This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Revolutionary America 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Revolutionary America 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Actress Rebecca Tulloch brings John and Abigail Adams to life in Revolutionary Boston. Experience the turbulence of protests against British taxes, red-coated soldiers in the streets, and the threat of smallpox.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Family Concert: Nanny Nikki 11:00am–11:45am Early Childhood, Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Family Concert: Nanny Nikki 11:00am–11:45am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: All ages. Celebrate take Your Child to the Library Day with Nanny Nikki! Get ready to move and groove to classic and original children's songs with this Grammy-nominated children's entertainer and teaching artist. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Dance to China: Lunar New Year Celebration 11:00am–12:00pm Early Childhood, Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Dance to China: Lunar New Year Celebration 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Preschool-Grade 5. Welcome the Year of the Horse with dance performances from China's different regions and cultural groups. Presented by Angela Tam, founding Artistic Director of Yin He Dance.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Shakespeare Project of Chicago Presents "Richard II" 6:30pm–9:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Shakespeare Project of Chicago Presents "Richard II" 6:30pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: The tragic story of a proud king who loses his throne and power after misruling his kingdom and being overthrown by his cousin.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Family Concert: Anne-Marie Akin 11:00am–11:45am Early Childhood, Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Family Concert: Anne-Marie Akin 11:00am–11:45am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: All ages. Welcome spring with an interactive concert featuring Wiggleworms favorite Anne-Marie. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 11 2026 Wed The Women: A Story of Two Army Nurses in Vietnam 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 11 2026 Wed The Women: A Story of Two Army Nurses in Vietnam 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: More than 11,000 women served in Vietnam, with 90% working as volunteer nurses.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Classically Celtic Concert 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Classically Celtic Concert 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an enchanting concert that blends timeless Celtic melodies and classical artistry.
This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 22 2026 Sun Aztec Dance Cultural Performance 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary, Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 22 2026 Sun Aztec Dance Cultural Performance 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Experience a vibrant performance of pre-Hispanic music, song, and dance with Xochitl-Quetzal Aztec Dance, a Chicago-based group that honors the heritage of the Conchero indigenous tradition of ancient Mexico that has been passed down over centurie
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Firefly Family Theatre presents The Spring Garden 10:00am–10:45am Early Childhood, Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Firefly Family Theatre presents The Spring Garden 10:00am–10:45am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Ages 2-7 with an adult. Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends for stories and songs all about spring and the power of kindness. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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 "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 25 2026 Sat "Calvin Can't Fly" ASL Film Screening 11:00am–11:45am Early Childhood, Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 25 2026 Sat "Calvin Can't Fly" ASL Film Screening 11:00am–11:45am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Calvin is one unusual starling! While his siblings and cousins learn to fly, this rare bird lets his imagination soar while reading about pirates, dinosaurs, and other fascinating things.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Shakespeare Project of Chicago Presents "The Witch" 6:30pm–9:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Shakespeare Project of Chicago Presents "The Witch" 6:30pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: This dark comedy by Thomas Middleton blends supernatural mischief, moral corruption, and sharp social satire through its portrayal of witches who mirror human vices.
This event is in the "Elementary" group May 2 2026 Sat Charlotte's Web 11:00am–12:00pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group May 2 2026 Sat Charlotte's Web 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Grades K-5. This is a special, 60-minute touring theatrical version of the beloved literary classic, Charlotte's Web, adapted from E.B. White's novel by Joseph Robinette.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group May 9 2026 Sat Family Concert: Little Miss Ann 11:00am–11:45am Early Childhood, Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group May 9 2026 Sat Family Concert: Little Miss Ann 11:00am–11:45am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: All ages. Little Miss Ann is a Chicago-based, Filipina-American, nationally touring kids musician who has made 7 award-winning Family Music albums. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Concert: Cielito Lindo, Music of Mexico 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Concert: Cielito Lindo, Music of Mexico 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Blending the vibrant sounds of guitar, violin, and voices, this talented duo from Cielito Lindo, a Chicago-based family music group, infuses every performance with warmth, energy and emotion.
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 "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group May 29 2026 Fri Family Concert: Little Lunas 10:00am–10:45am Early Childhood, Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary" group May 29 2026 Fri Family Concert: Little Lunas 10:00am–10:45am Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: All ages. Sisters Belinda and Maritza Cervantes merge their love of music and education to bring you Little Lunas, an interactive bilingual kids concert including movement, instruments, and play. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
