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Author Spotlight: David Brooks, Op-ed Columnist for New York Times

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics, General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want

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

Join us for a discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want

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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

Path to Citizenship (Online)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

Join HIAS Immigration & Citizenship for our Path to Citizenship event — a free informational session designed to guide immigrants through the naturalization process. Whether you're just beginning your journey or are ready to apply for U.S.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Event Details:

Join HIAS Immigration & Citizenship for our Path to Citizenship event — a free informational session designed to guide immigrants through the naturalization process. Whether you're just beginning your journey or are ready to apply for U.S.

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

Civic Awareness Series – An Evening with Paul Lisnek (Hybrid)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Schaumburg, and Barrington Areas and various Illinois libraries are proud to partner on the kick off of our 2026 Civic Awareness Series, a program dedicated to the continued civic educa

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Event Details:

The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Schaumburg, and Barrington Areas and various Illinois libraries are proud to partner on the kick off of our 2026 Civic Awareness Series, a program dedicated to the continued civic educa

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 1 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Event Details:

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 2 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Event Details:

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Spotlight: Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics, General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

 

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

 

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

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 3 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Event Details:

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Spotlight: Women's Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart, The Conjuring of America

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics, General Interest
Age Group:
Adults

 

Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart, Award-Winning Author and Professor of Philosophy

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

 

Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart, Award-Winning Author and Professor of Philosophy

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

Great Decisions Discussion Group (Online)

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

 

Online only

Discuss chapter 1 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Online only

Discuss chapter 1 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom meeting

This event takes place on Zoom. Meeting format allows the group to interact with one another. Cameras are optional. After registration, you will receive an email with a link to join the event.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 4 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Event Details:

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions Discussion Group

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Civics, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

In-person only

Discuss chapter 1 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

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

In-person only

Discuss chapter 1 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 5 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Event Details:

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 6 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Event Details:

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 7 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Event Details:

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions Discussion Group (Online)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

 

Online only

Discuss chapter 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Online only

Discuss chapter 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom meeting

This event takes place on Zoom. Meeting format allows the group to interact with one another. Cameras are optional. After registration, you will receive an email with a link to join the event.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 8 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Event Details:

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions Discussion Group

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Vernon Area Public Library
Program Type:
Civics, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

In-person only

Discuss chapter 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

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

In-person only

Discuss chapter 2 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 9 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Event Details:

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 10 of 12 (Online)

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Online
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
Adults

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics
Event Details:

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.

Library Closed

All Day
Vernon Area Public Library

The library is closed all day today.

Closing
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Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed all day today.