This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Writers' Support Group 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Writers' Support Group 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 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. Apr 16 2025 Wed Great Decisions Discussion Group 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 16 2025 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 Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: In-person onlyProfessor Gary Midkiff discusses chapter 3 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book.Register each person planning to attend.
Apr 20 2025 Sun Library Closed All Day Closing Apr 20 2025 Sun Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed all day today.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Off the Page: A Teen Book Club 7:00pm - 8:15pm Teens Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Off the Page: A Teen Book Club 7:00pm - 8:15pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Off the Page Teen Book Club Grades 8-12. Love to read? Meet at Culver's and add your voice to the banter while enjoying frozen custard - the library's treat! This discussion group is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1486, or in person at the Youth Desk in the library. Event Details: This month's discussion is Lore by Alexandra Bracken.A print copy of this month’s book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. Pick up at the Youth Desk.
This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Monarch Award Family Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:15pm Elementary Registration This event is in the "Elementary" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Monarch Award Family Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Grades K-2 with an adult. Discuss one of the 2026 contenders for the Monarch Book Award. As a group, we will read the story together, share our thoughts, and enjoy a related craft. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 24 2025 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 the Chatterbox of Long Grove with excellent people over adult beverages and delicious food.
Apr 25 2025 Fri Library Opens at 1 PM 9:00am - 1:00pm Closing Apr 25 2025 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 "Adults" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed World Language Movie Discussion: All That Breathes (Online) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed World Language Movie Discussion: All That Breathes (Online) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Shaunak Sen’s All That Breathes reinvents the environmental documentary by portraying, in incisive yet lyrical fashion, the reciprocal influence of animals and humans. 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 8 2025 Thu Writers' Support Group 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2025 Thu Writers' Support Group 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 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 15 2025 Thu Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 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 the Chatterbox of Long Grove with excellent people over adult beverages and delicious food.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Novel Night Book Discussion: The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods 7:00pm - 8:15pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Novel Night Book Discussion: The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods 7:00pm - 8:15pm Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: Discuss The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.'
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed Great Decisions Discussion Group 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 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 Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: In-person onlyProfessor Gary Midkiff discusses chapter 4 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book.Register each person planning to attend.
May 25 2025 Sun Library Closed - Memorial Day All Day Closing May 25 2025 Sun 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.
May 26 2025 Mon Library Closed - Memorial Day All Day Closing May 26 2025 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 12 2025 Thu Writers' Support Group 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Writers' Support Group 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 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.
Jul 3 2025 Thu Library Closing at 5 PM 5:00pm - 9:00pm Closing Jul 3 2025 Thu 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 Independence Day.
Jul 4 2025 Fri Library Closed All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed today for Independence Day.
Aug 31 2025 Sun Library Closed All Day Closing Aug 31 2025 Sun Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed on Sunday and Monday of the holiday weekend.
Sep 1 2025 Mon Library Closed All Day Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed today for Labor Day.
Sep 19 2025 Fri Library Closed - Staff Training All Day Closing Sep 19 2025 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 26 2025 Wed Library closing at 5 pm 5:00pm - 9:00pm Closing Nov 26 2025 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 27 2025 Thu Library Closed All Day Closing Nov 27 2025 Thu Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed today for the holiday.
Dec 24 2025 Wed Library Closed All Day Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed today.
Dec 25 2025 Thu Library Closed All Day Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Vernon Area Public Library Description: The library is closed today.
