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Historical Happenings
2023-02-21 15:00:00 2023-02-21 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

Tuesday, February 21
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-21 15:00:00 2023-02-21 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!

February 21st - The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Literature/Writing |

TAGS: | EVPL Oaklyn |

EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
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We're closed Friday May 08 due to Closed for Spring Staff Training Day
Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 08 Closed
(Closed for Spring Staff Training Day)
Sat, May 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 10 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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Storytime
Mon, May 04, 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.
Crafty Corner - (formerly Loom Lovers)
Mon, May 04, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult Area
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!
Comic Creations!
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Create your own comic book with EVPL Oaklyn. This action-packed, two-day program is just in... more
Create your own comic book with EVPL Oaklyn. This action-packed, two-day program is just in time for Evansville's BIPOC Comic Book Celebration AND Anime Fest! Registration required. For ages 6-13.
Comic Creations!
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Create your own comic book with EVPL Oaklyn. This action-packed, two-day program is just in... more
Create your own comic book with EVPL Oaklyn. This action-packed, two-day program is just in time for Evansville's BIPOC Comic Book Celebration AND Anime Fest! Registration required. For ages 6-13.
Baby & Me
Thu, May 07, 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, May 11, 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, May 12, 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, May 14, 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, May 15, 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!
Picnic on the Roof
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rooftop
Explore Oaklyn's newly remodeled rooftop and listen to a story while enjoying picnic treats!
Storytime
Mon, May 18, 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.
Crafty Corner - (formerly Loom Lovers)
Mon, May 18, 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, May 19, 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, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
S.T.E.A.M. Club - Paper Rollercoaster Build
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Have you ever ridden a roller coaster? Have you ever wanted to design your own? Come out to... more
Have you ever ridden a roller coaster? Have you ever wanted to design your own? Come out to EVPL Oaklyn, and you can make one out of paper and tape! Learn about roller coaster physics along the way!
Baby & Me
Thu, May 21, 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, May 22, 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, May 23, 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.
Family Dance Party
Tue, May 26, 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, May 28, 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, May 29, 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 - Superman
Sat, May 30, 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!
Puzzle Swap
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Come see us from June 1st to June 6th!
Storytime
Mon, Jun 01, 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.
Ice Cream Social
Mon, Jun 01, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Make your own ice cream sundae at EVPL Oaklyn!
Family Dance Party
Tue, Jun 02, 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, Jun 02, 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!
Pavement Picassos
Wed, Jun 03, 9:30am - 10:30am
Come out to Oaklyn every Wednesday morning this summer and beautify our sidewalks! Chalk... more
Come out to Oaklyn every Wednesday morning this summer and beautify our sidewalks! Chalk will be provided. For all ages, from June 3rd to July 29th.
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