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Play & Learn
2024-08-26 11:30:00 2024-08-26 12:15:00 America/Chicago Play & Learn Enjoy themed stories, music and group learning activities! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver. EVPL Stringtown -

Monday, August 26
11:30am - 12:15pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-26 11:30:00 2024-08-26 12:15:00 America/Chicago Play & Learn Enjoy themed stories, music and group learning activities! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver. EVPL Stringtown -

Enjoy themed stories, music and group learning activities! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

EVPL programs are not designed to accommodate large groups from camps, daycares, and preschools without advance notice.  If you would like to bring your group to one of our programs, please contact the programmer listed at least five days in advance.  Large groups that arrive without advance notice may not be able to fully participate.

Due to the historic nature of the EVPL East, West and Stringtown buildings their meeting rooms are not fully ADA accessible. If you are interested in participating in a program that is not accessible please contact that location to arrange alternate accommodations. For current information on programming, please visit events.evpl.org.

AGE GROUP: | Pre-K (Ages 0-5) |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | Kids | Families | EVPL Stringtown | Early Literacy |

EVPL Stringtown
Phone: 812.428.8233
Hours
We're closed Monday September 02 due to Closed for Labor Day
Mon, Sep 02 Closed
(Closed for Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 Closed
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About the branch

Opened in 1939, EVPL Stringtown is located at 2100 Stringtown Road and anchors the Stringtown Herndon Drive neighborhood. Renovated in 2003, this neighborhood location boasts a meeting room that can be utilized by the public.

Upcoming events

Fairy Garden Kits
Sat, Sep 07, All day
Join us for our mystical magical multi-part series exclusive to neighborhood branches while... more
Join us for our mystical magical multi-part series exclusive to neighborhood branches while supplies last.
Banned Books Bracket - Week 2
Mon, Sep 09, All day
What’s EVPL's favorite banned book? Vote at any EVPL location or online as we pit modern... more
What’s EVPL's favorite banned book? Vote at any EVPL location or online as we pit modern banned books against their historical counterparts to find out! Bracket updated every Monday.
Drop-in DIY PopSockets
Mon, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by Stringtown to make your unique PopSocket.
Paint Your Pet - Paint your own custom pet portrait!
Wed, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Your pet will be drawn onto a canvas ahead of time. Your original piece of art can include... more
Your pet will be drawn onto a canvas ahead of time. Your original piece of art can include one pet. Please email a photo of your pet to kelseyk@evpl.org by September 1st to secure your spot.
Registration is now closed
Bingo & Donuts
Fri, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us the second Friday of each month at EVPL Stringtown as we have donuts, coffee, and... more
Join us the second Friday of each month at EVPL Stringtown as we have donuts, coffee, and play Bingo!
Banned Books Bracket - Week 3
Mon, Sep 16, All day
What’s EVPL's favorite banned book? Vote at any EVPL location or online as we pit modern... more
What’s EVPL's favorite banned book? Vote at any EVPL location or online as we pit modern banned books against their historical counterparts to find out! Bracket updated every Monday.
Storytime
Mon, Sep 16, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room
Develop early literacy skills and enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with your child!
Open Mic Night - Where you are the star of our coffee house line-up!
Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Share a passage or a song, your own original or a favorite artist's, in our coffee house... more
Share a passage or a song, your own original or a favorite artist's, in our coffee house atmosphere. We cannot wait to share your favorite poems, prose music, comedy stylings & snacks together!
Felt Woodland Creatures
Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us in this 8-part series starting August 6. We will be making hand-sewn felt woodland... more
Join us in this 8-part series starting August 6. We will be making hand-sewn felt woodland creatures. Please note that this program will not include tutorials, but will have paper instructions.
Bible Journaling - Faith Crafting Together
Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Immerse yourself in scripture and the joy of creating in this dynamic group for everyone!... more
Immerse yourself in scripture and the joy of creating in this dynamic group for everyone! Express your faith as you create, journal and grow in a supportive community network!
Pressed Flower Crafting
Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Come choose from an assortment of crafts to be made with pressed flowers!
Me gusta la comida
Fri, Sep 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Sample baked goods of Latin America and stay for music, conversation and community, and to... more
Sample baked goods of Latin America and stay for music, conversation and community, and to paint your own masterpiece with some of Frida Kahlo’s favorite elements.
Family Art Lab
Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Family members young & young-at-heart will enjoy this open lab time to create your own... more
Family members young & young-at-heart will enjoy this open lab time to create your own masterpiece, a gift, or an inspired idea with an endless variety of art supplies from our workroom!
Banned Books Bracket - Final Week
Mon, Sep 23, All day
What’s EVPL's favorite banned book? Vote at any EVPL location or online as we pit modern... more
What’s EVPL's favorite banned book? Vote at any EVPL location or online as we pit modern banned books against their historical counterparts to find out! Bracket updated every Monday.
Celebrating Our Neighbors - Celebrate Good Neighbor Day 2024 with EVPL!
Mon, Sep 23, All day
Beginning Sept. 23, EVPL North Park, East & Stringtown will offer materials so you can... more
Beginning Sept. 23, EVPL North Park, East & Stringtown will offer materials so you can make a card to brighten a neighbor's day!. Sept. 28 enjoy snacks to brighten your day! See you soon, neighbors!
Storytime
Mon, Sep 23, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room
Develop early literacy skills and enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with your child!
Watercolor Painting
Mon, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Immerse yourself in the beauty of translucent paint by creating your very own watercolor... more
Immerse yourself in the beauty of translucent paint by creating your very own watercolor masterpiece on specialized cotton paper.
Celebrating Our Neighbors - Celebrate Good Neighbor Day 2024 with EVPL!
Tue, Sep 24, All day
Beginning Sept. 23, EVPL North Park, East & Stringtown will offer materials so you can... more
Beginning Sept. 23, EVPL North Park, East & Stringtown will offer materials so you can make a card to brighten a neighbor's day!. Sept. 28 enjoy snacks to brighten your day! See you soon, neighbors!
Celebrating Our Neighbors - Celebrate Good Neighbor Day 2024 with EVPL!
Wed, Sep 25, All day
Beginning Sept. 23, EVPL North Park, East & Stringtown will offer materials so you can... more
Beginning Sept. 23, EVPL North Park, East & Stringtown will offer materials so you can make a card to brighten a neighbor's day!. Sept. 28 enjoy snacks to brighten your day! See you soon, neighbors!
Cancelled
Mixed Media Crafting Club: Leaf Rubbing
Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Learn how to take this beloved childhood activity, and combine different mediums to create... more
Learn how to take this beloved childhood activity, and combine different mediums to create beautiful fall artwork. All materials will be provided.
Celebrating Our Neighbors - Celebrate Good Neighbor Day 2024 with EVPL!
Thu, Sep 26, All day
Beginning Sept. 23, EVPL North Park, East & Stringtown will offer materials so you can... more
Beginning Sept. 23, EVPL North Park, East & Stringtown will offer materials so you can make a card to brighten a neighbor's day!. Sept. 28 enjoy snacks to brighten your day! See you soon, neighbors!
Banned Book Buttons - A drop-in event!
Sat, Sep 28, All day
Come to EVPL Stringtown any time 9-5 to pick your own banned-book button. Choose from... more
Come to EVPL Stringtown any time 9-5 to pick your own banned-book button. Choose from ready-made designs to fight against censorship and celebrate our freedom to read.
Celebrating Our Neighbors - Celebrate Good Neighbor Day 2024 with EVPL!
Sat, Sep 28, All day
Beginning Sept. 23, EVPL North Park, East & Stringtown will offer materials so you can... more
Beginning Sept. 23, EVPL North Park, East & Stringtown will offer materials so you can make a card to brighten a neighbor's day!. Sept. 28 enjoy snacks to brighten your day! See you soon, neighbors!
Play and Learn
Mon, Sep 30, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Enjoy themed stories, music and group learning activities! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Fairy Garden Kits
Tue, Oct 01, All day
Join us for our mystical magical multi-part series exclusive to neighborhood branches while... more
Join us for our mystical magical multi-part series exclusive to neighborhood branches while supplies last.
Indigenous People's Day Map Matching Game
Tue, Oct 01, All day
Stop into one of our eight locations this month to try the matching game in-person and... more
Stop into one of our eight locations this month to try the matching game in-person and enter to win a grand prize.
Felt Woodland Creatures
Tue, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us in this 8-part series starting August 6. We will be making hand-sewn felt woodland... more
Join us in this 8-part series starting August 6. We will be making hand-sewn felt woodland creatures. Please note that this program will not include tutorials, but will have paper instructions.
Fairy Garden Kits
Wed, Oct 02, All day
Join us for our mystical magical multi-part series exclusive to neighborhood branches while... more
Join us for our mystical magical multi-part series exclusive to neighborhood branches while supplies last.
Pins and Needles
Wed, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Grab a needlework project and enjoy a time of community, conversation and creative tips... more
Grab a needlework project and enjoy a time of community, conversation and creative tips from others with a similar passion for the textile arts! For beginners to experts and everyone in between!
Mucho Gusto
Wed, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Join other newcomers to the U.S. who are learning English as a second language, for... more
Join other newcomers to the U.S. who are learning English as a second language, for conversation practice to grow your English vocabulary and confidence! Join us in-person and via Zoom!
Fairy Garden Kits
Thu, Oct 03, All day
Join us for our mystical magical multi-part series exclusive to neighborhood branches while... more
Join us for our mystical magical multi-part series exclusive to neighborhood branches while supplies last.
Fairy Garden Kits
Fri, Oct 04, All day
Join us for our mystical magical multi-part series exclusive to neighborhood branches while... more
Join us for our mystical magical multi-part series exclusive to neighborhood branches while supplies last.
Fairy Garden Kits
Sat, Oct 05, All day
Join us for our mystical magical multi-part series exclusive to neighborhood branches while... more
Join us for our mystical magical multi-part series exclusive to neighborhood branches while supplies last.
Family Art Lab
Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Family members young & young-at-heart will enjoy this open lab time to create your own... more
Family members young & young-at-heart will enjoy this open lab time to create your own masterpiece, a gift, or an inspired idea with an endless variety of art supplies from our workroom!
Storytime
Mon, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room
Develop early literacy skills and enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with your child!
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