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S.T.E.A.M. Club

Popsicle Stick Chain Reaction
2026-08-26 16:00:00 2026-08-26 17:00:00 America/Chicago S.T.E.A.M. Club If you enjoy chain reactions and spectacular sights, this activity is for you! Come to EVPL Oaklyn and use unspectacular tongue depressors to set off a chain reaction of sticks flying in the air! EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

Wednesday, August 26
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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EVPL Oaklyn

Meeting Room

If you enjoy chain reactions and spectacular sights, this activity is for you! Come to EVPL Oaklyn and use unspectacular tongue depressors to set off a chain reaction of sticks flying in the air!

Registration is required.

For ages 6-11.

Will use basic crafting supplies such as tongue depressors and glue.

Please call (812) 428-8234 Ext. 5404 for any questions or concerns.

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

EVENT TYPE: | STEM |

TAGS: | STEM | Kids | EVPL Oaklyn | Arts & Crafts |

EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
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Mon, Jul 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 31 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 02 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, 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!
This event is full
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!
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Aug 07, 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!
Craft Clean Out
Fri, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Help Oaklyn declutter our craft closet! You can take a few craft bags home, or make them at... more
Help Oaklyn declutter our craft closet! You can take a few craft bags home, or make them at our of the set up stations. No registration required. For ages 3-11. While supplies last.
Puzzle Swap
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Come see us from August 10th to 15th!
Storytime
Mon, Aug 10, 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, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Baby & Me
Thu, Aug 13, 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 13, 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, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Aug 15, 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.
Storytime
Mon, Aug 17, 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 17, 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 18, 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, Aug 18, 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.
Girls Day Out
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
An afternoon dedicated to the girls! A two hour program full of bracelet making, coloring,... more
An afternoon dedicated to the girls! A two hour program full of bracelet making, coloring, loom knitting, and nail painting! For all ages, while supplies last.
Baby & Me
Thu, Aug 20, 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 20, 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, Aug 21, 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!
Missed It At The Movies - Dune
Sat, Aug 22, 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, Aug 24, 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, Aug 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
S.T.E.A.M. Club - Popsicle Stick Chain Reaction
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
If you enjoy chain reactions and spectacular sights, this activity is for you! Come to EVPL... more
If you enjoy chain reactions and spectacular sights, this activity is for you! Come to EVPL Oaklyn and use unspectacular tongue depressors to set off a chain reaction of sticks flying in the air!
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