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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Holiday Arts & Crafts 11:00am–2:00pm Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Holiday Arts & Crafts 11:00am–2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Art / Craft Event Details: All Ages, Drop In. Celebrate Ramadan and Eid with arts and crafts. This program is free and open to everyone. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. No signup required No signup required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Library Fundraiser with Portillo's 5:00pm–8:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Library Fundraiser with Portillo's 5:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Dine today, National Library Giving Day, between 5–8 PM and mention this fundraiser, and Portillo's of Vernon Hills will donate 20% of your receipt total to the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library.To participate:
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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Holiday Arts & Crafts 4:00pm–7:00pm Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Holiday Arts & Crafts 4:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Art / Craft Event Details: All Ages, Drop In. Celebrate Easter and Passover with arts and crafts. This program is free and open to everyone. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult. 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.
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 "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Author Spotlight: On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds 6:00pm–7:00pm Elementary, Teens, All Ages This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Author Spotlight: On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Elementary, Teens, All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group May 3 2026 Sun NEW LOCATION Compost Give Back Event 9:00am–12:00pm Adults, All Ages Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 3 2026 Sun NEW LOCATION Compost Give Back Event 9:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Library Learning Garden Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: NEW LOCATION: LIBRARY LEARNING GARDEN
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 4 2026 Mon Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group May 4 2026 Mon Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: In January 1776, most Americans thought independence was a terrible idea. It seemed impossible that 13 weak, far-flung colonies could become a nation. Yet a few months later, those same Americans believed independence was worth fighting for.
May 24 2026 Sun Library Closed - Memorial Day Weekend (Sunday) All Day Closing May 24 2026 Sun Closing Library Closed - Memorial Day Weekend (Sunday) All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.
May 25 2026 Mon Library Closed - Memorial Day All Day Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Library Closed - Memorial Day All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.
Jul 4 2026 Sat Library Closed - Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Library Closed - Independence Day All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed on Saturday and Sunday of the July 4th weekend.
Jul 5 2026 Sun Library Closed - Independence Day Weekend All Day Closing Jul 5 2026 Sun Closing Library Closed - Independence Day Weekend All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed on Saturday and Sunday of the July 4th weekend.
Sep 6 2026 Sun Library Closed - Labor Day Weekend (Sunday) All Day Closing Sep 6 2026 Sun Closing Library Closed - Labor Day Weekend (Sunday) All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend.
Sep 7 2026 Mon Library Closed - Labor Day All Day Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Library Closed - Labor Day All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend.
Sep 18 2026 Fri Library Closed - Staff Training All Day Closing Sep 18 2026 Fri Closing Library Closed - Staff Training All Day 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.
Nov 25 2026 Wed Library Closing at 5 pm 5:00pm–9:00pm Closing Nov 25 2026 Wed Closing Library Closing at 5 pm 5:00pm–9:00pm Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library will close early today at 5 pm and remain closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving.
Nov 26 2026 Thu Library Closed All Day Closing Nov 26 2026 Thu Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed today for the holiday. We will reopen tomorrow at 9 a.m.
Dec 24 2026 Thu Library Closed All Day Closing Dec 24 2026 Thu Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed today.
Dec 25 2026 Fri Library Closed All Day Closing Dec 25 2026 Fri Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed today.
Dec 31 2026 Thu Library Closed All Day Closing Dec 31 2026 Thu Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed today.
Jan 1 2027 Fri Library Closed All Day Closing Jan 1 2027 Fri Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed today.
