This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Kid Market Sale Day Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults Shop local! Browse and purchase homemade goods from this year's cohort of entrepreneurs in grades 3-8. The Kid Market sale day is their opportunity to put their junior B-school lessons into practice. View Details This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Kid Market Sale Day 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Shop local! Browse and purchase homemade goods from this year's cohort of entrepreneurs in grades 3-8. The Kid Market sale day is their opportunity to put their junior B-school lessons into practice. Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "Adults" group SWALCO Shoe Recycling Collection All Day 4/19 - 4/23 Lobby / Cafe at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults April 19 - May 3 find collection bins in the library lobby. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 19 - 23 2026 SWALCO Shoe Recycling Collection All Day 4/19–4/23 Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Lobby / Cafe Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: April 19 - May 3 find collection bins in the library lobby.
This event is in the "Adults" group Life of the Civil War Soldier Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Emily Metzel of the Kenosha Civil War Museum takes you through the daily life of a Civil War soldier. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Life of the Civil War Soldier 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Emily Metzel of the Kenosha Civil War Museum takes you through the daily life of a Civil War soldier.
This event is in the "Adults" group Retirement Reality with Jill Schlesinger (Online) Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Online Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Are you thinking about retirement? Does it seem completely out of reach? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Retirement Reality with Jill Schlesinger (Online) 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Are you thinking about retirement? Does it seem completely out of reach?
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Spotlight: Miranda Cowley Heller, What the Deep Water Knows Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Details coming soon View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Author Spotlight: Miranda Cowley Heller, What the Deep Water Knows 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Details coming soon 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, April 23, 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Memory Café - Buffalo Grove 2:00pm–3:00pm 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.
Library opens at 1 pm Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm Vernon Area Public Library The library will open late at 1 p.m. today following a morning of staff training. Closing Apr 24 2026 Fri Closing Library opens at 1 pm 9:00am–1:00pm Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library will open late at 1 p.m. today following a morning of staff training.
This event is in the "Adults" group SWALCO Shoe Recycling Collection Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Lobby / Cafe at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults April 19 - May 3 find collection bins in the library lobby. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 24 2026 Fri SWALCO Shoe Recycling Collection 1:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Lobby / Cafe Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: April 19 - May 3 find collection bins in the library lobby.
This event is in the "Adults" group SWALCO Shoe Recycling Collection All Day 4/25 - 5/3 Lobby / Cafe at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults April 19 - May 3 find collection bins in the library lobby. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr-May 2026 SWALCO Shoe Recycling Collection All Day 4/25–5/3 Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Lobby / Cafe Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: April 19 - May 3 find collection bins in the library lobby.
This event is in the "Elementary" group Chess (Grades 2-4) Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Elementary Grades 2-4. Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with National Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan of Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Chess (Grades 2-4) 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Grades 2-4. Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with National Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan of Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome.
This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess (Grades 5-8) Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Elementary, Teens Grades 5-8. Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with National Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan of Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Chess (Grades 5-8) 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Teens Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Grades 5-8. Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with National Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan of Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group Wellness Series: Hormones and Menopause (Online) Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Discover the key hormonal changes that happen in midlife before and after menopause, and discuss the important lifestyle interventions that are critical for preserving health and longevity with lifestyle nutrition expert and author Vicki Shanta Re Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Wellness Series: Hormones and Menopause (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Discover the key hormonal changes that happen in midlife before and after menopause, and discuss the important lifestyle interventions that are critical for preserving health and longevity with lifestyle nutrition expert and author Vicki Shanta Re 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 "Elementary" group Celebrate Derby Days Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Elementary Grades K-5. Get ready for the Run for the Roses and celebrate the Kentucky Derby with activities and craft projects. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Celebrate Derby Days 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Grades K-5. Get ready for the Run for the Roses and celebrate the Kentucky Derby with activities and craft projects.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Compost Give Back Event Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults, All Ages NOTE LOCATION: Spring Lake Park, Lincolnshire Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 3 2026 Sun Compost Give Back Event 9:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: NOTE LOCATION: Spring Lake Park, Lincolnshire
This event is in the "All Ages" group Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776 Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: All Ages In January 1776, most Americans thought independence was a terrible idea. It seemed impossible that 13 weak, far-flung colonies could become a nation. Yet a few months later, those same Americans believed independence was worth fighting for. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group May 4 2026 Mon Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: In January 1776, most Americans thought independence was a terrible idea. It seemed impossible that 13 weak, far-flung colonies could become a nation. Yet a few months later, those same Americans believed independence was worth fighting for.
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Spotlight: Marjan Kamala, Lion Women of Tehran Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Details coming soon View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Author Spotlight: Marjan Kamala, Lion Women of Tehran 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Details coming soon 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 Art Workshop: Pop-Up Wildflowers Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Create three beautiful pop-up spring wildflowers with paper engineer Shawn Sheehy. You'll assemble the structures and gain insights into paper engineering and paper sculpture. All levels are welcome. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Art Workshop: Pop-Up Wildflowers 4:30pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Create three beautiful pop-up spring wildflowers with paper engineer Shawn Sheehy. You'll assemble the structures and gain insights into paper engineering and paper sculpture. All levels are welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group Art Workshop: Pop-Up Wildflowers Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Create three beautiful pop-up spring wildflowers with paper engineer Shawn Sheehy. You'll assemble the structures and gain insights into paper engineering and paper sculpture. All levels are welcome. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Art Workshop: Pop-Up Wildflowers 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Create three beautiful pop-up spring wildflowers with paper engineer Shawn Sheehy. You'll assemble the structures and gain insights into paper engineering and paper sculpture. All levels are welcome.
This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: Berry Sweets Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Elementary, Teens Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: Add some fun to Friday night. Log in from your kitchen and cook along live over Zoom using recipes you receive in advance. Berry-themed sweet treats are on tonight's menu. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 15 2026 Fri Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: Berry Sweets 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Elementary, Teens Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Cook Along with Chef Kristyn Add some fun to Friday night. Log in from your kitchen and cook along live over Zoom using recipes you receive in advance. Berry-themed sweet treats are on tonight's menu. Disclaimer(s) 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 Games for Grown-ups Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 17 2026 Sun Games for Grown-ups 12:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Spotlight: Nir Eyal, Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself and Achieve Extraordinary Results Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults Details coming soon View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Author Spotlight: Nir Eyal, Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself and Achieve Extraordinary Results 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Details coming soon 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 "Green Gold: The Avocado's Remarkable Journey from Humble Superfood to Toast of a Nation" with Author Monique Parsons Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adults How did avocados move from being a regional Latin American staple to starring in Super Bowl ads and becoming a byword for wellness? Green Gold tells the remarkable story of the fruit's rise to prominence. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue "Green Gold: The Avocado's Remarkable Journey from Humble Superfood to Toast of a Nation" with Author Monique Parsons 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: How did avocados move from being a regional Latin American staple to starring in Super Bowl ads and becoming a byword for wellness? Green Gold tells the remarkable story of the fruit's rise to prominence.
Library Closed - Memorial Day Weekend (Sunday) All Day Vernon Area Public Library The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend. Closing May 24 2026 Sun Closing Library Closed - Memorial Day Weekend (Sunday) All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.
Library Closed - Memorial Day All Day Vernon Area Public Library The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend. Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Library Closed - Memorial Day All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.
