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Bilbo Baggins' Birthday Bash
2024-09-21 00:00:00 2024-09-21 23:59:00 America/Chicago Bilbo Baggins' Birthday Bash Visit our hobbit hole at Oaklyn Library to celebrate Bilbo Baggins' one hundred and eleventieth birthday! EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room, Front Lawn

Saturday, September 21
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-09-21 00:00:00 2024-09-21 23:59:00 America/Chicago Bilbo Baggins' Birthday Bash Visit our hobbit hole at Oaklyn Library to celebrate Bilbo Baggins' one hundred and eleventieth birthday! EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room, Front Lawn

EVPL Oaklyn

Meeting Room, Front Lawn

Visit our hobbit hole at Oaklyn Library to celebrate Bilbo Baggins' one hundred and eleventieth birthday!

Visit our hobbit hole at Oaklyn Library to celebrate Bilbo Baggins' one hundred and eleventieth birthday!

Featuring films, trivia, games, crafts, a cosplay contest, and food worth of a distinguished hobbit's birthday. 

Please note food will be present. If you have a food allergy, please contact (812) 428-8234 for more information.

AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |

EVENT TYPE: | Films & Movies | Books/Literature/Writing | Arts & Leisure |

TAGS: | Movies | EVPL Oaklyn | All ages |

EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
Mon, Oct 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 Closed
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About the branch

Opened in the spring of 2003, EVPL Oaklyn is located on the corner of Oak Hill and Lynch Roads at 3001 Oaklyn Drive. Featuring a green roof that helps regulate the temperature of the building and provides a valuable space for a meadow, the building itself has received national attention and won multiple design awards. EVPL Oaklyn boasts open spaces, study rooms, public access computers, and a popular meeting room.

Upcoming events

Storytime
Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations each week! For children ages 2-5... more
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Library Loom Lovers
Mon, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us and make hats from looms for those in need. All hats made in this program will... more
Come join us and make hats from looms for those in need. All hats made in this program will be donated to people in the community. Registration is not required, but looms are limited.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Historical Happenings
Tue, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Dive into the past while discussing historical fiction and nonfiction titles.
Spooky Storytime
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a special spooky storytime! Songs, rhymes, crafts, and (not too) spooky stories... more
Join us for a special spooky storytime! Songs, rhymes, crafts, and (not too) spooky stories will be shared. For children aged 2-8 with a parent or caregiver. Feel free to wear a costume!
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Oct 21, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Oct 22, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Oct 23, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Oct 24, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Oct 25, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Oct 26, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Oct 28, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Puzzle Swap
Mon, Oct 28, All day
Bring your gently used puzzles that you no longer need or have already completed to EVPL... more
Bring your gently used puzzles that you no longer need or have already completed to EVPL Oaklyn and swap them out for some new-to-you puzzles! Please try to make sure all pieces are accounted for.
Library Loom Lovers
Mon, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Café
Come join us and make hats from looms for those in need. All hats made in this program will... more
Come join us and make hats from looms for those in need. All hats made in this program will be donated to people in the community. Registration is not required, but looms are limited.
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Oct 29, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Puzzle Swap
Tue, Oct 29, All day
Bring your gently used puzzles that you no longer need or have already completed to EVPL... more
Bring your gently used puzzles that you no longer need or have already completed to EVPL Oaklyn and swap them out for some new-to-you puzzles! Please try to make sure all pieces are accounted for.
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Oct 30, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Puzzle Swap
Wed, Oct 30, All day
Bring your gently used puzzles that you no longer need or have already completed to EVPL... more
Bring your gently used puzzles that you no longer need or have already completed to EVPL Oaklyn and swap them out for some new-to-you puzzles! Please try to make sure all pieces are accounted for.
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Oct 31, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Puzzle Swap
Thu, Oct 31, All day
Bring your gently used puzzles that you no longer need or have already completed to EVPL... more
Bring your gently used puzzles that you no longer need or have already completed to EVPL Oaklyn and swap them out for some new-to-you puzzles! Please try to make sure all pieces are accounted for.
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Nov 01, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Puzzle Swap
Fri, Nov 01, All day
Bring your gently used puzzles that you no longer need or have already completed to EVPL... more
Bring your gently used puzzles that you no longer need or have already completed to EVPL Oaklyn and swap them out for some new-to-you puzzles! Please try to make sure all pieces are accounted for.
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Nov 02, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Nov 02, All day
Bring your gently used puzzles that you no longer need or have already completed to EVPL... more
Bring your gently used puzzles that you no longer need or have already completed to EVPL Oaklyn and swap them out for some new-to-you puzzles! Please try to make sure all pieces are accounted for.
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Nov 04, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Storytime
Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations each week! For children ages 2-5... more
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Nov 05, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Family Dance Party
Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Nov 06, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Nov 07, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Baby & Me
Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more as we build early literacy skills through... more
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! Ages 0-23 months.
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Nov 08, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Nov 08, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and relaxation. Yoga mats... more
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and relaxation. Yoga mats are provided, but limited. Feel free to bring your own!
Paws for Tales
Fri, Nov 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.
Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Nov 09, All day
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them,... more
Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!
North Park Genealogy Interest Group
Sat, Nov 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
This event is normally held at EVPL North Park, which is currently undergoing renovations.... more
This event is normally held at EVPL North Park, which is currently undergoing renovations. Please contact Michelle Haywood at EVPL North Park (812-428-8237) for questions.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Teen Advisory Council
Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Help design and implement programs and displays at EVPL Oaklyn!
Oaklyn Open Mic
Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Bring your guitar and your poetry for Oaklyn Open Mic!
See all events