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Paws for Tales
2025-01-10 16:00:00 2025-01-10 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, January 10
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-10 16:00:00 2025-01-10 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: | Health & Wellness | Community Interest | Books/Literature/Writing |

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EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
Mon, Dec 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 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

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!
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.
Hanukkah To Go
Tue, Dec 17, All day
Create crafts, bake treats, and learn about Hanukkah!
Family Dance Party
Tue, Dec 17, 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 Presents: Christmas Crafts
Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Express your creativity in a festive celebration of crafts!
Cancelled
Teen Advisory Council Presents: Christmas Crafts
Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Express your creativity in a festive celebration of crafts!
Hanukkah To Go
Wed, Dec 18, All day
Create crafts, bake treats, and learn about Hanukkah!
LGBTQ+ Book Club - Vagabonds! by Eloghosa Osunde
Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Read and discuss LGBTQ+ books at Haynie's Corner Brewing Company!
Hanukkah To Go
Thu, Dec 19, All day
Create crafts, bake treats, and learn about Hanukkah!
Baby & Me
Thu, Dec 19, 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.
Hanukkah To Go
Fri, Dec 20, All day
Create crafts, bake treats, and learn about Hanukkah!
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Dec 20, 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!
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.
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