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S.T.E.A.M. Club

Do-It-Yourself DNA
2026-09-23 16:00:00 2026-09-23 17:00:00 America/Chicago S.T.E.A.M. Club How do scientists extract the DNA from cells in order to study it? In this experiment you can make your own DNA extraction kit from household chemicals and use it to extract DNA from strawberries. EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 23
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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How do scientists extract the DNA from cells in order to study it? In this experiment you can make your own DNA extraction kit from household chemicals and use it to extract DNA from strawberries.

Registration is required.

For ages 6-11.

Will use basic household supplies such as isopropyl alcohol and dishwashing liquid.

Program will use strawberries so please consider any potential food allergies.

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

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

EVENT TYPE: | STEM |

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

EVPL Oaklyn
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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.

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Storytime
Mon, Aug 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Join us for a community bingo game.
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Family Dance Party
Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Book to Art
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Adult Area
A once a month program where you bring books to life! Enjoy a story then make a craft based... more
A once a month program where you bring books to life! Enjoy a story then make a craft based on the book! Ages 2-8.
All Aboard! Halloween Trains
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Join train enthusiast, Jim Brame, as he demonstrates his Halloween themed model trains.
Storytime
Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
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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, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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.
Hispanic Foods Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Sep 15, All day
Learn about some delicious Hispanic foods and where they come from this Hispanic Heritage... more
Learn about some delicious Hispanic foods and where they come from this Hispanic Heritage Month! From 9/15 to 10/15, find all the foods around the children's section to win a prize. Ages 2-14.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Historical Happenings
Tue, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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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.
Baby & Me
Thu, Sep 17, 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 17, 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 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
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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!
Journal Decorating
Fri, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Customize your own journal at EVPL Oaklyn! There will be plenty of stickers, foam letters,... more
Customize your own journal at EVPL Oaklyn! There will be plenty of stickers, foam letters, gems, and prompt ideas provided. For ages 8-13 while supplies last.
Missed It At The Movies - Weapons
Sat, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
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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, Sep 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
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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 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Nature Explorers
Tue, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Front Lawn
Explore our natural world through art, science, and stories!
S.T.E.A.M. Club - Do-It-Yourself DNA
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
How do scientists extract the DNA from cells in order to study it? In this experiment you... more
How do scientists extract the DNA from cells in order to study it? In this experiment you can make your own DNA extraction kit from household chemicals and use it to extract DNA from strawberries.
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