Library Board Adopts Strategic Framework

Building plan, shared catalog among top priorities for Vernon Area Public Library

Vernon Area Public Library Announces App

All the features Apple and Android users have been missing

Library 'Political Scientist in Residence' Answers Election Questions

Who are 'Delegates to the National Nominating Convention'? What do 'Precinct Committeepersons' do?

Donate Prom Wear at Vernon Area Public Library

Collection for Mothers Trust Foundation 'Pop Up Prom Shoppe' through March 24

CCSD21, 59 partner to share new director of school safety and security

Director to oversee development, implementation of comprehensive safety, security programs

CCSD21 to receive nearly $5K from state for libraries

Funds come from state's School District Library Grant Program

CCSD21 applies for fiscal 2024 property tax relief grant

Program gives school districts chance to lower property tax burden on local taxpayers

Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove Gives Cathy Novak the Bill Reid Award

Cathy Novak received the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove's Bill Reid Community Service Award for 2023 at their recent meeting.

Use Your Library Card to Shop Smart

Make confident buying decisions using Consumer Reports online — access is free with library card from Vernon Area & other public libraries

Sedgebrook Executive Chef Wins 2023 LCS Chef of the Year Title

Sedgebrook Senior Living Community Executive Chef Kira Eggert Won Grand Prize of $10,000 in Competition

Library delivers for homebound residents

Residents unable to visit the library due to disability, illness or mobility issues can sign up for regular deliveries.

Crime with a Weapon 5-10-25 Automatic Sentence

This law will save lives and reduce crime

CHICAGO CRIME moving OPERATIONS to SUBURBS

Police Departments Can Use RICO Act Law

SELL Cook County Hospitals System Now

Save Suburban property taxpayers $4 Billion Dollars a Year

How Will a New County Benefit You?

$300 a Month in Additional Income with Pre-Tax Dollars Program

Divide Cook County into Three Counties

Suburban Property Taxpayers Save $5 billion dollars

Bold Steps for Equality: The Impact of Sewa Volunteers at Pride Parade

An article about the service done by teens during the time of the Pride Parade

America- We are ALL counting on you!

Let's pick it up!

Library Garden Grows

A fanciful chalkboard wall and accessible garden beds join the picnic tables, shade sails and high-speed Wi-Fi in this public outdoor space.

KCSD 96 Registration Underway for 2023-24 School Year

Registration for Kildeer Countryside School District's 2023-24 school year is now open

Sewa LEADs Tackle the Reuse of Used Clothes "FirSe" (Again)

This article addresses an active international volunteering group who lend a helping hand at India Hub in Schaumburg, IL

Flow For A Cause

"Flow for a Cause" - Awareness of Canavan disease on World Rare Disease Day

Music Trivia Program for Senior Adults at Senior Planet from AARP

“What’s That Song” tests participants’ knowledge of some popular, soul, folk, movie and country music from an era most boomers grew up in.

'Check out' discounts to Black History exhibits & events

Use your library card to log in to Explore More Illinois, a free service that provides access to museum passes and other discounts.

WACI Mondays May Sound A Bit Wacky But Seniors Find It Enriching

Free Senior Planet from AARP Online Technology Classes for Seniors Patiently Run at WACI (Windows, Android, Computers, Internet) Group

Vernon Area Library receives national award

Prestigious '4 star' ranking from Library Journal

What your Thanksgiving dinner conversation may be missing

Turkey Talk

Library adds EV charging stations to parking lot

Visitors to the Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire can power up their car while browsing the shelves.

Vernon Area Library to welcome new director

New library head Anne Rasmussen previously worked at Milwaukee Public Library

Rose Pest Solutions Sponsors Cardboard Boat Regatta

Buffalo Grove Parks Cardboard Boat Regatta To Take Place on Saturday, August 27

Are You Downloading Files From Chrome To The Default Windows Folder?

Change one default setting on Chrome and next time you can pick the folder to download files to and you can even rename it.

Rally for Mental Health For 708 Boards June 29

Mental health advocates, elected officials, and the general public are invited for a picnic event around 708 Boards

Are You Frustrated with Unwanted Emails You Keep Receiving on Gmail?

You can send those unwanted and unsubscribable Gmail emails automatically to spam, here's how...

Lost Cat

Female Cat Name Oli. Orange n white missing for 5 days near Mill Creek Condos in BG

Community celebrates 150th Arbor Day

Local officials and Half Day School students will plant two oaks on the grounds of Vernon Area Public Library to commemorate.

D96 Kindergarten Kick-Off Is May 3, 2022

KCSD 96 Kindergarten Kick-Off includes school tour, Q&A for parents.

Student Safety Should Weigh More Than Corporate Profits

House Bill 1542 Meets With Rail and Chemical Industry Opposition

Special operating hours for at-risk library patrons

Pilot program allows before-hours access for library users who need or want everyone to wear a mask.

Area libraries to host One Book, One Community author event

100s of readers from Vernon Area, Indian Trails, and Cook Memorial libraries share an experience of literature and hear from the author.

Vernon Area Library leader to retire

Under Fuerst's leadership, the library eliminated overdue fines, improved the building, saw national recognition and weathered a pandemic.