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Paws for Tales
2026-09-11 16:00:00 2026-09-11 17:00:00 America/Chicago Paws for Tales Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget. EVPL Oaklyn -

Friday, September 11
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Community Interest | Books/Literature/Writing |

TAGS: | Kids | Families | Early Literacy |

EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
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Mon, Aug 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 16 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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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!
Baby & Me
Thu, Aug 27, 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 27, 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 28, 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!
Storytime
Mon, Aug 31, 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, Sep 01, 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, Sep 01, 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!
Baby & Me
Thu, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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, Sep 04, 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, Sep 05, 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, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a community bingo game.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Nature Explorers
Tue, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Front Lawn
Explore our natural world through art, science, and stories!
Mario Kart Madness
Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Come to EVPL Oaklyn for an afternoon of Nintendo on the big screen! Try your hand at the... more
Come to EVPL Oaklyn for an afternoon of Nintendo on the big screen! Try your hand at the latest release: Mario Kart World.
Baby & Me
Thu, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.
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