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Closing
CLOSED - Memorial Day
Branches:
Vernon Area Public Library
Description:
The library is closed Sunday and Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
05/30/2023 @ 9:00am - 06/25/2023 @ 5:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May-Jun
2023
Hygiene Product Collection
05/30/2023 @ 9:00am - 06/25/2023 @ 5:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Lobby / Cafe
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Support the collection of feminine hygiene products in partnership with Stevenson High school students and a local chapter of PERIOD. PERIOD.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jun
1
2023
Thu
Little Pages & Play Box: June Pickup Begins
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Art / Craft,
Storytime / Early Learning
Little Pages & Play Box
Current subscribers: visit the drive-up window beginning on this day to pick your activity box and books for this month. The books have already been checked out to your library card.
The Little Pages & Play Box is designed especially for the developmental needs of children ages 0-2.
Each month, subscribers to the Little Pages & Play Box will receive a box containing:
✨ supplies and instructions for a crafty play experience
📚 2-3 children’s library books already checked out to your card
The library books are yours to borrow for up to 6 weeks — twice as long as a normal checkout. And 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!
Event Details:
Your June box includes supplies for a Jello or Ice Dig.
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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.
Early Childhood,
Elementary,
Teens,
Adults
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.
Jun
1
2023
Thu
SOLD OUT! Take & Make: Pride Celebration
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood,
Elementary,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Disclaimer(s)
No signup required
No signup required.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
30
2023
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
General Interest
'Mask Required' Access
Before-hours access is available to anyone who prefers an extra measure of COVID-19 mitigation.
NEW: advance signup is no longer required. Just visit.
All visitors (ages 2 and up) are required to wear a properly fitting mask in all library spaces during "Mask Required" hours.
Library staff passing through spaces accessible by the public will also be masked. (Please note: children under age 2 are not required to mask and may be present.)
Services during this time are limited to:
- shelf browsing
- self-service checkout (current VAPLD card required)
- unaided public computer use (current VAPLD card required)
- self-service copy center use (bring correct change; see Copy & Print page for info)
Personal assistance is not available.
Contactless options are available for many library services, including reference assistance. Read about contactless options.
Entry is limited to Vernon Area Public Library cardholders. Need a library card? Apply here.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jun
1
2023
Thu
Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5 without an adult. Get ready for school with Miss Emily by practicing the language, listening, and pre-reading skills needed for kindergarten.
Children attend this storytime independently (while their adult remains in the library), giving them an opportunity to practice being in a classroom setting.
Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.
Disclaimer(s)
Tickets are required for Preschool Storytime
Tickets are free and are 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.
Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info
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.
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Jun
3
2023
Sat
Plant the Garden - Family Session
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Annex Lawn
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Plant vegetables in the library with the help of master gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension Office. Learn about gardening basics and then dig in to plant. All produce from the Library Garden is donated to the Vernon Tow
Disclaimer(s)
This outdoor event takes place on the Annex Lawn
The Library Annex and Library Learning Garden are located at 4 Indian Creek Road, behind the main library building.
Limited parking is available in the Library Annex lot. Enter from Indian Creek Road, off of Olde Half Day Road. Or park at the back of the main library parking lot and follow the signs to the Library Learning Garden.
Seating provided by the library is limited; please bring a blanket or chairs to ensure your comfort. Also recommended: hat, water bottle, sunscreen or bug spray. Portable restrooms are available.
📍 Map to Annex Lawn / Library Learning Garden
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
May
31
2023
Wed
Sunshine Squad: Saying Sorry
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
Event Details:
Sometimes we make mistakes that can hurt other people or their feelings. Through rhymes and books, we can practice this essential social skill.
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.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jun
1
2023
Thu
Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5 without an adult. Get ready for school with Miss Emily by practicing the language, listening, and pre-reading skills needed for kindergarten.
Children attend this storytime independently (while their adult remains in the library), giving them an opportunity to practice being in a classroom setting.
Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.
Disclaimer(s)
Tickets are required for Preschool Storytime
Tickets are free and are 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.
Questions? Please contact the Youth Desk at 224-543-1486 or email EarlyLearning@VAPLD.info
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.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
Jun
2
2023
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 3-6 with an adult. This literature-based program encourages children and their adults to discover the world around them by engaging in hands-on science activities.
Disclaimer(s)
Adult must attend
For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
3
2023
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Annex Lawn
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Plant vegetables in the library with the help of master gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension Office. Learn about gardening basics and then dig in to plant.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
30
2023
Tue
Junior Volunteer Training
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Junior Volunteer mandatory training for accepted volunteers. By appointment only.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
31
2023
Wed
Junior Volunteer Training
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Junior Volunteer mandatory training for accepted volunteers. By appointment only.
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