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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 This is an opportunity to engage with a historical document and to reflect on what the Declaration means to you.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 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 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

Reader's Choice Book Club
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. June's... more
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. June's theme: graphic novel.
Tatting 101 - Beginner Lace-Making Class
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Group Room A
Learn the basics of shuttle tatting - a way of making lace!
This event is full
Tatting 101 - Beginner Lace-Making Class
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Group Room A
Learn the basics of shuttle tatting - a way of making lace!
This event is full
Baby & Me
Tue, Jun 10, 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.
Ready for Kindergarten
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn new skills and get ready for kindergarten! Children ages 4-6 who are... more
Join us as we learn new skills and get ready for kindergarten! Children ages 4-6 who are entering kindergarten this year or next school year, accompanied by a parent/guardian, are welcome to attend.
Storytime
Thu, Jun 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! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Tie-Dye Fest
Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Terrace
Join us for a tie-dye party! Learn about the tie-dying process and how to do it yourself at... more
Join us for a tie-dye party! Learn about the tie-dying process and how to do it yourself at home.
North Park Genealogy Interest Group
Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Discover your family history.
Canvas Paint Party
Sat, Jun 14, 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
Baby & Me
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Procrasti-knitters
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Come sit and knit (or crochet, spin, embroider, or do other handwork) with us!
World Literature Book Discussion
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Terrace
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)
Ready for Kindergarten
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn new skills and get ready for kindergarten! Children ages 4-6 who are... more
Join us as we learn new skills and get ready for kindergarten! Children ages 4-6 who are entering kindergarten this year or next school year, accompanied by a parent/guardian, are welcome to attend.
Balloonfest
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Come play with balloons with us. We'll have markers, music, paper decorations, and plenty... more
Come play with balloons with us. We'll have markers, music, paper decorations, and plenty of balloons!
Bubblefest
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting 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!
Baby & Me
Tue, Jun 24, 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 - Tile Mosaics
Tue, Jun 24, 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 creating tile mosaics!
Ready for Kindergarten
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn new skills and get ready for kindergarten! Children ages 4-6 who are... more
Join us as we learn new skills and get ready for kindergarten! Children ages 4-6 who are entering kindergarten this year or next school year, accompanied by a parent/guardian, are welcome to attend.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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