This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Book Discussion with Judy Levin 10:00am–11:30am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Book Discussion with Judy Levin 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: The Wildes by Louis Bayard. Disclaimer(s) Masks are encouraged Masks are strongly encouraged at all indoor library programs. Masks are available on your way in if you need one. We respect each person’s right to decide what is best for themselves and their family, and we ask everyone to treat their fellow attendees with kindness and respect for the choices they make.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meetings Event Details: Regular meeting of the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District board of directors.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Maker Class: Felt Boxes 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Maker Class: Felt Boxes 6:30pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Make your own felt box for storing jewelry, keys, or other knick-knacks. All supplies will be provided by the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Writers' Support Group 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Writers' Support Group 6:30pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Share work, meet fellow writers, get constructive feedback, and discuss the publishing business in this informal group. All writers welcome. 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 "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Take & Make Kit: 3D Portrait 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 Jan 9 2026 Fri Take & Make Kit: 3D Portrait 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Presence (R) [Online] 3:30pm–4:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Presence (R) [Online] 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: A haunting psychological thriller unfolds entirely through the ghost’s eerie vantage point as a suburban family—Rebekah (Lucy Liu), Chris (Chris Sullivan), teenage Chloe (Callina Lang), and brother Tyler (Eddy Maday)—moves into a charming but unse 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 Jan 11 2026 Sun Games for Grown-ups 12:30pm–4:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Games for Grown-ups 12:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Choose Your Own Adventure: A Book Club 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Choose Your Own Adventure: A Book Club 6:30pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Choose your own adventure by bringing a book or audiobook and read silently with other readers. From 6:30-7:30 pm, we will silently read. From 7:30-8:30 pm, chat with others or continue reading. The choice is yours!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Author Spotlight: David Brooks, Op-ed Columnist for New York Times 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Author Spotlight: David Brooks, Op-ed Columnist for New York Times 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Charging Your Worth with Confidence (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Charging Your Worth with Confidence (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business Event Details: Chelsie Tamms, designer and brand strategist for Lettering Works, identifies ways to say yes only to the best (and biggest) opportunities while also staying profitable.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Path to Citizenship (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Path to Citizenship (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Intro to Python: Part 1 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Intro to Python: Part 1 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Required Event Details: This is part 1 of a 3-part Python series.Learn, practice, and experiment with the basics of Python in this three-part, hands-on class. This class covers: Disclaimer(s) Technology Training Resources The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed A Brief and Surprisingly Interesting History of Brick Architecture in Chicago 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed A Brief and Surprisingly Interesting History of Brick Architecture in Chicago 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: When Chicago rebuilt after the Great Fire, bricks shaped its architecture and style.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed AI Book Discussion: "The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values" by Brian Christian 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed AI Book Discussion: "The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values" by Brian Christian 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss Brian Christian's exploration of key questions surrounding the development of AI and machine learning. How do we ensure that these technologies align with human values?
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Event Details: In your 20s or 30s and thirsting for intelligent conversation with excellent people? Meet for a book discussion at Half Day Brewing of Lincolnshire with excellent people over adult beverages and delicious food.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu 3D Printing Part 1: Basics 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu 3D Printing Part 1: Basics 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Required Event Details: This is part 1 of a 3-part series. Sign up for each session separately.Learn how to use the free design software TinkerCAD to create your own 3D Prints. This class covers: Disclaimer(s) Technology Training Resources The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Seed Packing Social 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Seed Packing Social 1:00pm–3:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 18 2026 Sun Games for Grown-ups 12:30pm–4:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 18 2026 Sun Games for Grown-ups 12:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue English Language Learners Conversation Group 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue English Language Learners Conversation Group 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Registration Required Event Details: Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Author Spotlight: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Author Spotlight: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Secrets to Restorative Sleep 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Secrets to Restorative Sleep 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Discover how sleep impacts your health and daily life with wellness coach Debbie Friend. Learn about insomnia, sleep apnea, the effects of sleep disturbances, and practical tips for better rest.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Novel Night Book Discussion: "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano 7:00pm–8:15pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Novel Night Book Discussion: "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano 7:00pm–8:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Quiet Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Discuss this year's One Book One Community selection, Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.To learn more about One Book and to see other related programs, visit 1book.org.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Intro to Python: Part 2 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Intro to Python: Part 2 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Required Event Details: This is part 2 of a 3-part Python series.Learn, practice, and experiment with the basics of Python in this three-part, hands-on class. This class covers: Disclaimer(s) Technology Training Resources The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Paint with Paper: A Portrait Collage Workshop (4 pm) 4:00pm–6:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Paint with Paper: A Portrait Collage Workshop (4 pm) 4:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Event Details: REGISTRATION OPENS ON DECEMBER 7, the One Book One Community kickoff.
