Week Calendar

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All Day	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Kid Market Application Period All Day 1/2–1/25 Elementary, Teens This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Online Age Group: Elementary, Teens Program Type: Business Event Details: Kid Market 2026 applications will be accepted December 28 - January 25th.
9 am		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Together 2s & 3s Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am–10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group 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	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Wiggling Ones (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am–10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group 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	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Baby Rhyme Storytime (Drop-in) 9:30am–10:15am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group 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	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Preschool Storytime (9:30 am, Drop-in) 9:30am–10:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Together 2s & 3s Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group 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	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Wiggling Ones (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group 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		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Preschool Storytime (10:30 am, Drop-in) 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group 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.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Sunshine Squad: Tomorrow's Leaders 10:00am–10:45am Early Childhood Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: 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. Raising tomorrow's leaders starts with kindness, perseverance, and the ability to inspire others. Through books, songs, and a hands-on activity we will nurture these traits. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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12 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Games for Grown-ups 12:30pm–4:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Games for Grownups is available in-person or online. Select your format below.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Author Spotlight: David Brooks, Op-ed Columnist for New York Times 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics, General Interest Event Details: Join us for a discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want Disclaimer(s) Online webinar This event takes place online using a videoconferencing platform such as Zoom. After you sign up, you'll get an email with a link to join on your computer, phone, or tablet. You may also be able to call in by phone to listen without video.	This event is in the "Adults" group A Brief and Surprisingly Interesting History of Brick Architecture in Chicago 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: When Chicago rebuilt after the Great Fire, bricks shaped its architecture and style.			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Seed Packing Social 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: The Seed Library will return in March 2026. Help us prep with a hands-on seed-packing party to get ready for a season of growing, sharing, and sustainability. Drop in as you can or come for the whole two hours. Disclaimer(s) Adult must attend For this session, child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Elementary" group Cartoon Workshop with Mark Anderson (4:30 pm) 4:30pm–5:30pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Event Details: Grades K-5. Exercise your creative muscles in this lively, interactive drawing class with professional cartoonist Mark Anderson.	This event is in the "Elementary" group Lock Decoders (Grades 3-5) 4:30pm–5:45pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. Use your detective skills and brain power to unlock as many locks as you can before time runs out. Follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and have fun!
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Choose Your Own Adventure: A Book Club 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "Elementary" group Cartoon Workshop with Mark Anderson (6 pm) 6:00pm–7:00pm Elementary Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Art / Craft Registration Required Event Details: Grades K-5. Exercise your creative muscles in this lively, interactive drawing class with professional cartoonist Mark Anderson.		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Starry Night Storytime (Drop-in) 6:00pm–6:30pm Early Childhood This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Learning Event Details: Ages 0-6 with an adult. Get out those last few wiggles during an evening storytime with Miss Julia. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Charging Your Worth with Confidence (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business Event Details: Chelsie Tamms, designer and brand strategist for Lettering Works, identifies ways to say yes only to the best (and biggest) opportunities while also staying profitable. This event is in the "Adults" group Path to Citizenship (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics Event Details: Join HIAS Immigration & Citizenship for our Path to Citizenship event — a free informational session designed to guide immigrants through the naturalization process. Whether you're just beginning your journey or are ready to apply for U.S. Disclaimer(s) Online webinar This event takes place online using a videoconferencing platform such as Zoom. After you sign up, you'll get an email with a link to join on your computer, phone, or tablet. You may also be able to call in by phone to listen without video. This event is in the "Adults" group Intro to Python: Part 1 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Required Event Details: This is part 1 of a 3-part Python series. Learn, practice, and experiment with the basics of Python in this three-part, hands-on class. This class covers: Disclaimer(s) Technology Training Resources The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.	This event is in the "Adults" group AI Book Discussion: "The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values" by Brian Christian 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss Brian Christian's exploration of key questions surrounding the development of AI and machine learning. How do we ensure that these technologies align with human values? This event is in the "Teens" group Lock Decoders (Grades 6-8) 7:00pm–8:15pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Grades 6-8. Use your detective skills and brain power to unlock as many locks as you can before time runs out. Follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and have fun!	This event is in the "Adults" group 3D Printing Part 1: Basics 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Vernon Area Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Required Event Details: This is part 1 of a 3-part series. Sign up for each session separately. Learn how to use the free design software TinkerCAD to create your own 3D Prints. This class covers: Disclaimer(s) Technology Training Resources The library subscribes to services that offer courses in software, creative, and business skills. Click here to learn more.