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Tiny Portrait Art Show Supply Pick Up

All Day 12/7–12/23
Elementary, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Event Details:

For ages 10 - Adult. Display your artistic talents in the Vernon Area Public Library’s Tiny Portrait Art Show, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of One Book One Community.

Take & Make Kit: Party in a Bag

All Day
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
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. 

Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: French Toast (Online)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Elementary, Teens
Registration Required
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.

Learn some new french toast recipes to share over winter break.

This event is free and open to grades K-8. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the library.

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 There will not be an archived version available to view after the event.

Drop-in Art

10:00am–4:00pm
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art / Craft
Event Details:

All Ages. Drop in for a sticker mosaic and coloring.

This program is free and open to everyone. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today.

Drop-in Art

10:00am–4:00pm
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art / Craft
Event Details:

All Ages. Drop in for a sticker mosaic and coloring.

This program is free and open to everyone. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

Kid Market Application Period

All Day 12/28–12/30
Elementary, Teens
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Business
Event Details:

Kid Market 2026 applications will be accepted December 28 - January 25th. 

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library

Kid Market Application Period

All Day 1/2–1/25
Elementary, Teens
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens
Program Type: Business
Event Details:

Kid Market 2026 applications will be accepted December 28 - January 25th. 

Drop-in Art

10:00am–4:00pm
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art / Craft
Event Details:

All Ages. Drop in for a sticker mosaic and coloring.

This program is free and open to everyone. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

No signup required

No signup required. 

Puzzle Race

1:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd grade through Adult. Put your skills to the test in a timed competition! Each team receives the same 500-piece puzzle and will have up to 2 hours to complete as much of the puzzle as possible.

Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Mexikid by Pedro Martín. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved when you register. Pick up your copy of the book at the Youth Desk.

Take & Make Kit: 3D Portrait

All Day
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
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. 

Lock Decoders (Grades 6-8)

7:00pm–8:15pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Use your detective skills and brain power to unlock as many locks as you can before time runs out. Follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and have fun!

Seed Packing Social

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Seed Library will return in March 2026. Help us prep with a hands-on seed-packing party to get ready for a season of growing, sharing, and sustainability. Drop in as you can or come for the whole two hours.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Teen Service Club: Giving Back on MLK Day

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Service Club

Meet new people, participate in a variety of community-service projects and earn volunteer service hours.

This teen volunteer program is offered several times a quarter: no library card required; no application or training; volunteer when it fits your schedule. Do what you can, when you can, and you'll make a positive difference in the world. 

This program is free and open to teens in grades 7-12. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the Youth Desk in the library.

Grades 7-12. Engage with your community while honoring the legacy of Dr. King. Make no-sew blankets, cards and other crafts that will be donated to local organizations. Supplies and instructions provided.

 

Cook Along with Chef Kristyn: Lasagna (Online)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Elementary, Teens
Registration Required
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.

Cozy up with some lasagna and garlic bread 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.

Off the Page: A Teen Book Club

7:00pm–8:15pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Off the Page Teen Book Club

Grades 8-12. Love to read? Meet at Culver's and add your voice to the banter while enjoying frozen custard - the library's treat!  

This discussion group is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the Youth Desk in the library.

This month's discussion is The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune.

A print copy of this month's book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. Pick up at the Youth Desk.

Chess (Grades 5-8)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Elementary, Teens
Registration Required
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. 

Tiny Portrait Art Show Exhibit

All Day 2/1–2/28
Elementary, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art / Craft
Event Details:

Stop by the library to visit the Tiny Portrait Art Show, an exhibit of canvases created by local residents.

Part of One Book One Community. Learn more at 1book.org.

Parent Education: The Science of Motivating Young People with Dr. David Yeager Motivation that Lasts (Online)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Elementary, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Parent Education
Event Details:

Online.

Presented in partnership with D96, D102,  and D103 Parent Education. 

Take & Make Kit: Winter Olympics

All Day
Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults
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.