Donate Toys through Dec. 7

Brighten the holiday for a local child in need by donating to Toys for Tots at the library now through Sunday, December 7. 

Toys for Tots provides gifts to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. Donors can drop off new, unwrapped toys and books in the donation boxes located in the library lobby. Toys for Tots does not accept used toys, food, clothes or realistic-looking weapons.

In Lake County, families in need can request toys for children ages 0 through 12 through the Family First Center. The deadline to apply is November 30. 

The 2025 holiday season marks the 78th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Vernon Area Public Library has served as a Toys for Tots collection site since 2006. Other collection points in the Vernon Township area include the Buffalo Grove Police Department (46 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove) and Lincolnshire Village Hall (1 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire). Additionally, the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort is the end point for the annual “Jeeps on the Run” Toys for Tots road rally, which will take place on Sunday, Dec. 7.

Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed more than 708 million toys to more than 314 million children in need.