​Lake County is experiencing a HIGH level of community transmission of COVID-19. Some in-person library services are limited. All contactless services continue.

In-person services

Available

• Browse and check out
• Some seating
• Limited in-person help: ask at the Adult or Youth Desk
• Computers & Wi-Fi 
• Copy & print (self-service only)
• Study Rooms & Media Lab

Unavailable

• Quiet Reading Room
• Some seating
• Notary
• Voter registration
• Children’s toys
• Outdoor seating & study spaces (closed for the season)
  

In-person rules

• ​Masks are required for everyone, regardless of vaccination status. This policy allows everyone including unvaccinated adults and families with children under age 5 to feel confident inside the library. If you are unable to wear a mask, please use the drive-up window or contact us to discuss how the library can meet your needs.​
• Social distancing is required. Please stay at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from anyone you don't live with.
• No food or drink in the library. Drinking water fountains are available.

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​Contactless services

Materials pickup

• Request materials by placing them on hold in the library catalog or the Vernon Library app. 
• Choose your pickup location. If you leave the default, "Vernon Area Public Library," your items will be available on the "Holds" shelves, inside the building. If you prefer a contactless pickup, select the drive-up window.
• Watch for an email notification when your materials are ready for pickup.
• Bring your library card with you.

Materials return

• Return books, DVDs, and other standard library materials 24/7 using the slot just past the drive-up window or drop your items in a remote book return bin. Returns are accepted inside the library during regular business hours.

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Get help from a librarian

• Call, text, chat, or email with an information professional.

Stream or download

• Get e-books, audiobooks, comics, magazines, newspapers, movies, documentaries, and TV shows anytime, anywhere. View all your options for instant borrowing.​

Homebound delivery

• ​The library offers free delivery service to local senior centers and those who are permanently or temporarily unable to visit the library due to disability or chronic illness.