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Sit. Stay. Read
2025-02-22 14:00:00 2025-02-22 15:00:00 America/Chicago Sit. Stay. Read Struggling with reading? Drop in and read to Fender the therapy dog! EVPL North Park - Children's Tower

Saturday, February 22
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-22 14:00:00 2025-02-22 15:00:00 America/Chicago Sit. Stay. Read Struggling with reading? Drop in and read to Fender the therapy dog! EVPL North Park - Children's Tower

EVPL North Park

Children's Tower

Struggling with reading? Drop in and read to Fender the therapy dog!

Research shows that therapy animals can help to reduce anxiety as well as improve focus and attention span. Therapy animals serve as a calm presence and allow children to work to improve literacy, comprehension, and communication with a nonjudgmental listener.

Fender is a friendly, certified therapy dog that wants to support your child at EVPL North Park. 

Does your child require special accommodations, such as extended time for transitions, sensory needs, or communication needs? If so, please call ahead at +812-428-8237 to see what we can provide!

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults (12-18) | Elementary (Ages 6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Literature/Writing |

TAGS: | Literacy | EVPL North Park |

EVPL North Park
Phone: 812.428.8237
Hours
Mon, Jan 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 31 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 02 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

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.
Play & Learn
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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.
Storytime
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
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.
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:10pm
Meeting Room
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 07, 11:50am - 1:00pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 07, 12:40pm - 1:50pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 07, 1:30pm - 2:40pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 07, 2:20pm - 3:30pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
North Park Genealogy Interest Group
Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Discover your family history.
Canvas Paint Party
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
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
Women & Girls in STEM to Go Kits
Mon, Feb 10, All day
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home... more
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home activity kit. Each location will offer a different STEM kit while supplies last!
Women & Girls in STEM to Go Kits
Tue, Feb 11, All day
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home... more
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home activity kit. Each location will offer a different STEM kit while supplies last!
Baby & Me
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
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.
Women & Girls in STEM to Go Kits
Wed, Feb 12, All day
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home... more
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home activity kit. Each location will offer a different STEM kit while supplies last!
World Literature Book Discussion
Wed, Feb 12, 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 - Shrink Charms
Wed, Feb 12, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone
Make your own water shrink charms!
Women & Girls in STEM to Go Kits
Thu, Feb 13, All day
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home... more
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home activity kit. Each location will offer a different STEM kit while supplies last!
Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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.
Women & Girls in STEM to Go Kits
Fri, Feb 14, All day
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home... more
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home activity kit. Each location will offer a different STEM kit while supplies last!
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:10pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 14, 11:50am - 1:00pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 14, 12:40pm - 1:50pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 14, 1:30pm - 2:40pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 14, 2:20pm - 3:30pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
Women & Girls in STEM to Go Kits
Sat, Feb 15, All day
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home... more
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home activity kit. Each location will offer a different STEM kit while supplies last!
Crafter-Morning - Shrink Charms
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
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 shrink charms!
Play & Learn
Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Come sit and knit (or crochet, spin, embroider, or do other handwork) with us!
Escape Room - The Haunted Library
Wed, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 3:20pm
Meeting Room
Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves... more
Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves you?
This event is full
Escape Room - The Haunted Library
Wed, Feb 19, 3:20pm - 3:50pm
Meeting Room
Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves... more
Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves you?
Escape Room - The Haunted Library
Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 4:20pm
Meeting Room
Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves... more
Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves you?
Escape Room - The Haunted Library
Wed, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 4:50pm
Meeting Room
Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves... more
Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves you?
This event is full
Storytime
Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
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.
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:10pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 21, 11:50am - 1:00pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 21, 12:40pm - 1:50pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 21, 1:30pm - 2:40pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 21, 2:20pm - 3:30pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
Math and Craft
Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Use basic math skills to create a unique craft.
Sit. Stay. Read
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Tower
Struggling with reading? Drop in and read to Fender the therapy dog!
Baby & Me
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
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.
Storytime
Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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.
Mystery Lovers' Book Club
Thu, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join others who love reading mysteries as we discuss this month's selection.
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:10pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 28, 11:50am - 1:00pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 28, 12:40pm - 1:50pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 28, 1:30pm - 2:40pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 28, 2:20pm - 3:30pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
This event is full
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