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Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt
2024-10-22 00:00:00 2024-10-22 23:59:00 America/Chicago Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize! EVPL Oaklyn -

Tuesday, October 22
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-10-22 00:00:00 2024-10-22 23:59:00 America/Chicago Indigenous/Native American Heritage Scavenger Hunt Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize! EVPL Oaklyn -

Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!

Find famous Indigenous figures hidden around Oaklyn's YA section, learn more about them, and enter for a chance to win a prize!

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

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural & International | Community Interest |

TAGS: | Teens | Teen activities | EVPL Oaklyn |

EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 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
Sat, Dec 21, All day
Create crafts, bake treats, and learn about Hanukkah!
Hanukkah To Go
Mon, Dec 23, All day
Create crafts, bake treats, and learn about Hanukkah!
Library Loom Lovers
Mon, Dec 23, 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.
Hanukkah To Go
Thu, Dec 26, All day
Create crafts, bake treats, and learn about Hanukkah!
Hanukkah To Go
Fri, Dec 27, All day
Create crafts, bake treats, and learn about Hanukkah!
Latkes at the Library
Fri, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Café
Chag sameach! Design decorations while sampling a variety of Hanukkah treats.
Hanukkah To Go
Sat, Dec 28, All day
Create crafts, bake treats, and learn about Hanukkah!
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!  
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