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Summer Reading Club...Dig Into Reading! Starts June 9 PDF Print

 

The theme of our Summer Reading Club this year is  "Dig Into Reading". June 9, the first day to signup, will be a lot of fun, with a concert by the trio "Sweet Pepprika" and ice cream from Culver's.  "Dig into Reading" is just right for all ages, with special clubs for preschoolers, school age, teens and of course adults.  Check out the video we've been showing at the schools, to get a taste of all the summer fun!

Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 13:23
 
2013 Illinois Youth Book awards PDF Print

The 2013 Rebecca Caudill, Bluestem and Monarch winners are:

 

Rebecca Caudill award - Smile by Raina Telgemeier
 


Bluestem award - Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper

  

 

Monarch award -
Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes
  

 



Ready to read the 2014 nominee books? They are now on display in the our temporary library.

Last Updated on Friday, 26 April 2013 15:27
 
Junior Volunteer positions are filled PDF Print

 


 
Due to overwhelming response, all Junior Volunteer positions have been filled. For other volunteer opportunities throughout the community, please view our online guide. Thank you for your interest.
 

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 14:24
 
Deadline Extension for Write Away! Literary Magazine PDF Print

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Friday, April 19, is the new deadline for submissions to the Write Away! Literary Magazine. Aspiring authors in grades 3-8 can find complete submission guidelines here:

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 April 2013 13:08
 
Write Away! Literary Magazine 2013 PDF Print

Attention aspiring young authors! The Vernon Area Public Library is pleased to announce that we will be publishing the second annual Write Away! Literary Magazine, which gives authors in grades 3-8 the chance to be published and share their writing with family, friends, and the community.  If you'd like to look at the 2012 Write Away! Literary Magazine, click here

Submissions will be accepted March 11 through April 8 by 9 pm.  Please click here for more information and guidelines

Need help editing? Schedule an individual session to polish your writing. 

 

Last Updated on Saturday, 23 February 2013 17:41
 
Additional Preschool Programs for February PDF Print

Good news Monday Morning Tot and Blast off with Books fans! Two programs for children three and under have just been added for February.  Join us Monday 2/11 at 10am for Monday Morning Tots, a playtime and storytime program for children birth to under three and their caregivers. Vernon Area library cardholders only. 

Also, children ages two and three and their caregivers can come to Blast Off with Books Tuesday, 2/19 at 10am for fun with songs, rhymes and books.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 February 2013 14:00
 
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Library Statistics

Library usage for October 2012

Items in the collection 227,957
Items Borrowed 76,846
Program Attendance 4,622
Questions Answered 5,151
Computer & Wireless Sessions 5,741

 





 

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Sunday 12:00PM-5:00PM
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