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

Monday, November 24, 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, November 24, 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

Family Travel Trivia

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades K-5 with an adult. Take a trip around the world as you match your family’s knowledge of places both far and near during this multigenerational trivia competition.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 with an adult. Take a trip around the world as you match your family’s knowledge of places both far and near during this multigenerational trivia competition.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Two women with brown hair and long sleeve shirts holding a wolf puppet and plant

Firefly Family Theatre presents The Harvest Moon

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary

Ages 2-7 with an adult. Celebrate fall with Spark the Firefly and her friends! Pumpkins, apples, falling leaves and more.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-7 with an adult. Celebrate fall with Spark the Firefly and her friends! Pumpkins, apples, falling leaves and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Chess

Chess Challenge Meetup (Grades 2-4)

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades 2-4. Challenge a friend to a game of chess! Test your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and meet new friends!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-4. Challenge a friend to a game of chess! Test your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and meet new friends!

Chess

Chess Challenge Meetup (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 5-8. Challenge a friend to a game of chess! Test your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and meet new friends!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 5-8. Challenge a friend to a game of chess! Test your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and meet new friends!

Early Learning

Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in)

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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

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

Library closing at 5 pm

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 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.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today for the holiday.

Red train with Toys for Tots logo

Toys for Tots Collection

11/28/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/07/2025 @ 5:00pm
Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Drop off new, unwrapped books and toys for the annual Toys for Tots campaign with the Great Lakes Marine Corp. Collection boxes will be in lobby from November 21 - December 7.

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Drop off new, unwrapped books and toys for the annual Toys for Tots campaign with the Great Lakes Marine Corp. Collection boxes will be in lobby from November 21 - December 7.

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. 

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. 

Early Learning

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  "Painting without a paintbrush."

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  "Painting without a paintbrush."

Early Learning

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

Monday, December 1, 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, December 1, 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

SHS Girls in STEAM

Hour of Code with SHS Girls in STEAM (4:30 pm)

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades K-4 with an adult. Stevenson High School Girls in STEAM demystify code in this beginner-level one hour introduction to computer science.

Please register for the 4:30 or 6 pm session.

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

Grades K-4 with an adult. Stevenson High School Girls in STEAM demystify code in this beginner-level one hour introduction to computer science.

Please register for the 4:30 or 6 pm session.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

SHS Girls in STEAM

Hour of Code with SHS Girls in STEAM (6 pm)

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades K-4 with an adult. Stevenson High School Girls in STEAM demystify code in this beginner-level one hour introduction to computer science.

Please register for the 4:30 or 6 pm session.

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

Grades K-4 with an adult. Stevenson High School Girls in STEAM demystify code in this beginner-level one hour introduction to computer science.

Please register for the 4:30 or 6 pm session.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Early Learning

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

Tuesday, December 2, 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, December 2, 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

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

Author and book cover

Author Spotlight: Sue Hincenbergs, The Retirement Plan, a novel

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

Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs 

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

Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs 

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.

Open Makerspace

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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.

Early Learning

Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in)

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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

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

Spinning Yarns: Knit & Crochet Group

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Reading Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Age Group:
Adults

Connect with fellow yarn lovers in a friendly and creative space at the library. Share your projects, tips and stories with other knitters, crocheters, and needle crafters.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Connect with fellow yarn lovers in a friendly and creative space at the library. Share your projects, tips and stories with other knitters, crocheters, and needle crafters.