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MLK Day Appreciation

2025-01-22 00:00:00 2025-01-22 23:59:00 America/Chicago MLK Day Appreciation 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! EVPL Oaklyn -

Wednesday, January 22
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-01-22 00:00:00 2025-01-22 23:59:00 America/Chicago MLK Day Appreciation 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! EVPL Oaklyn -

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!

EVPL Oaklyn

Phone: 812.428.8234

Hours
We're closed Tuesday December 24 due to Closed for Christmas
We're closed Wednesday December 25 due to Closed for Christmas
Mon, Dec 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 Closed
(Closed for Christmas)
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Closed for Christmas)
Thu, Dec 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 Closed

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

Thu, Dec 26, All day
Create crafts, bake treats, and learn about Hanukkah!

Fri, Dec 27, All day
Create crafts, bake treats, and learn about Hanukkah!

Fri, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Café
Chag sameach! Design decorations while sampling a variety of Hanukkah treats.

Sat, Dec 28, All day
Create crafts, bake treats, and learn about Hanukkah!

Mon, Dec 30, All day
Create crafts, bake treats, and learn about Hanukkah!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!  

Fri, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Help design and implement programs and displays at EVPL Oaklyn!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!  

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!

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!

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!

Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Dive into the past while discussing historical fiction and nonfiction titles.

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!

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!

Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Read and discuss LGBTQ+ books at Haynie's Corner Brewing Company!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!