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Kid Market Application Period

All Day 12/28 - 12/30
Online
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens

Kid Market 2026 applications will be accepted December 28 - January 25th. 

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

Kid Market 2026 applications will be accepted December 28 - January 25th. 

An assortment of Lego bricks. Attribution: Benjamin D. Esham / Wikimedia Commons

Lego Master Builders (1 pm)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades K-5. Love building with Legos? Work through a challenge, then let your imagination run wild during free building time.  

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

Grades K-5. Love building with Legos? Work through a challenge, then let your imagination run wild during free building time.  

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.

An assortment of Lego bricks. Attribution: Benjamin D. Esham / Wikimedia Commons

Lego Master Builders (3 pm)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades K-5. Love building with Legos? Work through a challenge, then let your imagination run wild during free building time.  

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

Grades K-5. Love building with Legos? Work through a challenge, then let your imagination run wild during free building time.  

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

New Year's Noon

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Registration Required
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, and a special countdown just before noon!

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

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The library is closed today.

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The library is closed today.

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Baby approaches wooden squares with textured items on top

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...

Your January box includes supplies for a craft called  "Texture Stepping Stones."

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 January box includes supplies for a craft called  "Texture Stepping Stones."

Kid Market Logo

Kid Market Application Period

All Day 1/2 - 1/25
Online
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens

Kid Market 2026 applications will be accepted December 28 - January 25th. 

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

Kid Market 2026 applications will be accepted December 28 - January 25th. 

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. 

Puzzles in boxes

Puzzle Exchange

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lobby / Cafe at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Bring your used puzzles (no missing pieces) to trade with other puzzle enthusiasts. 

Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Lobby / Cafe
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Bring your used puzzles (no missing pieces) to trade with other puzzle enthusiasts. 

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

Three people working on a puzzle

Puzzle Race

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults

3rd grade through Adult. Put your skills to the test in a timed competition! Each team receives the same 500-piece puzzle and will have up to 2 hours to complete as much of the puzzle as possible.

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

3rd grade through Adult. Put your skills to the test in a timed competition! Each team receives the same 500-piece puzzle and will have up to 2 hours to complete as much of the puzzle as possible.

Poster image for Sonic the Hedgehog featuring Sonic and Dr. Robotnik

Interactive Movie: Sonic the Hedgehog (10 am)

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary

Ages 3-12. Interact, crack jokes, and battle alongside the Blue Blur with an interactive viewing of Sonic the Hedgehog (2020). Every registered child will receive a bag of props to use during the movie.

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

Ages 3-12. Interact, crack jokes, and battle alongside the Blue Blur with an interactive viewing of Sonic the Hedgehog (2020). Every registered child will receive a bag of props to use during the movie.

Poster image for Sonic the Hedgehog featuring Sonic and Dr. Robotnik

Interactive Movie: Sonic the Hedgehog (1:30 pm)

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary

Ages 3-12. Interact, crack jokes, and battle alongside the Blue Blur with an interactive viewing of Sonic the Hedgehog (2020). Every registered child will receive a bag of props to use during the movie.

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

Ages 3-12. Interact, crack jokes, and battle alongside the Blue Blur with an interactive viewing of Sonic the Hedgehog (2020). Every registered child will receive a bag of props to use during the movie.

Early Learning

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

Monday, January 5, 2026 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 5, 2026 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

Mexikid

Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-8. Mexikid by Pedro Martín. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved when you register. Pick up your copy of the book at the Youth Desk.

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

Grades 6-8. Mexikid by Pedro Martín. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved when you register. Pick up your copy of the book at the Youth Desk.

Early Learning

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

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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 6, 2026 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, January 6, 2026 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.

Open Makerspace

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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.

ESL Class Registration (Drop-in)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:15am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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 7, 2026 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, January 7, 2026 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.

Winter STEM Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades K-2 with an adult. This STEM storytime will feature a seasonal story and a variety of related STEM activities.

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

Grades K-2 with an adult. This STEM storytime will feature a seasonal story and a variety of related STEM activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Adult participation is expected

Children must be accompanied by an adult. You are expected to take part in the activities with your child.