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Pizza Poetry Slam
2023-04-08 13:00:00 2023-04-08 15:00:00 America/Chicago Pizza Poetry Slam A slam for all ages! We will have stations for creating your own blackout poetry, guides for creating your own poems and space to perform any work you've created! Pizza and drinks will be provided! EVPL McCollough - Meeting Room

Saturday, April 08
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-08 13:00:00 2023-04-08 15:00:00 America/Chicago Pizza Poetry Slam A slam for all ages! We will have stations for creating your own blackout poetry, guides for creating your own poems and space to perform any work you've created! Pizza and drinks will be provided! EVPL McCollough - Meeting Room

EVPL McCollough

Meeting Room

A slam for all ages! We will have stations for creating your own blackout poetry, guides for creating your own poems and space to perform any work you've created! Pizza and drinks will be provided!

AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Literature/Writing |

TAGS: | EVPL McCollough |

EVPL McCollough
Phone: 812.428.8236
Hours
We're closed Monday May 29 due to Closed for Memorial Day
Mon, May 29 Closed
(Closed for Memorial Day)
Tue, May 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 Closed
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About the branch

Opened in 1965, EVPL McCollough is located at 5115 Washington Ave., behind Washington Square. Named in honor of EVPL’s first Director, Ethel McCollough, the building was renovated and reopened in December of 2006. EVPL McCollough boasts a meeting room that seats up to 100 people, as well as a service kitchen adjacent to the room, and public access computers.

Upcoming events

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Sat, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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Come spend time with Jack the therapy dog! Engaging with a warm, loving pet is known to reduce stress, anxiety, trauma, and loneliness. Come as you are and leave feeling better!
Simple Science - Take Home Kits
Mon, Jun 05, All day
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Family Dance Party!
Mon, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Tech Time
Tue, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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Baby & Me
Wed, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
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Thu, Jun 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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Thu, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
We will complete an artistic project using found objects in nature, paired with other... more
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Family Dance Party!
Mon, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Improv Class
Tue, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us in the EVPL McCollough Meeting Room to participate in group activities, learn... more
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Baby & Me
Wed, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
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Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
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Animal Tales - Animal Alliances
Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Did you know that animals often help each other survive in nature? Animal Tales will visit... more
Did you know that animals often help each other survive in nature? Animal Tales will visit EVPL with an awesome assortment of animals that are great helpers!
Baby & Me
Wed, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
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Sat, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Have you ever been inside a giant bubble? Can you make a bubble with your hand? Be dressed... more
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Mon, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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Registration opens Monday, June 5 2023 at 9:00am
KIBO Robotics Camp
Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Children grades K-3 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the KIBO robots!... more
Children grades K-3 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the KIBO robots! KIBOs are a screen-free way to build STEAM and coding skills. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, June 5 2023 at 9:00am
Tech Time
Tue, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us in the EVPL McCollough Meeting Room for any questions you have about your devices,... more
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KIBO Robotics Camp
Wed, Jun 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Children grades K-3 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the KIBO robots!... more
Children grades K-3 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the KIBO robots! KIBOs are a screen-free way to build STEAM and coding skills. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, June 5 2023 at 9:00am
Sit and Stitch - All Fiber Crafters Welcome
Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Do you knit? crochet? cross stitch? embroider? Join us as we spend time together while... more
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KIBO Robotics Camp
Thu, Jun 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Children grades K-3 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the KIBO robots!... more
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Registration opens Monday, June 5 2023 at 9:00am
Non-Fiction Book Discussion
Thu, Jun 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
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