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LEGO STEM Challenge
2025-07-22 14:00:00 2025-07-22 15:00:00 America/Chicago LEGO STEM Challenge Ignite your creative, problem-solving skills with the ultimate LEGO challenge! If you're an aspiring engineer, future inventor, or just love to build, this challenge will put your skills to the test! EVPL McCollough - Activity Room

Tuesday, July 22
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-22 14:00:00 2025-07-22 15:00:00 America/Chicago LEGO STEM Challenge Ignite your creative, problem-solving skills with the ultimate LEGO challenge! If you're an aspiring engineer, future inventor, or just love to build, this challenge will put your skills to the test! EVPL McCollough - Activity Room

EVPL McCollough

Activity Room

Ignite your creative, problem-solving skills with the ultimate LEGO challenge! If you're an aspiring engineer, future inventor, or just love to build, this challenge will put your skills to the test!

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (Ages 6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM |

TAGS: | STEM | Kids | EVPL McCollough |

EVPL McCollough
Phone: 812.428.8236
Hours
We're closed Thursday June 19 due to Closed for Juneteenth
Mon, Jun 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 Closed
(Closed for Juneteenth)
Fri, Jun 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 Closed
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About the branch

EVPL McCollough reopened June 5th.

This location has been renovated and updated. Here’s what you can expect when you visit:

Updated Children’s Area with a new Activity Room
Brand new Meeting Room with enhanced technology
Four new Small Meeting Rooms
New lighting throughout the building
New furniture, carpet, and paint

Upcoming events

Family Dance Party
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family as we move & groove! Stories, songs & activities!
Tuesday Midday Movie for Kids! - The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2025)
Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room
Bring the kids to a midday movie matinée at McCollough! Showing an age appropriate film,... more
Bring the kids to a midday movie matinée at McCollough! Showing an age appropriate film, this event will have free popcorn and lemonade for adults and children alike!
Tuesday Movie Night - The War of the Worlds (1953)
Tue, Jun 24, 5:45pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Watch a movie every month, ranging from contemporary hits to esteemed masterpieces to cult... more
Watch a movie every month, ranging from contemporary hits to esteemed masterpieces to cult classics! Popcorn and soda will be provided.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for playtime and skill-building for your little crawlers and walkers! Play at... more
Join us for playtime and skill-building for your little crawlers and walkers! Play at different skill-building stations!
Mid-Week Makers at McCollough
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Come explore the world of creativity with the Mid-Week Makers! Explore arts and crafts... more
Come explore the world of creativity with the Mid-Week Makers! Explore arts and crafts from slime to snacks each Wednesday afternoon.
Senior Social Hour
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Senior Social Hour, a recurring meet-up just for older adults!
Pathways to the Past - One-on-One Genealogy Help
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room A
In this one-on-one guided program, utilize the library's genealogy resources to discover... more
In this one-on-one guided program, utilize the library's genealogy resources to discover information about your ancestors!
This event is full
Sensational Sensory Play
Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room
Is your little one ready to dive into a world of exciting textures, colors, and sounds?... more
Is your little one ready to dive into a world of exciting textures, colors, and sounds? Sensory play at McCollough is the perfect way to nurture their curiosity and spark their imagination!
Family Dance Party
Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family as we move & groove! Stories, songs & activities!
Book Sleuth Challenge - Teen Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Explore the library to find hidden miniature books. Complete the challenge to earn a small... more
Explore the library to find hidden miniature books. Complete the challenge to earn a small prize. Let the search begin!
Explore the Stacks - Adult Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Participate in our ongoing scavenger hunt! Explore the library to find hidden miniature... more
Participate in our ongoing scavenger hunt! Explore the library to find hidden miniature books and movies. Complete the hunt to earn small prizes. Happy searching!
Play & Learn
Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for playtime and skill-building for your little crawlers and walkers! Play at... more
Join us for playtime and skill-building for your little crawlers and walkers! Play at different skill-building stations!
Mid-Week Makers at McCollough
Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Come explore the world of creativity with the Mid-Week Makers! Explore arts and crafts... more
Come explore the world of creativity with the Mid-Week Makers! Explore arts and crafts from slime to snacks each Wednesday afternoon.
Family Dance Party
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family as we move & groove! Stories, songs & activities!
Tech Time
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Group Room A
Ask any questions you have about your devices, computers, or anything tech related!
Improv Class
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Participate in group activities, learn acting techniques and theater games, or just have fun!
Play & Learn
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for playtime and skill-building for your little crawlers and walkers! Play at... more
Join us for playtime and skill-building for your little crawlers and walkers! Play at different skill-building stations!
Mid-Week Makers at McCollough
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Come explore the world of creativity with the Mid-Week Makers! Explore arts and crafts... more
Come explore the world of creativity with the Mid-Week Makers! Explore arts and crafts from slime to snacks each Wednesday afternoon.
One More Chapter! Book Club - Searching for the unputdownable books.
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
We will be discussing 'The Invisible Life Of Addie Larue' by Victoria E. Schwab.
Bubblefest
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room
Have you ever been inside a giant bubble? Can you make a bubble with your hand? Be dressed... more
Have you ever been inside a giant bubble? Can you make a bubble with your hand? Be dressed to get messy and celebrate summer learning with bubbles, bubbles, bubbles. It’s our annual Bubblefest!
Pathways to the Past - One-on-One Genealogy Help
Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room A
In this one-on-one guided program, utilize the library's genealogy resources to discover... more
In this one-on-one guided program, utilize the library's genealogy resources to discover information about your ancestors!
This event is full
Chilling Reads Collective
Thu, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Welcome to the Chilling Reads Collective, where we dive into horror, scary sci-fi, and dark... more
Welcome to the Chilling Reads Collective, where we dive into horror, scary sci-fi, and dark fantasy. Enjoy thrilling reads and discussions that explore the chilling depths of these genres!
Board Game Social - Game Night at the Library
Thu, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Board games and good company await at EVPL McCollough! Visit the Lounge for an evening of... more
Board games and good company await at EVPL McCollough! Visit the Lounge for an evening of fun, games, and friendly competition.
Sew-ciety
Fri, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you want to learn how to quilt? Repair clothing? Simply intimidated by your sewing... more
Do you want to learn how to quilt? Repair clothing? Simply intimidated by your sewing machine? Welcome to the Sew-ciety community. We have limited sewing machines so bring your own, if possible.
Paws for Comfort
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Come spend time with Jack the therapy dog! Engaging with a warm, loving pet is known to... more
Come spend time with Jack the therapy dog! Engaging with a warm, loving pet is known to reduce stress, anxiety, trauma, and loneliness. Come as you are and leave feeling better!
Family Dance Party
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family as we move & groove! Stories, songs & activities!
Animal Tales
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
We’ll be visiting six different continents with six different animal ambassadors taking... more
We’ll be visiting six different continents with six different animal ambassadors taking us from place to place.  Get ready for a globe hopping journey with Animal Tales at EVPL McCollough!
Whodunit: True Crime Enthusiasts Club - Zodiac: The Killer Who Vanished
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore the chilling case of the Zodiac Killer, from cryptic ciphers to unsolved murders,... more
Explore the chilling case of the Zodiac Killer, from cryptic ciphers to unsolved murders, as we dive into the mystery that still haunts investigators today.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for playtime and skill-building for your little crawlers and walkers! Play at... more
Join us for playtime and skill-building for your little crawlers and walkers! Play at different skill-building stations!
Mid-Week Makers at McCollough
Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Come explore the world of creativity with the Mid-Week Makers! Explore arts and crafts... more
Come explore the world of creativity with the Mid-Week Makers! Explore arts and crafts from slime to snacks each Wednesday afternoon.
Senior Social Hour
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Senior Social Hour, a recurring meet-up just for older adults!
Family Trivia Night
Fri, Jul 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Bring the family and enjoy a night of trivia and fun together! This month's theme is... more
Bring the family and enjoy a night of trivia and fun together! This month's theme is 'Bluey.' Top team wins a prize! Snacks provided.
Family Dance Party
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family as we move & groove! Stories, songs & activities!
LEGO STEM Challenge
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
Ignite your creative, problem-solving skills with the ultimate LEGO challenge! If you're an... more
Ignite your creative, problem-solving skills with the ultimate LEGO challenge! If you're an aspiring engineer, future inventor, or just love to build, this challenge will put your skills to the test!
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