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Toddler Time
2026-08-06 10:30:00 2026-08-06 11:30:00 America/Chicago Toddler Time Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime. This storytime is focused on ages 18-36 months with lots of opportunity for free play and exploration! EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

Thursday, August 06
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-08-06 10:30:00 2026-08-06 11:30:00 America/Chicago Toddler Time Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime. This storytime is focused on ages 18-36 months with lots of opportunity for free play and exploration! EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

EVPL Oaklyn

Meeting Room

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime. This storytime is focused on ages 18-36 months with lots of opportunity for free play and exploration!

AGE GROUP: | Pre-K (Ages 0-5) |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

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EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
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Mon, Jul 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 12 Closed
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About the branch

Opened in the spring of 2003, EVPL Oaklyn is located on the corner of Oak Hill and Lynch Roads at 3001 Oaklyn Drive. Featuring a green roof that helps regulate the temperature of the building and provides a valuable space for a meadow, the building itself has received national attention and won multiple design awards. EVPL Oaklyn boasts open spaces, study rooms, public access computers, and a popular meeting room.

Upcoming events

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Family Dance Party
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Bubblefest
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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!
Teen Advisory Council
Tue, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Create library programs and learn about working at the library with Oaklyn's Teen Advisory... more
Create library programs and learn about working at the library with Oaklyn's Teen Advisory Council!
Pavement Picassos
Wed, Jul 08, 9:30am - 10:30am
Come out to Oaklyn every Wednesday morning this summer and beautify our sidewalks! Chalk... more
Come out to Oaklyn every Wednesday morning this summer and beautify our sidewalks! Chalk will be provided. For all ages, from June 3rd to July 29th.
An American Tail
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Bring the family to EVPL Oaklyn for popcorn and a movie!
Baby & Me
Thu, Jul 09, 9:30am - 10:15am
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! Ages 0-18 months.
Toddler Time
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
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. This storytime is focused on ages 18-36 months with lots of opportunity for free play and exploration!
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Jul 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and strength building.... more
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and strength building. Yoga mats are provided, but limited. Feel free to bring your own!
Paws for Tales
Fri, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.
National Treasure Escape Room
Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Embrace your inner Nicolas Cage and solve riddles and clues to find treasure at EVPL Oaklyn!
Storytime
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations each week! For children ages 2-5... more
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Pavement Picassos
Wed, Jul 15, 9:30am - 10:30am
Come out to Oaklyn every Wednesday morning this summer and beautify our sidewalks! Chalk... more
Come out to Oaklyn every Wednesday morning this summer and beautify our sidewalks! Chalk will be provided. For all ages, from June 3rd to July 29th.
Cancelled
Evansville NewsLab/Our Times Listening Session
Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Evansville NewsLab and Our Times newspaper will host a listening session to hear your... more
The Evansville NewsLab and Our Times newspaper will host a listening session to hear your thoughts on what local news should be covered in Evansville.
Baby & Me
Thu, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:15am
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! Ages 0-18 months.
Toddler Time
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
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. This storytime is focused on ages 18-36 months with lots of opportunity for free play and exploration!
Horrible Huggables
Thu, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Create your own cuddly monstrosity! This two hour program is aimed to teach kids how to... more
Create your own cuddly monstrosity! This two hour program is aimed to teach kids how to make a simple stitch, and that not everything has to be perfect! For ages 9-13. Registration required.
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and strength building.... more
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and strength building. Yoga mats are provided, but limited. Feel free to bring your own!
EVPL Oaklyn Renovation Celebration
Fri, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
EVPL invites you to celebrate the completed renovation of EVPL Oaklyn. Enjoy activities,... more
EVPL invites you to celebrate the completed renovation of EVPL Oaklyn. Enjoy activities, snacks, and more! Then stay for a Concerts on the Lawn performance by Darabello at 6:00 p.m.
Concerts on the Lawn
Fri, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Front Lawn
Enjoy a musical performance on our beautiful lawn with the whole family! Bring your chair,... more
Enjoy a musical performance on our beautiful lawn with the whole family! Bring your chair, a blanket, and snacks.
Storytime
Mon, Jul 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations each week! For children ages 2-5... more
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Read to Succeed - A Storytime with the EPD
Mon, Jul 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Read to Succeed is a summer initiative by the Evansville Police Department that encourages... more
Read to Succeed is a summer initiative by the Evansville Police Department that encourages children to stay engaged in reading while building strong, positive connections with law enforcement.
Loom Lovers
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Continue making hats on a circular loom to be donated to local charities. Or bring your... more
Continue making hats on a circular loom to be donated to local charities. Or bring your own craft project to work on while socializing with others.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Historical Happenings
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Dive into the past with this book club while discussing historical fiction and nonfiction... more
Dive into the past with this book club while discussing historical fiction and nonfiction titles.
Pavement Picassos
Wed, Jul 22, 9:30am - 10:30am
Come out to Oaklyn every Wednesday morning this summer and beautify our sidewalks! Chalk... more
Come out to Oaklyn every Wednesday morning this summer and beautify our sidewalks! Chalk will be provided. For all ages, from June 3rd to July 29th.
S.T.E.A.M. Club - Balloon-powered Car
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Design and build your own balloon-powered car that will travel as far and fast as possible.... more
Design and build your own balloon-powered car that will travel as far and fast as possible. Come to EVPL Oaklyn and learn about Newton's third law of motion, kinetic energy, and reaction force.
This event is full
LGBTQ+ Book Club - Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Read and discuss LGBTQ+ books at Haynie's Corner Brewing Company!
Baby & Me
Thu, Jul 23, 9:30am - 10:15am
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! Ages 0-18 months.
Toddler Time
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
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. This storytime is focused on ages 18-36 months with lots of opportunity for free play and exploration!
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Jul 24, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and strength building.... more
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and strength building. Yoga mats are provided, but limited. Feel free to bring your own!
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations! For children ages 2-8 with a... more
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations! For children ages 2-8 with a guardian.
Bingo for Books!
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a community bingo game.
This event is full
Storytime
Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations each week! For children ages 2-5... more
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Puzzle Race
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Teams (up to 5 people) will compete to complete a 500 piece puzzle in 2 hours!
Pavement Picassos
Wed, Jul 29, 9:30am - 10:30am
Come out to Oaklyn every Wednesday morning this summer and beautify our sidewalks! Chalk... more
Come out to Oaklyn every Wednesday morning this summer and beautify our sidewalks! Chalk will be provided. For all ages, from June 3rd to July 29th.
Animal Tales
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Get ready for a globe hopping journey with Animal Tales!  Experience different animals... more
Get ready for a globe hopping journey with Animal Tales!  Experience different animals from all over the world in this exciting program. 
Baby & Me
Thu, Jul 30, 9:30am - 10:15am
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! Ages 0-18 months.
Toddler Time
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
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. This storytime is focused on ages 18-36 months with lots of opportunity for free play and exploration!
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Jul 31, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and strength building.... more
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and strength building. Yoga mats are provided, but limited. Feel free to bring your own!
Concerts on the Lawn
Fri, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Front Lawn
Enjoy a musical performance on our beautiful lawn with the whole family! Bring your chair,... more
Enjoy a musical performance on our beautiful lawn with the whole family! Bring your chair, a blanket, and snacks.
(Don't Make Me Go) Back To School!
Sat, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Not ready for summer to be over? Come play games, eat snacks, and relax at EVPL Oaklyn one... more
Not ready for summer to be over? Come play games, eat snacks, and relax at EVPL Oaklyn one last time before school starts.
Storytime
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations each week! For children ages 2-5... more
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Loom Lovers
Mon, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Continue making hats on a circular loom to be donated to local charities. Or bring your... more
Continue making hats on a circular loom to be donated to local charities. Or bring your own craft project to work on while socializing with others.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Teen Advisory Council
Tue, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Create library programs and learn about working at the library with Oaklyn's Teen Advisory... more
Create library programs and learn about working at the library with Oaklyn's Teen Advisory Council!
Play To Write: A Q&A and Creative Workshop - with writers C. S. E. Cooney and Carlos Hernandez
Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join award-winning writers Carlos Hernandez and C. S. E. Cooney, for a Q&A about their... more
Join award-winning writers Carlos Hernandez and C. S. E. Cooney, for a Q&A about their lives as game designers and Science Fiction and Fantasy writers, then stay for a fun, low-stakes workshop.
Homeschool Mixer - For the grownups
Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Make connections with other home school educators and discuss resources with them & EVPL... more
Make connections with other home school educators and discuss resources with them & EVPL staff! There will be free items, shared resources, and a chance to help EVPL support your homeschool journey.
Baby & Me
Thu, Aug 06, 9:30am - 10:15am
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! Ages 0-18 months.
Toddler Time
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
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. This storytime is focused on ages 18-36 months with lots of opportunity for free play and exploration!
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