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 "Teens" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Grades 6-8. Discuss The Partition Project by Saadia Faruqi. Pick up a copy of the book (yours to keep) at the Youth Desk after registering. Please be sure to include your email in the registration.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed World Language Movie Discussion: Io Capitano (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed World Language Movie Discussion: Io Capitano (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Writer-director Matteo Garrone presents a "reverse shot" of the immigration experience while unfurling an epic odyssey from West Africa to Italy. 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 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 There will not be an archived version available to view after the event.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 "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Writers' Support Group 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 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 "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion: House of Games (R) [Online] 3:30pm–4:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Reel Talk Movie Discussion: House of Games (R) [Online] 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: When a suicidal patient reveals that his gambling debt has him at the end of his rope, dedicated psychiatrist Margaret Ford (Lindsay Crouse) confronts Mike (Joe Mantegna), the con man who holds her patient’s markers. 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 May 13 2026 Wed Choose Your Own Adventure: A Book Club 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed 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 May 14 2026 Thu Book Discussion with Judy Levin 10:00am–11:30am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 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 Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner. A wry and riveting debut novel about family, mental illness, and a hard-won path between two sisters. 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 May 19 2026 Tue Novel Night Book Discussion: "The Paris Novel" by Ruth Reichl 7:00pm–8:15pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Novel Night Book Discussion: "The Paris Novel" by Ruth Reichl 7:00pm–8:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Discuss The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl.This event is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1485, or in person at the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Great Decisions Discussion Group 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Great Decisions Discussion Group 10:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics, Discussion Registration Required Event Details: In-person onlyDiscuss chapter 4 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 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.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Writers' Support Group 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 11 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 "Adults" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 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 "Teens" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Grades 6-8. Join us as we discuss Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell. Pick up a copy of the book (yours to keep) at the Youth Desk after registering.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 24 2026 Wed World Language Movie Discussion: The Eight Mountains (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 24 2026 Wed World Language Movie Discussion: The Eight Mountains (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: An epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the Italian Alps. 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 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.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Writers' Support Group 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 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 "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Choose Your Own Adventure: A Book Club 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 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 Jul 16 2026 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 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 "Teens" group Aug 11 2026 Tue Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 11 2026 Tue Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Grades 6-8. Join us as we discuss Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr. Pick up a copy of the book (yours to keep) at the Youth Desk after registering. Please be sure to include your email in the registration.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2026 Wed Choose Your Own Adventure: A Book Club 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2026 Wed 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 Aug 13 2026 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 13 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.
