Articles filed under Vernon Area Public Library
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Traffic, circulation increase after Vernon Area Public Library renovationJul 09, 2013 10:05 am - Foot traffic at the Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire has blossomed since a $1.3 million interior facelift wrapped up in late May, officials said. Nearly 37,000...
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Yo-yo is low-tech toy with worldwide appealJul 01, 2013 12:03 pm - You wanted to know “Where was the yo-yo invented?” asked a young patron at the Vernon Area Library’s yo-yo workshop last month. Most likely, your mom and dad have a few ...
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The SoapboxJun 01, 2013 5:00 am - Unsung benefactor: We’d love to thank the person who donated $95,000 to honor those who died in military service, but he or she wished to remain anonymous. The gift will...
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Stevenson students awarded scholarships by Friends of Vernon Area Public LibraryMay 28, 2013 12:01 pm - Stevenson High School students Melissa Engel and Jeffrey Epstein were honored recently by the Friends of Vernon Area Public Library. Engel was named the winner of the f...
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Renovated Vernon Area Public Library almost ready for patronsMay 26, 2013 11:00 pm - A newly completed, $1.3 million renovation of the Vernon Area Public Library didn't change the brick-and-glass facade of the building on Olde Half Day Road in Lincolnshi...
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Creator of adaptive books for disabled children honors her daughterMay 24, 2013 1:03 pm - Libraries have youth sections filled with the classics, such as Dr. Seuss and Clifford, which try to teach kids how to read and follow stories. The reading options for c...
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Edible leaves are part of nutritious mealsMay 13, 2013 12:00 pm - Third-graders in Jen Janik's class at Big Hollow Elementary School in Ingleside want to know, “Are leaves edible? Why or why not?” A delicious meal might include many ed...
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Vernon Area library services relocatingMar 09, 2013 7:00 am - Vernon Area Public Library patrons will have to do a bit of time-traveling if they want to check out books, DVDs and other materials for the next few months. A $1.3 mill...
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Vernon Area library remodeling:Mar 04, 2013 3:01 pm - The Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road in Lincolnshire, will close for a $1.3 million remodeling project starting Tuesday. Patrons will have continued ac...
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George Goldstein: Candidate ProfileFeb 14, 2013 10:00 pm - Vernon Area Library Board (6-year Terms)