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Historical Happenings

Book Discussion
2021-08-19 15:00:00 2021-08-19 16:00:00 America/Chicago Historical Happenings Join us for Historical Happenings: A Book Discussion featuring historical fiction and nonfiction works! EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

Thursday, August 19
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-08-19 15:00:00 2021-08-19 16:00:00 America/Chicago Historical Happenings Join us for Historical Happenings: A Book Discussion featuring historical fiction and nonfiction works! EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

EVPL Oaklyn

Meeting Room

Join us for Historical Happenings: A Book Discussion featuring historical fiction and nonfiction works!

August 19: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Literature/Writing |

TAGS: | EVPL Oaklyn | Book Discussion | Book club |

EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
Mon, Jun 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 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

Cancelled
Baby & Me
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
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 0-23 months.
Learn, Build, Play! - with Monte Skelton
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Get Ready to Learn, Build, and Play with Music! Join acclaimed musician and music educator,... more
Get Ready to Learn, Build, and Play with Music! Join acclaimed musician and music educator, Monte Skelton, for an exciting instrumental music program designed just for young minds.
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Jun 13, 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, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.
Storytime
Mon, Jun 16, 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 17, 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, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Dive into the past while discussing historical fiction and nonfiction titles.
Block Party
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a variety of buildings and structures with Lego, Duplo, and other materials! For... more
Make a variety of buildings and structures with Lego, Duplo, and other materials! For children and their caregivers ages 3-12.
Concerts on the Lawn
Fri, Jun 20, 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, Jun 23, 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.
Library Loom Lovers
Mon, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us and make hats from looms for those in need. All hats made in this program will... more
Come join us and make hats from looms for those in need. All hats made in this program will be donated to people in the community. Registration is not required, but looms are limited.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
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 0-23 months.
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Jun 27, 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!
PrideFest
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Front Lawn,Meeting Room
Celebrate Pride at EVPL Oaklyn!
Storytime
Mon, Jun 30, 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 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, Jul 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!
Fort Building Contest
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Win prizes for your cardboard fort building skills!
Baby & Me
Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
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 0-23 months.
Storytime
Mon, Jul 07, 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.
Library Loom Lovers
Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us and make hats from looms for those in need. All hats made in this program will... more
Come join us and make hats from looms for those in need. All hats made in this program will be donated to people in the community. Registration is not required, but looms are limited.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Block Party
Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Make a variety of buildings and structures with Lego, Duplo, and other materials! For... more
Make a variety of buildings and structures with Lego, Duplo, and other materials! For children and their caregivers ages 3-12.
Baby & Me
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
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 0-23 months.
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Jul 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, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.
Concerts on the Lawn
Fri, Jul 11, 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.
Splash Day
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beat the heat and play outside with a variety of water tables, water toys, giant games, and... more
Beat the heat and play outside with a variety of water tables, water toys, giant games, and a splash pad.
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