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Escape Room- The Haunted Library
2025-03-26 14:00:00 2025-03-26 14:30:00 America/Chicago Escape Room- The Haunted Library Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves you? EVPL North Park - Meeting Room

Wednesday, March 26
2:00pm - 2:30pm

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EVPL North Park

Meeting Room

Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves you?

This activity should last approximately 20 minutes and will be proctored by library staff. It is intended for 2-6 people, ages 8 and up. Younger ages are welcome but may not be able to fully participate.

AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Leisure |

TAGS: | EVPL North Park |

EVPL North Park
Phone: 812.428.8237
Hours
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Mon, Jul 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 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.

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