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Parent/Teacher Collection

This collection of materials contains resources for parents and educators of children from birth through grade eight. The collection focuses on educating children both at home and in the classroom.  Materials in this collection also address Special Needs concerns. 


Books for Babies

If you have a child who is less than 12 months old, please visit the Youth Services Desk to receive a board book for your child.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Vernon Area Public Library.
 

Youth Services Magazines

The Youth Services department subscribes to over 50 magazines covering topics in art, science, literature, education, entertainment, and current events.

Area Preschools

A list of area preschools.
 

Selecting a Good Book to Read Aloud

These books provide guidance for choosing good books to read aloud to your child as well as information regarding the importance of this activity.  In addition, please look at these good Read Aloud books that we have chosen.



Websites
 

Reviews by parents and kids about the latest TV shows, movies, music, websites and games. A rating system alerts parents to violence, language, and mature themes present in each media.
 
Information about the history, government, population, economy, and recreation of Illinois. State Agencies are linked through this page as well.
 
Sample reading passages, math questions, and science problems to prepare for the ISAT exams.
 
 
Created by the pediatric medical experts at The Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children, the Nemours Children's Clinics, and other children's health facilities nationwide
 
Search for good books by lexile reading level and book genre.

 

 

Contact Information

Ask a Librarian
Vernon Area Public Library District
300 Olde Half Day Road
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Telephone 847-634-3650
Fax 847-634-8449

 

Library Statistics

Library usage for July 2010

Items in the collection 261,225
Items Borrowed 85,109
Program Attendance 3,697
Questions Answered 6,341
Computer Sessions 5,150

 





 

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Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Sunday 12:00PM-5:00PM
View the complete list of holiday and special closings for 2010.

 

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