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All Aboard! Halloween Trains

2026-09-12 10:00:00 2026-09-12 14:00:00 America/Chicago All Aboard! Halloween Trains Join train enthusiast, Jim Brame, as he demonstrates his Halloween themed model trains. EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

Saturday, September 12
10:00am - 2:00pm

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EVPL Oaklyn

Meeting Room

Join train enthusiast, Jim Brame, as he demonstrates his Halloween themed model trains.

This event will include a Storytime and craft for the younger audience at 11:30, but all are welcome to stop by at any time to see the trains.

AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Interest | Arts & Leisure |

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EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
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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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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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Paws for Tales
Fri, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Aug 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Loom Lovers
Mon, Aug 17, 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.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 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.
Girls Day Out
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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
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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 20, 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!
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Fri, Aug 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
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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
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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 Oaklyn and use unspectacular tongue depressors to set off a chain reaction of sticks flying in the air!
Baby & Me
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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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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
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Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
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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
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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
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Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more as we build early literacy skills through... more
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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.
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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
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Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
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Tue, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Baby & Me
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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!
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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!
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Fri, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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.
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Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
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