Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Paws for Tales
2024-12-13 16:00:00 2024-12-13 17:00:00 America/Chicago Paws for Tales Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget. EVPL Oaklyn -

Friday, December 13
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-13 16:00:00 2024-12-13 17:00:00 America/Chicago Paws for Tales Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget. EVPL Oaklyn -

Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.

This program is intended for children of all ages to practice their confidence and literacy skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

AGE GROUP: | Pre-K (Ages 0-5) | Elementary (Ages 6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Health & Wellness | Books/Literature/Writing |

TAGS: | |

EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
We're closed Monday November 11 due to Closed for Veterans Day
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
(Closed for Veterans Day)
Tue, Nov 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 Closed
previous
this week
next
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

Paint a Holiday Plate
Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Café
Explore your artistic talents at the library with a festive holiday craft.
Registration is now closed
Beekeeping 101 - with Kelsey Gerhardt
Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Kelsey is a local third generation beekeeper, owner/operator of Liquid Gold Honey, and an... more
Kelsey is a local third generation beekeeper, owner/operator of Liquid Gold Honey, and an expert on how to start your own hive.  Join us for this informative program. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed
Storytime
Mon, Nov 18, 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, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Dive into the past while discussing historical fiction and nonfiction titles.
Baby & Me
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Nov 22, 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!
Library Loom Lovers
Mon, Nov 25, 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.
Leftover Craft Day! - for kids in grades K-6 and their families
Sat, Nov 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Leftovers are always the best part of Thanksgiving! Kids in grades K-6 and their families... more
Leftovers are always the best part of Thanksgiving! Kids in grades K-6 and their families are invited to make fabulous art projects out of leftover craft supplies.
Humans Rights Month Activities
Mon, Dec 02, All day
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a... more
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a children's book display, scavenger hunt, coloring sheets, and more. Don't miss it!
Storytime
Mon, Dec 02, 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.
Humans Rights Month Activities
Tue, Dec 03, All day
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a... more
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a children's book display, scavenger hunt, coloring sheets, and more. Don't miss it!
Family Dance Party
Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Database Overview - Browning Genealogy and Local History Database
Tue, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Please call Erik Estep at Central Library (812-428-8200) with questions.
Humans Rights Month Activities
Wed, Dec 04, All day
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a... more
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a children's book display, scavenger hunt, coloring sheets, and more. Don't miss it!
Book Chat - Share what you're reading with others!
Wed, Dec 04, 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.
Stories with Santa
Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santa is excited to visit EVPL again this year! Please join us for stories, crafts,... more
Santa is excited to visit EVPL again this year! Please join us for stories, crafts, pictures, and treats. Storytime will start at 6pm with pictures, activities, and snacks to follow.
Humans Rights Month Activities
Thu, Dec 05, All day
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a... more
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a children's book display, scavenger hunt, coloring sheets, and more. Don't miss it!
Baby & Me
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
Humans Rights Month Activities
Fri, Dec 06, All day
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a... more
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a children's book display, scavenger hunt, coloring sheets, and more. Don't miss it!
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Dec 06, 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!
Humans Rights Month Activities
Sat, Dec 07, All day
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a... more
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a children's book display, scavenger hunt, coloring sheets, and more. Don't miss it!
Humans Rights Month Activities
Mon, Dec 09, All day
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a... more
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a children's book display, scavenger hunt, coloring sheets, and more. Don't miss it!
Storytime
Mon, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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.
Humans Rights Month Activities
Tue, Dec 10, All day
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a... more
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a children's book display, scavenger hunt, coloring sheets, and more. Don't miss it!
Family Dance Party
Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Help design and implement programs and displays at EVPL Oaklyn!
Humans Rights Month Activities
Wed, Dec 11, All day
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a... more
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a children's book display, scavenger hunt, coloring sheets, and more. Don't miss it!
Humans Rights Month Activities
Thu, Dec 12, All day
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a... more
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a children's book display, scavenger hunt, coloring sheets, and more. Don't miss it!
Baby & Me
Thu, Dec 12, 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.
Humans Rights Month Activities
Fri, Dec 13, All day
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a... more
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a children's book display, scavenger hunt, coloring sheets, and more. Don't miss it!
Cancelled
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Dec 13, 9:30am - 10:30am
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, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.
Humans Rights Month Activities
Sat, Dec 14, All day
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a... more
To celebrate Human Rights Month, during the first two weeks of December, there will be a children's book display, scavenger hunt, coloring sheets, and more. Don't miss it!
North Park Genealogy Interest Group
Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Hanukkah To Go
Mon, Dec 16, All day
Create crafts, bake treats, and learn about Hanukkah!
Storytime
Mon, Dec 16, 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.
See all events