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Museum Mischief at the Library with Penny and Pip
2026-08-22 13:00:00 2026-08-22 15:00:00 America/Chicago Museum Mischief at the Library with Penny and Pip Gather for a delightful read-aloud of Candace Fleming’s Penny & Pip, and enjoy a special screening of Night at the Museum, the hilarious adventure where exhibits spring into action after dark. EVPL McCollough - Meeting Room

Saturday, August 22
1:00pm - 3:00pm

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EVPL McCollough

Meeting Room

Gather for a delightful read-aloud of Candace Fleming’s Penny & Pip, and enjoy a special screening of Night at the Museum, the hilarious adventure where exhibits spring into action after dark.

Gather for a delightful read-aloud of Candace Fleming’s Penny & Pip, a charming tale of friendship, curiosity, and unexpected connections. Then join us for a magical afternoon where stories and history come to life! Enjoy a special screening of Night at the Museum, the hilarious adventure where exhibits spring into action after dark. With stories on the page and excitement on the screen, this program invites young explorers to imagine what might happen when the past wakes up and adventures begin!

**Please note food will be present. If you have a food allergy, please contact 812-428-8236 for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults (12-18) | Pre-K (Ages 0-5) | Elementary (Ages 6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Films & Movies | Books/Literature/Writing |

TAGS: | SPEAK | EVPL McCollough |

EVPL McCollough
Phone: 812.428.8236
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Mon, Jul 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 Closed
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About the branch

EVPL McCollough reopened June 5th.

This location has been renovated and updated. Here’s what you can expect when you visit:

Updated Children’s Area with a new Activity Room
Brand new Meeting Room with enhanced technology
Four new Small Meeting Rooms
New lighting throughout the building
New furniture, carpet, and paint

Upcoming events

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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Activity Room
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Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Activity Room
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Activity Room
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Meeting Room
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The Drawing Board is a chill teen club for making friends and creating art. Play board... more
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
Come play, practice, and connect over Mahjong!
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Small Group Room A
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Small Group Room A
In this one-on-one guided program, work with an expert tutor to build basic computer skills... more
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This event is full
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Meeting Room
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Activity Room
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Meeting Room
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Activity Room
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Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
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Activity Room
The Drawing Board is a chill teen club for making friends and creating art. Play board... more
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play... more
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Wed, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Come explore the world of creativity with the Mid-Week Makers! Explore arts and crafts from... more
Come explore the world of creativity with the Mid-Week Makers! Explore arts and crafts from slime to snacks each first and third Wednesday of the month.
Pathways to the Past - One-on-One Genealogy Help
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room A
In this one-on-one guided program, utilize the library's genealogy resources to discover... more
In this one-on-one guided program, utilize the library's genealogy resources to discover information about your ancestors!
This event is full
Behind the Screens - DM'ing for Teens
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
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Registration is now closed
Museum Mischief at the Library with Penny and Pip
Sat, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Gather for a delightful read-aloud of Candace Fleming’s Penny & Pip, and enjoy a special... more
Gather for a delightful read-aloud of Candace Fleming’s Penny & Pip, and enjoy a special screening of Night at the Museum, the hilarious adventure where exhibits spring into action after dark.
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