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Revolutionary America

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Actress Rebecca Tulloch brings John and Abigail Adams to life in Revolutionary Boston. Experience the turbulence of protests against British taxes, red-coated soldiers in the streets, and the threat of smallpox.

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

Actress Rebecca Tulloch brings John and Abigail Adams to life in Revolutionary Boston. Experience the turbulence of protests against British taxes, red-coated soldiers in the streets, and the threat of smallpox.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Concert: Nanny Nikki

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary

All ages. Celebrate take Your Child to the Library Day with Nanny Nikki! Get ready to move and groove to classic and original children's songs with this Grammy-nominated children's entertainer and teaching artist. 

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

All ages. Celebrate take Your Child to the Library Day with Nanny Nikki! Get ready to move and groove to classic and original children's songs with this Grammy-nominated children's entertainer and teaching artist. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Dance to China: Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary

Preschool-Grade 5. Welcome the Year of the Horse with dance performances from China's different regions and cultural groups. Presented by Angela Tam, founding Artistic Director of Yin He Dance. 

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

Preschool-Grade 5. Welcome the Year of the Horse with dance performances from China's different regions and cultural groups. Presented by Angela Tam, founding Artistic Director of Yin He Dance. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Shakespeare Project of Chicago Presents "Richard II"

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

The tragic story of a proud king who loses his throne and power after misruling his kingdom and being overthrown by his cousin.

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

The tragic story of a proud king who loses his throne and power after misruling his kingdom and being overthrown by his cousin.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Concert: Anne-Marie Akin

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary

All ages. Welcome spring with an interactive concert featuring Wiggleworms favorite Anne-Marie.

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

All ages. Welcome spring with an interactive concert featuring Wiggleworms favorite Anne-Marie.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Women: A Story of Two Army Nurses in Vietnam

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

More than 11,000 women served in Vietnam, with 90% working as volunteer nurses.

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

More than 11,000 women served in Vietnam, with 90% working as volunteer nurses.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Classically Celtic Concert

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an enchanting concert that blends timeless Celtic melodies and classical artistry.

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

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an enchanting concert that blends timeless Celtic melodies and classical artistry.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Aztec Dance Cultural Performance

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults

Experience a vibrant performance of pre-Hispanic music, song, and dance with Xochitl-Quetzal Aztec Dance, a Chicago-based group that honors the heritage of the Conchero indigenous tradition of ancient Mexico that has been passed down over centurie

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

Experience a vibrant performance of pre-Hispanic music, song, and dance with Xochitl-Quetzal Aztec Dance, a Chicago-based group that honors the heritage of the Conchero indigenous tradition of ancient Mexico that has been passed down over centurie

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Firefly Family Theatre presents The Spring Garden

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 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. Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends for stories and songs all about spring and the power of kindness.

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. Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends for stories and songs all about spring and the power of kindness.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Library Closed

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed all day today.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed all day today.

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
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 "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

"Calvin Can't Fly" ASL Film Screening

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary

Calvin is one unusual starling! While his siblings and cousins learn to fly, this rare bird lets his imagination soar while reading about pirates, dinosaurs, and other fascinating things.

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

Calvin is one unusual starling! While his siblings and cousins learn to fly, this rare bird lets his imagination soar while reading about pirates, dinosaurs, and other fascinating things.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Shakespeare Project of Chicago Presents "The Witch"

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

This dark comedy by Thomas Middleton blends supernatural mischief, moral corruption, and sharp social satire through its portrayal of witches who mirror human vices.

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

This dark comedy by Thomas Middleton blends supernatural mischief, moral corruption, and sharp social satire through its portrayal of witches who mirror human vices.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Charlotte's Web

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades K-5. This is a special, 60-minute touring theatrical version of the beloved literary classic, Charlotte's Web, adapted from E.B. White's novel by Joseph Robinette.

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

Grades K-5. This is a special, 60-minute touring theatrical version of the beloved literary classic, Charlotte's Web, adapted from E.B. White's novel by Joseph Robinette.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Concert: Little Miss Ann

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary

All ages. Little Miss Ann is a Chicago-based, Filipina-American, nationally touring kids musician who has made 7 award-winning Family Music albums.

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

All ages. Little Miss Ann is a Chicago-based, Filipina-American, nationally touring kids musician who has made 7 award-winning Family Music albums.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Concert: Cielito Lindo, Music of Mexico

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Blending the vibrant sounds of guitar, violin, and voices, this talented duo from Cielito Lindo, a Chicago-based family music group, infuses every performance with warmth, energy and emotion.

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

Blending the vibrant sounds of guitar, violin, and voices, this talented duo from Cielito Lindo, a Chicago-based family music group, infuses every performance with warmth, energy and emotion.

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
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
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Concert: Little Lunas

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary

All ages. Sisters Belinda and Maritza Cervantes merge their love of music and education to bring you Little Lunas, an interactive bilingual kids concert including movement, instruments, and play.

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

All ages. Sisters Belinda and Maritza Cervantes merge their love of music and education to bring you Little Lunas, an interactive bilingual kids concert including movement, instruments, and play.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Library Closed - Independence Day

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed on Saturday and Sunday of the July 4th weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Saturday and Sunday of the July 4th weekend.

Library Closed - Independence Day Weekend

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed on Saturday and Sunday of the July 4th weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Saturday and Sunday of the July 4th weekend.

Library Closed - Labor Day Weekend (Sunday)

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend.

Library Closed - Labor Day

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend.

Library Closed - Staff Training

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed today while we conduct a day of staff training to improve our service to you.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today while we conduct a day of staff training to improve our service to you.