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Starry Night Storytime (Drop-in)

6:00pm–6:30pm
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Get out those last few wiggles during an evening storytime with Miss Julia.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop in to this storytime

No advance signup is required. Just claim an entry ticket when you arrive on the day of the program. Tickets are free and available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. 

Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description. Except for Preschool Storytime, siblings are also welcome. 

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

Sunshine Squad: Cultural Pride

10:00am–10:45am
Early Childhood
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sunshine Squad

0-6 years with an adult. Help build a better, more compassionate world, starting with your own family! Stories and activities with Miss Kelsey focus on social-emotional development and cultural appreciation.

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

For young children, pride in their unique cultural identity builds positive self-esteem. As a community, when we share and admire our unique cultural backgrounds, we create an interwoven web of strength and unity.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult must attend

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

Library Closed - Memorial Day Weekend (Sunday)

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.

Library Closed - Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.

Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in)

9:30am–10:15am
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 0-14 months. Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Grow your baby's brain with songs, rhymes, and books with Miss Kelsey.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop in to this storytime

No advance signup is required. Just claim an entry ticket when you arrive on the day of the program. Tickets are free and available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. 

Attendance is limited to children within the intended age range listed in the program description. Except for Preschool Storytime, siblings are also welcome. 

Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info

Little Play Box: June Pickup Begins

All Day
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Little Play Box

Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month.

The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2.

Each month, subscribers to the Little Play Box will receive a box containing supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience. The activity materials are yours to keep forever.

Here’s the best part: It’s all free! All you need is a Vernon Area Public Library card.

New subscribers...

... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed!

Your June box includes supplies for a craft called  "DIY Maraca."

Little Play Box: July Pickup Begins

All Day
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Little Play Box

Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month.

The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2.

Each month, subscribers to the Little Play Box will receive a box containing supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience. The activity materials are yours to keep forever.

Here’s the best part: It’s all free! All you need is a Vernon Area Public Library card.

New subscribers...

... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed!

Your July box includes supplies for a craft called  "Outdoor Sticky Mural."

Library Closed - Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Saturday and Sunday of the July 4th weekend.

Library Closed - Independence Day Weekend

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Saturday and Sunday of the July 4th weekend.

Little Play Box: August Pickup Begins

All Day
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Little Play Box

Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month.

The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2.

Each month, subscribers to the Little Play Box will receive a box containing supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience. The activity materials are yours to keep forever.

Here’s the best part: It’s all free! All you need is a Vernon Area Public Library card.

New subscribers...

... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed!

Your August box includes supplies for a craft called  "."

Little Play Box: September Pickup Begins

All Day
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Little Play Box

Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month.

The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2.

Each month, subscribers to the Little Play Box will receive a box containing supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience. The activity materials are yours to keep forever.

Here’s the best part: It’s all free! All you need is a Vernon Area Public Library card.

New subscribers...

... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed!

Your September box includes supplies for a craft called  "Apple Storytime."

Library Closed - Labor Day Weekend (Sunday)

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend.

Library Closed - Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend.

Library Closed - Staff Training

All Day
Closing
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.

Little Play Box: October Pickup Begins

All Day
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Little Play Box

Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month.

The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2.

Each month, subscribers to the Little Play Box will receive a box containing supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience. The activity materials are yours to keep forever.

Here’s the best part: It’s all free! All you need is a Vernon Area Public Library card.

New subscribers...

... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed!

Your October box includes supplies for a craft called  "Handprint Leaves Tea Towel."

Little Play Box: November Pickup Begins

All Day
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Little Play Box

Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month.

The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2.

Each month, subscribers to the Little Play Box will receive a box containing supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience. The activity materials are yours to keep forever.

Here’s the best part: It’s all free! All you need is a Vernon Area Public Library card.

New subscribers...

... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed!

Your November box includes supplies for a craft called  "Tissue Paper Collage."

Library Closing at 5 pm

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library will close early today at 5 pm and remain closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:

The library is closed today for the holiday. We will reopen tomorrow at 9 a.m.

Little Play Box: December Pickup Begins

All Day
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Art / Craft, Storytime / Early Learning
Event Details:

Little Play Box

Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box for this month.

The Little Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2.

Each month, subscribers to the Little Play Box will receive a box containing supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience. The activity materials are yours to keep forever.

Here’s the best part: It’s all free! All you need is a Vernon Area Public Library card.

New subscribers...

... then watch for an email letting you know when your subscription request is confirmed!

Your December box includes supplies for a craft called  "Colorful Music Shakers."

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.

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.