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Nature Explorers
2026-09-08 13:00:00 2026-09-08 14:30:00 America/Chicago Nature Explorers Explore our natural world through art, science, and stories! EVPL Oaklyn - Front Lawn

Tuesday, September 08
1:00pm - 2:30pm

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EVPL Oaklyn

Front Lawn

Explore our natural world through art, science, and stories!

This program is designed for homeschoolers ages 9-12. Please call (812) 428-8234 with any questions. 

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

EVENT TYPE: | STEM |

TAGS: | STEM | Kids | EVPL Oaklyn |

EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
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We're closed Monday September 07 due to Closed for Labor Day
Mon, Sep 07 Closed
(Closed for Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 11 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 13 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, 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.
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
Meeting Room
Join train enthusiast, Jim Brame, as he demonstrates his Halloween themed model trains.
Storytime
Mon, Sep 14, 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, Sep 14, 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.
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
Meeting Room
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
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.
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
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!
Journal Decorating
Fri, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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
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, Sep 21, 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 22, 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 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.
Baby & Me
Thu, Sep 24, 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 24, 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 25, 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!
Pumpkin Painting
Sat, Sep 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Get into the Autumn spirit with a fun craft!
This event is full
Auditions Workshop - with Elliot Wasserman
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for this insightful experience led by professional stage director, community... more
Join us for this insightful experience led by professional stage director, community theatre performer, and former Chair of the USI Phillip H. Hagemann Performing Arts Center, Elliot Wasserman.
Storytime
Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 29, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 02, 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!
Book to Art
Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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.
Hockey Fanatics
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Play mini-sticks, try your hand at trivia, and learn all you need to know about hockey!
Storytime
Mon, Oct 05, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Front Lawn
Explore our natural world through art, science, and stories!
Teen Advisory Council
Tue, Oct 06, 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!
Mario Kart Madness
Wed, Oct 07, 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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!
Paint the Patch
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Paint a pumpkin with EVPL Oaklyn! A wonderful way to start fall off right. For ages 6-13,... more
Paint a pumpkin with EVPL Oaklyn! A wonderful way to start fall off right. For ages 6-13, registration required.
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.
Cancelled
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
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.
Great Horned Owls - Hiding in Plain Sight
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the beautiful Great Horned Owl with naturalist, Mark Glenshaw.
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