documenting the arranged marr... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion: A Suitable Girl (NR) (Online) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: A Suitable Girl follows three young Indian women struggling to maintain their identities and follow their dreams amid intense pressure to get married. 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. Novel Night Book Discussion: The Bandit Queens Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. Considered a “self-made” widow after the disappearance of her husband, Geeta, when other women in the village ask her for help in gett... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Novel Night Book Discussion: The Bandit Queens 7:00pm - 8:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. Considered a “self-made” widow after the disappearance of her husband, Geeta, when other women in the village ask her for help in getting rid of their own no-good husbands, must decide how far
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Bluestem Award Book Discussion Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Elementary Event Details: Grades 3-5 with an adult. This parent and child book group will discuss Just Right Jillian by Nicole D. Collier. Pick up a copy of the book (yours to keep) at the Youth Desk.&... Required This event is in the "Elementary" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Bluestem Award Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: Grades 3-5 with an adult. This parent and child book group will discuss Just Right Jillian by Nicole D. Collier. Pick up a copy of the book (yours to keep) at the Youth Desk. Disclaimer(s) Adult participation is expected Children must be accompanied by an adult. You are expected to take part in the activities with your child.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Off the Page: A Teen Book Club Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm Off Site Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Teens Off the Page Teen Book Club: Grades 8-12. Love to read? Meet at Culver's and add your voice to the banter while enjoying frozen custard - the library's treat! This discussion group is free and o... Event Details: This month's discussion is Animal Farm by George Orwell. A print copy of this month’s book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. Pick up at the Youth Desk.... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Off the Page: A Teen Book Club 7:00pm - 8:15pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 15 Off the Page Teen Book Club Grades 8-12. Love to read? Meet at Culver's and add your voice to the banter while enjoying frozen custard - the library's treat! This discussion group is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the Youth Desk in the library. Event Details: This month's discussion is Animal Farm by George Orwell. A print copy of this month’s book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. Pick up at the Youth Desk.
This event is in the "Adults" group. One Book, One Community Book Discussion [Online] Monday, February 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Online Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: This is our One Book, One Community pick for 2025.The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff.Considered a “self-made” widow after the disappearance of her husband, Geeta, when other w... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 3 2025 Mon One Book, One Community Book Discussion [Online] 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: This is our One Book, One Community pick for 2025.The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. 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 "Elementary" group. Monarch Award Book Discussion Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Elementary Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. This parent and child book group will discuss I am the Shark by Joan Holub. As a group, we will read the story together, share our thoughts... Required This event is in the "Elementary" group. Feb 4 2025 Tue Monarch Award Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. This parent and child book group will discuss I am the Shark by Joan Holub. As a group, we will read the story together, share our thoughts, and enjoy a related craft. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Teens Event Details: Grades 6-8. The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved when you register. Pick up your copy of the book at the Youth De... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Grades 6-8. The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved when you register. Pick up your copy of the book at the Youth Desk.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Discussion with Judy Levin: The Bandit Queens (Online) Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Online Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. Considered a “self-made” widow after the disappearance of her husband, Geeta, when other women in the village ask her for help in gett... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Book Discussion with Judy Levin: The Bandit Queens (Online) 10:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. Considered a “self-made” widow after the disappearance of her husband, Geeta, when other women in the village ask her for help in getting rid of their own no-good husbands, must decide how far 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. Writers' Support Group (Online) Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Online Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Share work, meet fellow writers, get constructive feedback, and discuss the publishing business in this informal group. All writers welcome. Additional information on our M... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Writers' Support Group (Online) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 18 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 "Teens" group. Off the Page: A Teen Book Club Monday, February 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm Off Site Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Teens Off the Page Teen Book Club: Grades 8-12. Love to read? Meet at Culver's and add your voice to the banter while enjoying frozen custard - the library's treat! This discussion group is free and o... Event Details: This month's discussion is Didn't See That Coming by Jesse Q. Sutanto. A print copy of this month’s book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. Pick up at t... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 17 2025 Mon Off the Page: A Teen Book Club 7:00pm - 8:15pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 15 Off the Page Teen Book Club Grades 8-12. Love to read? Meet at Culver's and add your voice to the banter while enjoying frozen custard - the library's treat! This discussion group is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the Youth Desk in the library. Event Details: This month's discussion is Didn't See That Coming by Jesse Q. Sutanto. A print copy of this month’s book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. Pick up at the Youth Desk.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Great Decisions Discussion Group Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Civics, Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: In-person onlyProfessor Gary Midkiff discusses chapter 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book.Register each person planning to attend. R... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Great Decisions Discussion Group 10:30am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics, Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: In-person onlyProfessor Gary Midkiff discusses chapter 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book.Register each person planning to attend.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: In your 20s or 30s and thirsting for intelligent conversation with excellent people? Meet for a book discussion at the Chatterbox of Long Grove with excellent people over adult bev... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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 the Chatterbox of Long Grove with excellent people over adult beverages and delicious food.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Ordinary Love Friday, February 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Online Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Joan and Tom have been married for many years. An everyday couple with a remarkable love, there is an ease to their relationship which only comes from spending a lifetime together.... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 21 2025 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Ordinary Love 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: Joan and Tom have been married for many years. An everyday couple with a remarkable love, there is an ease to their relationship which only comes from spending a lifetime together. 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. World Language Movie Discussion: Anatomy of a Fall (R) (Online) Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Sandra, her husband Samuel, and their son Daniel live a secluded life in a remote town in the French Alps. When Samuel is found dead, the police question if he was murdered or comm... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed World Language Movie Discussion: Anatomy of a Fall (R) (Online) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Sandra, her husband Samuel, and their son Daniel live a secluded life in a remote town in the French Alps. When Samuel is found dead, the police question if he was murdered or committed suicide and Sandra becomes the main suspect. 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. Writers' Support Group Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Online Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Share work, meet fellow writers, get constructive feedback, and discuss the publishing business in this informal group. All writers welcome.Additional information on our Meetu... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 13 2025 Thu Writers' Support Group 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 19 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 "Teens" group. Off the Page: A Teen Book Club Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm Off Site Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Teens Off the Page Teen Book Club: Grades 8-12. Love to read? Meet at Culver's and add your voice to the banter while enjoying frozen custard - the library's treat! This discussion group is free and o... Event Details: This month's discussion is Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.A print copy of this month’s book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. Pick up at the Youth Desk. Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 17 2025 Mon Off the Page: A Teen Book Club 7:00pm - 8:15pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 15 Off the Page Teen Book Club Grades 8-12. Love to read? Meet at Culver's and add your voice to the banter while enjoying frozen custard - the library's treat! This discussion group is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the Youth Desk in the library. Event Details: This month's discussion is Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.A print copy of this month’s book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. Pick up at the Youth Desk.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Great Decisions Discussion Group Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Civics, Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: In-person onlyProfessor Gary Midkiff discusses chapter 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book.Register each person planning to attend. R... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 19 2025 Wed Great Decisions Discussion Group 10:30am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics, Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: In-person onlyProfessor Gary Midkiff discusses chapter 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book.Register each person planning to attend.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: In your 20s or 30s and thirsting for intelligent conversation with excellent people? Meet for a book discussion at the Chatterbox of Long Grove with excellent people over adult bev... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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 the Chatterbox of Long Grove with excellent people over adult beverages and delicious food.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Teens Event Details: Grades 6-8. Discuss one of the 2026 contenders for the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award, as nominated by Illinois students. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved w... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Grades 6-8. Discuss one of the 2026 contenders for the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award, as nominated by Illinois students. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved when you register.