Event List

Filters
Age Group
Kid Market Logo

Kid Market Application Period

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
Online
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens
Event Details:

Kid Market 2025 applications will be accepted December 20 - January 20th. Is your kid a maker? Or a marketer? The program is open to students in grades 2–8. Sign your future b...

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Business
Event Details:

Kid Market 2025 applications will be accepted December 20 - January 20th. 

Early Learning

New Year's Noon

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Wear your fancy party clothes and celebrate New Year’s Eve a little early. Enjoy stories, songs, a craft, and a special countdown just before noon!This prog...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Wear your fancy party clothes and celebrate New Year’s Eve a little early. Enjoy stories, songs, a craft, and a special countdown just before noon!

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

CLOSED - New Year's Eve

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed for the holiday and will reopen January 2.

Closing
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
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on January 1 and will reopen on January 2.

Early Learning

Little Play Box: January 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...

Event Details:

Your January box includes supplies for a sensory card craft inspired by "We're Going on a Bear Hunt."

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

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!

Event Details:

Your January box includes supplies for a sensory card craft inspired by "We're Going on a Bear Hunt."

Kid Market Logo

Kid Market Application Period

All Day 1/2 - 1/20
Online
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens
Event Details:

Kid Market 2025 applications will be accepted December 20 - January 20. Is your kid a maker? Or a marketer? The program is open to students in grades 2–8. Sign your future bus...

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Business
Event Details:

Kid Market 2025 applications will be accepted December 20 - January 20. 

Three people completing a puzzle

Puzzle Race

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

3rd grade through adult. Put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test in a timed competition! Register individually or in a team of up to four people.* Each registered team recei...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

3rd grade through adult. Put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test in a timed competition!

Early Learning

Playdate at the Library (Drop-in)

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Ages 0-5. Get out of the house for a welcoming library playdate that celebrates the power of free play in early childhood. 

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

Ages 0-5. Get out of the house for a welcoming library playdate that celebrates the power of free play in early childhood. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Two children lovingly look at each other under a blanket fort.

Family Fort & Read (Drop-In)

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, STEM
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary, All Ages
Event Details:

All Ages. Build a cozy fort at the library and snuggle in for a family read. Fort building supplies will be provided. This event is free and open to all. No signup required...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest, STEM
Event Details:

All Ages. Build a cozy fort at the library and snuggle in for a family read. Fort building supplies will be provided.

This event is free and open to all. No signup required.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

Early Learning

Sunshine Squad: I'm a Helper!

Saturday, January 4, 2025 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...

Event Details:

Whether you are helping clean up, teaching a new skill to someone, or taking care of the environment, we can all be helpers in our community. Focus on the positive feelings of bein...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 28

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.

Event Details:

Whether you are helping clean up, teaching a new skill to someone, or taking care of the environment, we can all be helpers in our community.

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.

Early Learning

Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Together 2s & 3s:

Ages 2-3 with an adult. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities center around a letter of the day. Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 A...

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

Together 2s & 3s

Ages 2-3 with an adult. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities center around a letter of the day.

Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Drop in to this storytime

No advance signup is required. Just claim an entry ticket when you arrive on the day of the program. Tickets are free and available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. 

Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description. Except for Preschool Storytime, siblings are also welcome. 

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

Early Learning

Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Together 2s & 3s:

Ages 2-3 with an adult. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities center around a letter of the day. Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 A...

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

Together 2s & 3s

Ages 2-3 with an adult. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities center around a letter of the day.

Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Drop in to this storytime

No advance signup is required. Just claim an entry ticket when you arrive on the day of the program. Tickets are free and available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. 

Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description. Except for Preschool Storytime, siblings are also welcome. 

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

Ozobot Blockly

Coding with Ozobot Blockly (Grades 3-5)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Learn how to code by navigating Ozobot Blockly through a maze. Watch out for traps and tricks! This program is free and open to children in grades 3-5. Signup is r...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Learn how to code by navigating Ozobot Blockly through a maze. Watch out for traps and tricks! 

Disclaimer(s)

Children attend on their own

Children attend this program independently. If your child is under age 10, you must remain in the library.

Ozobot Blockly

Coding with Ozobot Blockly (Grades 6-8)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Learn how to code by navigating Ozobot Blockly through a maze. Watch out for traps and tricks! This program is free and open to children in grades 6-8. Signup...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Learn how to code by navigating Ozobot Blockly through a maze. Watch out for traps and tricks! 

Disclaimer(s)

Children attend on their own

Children attend this program independently. If your child is under age 10, you must remain in the library.

Early Learning

Wiggling Ones (9:30 am, Drop-in)

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Wiggling Ones:

Ages 12-24 months. Add 30 minutes of joy to your week. Giggle, sing, and play along with your little one, other families, and Miss Julia. Please choose between the 9:30 AM sessi...

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

Wiggling Ones

Ages 12-24 months. Add 30 minutes of joy to your week. Giggle, sing, and play along with your little one, other families, and Miss Julia.

Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop in to this storytime

No advance signup is required. Just claim an entry ticket when you arrive on the day of the program. Tickets are free and available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. 

Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description. Except for Preschool Storytime, siblings are also welcome. 

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

Early Learning

Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in)

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Wiggling Ones:

Ages 12-24 months. Add 30 minutes of joy to your week. Giggle, sing, and play along with your little one, other families, and Miss Julia. Please choose between the 9:30 AM sessi...

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

Wiggling Ones

Ages 12-24 months. Add 30 minutes of joy to your week. Giggle, sing, and play along with your little one, other families, and Miss Julia.

Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop in to this storytime

No advance signup is required. Just claim an entry ticket when you arrive on the day of the program. Tickets are free and available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. 

Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description. Except for Preschool Storytime, siblings are also welcome. 

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

ELL

English Language Learners Conversation Group (Online)

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers. This event is free and open to all adults. Signup is required. Sign up online h...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers.

Watercolor painting of cardinal sitting on tree branch with red berries

Art Workshop: Cardinals in Snow

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Use watercolor paint to create a cardinal in snow on canvas with Jennifer Evans of Periwinkle Art Studio. No painting experience necessary.This event is free and open to all. Signu...

Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Use watercolor paint to create a cardinal in snow on canvas with Jennifer Evans of Periwinkle Art Studio. No painting experience necessary.

ESL Class Registration (Drop-in)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This registration is for students who are new to the English as a Second Language (ESL) class. The morning includes an informational meeting, placement testing (beginner, intermedi...

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

This registration is for students who are new to the English as a Second Language (ESL) class. The morning includes an informational meeting, placement testing (beginner, intermediate, or advanced), and registration.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

Early Learning

Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Ages 0-14 months. Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Grow your baby's brain with songs, rhymes, and books with Miss Kelsey. After storytime, connect with neighbors while your ...

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

Ages 0-14 months. Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Grow your baby's brain with songs, rhymes, and books with Miss Kelsey.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop in to this storytime

No advance signup is required. Just claim an entry ticket when you arrive on the day of the program. Tickets are free and available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. 

Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description. Except for Preschool Storytime, siblings are also welcome. 

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

Early Learning

Evening Stories with Miss Emily (Online)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary
Evening Stories with Miss Emily:

Age 3 - grade 2. Put on pajamas and enjoy a bedtime story with Miss Emily. This program is free and open to all. Sign up is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-54...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 45

Evening Stories with Miss Emily

Age 3 - grade 2. Put on pajamas and enjoy a bedtime story with Miss Emily.

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

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.

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Preschool Storytime:

Ages 3-5 without an adult. Get ready for school with Miss Emily by practicing the language, listening, and pre-reading skills needed for kindergarten. Children attend this story...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 without an adult. Get ready for school with Miss Emily by practicing the language, listening, and pre-reading skills needed for kindergarten.

Children attend this storytime independently (while their adult remains in the library), giving them an opportunity to practice being in a classroom setting.

Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.

Disclaimer(s)

Tickets are required for Preschool Storytime

Tickets are free and are available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description.

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

 

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.

Cover of Absolution by Alice McDermott

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
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.

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Preschool Storytime:

Ages 3-5 without an adult. Get ready for school with Miss Emily by practicing the language, listening, and pre-reading skills needed for kindergarten. Children attend this story...

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 without an adult. Get ready for school with Miss Emily by practicing the language, listening, and pre-reading skills needed for kindergarten.

Children attend this storytime independently (while their adult remains in the library), giving them an opportunity to practice being in a classroom setting.

Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.

Disclaimer(s)

Tickets are required for Preschool Storytime

Tickets are free and are available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description.

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

 

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.