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This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Kid Market Application Period
Age Group:
Elementary,
Teens
Program Type:
Business
Event Details:
Kid Market 2026 applications will be accepted December 28 - January 25th.
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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
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Take & Make Kit: 3D Portrait
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood,
Elementary,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Event Details:
[Pickup] All ages. Ask for the craft when you visit the Youth Desk in the library or the drive-up window during regular business hours. While supplies last.
Disclaimer(s)
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in)
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Together 2s & 3s
Ages 2-3 with an adult. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities center around a letter of the day.
Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.
Disclaimer(s)
Adult must attend
For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Wiggling Ones (9:30 am, Drop-in)
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Wiggling Ones
Ages 12-24 months. Add 30 minutes of joy to your week. Giggle, sing, and play along with your little one, other families, and Miss Julia.
Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.
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
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
ESL Class Registration (Drop-in)
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
ESL
Event Details:
This registration is for students who are new to the English as a Second Language (ESL) class. The morning includes an informational meeting, placement testing (beginner, intermediate, or advanced), and registration.
Disclaimer(s)
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in)
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
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in)
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
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in)
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Together 2s & 3s
Ages 2-3 with an adult. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities center around a letter of the day.
Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.
Disclaimer(s)
Adult must attend
For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in)
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Learning
Wiggling Ones
Ages 12-24 months. Add 30 minutes of joy to your week. Giggle, sing, and play along with your little one, other families, and Miss Julia.
Please choose between the 9:30 AM session or 10:30 AM session.
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
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Spinning Yarns: Knit & Crochet Group
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Quiet Reading Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Event Details:
Connect with fellow yarn lovers in a friendly and creative space at the library. Share your projects, tips and stories with other knitters, crocheters, and needle crafters.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Book Discussion with Judy Levin
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussion
Event Details:
The Wildes by Louis Bayard.
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 "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in)
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
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
STEM
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. January's theme will be Winter.
Disclaimer(s)
Adult must attend
For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Adult participation is expected
Children must be accompanied by an adult. You are expected to take part in the activities with your child.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
English Language Learners Conversation Group
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
ESL
Event Details:
Practice your English conversation skills with a librarian and other non-native English speakers.
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
Early Childhood,
Elementary
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Family Concert: Scribblemonster
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood,
Elementary
Program Type:
Performance
Event Details:
All ages. Scribble Jim loves making music with his friends. Jim has been engaging kids in creative play and active learning for the last 20 years.
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
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Event Details:
Regular meeting of the Foundation for the Vernon Area Public Library District board of directors.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Reel Talk Movie Discussion: Presence (R) [Online]
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussion
Event Details:
A haunting psychological thriller unfolds entirely through the ghost’s eerie vantage point as a suburban family—Rebekah (Lucy Liu), Chris (Chris Sullivan), teenage Chloe (Callina Lang), and brother Tyler (Eddy Maday)—moves into a charming but unse
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.
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This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Grades K-2 with an adult. This STEM storytime will feature a seasonal story and a variety of related STEM activities.
Disclaimer(s)
Adult must attend
For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Adult participation is expected
Children must be accompanied by an adult. You are expected to take part in the activities with your child.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art / Craft,
Technology
Event Details:
Stop by to work on personalized crafts. We won't be teaching any new skills, but supplies will be available for sublimation printing and other projects.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art / Craft,
Technology
Event Details:
Make your own felt box for storing jewelry, keys, or other knick-knacks. All supplies will be provided by the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussion
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Rebecca Caudill Award Book Discussion
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Discussion
Event Details:
Grades 6-8. Mexikid by Pedro Martín. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved when you register. Pick up your copy of the book at the Youth Desk.
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This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Elementary
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Grades 3-5. This hands-on science program will include multiple disciplines all with a winter theme.
Disclaimer(s)
Children attend on their own
Children attend this program independently. If your child is under age 10, you must remain in the library.
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