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Reading the Declaration of Independence
2025-07-05 13:00:00 2025-07-05 14:00:00 America/Chicago Reading the Declaration of Independence Read aloud the Declaration of Independence! EVPL North Park - Meeting Room

Saturday, July 05
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-05 13:00:00 2025-07-05 14:00:00 America/Chicago Reading the Declaration of Independence Read aloud the Declaration of Independence! EVPL North Park - Meeting Room

EVPL North Park

Meeting Room

Read aloud the Declaration of Independence!

Come together as we read the Declaration of Independence! Each participant will read a sentence as we go around the circle. This is an opportunity to engage with a historical document and to reflect on what the Declaration means to you.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Holiday | Community Interest | Books/Literature/Writing |

TAGS: | EVPL North Park | Adults |

EVPL North Park
Phone: 812.428.8237
Hours
Mon, Jun 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 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

Storytime
Thu, Jun 26, 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! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Cancelled
Mystery Lovers' Book Club
Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Join others who love reading mysteries as we discuss this month's selection.
Mystery Lovers' Book Club
Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join others who love reading mysteries as we discuss this month's selection.
Craft & Movie Mornings
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us every month to watch a movie and create a craft. This month, we are watching "The... more
Join us every month to watch a movie and create a craft. This month, we are watching "The Wild Robot" (2024) and making tin foil robots. For families of all ages.
Paws For Tales
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Tower
Struggling with reading? Drop in and read to a friendly therapy dog!
Take-Home Science
Tue, Jul 01, All day
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!
Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jul 01, 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!
Family History for Kids!
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Learn more about your family history!
Baby & Me
Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver.
Storytime
Thu, Jul 03, 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! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Cover to Cover Book Discussion
Thu, Jul 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we read popular novels or occasional nonfiction books, then discuss them.
Reader's Choice Book Club
Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. July's... more
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. July's theme: self-help.
Reading the Declaration of Independence
Sat, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Read aloud the Declaration of Independence!
Escape Room- The Haunted Library
Mon, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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
Baby & Me
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver.
Escape Room- The Haunted Library
Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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
Let's Learn KIBO!
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Learn about all the ways you can use and play with KIBO robots. Dance parties, obstacle... more
Learn about all the ways you can use and play with KIBO robots. Dance parties, obstacle courses, and more! Sign up for one (1) of these dates: 7/9 and 7/23. Registration is required.
This event is full
Storytime
Thu, Jul 10, 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! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Learn, Build, Play! - with Monte Skelton
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Get Ready to Learn, Build, and Play with Music! Join acclaimed musician and music educator,... more
Get Ready to Learn, Build, and Play with Music! Join acclaimed musician and music educator, Monte Skelton, for an exciting instrumental music program designed just for young minds.
Canvas Paint Party
Sat, Jul 12, 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
Animal Tales
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
We’ll be visiting six different continents with six different animal ambassadors taking... more
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Baby & Me
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver.
World Literature Book Discussion
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
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)
Storytime
Thu, Jul 17, 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! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild - A Tabletop RPG Night
Thu, Jul 17, 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.
Minecraft Mania
Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Building creativity, one block at a time!
This event is full
Baby & Me
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Tower
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver.
Crafter-Morning - Citronella Candles
Tue, Jul 22, 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 citronella candles!
Let's Learn KIBO!
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Learn about all the ways you can use and play with KIBO robots. Dance parties, obstacle... more
Learn about all the ways you can use and play with KIBO robots. Dance parties, obstacle courses, and more! Sign up for one (1) of these dates: 7/9 and 7/23. Registration is required.
Bingo!
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Play bingo at a fun, relaxed pace to win prizes at North Park!
Storytime
Thu, Jul 24, 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! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Mystery Lovers' Book Club
Thu, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join others who love reading mysteries as we discuss this month's selection.
Craft & Movie Mornings
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us every month to watch a movie and create a craft. This month, celebrate Friendship... more
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All Aboard! - Trains for Independence Day
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by to see some amazing red, white, and blue model train displays with military... more
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Cancelled
Paws For Tales
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Struggling with reading? Drop in and read to a friendly therapy dog!
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