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Oaklyn Open Mic
2024-10-09 18:00:00 2024-10-09 19:30:00 America/Chicago Oaklyn Open Mic Bring your guitar and your poetry for Oaklyn Open Mic! EVPL Oaklyn - Front Lawn, Café

Wednesday, October 09
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-09 18:00:00 2024-10-09 19:30:00 America/Chicago Oaklyn Open Mic Bring your guitar and your poetry for Oaklyn Open Mic! EVPL Oaklyn - Front Lawn, Café

EVPL Oaklyn

Front Lawn, Café

Bring your guitar and your poetry for Oaklyn Open Mic!

Bring your guitar and your poetry for Oaklyn Open Mic! Whether you're a comedian, a storyteller, or a musician, you're welcome to share with everyone at this free event aimed at ages 13 and up.

Sets should be kept to around 5 minutes long. Sign-up sheet will be available 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. 

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

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults (12-18) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Leisure |

TAGS: | Teens | Teen activities | Performing Arts |

EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
We're closed Tuesday December 31 due to Closed for New Year's Day Holiday
We're closed Wednesday January 01 due to Closed for New Year's Day Holiday
Mon, Dec 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 Closed
(Closed for New Year's Day Holiday)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(Closed for New Year's Day Holiday)
Thu, Jan 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 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

Hanukkah To Go
Mon, Dec 30, All day
Create crafts, bake treats, and learn about Hanukkah!
Puzzle Swap
Mon, Jan 06, 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.
Storytime
Mon, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 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.
Puzzle Swap
Tue, Jan 07, 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.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Puzzle Swap
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
Puzzle Swap
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
Baby & Me
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
Puzzle Swap
Fri, Jan 10, 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.
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Jan 10, 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, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Jan 11, 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.
Winter Crafternoon! - for kids in grades PreK-6
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Come in from the cold to make crafts with us. Create wintry animals, decorations and scenes... more
Come in from the cold to make crafts with us. Create wintry animals, decorations and scenes with sticks, pinecones, old book pages and a variety of craft supplies.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Messages
Mon, Jan 13, All day
Martin Luther King Jr. shared messages of peace and hope with others. Pick up a packet of... more
Martin Luther King Jr. shared messages of peace and hope with others. Pick up a packet of his messages at any EVPL location while supplies last.
Storytime
Mon, Jan 13, 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.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Help design and implement programs and displays at EVPL Oaklyn!
MLK Day Appreciation
Wed, Jan 15, All day
In honor of Martin Luther King, there will be a matching game, paper activities, and more!... more
In honor of Martin Luther King, there will be a matching game, paper activities, and more! Hang out in Oaklyn's children's area and learn about MLK Jr. all week long!
MLK Day Appreciation
Thu, Jan 16, All day
In honor of Martin Luther King, there will be a matching game, paper activities, and more!... more
In honor of Martin Luther King, there will be a matching game, paper activities, and more! Hang out in Oaklyn's children's area and learn about MLK Jr. all week long!
Baby & Me
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
MLK Day Appreciation
Fri, Jan 17, All day
In honor of Martin Luther King, there will be a matching game, paper activities, and more!... more
In honor of Martin Luther King, there will be a matching game, paper activities, and more! Hang out in Oaklyn's children's area and learn about MLK Jr. all week long!
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Jan 17, 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!  
MLK Day Appreciation
Tue, Jan 21, All day
In honor of Martin Luther King, there will be a matching game, paper activities, and more!... more
In honor of Martin Luther King, there will be a matching game, paper activities, and more! Hang out in Oaklyn's children's area and learn about MLK Jr. all week long!
Chinese and Lunar New Year Appreciation
Tue, Jan 21, All day
Learn about Lunar and Chinese New Year the last two weeks of January in EVPL Oaklyn's... more
Learn about Lunar and Chinese New Year the last two weeks of January in EVPL Oaklyn's children's area! There will be a matching game, coloring sheets, a scavenger hunt, and more!
Family Dance Party
Tue, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Dive into the past while discussing historical fiction and nonfiction titles.
MLK Day Appreciation
Wed, Jan 22, All day
In honor of Martin Luther King, there will be a matching game, paper activities, and more!... more
In honor of Martin Luther King, there will be a matching game, paper activities, and more! Hang out in Oaklyn's children's area and learn about MLK Jr. all week long!
Chinese and Lunar New Year Appreciation
Wed, Jan 22, All day
Learn about Lunar and Chinese New Year the last two weeks of January in EVPL Oaklyn's... more
Learn about Lunar and Chinese New Year the last two weeks of January in EVPL Oaklyn's children's area! There will be a matching game, coloring sheets, a scavenger hunt, and more!
LGBTQ+ Book Club - Life as a Unicorn by Amrou Al-Kadhi
Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Read and discuss LGBTQ+ books at Haynie's Corner Brewing Company!
Chinese and Lunar New Year Appreciation
Thu, Jan 23, All day
Learn about Lunar and Chinese New Year the last two weeks of January in EVPL Oaklyn's... more
Learn about Lunar and Chinese New Year the last two weeks of January in EVPL Oaklyn's children's area! There will be a matching game, coloring sheets, a scavenger hunt, and more!
MLK Day Appreciation
Thu, Jan 23, All day
In honor of Martin Luther King, there will be a matching game, paper activities, and more!... more
In honor of Martin Luther King, there will be a matching game, paper activities, and more! Hang out in Oaklyn's children's area and learn about MLK Jr. all week long!
Baby & Me
Thu, Jan 23, 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.
Chinese and Lunar New Year Appreciation
Fri, Jan 24, All day
Learn about Lunar and Chinese New Year the last two weeks of January in EVPL Oaklyn's... more
Learn about Lunar and Chinese New Year the last two weeks of January in EVPL Oaklyn's children's area! There will be a matching game, coloring sheets, a scavenger hunt, and more!
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Jan 24, 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!  
Chinese and Lunar New Year Appreciation
Sat, Jan 25, All day
Learn about Lunar and Chinese New Year the last two weeks of January in EVPL Oaklyn's... more
Learn about Lunar and Chinese New Year the last two weeks of January in EVPL Oaklyn's children's area! There will be a matching game, coloring sheets, a scavenger hunt, and more!
Bingo for Books - a winning combination for adults!
Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Try your luck at Oaklyn BINGO! Winners will go home with a book of their choice. ... more
Try your luck at Oaklyn BINGO! Winners will go home with a book of their choice. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am
Chinese and Lunar New Year Appreciation
Mon, Jan 27, All day
Learn about Lunar and Chinese New Year the last two weeks of January in EVPL Oaklyn's... more
Learn about Lunar and Chinese New Year the last two weeks of January in EVPL Oaklyn's children's area! There will be a matching game, coloring sheets, a scavenger hunt, and more!
Storytime
Mon, Jan 27, 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.
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about and honor those who died in the Holocaust.
Chinese and Lunar New Year Appreciation
Tue, Jan 28, All day
Learn about Lunar and Chinese New Year the last two weeks of January in EVPL Oaklyn's... more
Learn about Lunar and Chinese New Year the last two weeks of January in EVPL Oaklyn's children's area! There will be a matching game, coloring sheets, a scavenger hunt, and more!
Family Dance Party
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Cancelled
Teen Advisory Council Presents - Lunar New Year Celebration
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about the Lunar New Year while making red envelopes and watching the Dragon Dance!
Chinese and Lunar New Year Appreciation
Wed, Jan 29, All day
Learn about Lunar and Chinese New Year the last two weeks of January in EVPL Oaklyn's... more
Learn about Lunar and Chinese New Year the last two weeks of January in EVPL Oaklyn's children's area! There will be a matching game, coloring sheets, a scavenger hunt, and more!
Book Chat - Share what you're reading with others!
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
A book club with no reading assignment. Just tell us about what you've been reading. You... more
A book club with no reading assignment. Just tell us about what you've been reading. You may find your next favorite book! Light refreshments will be served.
Teen Advisory Council Presents: Lunar New Year Celebration
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the Lunar New Year while making red envelopes and watching the Dragon Dance!
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