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Superhero Storytelling
2026-06-17 14:00:00 2026-06-17 15:30:00 America/Chicago Superhero Storytelling Write your own superhero comic in the run-up to Evansville's BIPOC Comic Book Celebration! EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

Wednesday, June 17
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-17 14:00:00 2026-06-17 15:30:00 America/Chicago Superhero Storytelling Write your own superhero comic in the run-up to Evansville's BIPOC Comic Book Celebration! EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

EVPL Oaklyn

Meeting Room

Write your own superhero comic in the run-up to Evansville's BIPOC Comic Book Celebration!

Registration required. For ages 13-17.

EVPL programs are not designed to accommodate large groups from camps, daycares, and preschools without advance notice.  If you would like to bring your group to one of our programs, please contact the programmer listed at least five days in advance.  Large groups that arrive without advance notice may not be able to fully participate.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults (12-18) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Literature/Writing |

TAGS: | Teens | Teen activities | EVPL Oaklyn | Arts & Crafts |

EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
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Mon, Jun 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 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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Storytime
Mon, Jun 08, 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.
Crafty Corner - (formerly Loom Lovers)
Mon, Jun 08, 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, Jun 09, 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, Jun 10, 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.
PrideFest
Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Pride at EVPL Oaklyn!
Baby & Me
Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 12, 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!
Potato Chip Tasting
Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Ever wondered what a ketchup potato chip tastes like? Come to EVPL Oaklyn and sample a... more
Ever wondered what a ketchup potato chip tastes like? Come to EVPL Oaklyn and sample a variety of potato chips from around the world. Then vote for your favorite!
Paws for Tales
Fri, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Jun 13, 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.
Celebrate America 250!
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Come celebrate with us!
Storytime
Mon, Jun 15, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 17, 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.
Superhero Storytelling
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Write your own superhero comic in the run-up to Evansville's BIPOC Comic Book Celebration!
Baby & Me
Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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!
Missed It At The Movies - Challengers
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Missed it at the movie theater? No problem! EVPL Oaklyn is bringing the movie theater to... more
Missed it at the movie theater? No problem! EVPL Oaklyn is bringing the movie theater to you - for free!
Storytime
Mon, Jun 22, 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.
Crafty Corner - (formerly Loom Lovers)
Mon, Jun 22, 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, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Back to Kindergarten
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Find yourself missing kindergarten playtime? Experience the giant parachute, hula hoops,... more
Find yourself missing kindergarten playtime? Experience the giant parachute, hula hoops, big blocks and more at EVPL Oaklyn! This program is designed for ages 13-17.
Pavement Picassos
Wed, Jun 24, 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 - Ball Launcher Challenge
Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Try your hand at this engineering challenge at EVPL Oaklyn. Can you build a launcher device... more
Try your hand at this engineering challenge at EVPL Oaklyn. Can you build a launcher device to launch a ball as far as possible and a receiver to catch it? Learn about machines, energy, and motion.
LGBTQ+ Book Club - Hi Honey, I'm Homo by Matt Baume
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Read and discuss LGBTQ+ books at Haynie's Corner Brewing Company!
Baby & Me
Thu, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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!
Comic Creations!
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Create your own comic book with EVPL Oaklyn. This action-packed, two-day program is just in... more
Create your own comic book with EVPL Oaklyn. This action-packed, two-day program is just in time for Evansville's BIPOC Comic Book Celebration AND Anime Fest! Registration required. For ages 6-13.
Storytime
Mon, Jun 29, 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, Jun 30, 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 01, 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.
Learn, Build, Play! Family Edition - with Monte Skelton
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Monte Skelton for an interactive music program designed to bring families together.... more
Join Monte Skelton for an interactive music program designed to bring families together. This performing arts experience is part of The Arts at EVPL series, sponsored by the EVPL Foundation.
Baby & Me
Thu, Jul 02, 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 02, 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 03, 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 03, 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 06, 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.
Crafty Corner - (formerly Loom Lovers)
Mon, Jul 06, 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 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!
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