Articles filed under Vernon Area Public Library
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Lake County library honoredNov 22, 2011 11:00 pm - The Vernon Area Public Library is counted among America’s Star Libraries for the second year in a row, as announced in the Library Journal. Star Library status was award...
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Donate PJs and books for kids in need at libraryNov 21, 2011 11:00 pm - Snuggling our children up in warm, cozy pajamas and reading a bedtime story is a nightly ritual in many of our homes. Extend that feeling of comfort and security to a c...
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Thanksgiving celebrated in many ways around the worldNov 21, 2011 11:00 pm - You wanted to know “How is Thanksgiving celebrated around the world?” asked second-graders in Rachel Boehm’s class at Hawthorn Elementary North in Vernon Hills. The firs...
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Bestselling author to visit:Nov 04, 2011 12:00 am - John Flanagan, author of the international best-selling children’s fantasy book series The Ranger’s Apprentice, will visit two Lake County public libraries on Tuesday, N...
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Young adult author at Stevenson:Oct 24, 2011 12:00 am - Young adult fiction author Ellen Hopkins is making her only Midwest stop at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 at the Stevenson High School west auditorium in Lincolnshire. Hopkins ...
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Food for fines:Oct 11, 2011 12:00 am - Vernon Area Public Library patrons who owe fines for overdue materials can pay down their debt with donations of canned goods and other nonperishable food during the...
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Electronic books offer:Sep 30, 2011 12:00 am - Vernon Area Public Library patrons who own Kindle tablets can download free e-books from the library through MyMediaMall. People can browse the Lincolnshire library’s co...
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U.S. hasn't printed $3 bills since 1800sSep 20, 2011 2:45 pm - You wanted to know Amber Socaciu's third-graders at Lake Villa's Thompson Elementary School asked, “Why aren't there $3 bills?” The saying about a penny saved does not m...
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ComEd not on hot seat at Lincolnshire meetingAug 30, 2011 12:00 am - In their latest public meeting with suburban customers, ComEd representatives heard concerns about power outages and other electricity-related issues Tuesday night in Li...
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Bestselling author at Stevenson:Aug 10, 2011 12:00 am - New York Times best-selling author Brad Thor will appear and sign copies of his new novel, “Full Black” at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 at the Stevenson High School West Audit...