Service Interruption: August 29 through September 2

Vernon Area Library is being added to the CCS library system. During onboarding, several services will not be available beginning on Friday, August 29 at 12:01 a.m., through Tuesday, September 2. Some services include access your account, Library catalog placing a hold and more.

Library Closed for Labor Day

Library Facilities Closed for Labor Day, Sunday, August 31 and Monday, September 1. 

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preK storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 3 through 5:     
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.    
No Preschool Storytime: 6/10, 6/17, 7/15, 8/5

Open
Registration Required
baby reading book

Baby Storytime

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Storytime
Ages 0 through 12 months:        
Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  
No Baby Storytime: 6/26, 7/24

Open
Registration Required

Toddler Storytime

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us.  Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Open
Registration Required

Labor Day observance

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

Labor Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing
preK storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 3 through 5:     
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.    
No Preschool Storytime: 9/9, 10/7, 10/28, 11/25

Open
Registration Required
baby reading book

Baby Storytime

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Storytime
Ages 0 through 12 months:        
Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  
No Baby Storytime: 9/18, 10/30, 11/6, 11/27

Open
Registration Required

Toddler Storytime

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us.  Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Open
Registration Required

Toddler Storytime

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us.  Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Open
Registration Required
park district storytime

Fall Storytime at Palatine Park District - Maple Park

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
In the Community
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Fall Storytime at Palatine Park District 
Tuesday, September 9, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.   
Thursday, September 11, 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.    

Offsite Event
baby reading book

Baby Storytime

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Storytime
Ages 0 through 12 months:        
Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  
No Baby Storytime: 9/18, 10/30, 11/6, 11/27

Upcoming
Registration Required
park district storytime

Fall Storytime at Palatine Park District - Maple Park

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
In the Community
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Fall Storytime at Palatine Park District 
Tuesday, September 9, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.   
Thursday, September 11, 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.    

Offsite Event

Toddler Storytime

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us.  Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Toddler Storytime

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us.  Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Upcoming
Registration Required
preK storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 3 through 5:     
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.    
No Preschool Storytime: 9/9, 10/7, 10/28, 11/25

Upcoming
Registration Required
b2r

Tunes for Tots - Bach to Rock

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Tunes for Tots - Bach to Rock  
Wednesday, September 17, 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
reading baby on parents lap

Spanish Baby Storytime - Cuentacuentos para Bebés

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Bilingual Spanish Baby Storytime   
Thursday, September 18, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.    

Upcoming
Registration Required

Toddler Storytime

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us.  Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Toddler Storytime

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us.  Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Upcoming
Registration Required
preK storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 3 through 5:     
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.    
No Preschool Storytime: 9/9, 10/7, 10/28, 11/25

Upcoming
Registration Required

Science Detectives: Spiders

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Explore spiders after a short storytime with hands-on activities and crafts. Ages 4 — 6. Sign up begins 9/10

Upcoming
Registration Required
baby reading book

Baby Storytime

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Storytime
Ages 0 through 12 months:        
Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  
No Baby Storytime: 9/18, 10/30, 11/6, 11/27

Upcoming
Registration Required

Staff Development Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing