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Read to Succeed

A Storytime with the EPD
2026-07-20 11:30:00 2026-07-20 12:30:00 America/Chicago Read to Succeed 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. EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

Monday, July 20
11:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-20 11:30:00 2026-07-20 12:30:00 America/Chicago Read to Succeed 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. EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

EVPL Oaklyn

Meeting Room

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.

AGE GROUP: | Pre-K (Ages 0-5) | Elementary (Ages 6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Community Interest |

TAGS: | Our Summer | Kids | Families | EVPL Oaklyn | Early Literacy |

EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
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We're closed Friday June 19 due to Closed for Juneteenth
Mon, Jun 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 Closed
(Closed for Juneteenth)
Sat, Jun 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 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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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!
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.
Crafty Corner - (formerly 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.
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