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Big Sky Duo with instruments

Outdoor Concert: Big Sky Acoustic Duo

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Learning Garden at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Combining elements of bluegrass, blues and American roots music, Blue Sky Duo captivates audiences with their soulful music and eclectic approach.

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

Combining elements of bluegrass, blues and American roots music, Blue Sky Duo captivates audiences with their soulful music and eclectic approach.

Disclaimer(s)

This outdoor event takes place in the Library Learning Garden

The Library Learning Garden is located next to the Library Annex at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. 

Limited parking is available in the Library Annex lot. Enter from Indian Creek Road, off of Olde Half Day Road. Or park at the back of the main library parking lot and follow the signs to the Library Learning Garden.

Seating provided by the library is limited; please bring a blanket or chairs to ensure your comfort. Also recommended: hat, water bottle, sunscreen or bug spray. Portable restrooms are available.

📍 Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden

Laura in blue plaid shirt holding a guitar

Family Concert: Laura Doherty

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Learning Garden at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary

All ages. Chicago-based Laura Doherty acoustically rocks your kid’s world with breezy folk-pop tunes from her five Parent’s Choice award-winning albums, which feature her adorable puppet friends.

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

All ages. Chicago-based Laura Doherty acoustically rocks your kid’s world with breezy folk-pop tunes from her five Parent’s Choice award-winning albums, which feature her adorable puppet friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This outdoor event takes place in the Library Learning Garden

The Library Learning Garden is located next to the Library Annex at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. 

Limited parking is available in the Library Annex lot. Enter from Indian Creek Road, off of Olde Half Day Road. Or park at the back of the main library parking lot and follow the signs to the Library Learning Garden.

Seating provided by the library is limited; please bring a blanket or chairs to ensure your comfort. Also recommended: hat, water bottle, sunscreen or bug spray. Portable restrooms are available.

📍 Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden

Man in sunglasses and black t-shirt against a brick wall.

Family Concert: Gincy

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Library Learning Garden at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary

All ages.

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

All ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This outdoor event takes place in the Library Learning Garden

The Library Learning Garden is located next to the Library Annex at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. 

Limited parking is available in the Library Annex lot. Enter from Indian Creek Road, off of Olde Half Day Road. Or park at the back of the main library parking lot and follow the signs to the Library Learning Garden.

Seating provided by the library is limited; please bring a blanket or chairs to ensure your comfort. Also recommended: hat, water bottle, sunscreen or bug spray. Portable restrooms are available.

📍 Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden

Members of Maxwell Street Klezmer Quintet

Concert with Maxwell Street Klezmer Quintet

Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

As Jewish immigrants came to America, they brought their Eastern European musical style with them, but quickly adapted to American tastes and instrumentation.

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

As Jewish immigrants came to America, they brought their Eastern European musical style with them, but quickly adapted to American tastes and instrumentation.

Man in blue shirt and glasses holding pink tambourine and ukulele

Family Concert: Justin Roberts

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Library Learning Garden at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary

All ages. Four-time GRAMMY nominee Justin Roberts is one of the founders of the modern family music scene.

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

All ages. Four-time GRAMMY nominee Justin Roberts is one of the founders of the modern family music scene.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

This outdoor event takes place in the Library Learning Garden

The Library Learning Garden is located next to the Library Annex at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building. 

Limited parking is available in the Library Annex lot. Enter from Indian Creek Road, off of Olde Half Day Road. Or park at the back of the main library parking lot and follow the signs to the Library Learning Garden.

Seating provided by the library is limited; please bring a blanket or chairs to ensure your comfort. Also recommended: hat, water bottle, sunscreen or bug spray. Portable restrooms are available.

📍 Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden

Paul Simon playing guitar

Rhythms of Life: The Musical Journey of Paul Simon

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Take a musical journey through the life of legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon. Listen to stories and live performances of some of Simon's most memorable songs with music historian Susan Benjamin and Cantor Jay O'Brien. 

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

Take a musical journey through the life of legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon. Listen to stories and live performances of some of Simon's most memorable songs with music historian Susan Benjamin and Cantor Jay O'Brien. 

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1619: The Journey of a People, The Musical

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

On August 20, 1619, twenty enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown, Virginia.

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

On August 20, 1619, twenty enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown, Virginia.

Library Closed

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of the holiday weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of the holiday weekend.

Library Closed

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed today for Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today for Labor Day.

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. 

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.

Library Closed

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed today.

Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today.

Library Closed

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed today.

Closing
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Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today.

Library Closed

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed today.

Closing
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Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today.