Articles filed under Vernon Area Public Library
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Mini Comic Con at Vernon Area Public LibraryNov 12, 2016 12:00 am - Real-life superheroes and a superhero training academy were part of the fun at Vernon Area Public Library's daylong Mini Comic Con 2016 on Saturday. The third annual eve...
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Seniors can weave memories into performance at Vernon Area LibraryOct 13, 2016 11:00 pm - Life Story Theatre, a three-week series at the Vernon Area Public Library, encourages participants to share memories and then weaves together stories in a creative and m...
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Kids want to know about birds great, smallOct 02, 2016 11:00 pm - "What is the biggest bird?" asked a young patron at Vernon Area Library in Lincolnshire. Birds range in color, size, eating habits and flying ability. A modern-day remi...
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Many aspects of pyramid construction still a mysterySep 19, 2016 11:00 pm - "How was the pyramid of Giza made?," asked a Vernon Area Public Library District patron who attended a recent youth program. The library is in Lincolnshire. The world's ...
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Vernon Area Library, patrons happier without late feesAug 20, 2016 7:00 am - A suburban library's decision to stop charging patrons for overdue materials has cost it about $54,000 in revenue, but officials have noticed positive effects they say c...
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Vernon library trustee wins state awardAug 12, 2016 1:00 am - Vernon Area Library District board President Jay Kasten has been named the Illinois Library Association's trustee of the year, officials announced. Kasten is sharing the...
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Leonard Nimoy rememberedJun 22, 2016 1:00 am - In honor of actor Leonard Nimoy's death in 2015, College of Lake County sociology professors John and Maria Jose Tenuto will give a free presentation from 7 to 8:30 p.m....
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The search for more elements continuesJun 12, 2016 11:00 pm - By Hope Babowice Kids Ink You wanted to know A young patron from the Vernon Area Library asked, "How many elements are there?" Elements are the most basic form of a subs...
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Music of Hank Williams brought to life at Vernon Area LibraryMay 03, 2016 1:00 am - Performer Steve Justman brought the music of Hank Williams to life Tuesday with the help of an audience that sang along during "Senior Series: The Music and Influence of...
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How the Maya built their pyramids, buildingsMay 01, 2016 11:00 pm - You wanted to know "How did the Maya people make Chichen Itza if there were no vehicles to carry the rock?" asked a young patron from the Vernon Area Public Library in L...