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This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Elementary,
Teens,
Adults
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tiny Portrait Art Show Exhibit
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Age Group:
Elementary,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Event Details:
Stop by the library to visit the Tiny Portrait Art Show, an exhibit of canvases created by local residents. Part of One Book One Community. Learn more at 1book.org.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb-Mar
6
2026
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Lobby / Cafe
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Drop off new or almost-new formal wear and accessories and help local young women attend their Prom in style. In partnership with Zengeler Cleaners and Mothers Trust Foundation of Lake County.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
18
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Great Decisions Discussion Group
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Civics,
Discussion
Event Details:
In-person only Discuss chapter 1 of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions briefing book. Facilitated by Gary Midkiff.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
17
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
15
2026
Sun
Writing Your Life Lessons & Legacies
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Communicate and preserve your values, stories, wisdom, and blessings for future generations. Everyone has something important to share.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Step into the French Quarter and explore the culinary history of the Big Easy with author, former NOLA resident, and food history enthusiast Amy Gail Hansen, whose novel, The Butterfly Sister, is set in New Orleans.&nb
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
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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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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Early Childhood,
Elementary,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood,
Elementary,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Art / Craft
Event Details:
All Ages. Drop in for a sticker mosaic and coloring. This program is free and open to everyone. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Disclaimer(s)
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Thirsty Thursdays: Books on Tap
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
19
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
16
2026
Mon
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Event Details:
Regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees (BOLT).
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Citizenship Preparation Classes: Week 4 of 12 (Online)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Civics
Event Details:
If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Icy Worlds in our Solar System
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Explore the solar system's frozen wonders–from icy moons and comets, to flowing glaciers, and ice volcanoes–with Michelle Nichols, director of Public Observing at the Adler Planetarium.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Vernon Area Public Library
Room:
Youth Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology
Event Details:
Learn to use this popular free cloud storage service to collaborate and improve productivity. Please bring your account name and password. 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.
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