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Sit. Stay. Read.

With Teddy the Therapy Pig

2023-03-29 17:45:00 2023-03-29 18:00:00 America/Chicago Sit. Stay. Read. Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at EVPL North Park. EVPL North Park - Meeting Room

Wednesday, March 29
5:45pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-29 17:45:00 2023-03-29 18:00:00 America/Chicago Sit. Stay. Read. Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at EVPL North Park. EVPL North Park - Meeting Room

EVPL North Park

Meeting Room

Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at EVPL North Park.

Research shows that therapy animals can help to reduce anxiety as well as improve focus and attention span. Therapy animals serve as a calm presence and allow children to work to improve literacy, comprehension, and communication with a nonjudgmental listener.

Teddy is a certified therapy pig that wants to support your child at EVPL North Park. Register for a 15 minute time slots on evpl.org or call ahead at +812-428-8237.

Does your child require special accommodations, such as extended time for transitions, sensory needs, or communication needs? If so, please call ahead to see what we can provide!

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

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Literature/Writing |

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EVPL North Park

Phone: 812.428.8237

Hours
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

About the branch

Opened in April of 2005, EVPL North Park is located on 960 Koehler Dr. and was constructed in a manner that resembles great lodges found in National Parks. With both children’s and adult’s towers, EVPL North Park boasts a ceiling high stone fireplace, an enclosed outdoor patio, public access computers, and public meeting and study room areas.

Upcoming events

Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Terrace
Come play in the water with us at North Park! We'll have reusable water balloons, a... more
Come play in the water with us at North Park! We'll have reusable water balloons, a sprinkler, and many other water toys to play with.

Thu, Jul 31, 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! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Fri, Aug 01, All day
Find all the pictures hidden around the North Park Kids Zone to win a prize! This self-led... more
Find all the pictures hidden around the North Park Kids Zone to win a prize! This self-led activity is available all month long!

Fri, Aug 01, All day
Come get a simple science activity from the children's area to take home with you!... more
Come get a simple science activity from the children's area to take home with you! Available all month long!

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. August's... more
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. August's theme: western.

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver.

Wed, Aug 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Tower
Turn your artwork into a one of a kind button!

Thu, Aug 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! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an... more
Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an old hand or never played, this night is for all experience levels.

Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we read popular novels or occasional nonfiction books, then discuss them.

Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Discover your family history.

Mon, Aug 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Play Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch with your friends and family!

Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver.

Tue, Aug 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Play Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch with your friends and family!

Thu, Aug 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! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Thu, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an... more
Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an old hand or never played, this night is for all experience levels.

Fri, Aug 15, 9:30am - 10:30am
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!

Fri, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
The renovations at EVPL North Park are complete, and we’re celebrating with a special... more
The renovations at EVPL North Park are complete, and we’re celebrating with a special open house event!

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint awesome looking pictures? Here's your chance... more
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint awesome looking pictures? Here's your chance to learn how and make something spectacular! Registration required.
This event is full

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and spend a relaxing morning learning a new craft project and meeting new friends.... more
Come and spend a relaxing morning learning a new craft project and meeting new friends. This month we're making straw woven bracelets and scarves!

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Tower
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver.

Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Come sit and knit (or crochet, spin, embroider, or do other handwork) with us!

Rescheduled
Wed, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Thursday, August 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Your reason to read and discuss a book that you can brag to your friends and family about... more
Your reason to read and discuss a book that you can brag to your friends and family about having read. (All books can be found at the EVPL North Park circulation desk)

Thu, Aug 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! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Thu, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Group Room A
Your reason to read and discuss a book that you can brag to your friends and family about... more
Your reason to read and discuss a book that you can brag to your friends and family about having read. (All books can be found at the EVPL North Park circulation desk)

Fri, Aug 22, 9:30am - 10:30am
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!

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Create a friendly pet with felt and thread! Kids will learn to cut out a simple pattern,... more
Create a friendly pet with felt and thread! Kids will learn to cut out a simple pattern, thread a needle, and stitch the pieces together with the help of their caregiver.

Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver.

Thu, Aug 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! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Thu, Aug 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join others who love reading mysteries as we discuss this month's selection.

Fri, Aug 29, 9:30am - 10:30am
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!

Fri, Aug 29, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us every month to watch a movie and create a craft. This month, celebrate going Back... more
Join us every month to watch a movie and create a craft. This month, celebrate going Back to School, watch "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" (2010), and make popsicle stick portraits. For families of all ages.