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Backyard Bird Count
2025-02-01 00:00:00 2025-02-01 23:59:00 America/Chicago Backyard Bird Count Count & identify your local birds to help scientists better understand global bird populations! EVPL North Park -

Saturday, February 01
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-02-01 00:00:00 2025-02-01 23:59:00 America/Chicago Backyard Bird Count Count & identify your local birds to help scientists better understand global bird populations! EVPL North Park -

Count & identify your local birds to help scientists better understand global bird populations!

During the first half of February, pick up a paper packet with information to participate in The Great Backyard Bird Count (February 14-17). Watch your local birds for at least 15 minutes and identify the ones you see or hear! Use the packet to report your findings through Merlin or eBird, and return to us to receive a bird button!

AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Community Interest |

TAGS: | Technology | STEM | Families | EVPL North Park | All ages |

EVPL North Park
Phone: 812.428.8237
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 April of 2005, EVPL North Park is located on 960 Koehler Dr. and was constructed in a manner that resembles great lodges found in National Parks. With both children’s and adult’s towers, EVPL North Park boasts a ceiling high stone fireplace, an enclosed outdoor patio, public access computers, and public meeting and study room areas.

Upcoming events

Reader's Choice Book Club
Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Adult Tower
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. January's... more
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. January's theme: translated work.
Cancelled
Crafternoon: Watch Party
Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us every month to watch a movie and create a craft. For World Religion Day, we are... more
Join us every month to watch a movie and create a craft. For World Religion Day, we are watching The Prince of Egypt (1998) and making chain link snakes. For families and patrons of all ages.
Cancelled
Play & Learn
Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy themed stories, books, group learning activities, and playtime! For ages 0-6 with a... more
Enjoy themed stories, books, group learning activities, and playtime! For ages 0-6 with a caregiver.
Cancelled
Storytime
Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a... more
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild - A Tabletop RPG Night
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room A
Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an... more
Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an old hand or never played, this night is for all experience levels.
Cancelled
North Park Genealogy Interest Group
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discover your family history.
North Park Genealogy Interest Group
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discover your family history.
Canvas Paint Party
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Zone
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint awesome looking pictures? Here's your chance... more
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint awesome looking pictures? Here's your chance to learn how and make something spectacular! Registration required.
This event is full
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.
Cancelled
Baby & Me
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Songs, rhymes, and stories are great for learning and bonding with your baby. For children... more
Songs, rhymes, and stories are great for learning and bonding with your baby. For children ages birth-24 months with guardian.
World Literature Book Discussion
Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Your reason to read and discuss a book that you can brag to your friends and family about... more
Your reason to read and discuss a book that you can brag to your friends and family about having read. (All books can be found at the EVPL North Park circulation desk)
Create Your Own - Lunar New Year Lanterns
Wed, Jan 15, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone
Make your own Lunar New Year lanterns!
Cancelled
Storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a... more
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Crafter-Morning - String Art
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Zone
Come and spend a relaxing morning learning a new craft project and meeting new friends.... more
Come and spend a relaxing morning learning a new craft project and meeting new friends. This month we're making String Art!
Cancelled
Play & Learn
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy themed stories, books, group learning activities, and playtime! For ages 0-6 with a... more
Enjoy themed stories, books, group learning activities, and playtime! For ages 0-6 with a caregiver.
Procrasti-Knitters
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Tower
Come sit and knit (or crochet, spin, embroider, or do other handwork) with us!
Cancelled
Storytime
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a... more
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild - A Tabletop RPG Night
Thu, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room A
Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an... more
Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an old hand or never played, this night is for all experience levels.
Mystery Lovers' Book Club
Thu, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Join others who love reading mysteries as we discuss this month's selection.
Math and Craft
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Adult Tower
Use basic math skills to create a unique craft.
Cancelled
Baby & Me
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Songs, rhymes, and stories are great for learning and bonding with your baby. For children... more
Songs, rhymes, and stories are great for learning and bonding with your baby. For children ages birth-24 months with guardian.
Cancelled
Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a... more
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Backyard Bird Count
Sat, Feb 01, All day
Count & identify your local birds to help scientists better understand global bird populations!
Reader's Choice Book Club
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. February's... more
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. February's theme: young adult fiction.
Quilt Show-and-Tell
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Bring one or two of your favorite quilts to share why they are special to you. All... more
Bring one or two of your favorite quilts to share why they are special to you. All hand-sewn or machine-sewn quilts welcome! Share a memory, make a memory.
Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Feb 03, All day
Find all the pictures hidden around the North Park Kids Zone to win a prize! This self-led... more
Find all the pictures hidden around the North Park Kids Zone to win a prize! This self-led activity is available all month long! Directions at the children's desk.
Take-Home Science
Mon, Feb 03, 9:00am - 10:00am
Come get a simple science activity from the children's area to take home with you!... more
Come get a simple science activity from the children's area to take home with you! Available all month long!
Crafternoon: Watch Party
Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us every month to watch a movie and create a craft. For Black History Month, we are... more
Join us every month to watch a movie and create a craft. For Black History Month, we are watching Soul (2020) and making popsicle stick instruments. For families and patrons of all ages.
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