This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Captivating Chemistry with the Discovery Center Museum 5:00pm–6:00pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Captivating Chemistry with the Discovery Center Museum 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest, STEM Registration Required Event Details: Grades K-5. The Discovery Center Museum demonstrates how solids, liquids, and gases combine to create chemical changes that look like magic. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 18 2026 Wed K9 Reading Buddies 6:15pm–7:15pm Elementary This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 18 2026 Wed K9 Reading Buddies 6:15pm–7:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Grades 1-5. A trained therapy dog listens patiently while your grade school student reads aloud, helping build confidence and encourage reading.
This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 22 2026 Sun Aztec Dance Cultural Performance 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary, Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 22 2026 Sun Aztec Dance Cultural Performance 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 "Elementary" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Squishy Circuits: Conductors and Insulators (Grades K-2) 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Squishy Circuits: Conductors and Insulators (Grades K-2) 1:00pm–2:00pm 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. Learn about creating a circuit, then test to see if household items are conductors or insulators. 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.
This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Squishy Circuits: Conductors and Insulators (Grades 3-5) 3:00pm–4:00pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Squishy Circuits: Conductors and Insulators (Grades 3-5) 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. Learn about creating a circuit, then test to see if household items are conductors or insulators. 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.
This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Exploring Great Artists: Corita Kent (Grades K-2) 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Exploring Great Artists: Corita Kent (Grades K-2) 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. Corita Kent was an artist, educator, activist and former religious sister who championed love, hope and tolerance. Join us in the power of art and love as inspired by Kent. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Exploring Great Artists: Corita Kent (Grades 3-5) 3:00pm–4:00pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Exploring Great Artists: Corita Kent (Grades 3-5) 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. Corita Kent was an artist, educator, activist and former religious sister who championed love, hope and tolerance. Join us in the power of art and love as inspired by Kent.
This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Spring STEM Sampler 4:30pm–5:15pm Elementary This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Spring STEM Sampler 4:30pm–5:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. Sample various scientific disciplines as you work your way through different fun Spring-themed STEM stations together. 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.
This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Chess Challenge Games (Grades 2-4) 4:30pm–5:45pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Chess Challenge Games (Grades 2-4) 4:30pm–5:45pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Grades 2-4. Partner up for Bughouse Chess—a fast, fun team version of the classic game! In this exciting twist, speed, teamwork, and communication are just as important as strategy.
This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Chess Challenge Games (Grades 5-8) 7:00pm–8:15pm Elementary, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Chess Challenge Games (Grades 5-8) 7:00pm–8:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Teens Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Grades 5-8. Partner up for Bughouse Chess—a fast, fun team version of the classic game! In this exciting twist, speed, teamwork, and communication are just as important as strategy.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Firefly Family Theatre presents The Spring Garden 10:00am–10:45am Early Childhood, Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Firefly Family Theatre presents The Spring Garden 10:00am–10:45am 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.
This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Bluestem Award Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Bluestem Award Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5 with an adult. This parent and child book group will discuss The Double Life of Danny Day by Mike Thayer. Pick up a copy of the book (yours to keep) at the Youth Desk. Disclaimer(s) Adult participation is expected Children must be accompanied by an adult. You are expected to take part in the activities with your child.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 3 2026 Fri Take & Make Kit: Cherry Blossom Windsock All Day Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 3 2026 Fri Take & Make Kit: Cherry Blossom Windsock All Day Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Event Details: [Pickup] All ages. Ask for the craft when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive-up window during regular business hours. While supplies last. Disclaimer(s) No signup required No signup required.
Apr 5 2026 Sun Library Closed All Day Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed all day today.
This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Music-Inspired Art Workshop (Grades K-2) 4:30pm–5:30pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Music-Inspired Art Workshop (Grades K-2) 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Event Details: Grades K-2. Listen to five beautiful instrumental excerpts, and learn how to interpret the music through visual art. See examples from Dan Laib Studios, then create your own artwork.
This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Music-Inspired Art Workshop (Grades 3-5) 6:00pm–7:00pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Music-Inspired Art Workshop (Grades 3-5) 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. Listen to five beautiful instrumental excerpts, and learn how to interpret the music through visual art. See examples from Dan Laib Studios, then create your own artwork.
This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Coding with Ozobot Blockly (Grades 3-5) 4:30pm–5:45pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Coding with Ozobot Blockly (Grades 3-5) 4:30pm–5:45pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. Learn how to code using Ozobot. Navigate Ozobot through a maze by coding, but watch out for traps and tricks!
This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 15 2026 Wed K9 Reading Buddies 6:15pm–7:15pm Elementary This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 15 2026 Wed K9 Reading Buddies 6:15pm–7:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Grades 1-5. A trained therapy dog listens patiently while your grade school student reads aloud, helping build confidence and encourage reading.
This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: Earth Day (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Elementary, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: Earth Day (Online) 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. Celebrate Earth Day with some inspiring recipes. 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 "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 Elementary, Teens, Adults 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 "Elementary" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Lego Master Builders (4:30 pm) 4:30pm–5:30pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Lego Master Builders (4:30 pm) 4:30pm–5:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Lego Master Builders (7 pm) 7:00pm–8:00pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Lego Master Builders (7 pm) 7:00pm–8:00pm 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.
Apr 24 2026 Fri Library opens at 1 pm 9:00am–1:00pm 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 "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 25 2026 Sat "Calvin Can't Fly" ASL Film Screening 11:00am–11:45am Early Childhood, Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 25 2026 Sat "Calvin Can't Fly" ASL Film Screening 11:00am–11:45am 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.
