The library offers a sizable collection of print and e-books for young readers. For assistance from a youth librarian, call 224-543-1486, email youthdesk@vapld.info, or text or chat with a librarian.
Print books
Check out these books by placing them on hold in the library catalog or app. You will be notified by email or phone when they're ready for curbside pickup.
Ducks Go Vroom by Vernon Area Library Reading Level 1
Relates three silly ducks' rather impolite visit to their Auntie Goose's house, introducing simple action and noise words.
Go, Dog. Go! by Vernon Area Library Reading Level 2
Using only 75 different words, it features red dogs, blue dogs, big dogs, little dogs riding bicycles, scooters, skis, and roller skates and driving all sorts of vehicles on their way to a big dog party held on top of a tree!
I Like Stars by Vernon Area Library Reading Level 1
A simple poem describing all kinds of stars that appear in the night sky.
Put Me in the Zoo by Vernon Area Library Reading Level 2
Spot, a polka-dot leopard who can change colors and even juggle his own spots, tries to convince two children that he is special enough to be exhibited in the zoo.
Shampoodle by Vernon Area Library Reading Level 2
Rhyming text describes a dog grooming establishment on picture day and the uproar some curious kittens cause when they try to explore.
The Tricky Tooth by Vernon Area Library Reading Level 4
Katie is the only one in her class who has not lost a tooth, but despite all of her efforts, her wiggly tooth refuses to come out
E-books
Digital books include text and images, just like a bound book, and can be downloaded to your computer or handheld device anytime, anywhere. For more info, please visit the help guide for Digital Media.
- Ducks Go Vroom by Vernon Area Library Reading Level 1
Relates three silly ducks' rather impolite visit to their Auntie Goose's house, introducing simple action and noise words. 
Go, Dog. Go! by Vernon Area Library Reading Level 2
Using only 75 different words, it features red dogs, blue dogs, big dogs, little dogs riding bicycles, scooters, skis, and roller skates and driving all sorts of vehicles on their way to a big dog party held on top of a tree!- I Like Stars by Vernon Area Library Reading Level 1
A simple poem describing all kinds of stars that appear in the night sky. 
Mice on Ice by Vernon Area Library Reading Level 1
Colorful mice go ice skating and are unexpectedly joined by a feline friend.- Put Me in the Zoo by Vernon Area Library Reading Level 2
Spot, a polka-dot leopard who can change colors and even juggle his own spots, tries to convince two children that he is special enough to be exhibited in the zoo. - Shampoodle by Vernon Area Library Reading Level 2
Rhyming text describes a dog grooming establishment on picture day and the uproar some curious kittens cause when they try to explore. - The Tricky Tooth by Vernon Area Library Reading Level 4
Katie is the only one in her class who has not lost a tooth, but despite all of her efforts, her wiggly tooth refuses to come out
