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Van Buren Public Library Van Buren Public Library, Van Buren, IN A small library in a small town working to make a big difference!

We have a full week of activities planned for Eastbrook's fall break! Stop by the library and grab the full list of even...
10/13/2026

We have a full week of activities planned for Eastbrook's fall break! Stop by the library and grab the full list of events with details and a parent consent form. They will be available at the front desk AND in our events box located in the front yard. We'd love to welcome your student to any or all of these activities!

We invite everyone to celebrate banned books week this week. We have several displays highlighting some of the most freq...
10/07/2026

We invite everyone to celebrate banned books week this week. We have several displays highlighting some of the most frequently challenged books. We’ve had wonderful conversations with patrons about these titles. So many are surprised by how harmless many of the titles are and wondered what issues anyone could possibly have with titles like Where the Wild Things Are. The picture books in general are probably the most surprising to everyone. I particularly like the comments that suggest they would have supported banning those books when their teacher forced them to read it during high school! Many of these books were in fact required reading in schools until recently. Stop by and check out our display, read a challenged book, and take a look at the flyer of statistics regarding book bans and challenges, and see what all the fuss is about!

VBPL has been prepping for spooking season and working through our closet of horrors. There are a lot of relics and arti...
09/25/2026

VBPL has been prepping for spooking season and working through our closet of horrors. There are a lot of relics and artifacts that don’t always have a lot of information accompanying them. As we work through these items, we will be pulling some out for display and also posting them both online and at the library to try to obtain information and ensure they are properly preserved. If you know anything about the items posted, please share or stop in to tell us more.

First up is this felt banner that was lovingly made by someone for the library. What we know: the public library symbol was created on 1978 (what a great year!), the White House recommended the symbol as a national emblem to help promote libraries in 1979, and finally it was formally adopted by the Public Library Association in 1982. The federal highway department began using the symbol on street signs in 1985. So, it’s safe to assume someone made it for us likely after all of this had occurred.

Do you know who made this? Either way, stop by and check it out!

It’s our monthly UNO Night tonight. The competition is fierce. Children are cruel and they play the version of uno where...
09/24/2026

It’s our monthly UNO Night tonight. The competition is fierce. Children are cruel and they play the version of uno where you can stack draw four cards and force people to draw 8, 12, 16…you know, review your multiplication tables and you’ll get an idea of how relentless these children are. This is a multi generational event, so everyone plan on joining us for the fun and brutality! 5:15-7

The Van Buren Public Library will be closed on Saturday, September 5 and Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day holiday. ...
09/02/2026

The Van Buren Public Library will be closed on Saturday, September 5 and Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day holiday. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday.

We had a wonderful meeting of our adult book club in August with great discussion, a prize or two, and tacos! We have mu...
09/02/2026

We had a wonderful meeting of our adult book club in August with great discussion, a prize or two, and tacos!

We have multiple copies of our September selection, The C***r House Rules by John Updike, ready for pick up today! Stop in and grab one so you’ll be ready to join us when we meet to TACO ‘bout this book on Wednesday, September 23 at 7 pm. Bring your own tacos or snacks and a lawn chair. If fall decides to show up and it’s nice, we’ll meet on the lawn.

Reminder: Art club kicks off tomorrow! Art club is for grades 3-6, though younger elementary students are welcome so lon...
09/01/2026

Reminder: Art club kicks off tomorrow! Art club is for grades 3-6, though younger elementary students are welcome so long as they have a parent or guardian present with them to assist with the project. We’ll get started at 3:15

Upcoming art club dates: October 7, November 4, and December 4

We are looking at a great calendar of events next week! If you can't wait until that long then be sure to stop in this e...
08/20/2026

We are looking at a great calendar of events next week! If you can't wait until that long then be sure to stop in this evening for Love on a Leash and meet Rocky. In addition, with a guided tutorial you can paint Rocky's portrait and take the skills you learn to paint your own pets!

Attention introverts!! This Saturday (22) is our Silent Book Club meeting. It's a time to come and read in a cozy spot. No assigned reading, no prompted questions you feel pressured to answer. Bring your own book and enjoy a quiet Saturday morning with other readers.

Take a look at some highlights of what we have in store next week:

Wednesday (26) is our adult book club Introverts be warned, this one will have discussion. Bring your own tacos and we'll discuss The Correspondent by Virginia Evans at 6 pm.

It's been nearly a month since the last battle and it's time for a rematch...Family Uno Night is set for Thursday at 5:15. Uno is taken seriously around the library and if you plan to join us, please know that children can be ruthless. The stakes are high and a trophy is up for grabs! This is an event for EVERYONE!

You can expect a full calendar of events in the upcoming months. Stop in and pick up a calendar and be sure to join us here at the library!

Hoosiers are hurting after more than a week of historic storms and record flooding. Some libraries have suffered greatly...
08/18/2026

Hoosiers are hurting after more than a week of historic storms and record flooding. Some libraries have suffered greatly, including our not so distant neighbor, Yorktown Public Library.

If you are a library lover, if your life has been improved and supported by the services of libraries, if your child has benefited from summer reading programs, or you’ve just saved a little by being able to borrow books instead of purchasing them, then I encourage you to donate to Yorktown.

Very, very rarely do businesses and/or individuals carry flood insurance if the property isn’t in a flood plain and flooding has stretch so far beyond flood plains all over the state. For this reason there will be tremendous need and lots of opportunities to donate. If you wish to support businesses and individuals with their losses, please donate through vetted sites. If you need help determining if a donation link is safe, please stop by the library and we will be happy to help.

You can safely and securely donate to the Yorktown Public Library through the link provided.

https://www.yorktownlib.org/donate

Join us for the inaugural meeting of a new VBPL adult book club, Let's Taco 'bout Books! 🌮📖On Wednesday, August 26 at 6 ...
08/14/2026

Join us for the inaugural meeting of a new VBPL adult book club, Let's Taco 'bout Books! 🌮📖

On Wednesday, August 26 at 6 pm we'll gather to TACO 'BOUT The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. This gem of a novel is presented exclusively through letters that detail one woman's journey through self reflection. It's a quick read and offers something for everyone. Best of all, it's currently available at VBPL!

Oh, and it's BYOT - bring your own tacos! Hope to see you then!

Please note that the library closes at 5 pm on Wednesdays and will remain closed to any other activity during book club.

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115 S 1st Street
Van Buren, IN
46991

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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+17659342171

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