Vernon Area Public Library

09/04/2026

🌻 A new sunflower Take & Make kit is available now. Ask for the kit at the Youth Desk or drive-up window. Available while supplies last.

09/02/2026

Residents at Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire enjoyed making this month's Take & Make craft! You can pick up your own sunflower kit beginning Friday, September 4. 🌻

08/26/2026

"The seeds of dreams are often found in books, and the seeds you help plant in your community can grow across the world." - Dolly Parton

We celebrate Dolly, her dedication to literacy, and making books available to everyone through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Find these displays in the Adult and Youth sections of the library, and honor Dolly by checking one out to read!

08/25/2026

The New York Times recently published an interview with Priya Parker on how intentional, thoughtful conflict can be a pathway to greater connection. You can hear directly from Priya in an interactive virtual author talk on Tuesday, September 15 from 3–4 pm. Sign up here: https://libraryc.org/vapld/195843

08/24/2026

Mark your calendar for 10 am on September 19, and join the Hello, Neighbor Community Walk at Spring Lake Park! This is a great way to connect with your neighbors and local officials.

This event is held in partnership with Village of Lincolnshire - Government, Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103, and the Vernon Area Public Library

Join The Village, Vernon Area Public Library, and School District 103 for the Hello Neighbor - Community Walk at Spring Lake Park, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to noon.

The park will be set up to host interactive stations featuring opportunities to meet local elected officials, activities, small giveaways, as well as family activities along the park path, light games, morning refreshments, and music.

The event is intended to bring residents together to connect with local governments staff/elect officials, and strengthen community connections.

08/22/2026

🎨 Learn to use creative expression as a tool for better mental well-being in this unique ink and watercolor art class with Art Impact Project. No experience required. All supplies provided—just bring your imagination!

Scribble Drawing Wellness Workshop
Tuesday, September 22, 4:30 PM or 6:30 PM
✍️ Sign up now at the link in our bio.

This program is part of the library’s yearlong wellness series. The focus this fall is on creative paths to emotional wellness.

08/19/2026

The most adorable garden helpers! These girls volunteered with their family to care for the Vernon Area Library Learning Garden for a week. Look at that cucumber harvest!

08/17/2026

The library will be closed September 6–7 for Labor Day. Plan ahead now to get your materials before the long weekend. Or access your digital library any time at VAPLD.info/stream-and-download

08/17/2026

The fall newsletter is arriving later this week, but you can view all fall programs and sign up now for the ones that interest you. Preview the fall Library Quarterly now: VAPLD.info/newsletter

*Note: Youth, Teen, and Maker programs open for registration 30 days before the event.