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Classics Revisited

A Discussion of Why Classics are Still Relevant
2023-06-24 10:30:00 2023-06-24 11:30:00 America/Chicago Classics Revisited The Grapes of Wrath: John Steinbeck - The discussion will focus around themes of the novel and explore why the text is still revered and talked of in todays world of contemporary literature EVPL North Park - Meeting Room

Saturday, June 24
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-06-24 10:30:00 2023-06-24 11:30:00 America/Chicago Classics Revisited The Grapes of Wrath: John Steinbeck - The discussion will focus around themes of the novel and explore why the text is still revered and talked of in todays world of contemporary literature EVPL North Park - Meeting Room

EVPL North Park

Meeting Room

The Grapes of Wrath: John Steinbeck - The discussion will focus around themes of the novel and explore why the text is still revered and talked of in todays world of contemporary literature

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults (12-18) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Literature/Writing |

TAGS: | EVPL North Park | Book Discussion |

EVPL North Park
Phone: 812.428.8237
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 Closed
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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

World Literature Book Discussion
Wed, Jan 15, 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)
Create Your Own - Lunar New Year Lanterns
Wed, Jan 15, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone
Make your own Lunar New Year lanterns!
Cancelled
Storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a... more
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Crafter-Morning - String Art
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Zone
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 String Art!
Cancelled
Play & Learn
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy themed stories, books, group learning activities, and playtime! For ages 0-6 with a... more
Enjoy themed stories, books, group learning activities, and playtime! For ages 0-6 with a caregiver.
Procrasti-Knitters
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Tower
Come sit and knit (or crochet, spin, embroider, or do other handwork) with us!
Cancelled
Storytime
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a... more
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild - A Tabletop RPG Night
Thu, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room A
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.
Mystery Lovers' Book Club
Thu, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Join others who love reading mysteries as we discuss this month's selection.
Math and Craft
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Adult Tower
Use basic math skills to create a unique craft.
Cancelled
Baby & Me
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Songs, rhymes, and stories are great for learning and bonding with your baby. For children... more
Songs, rhymes, and stories are great for learning and bonding with your baby. For children ages birth-24 months with guardian.
Cancelled
Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a... more
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Backyard Bird Count
Sat, Feb 01, All day
Count & identify your local birds to help scientists better understand global bird populations!
Reader's Choice Book Club
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. February's... more
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. February's theme: young adult fiction.
Quilt Show-and-Tell
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Bring one or two of your favorite quilts to share why they are special to you. All... more
Bring one or two of your favorite quilts to share why they are special to you. All hand-sewn or machine-sewn quilts welcome! Share a memory, make a memory.
Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Feb 03, 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! Directions at the children's desk.
Take-Home Science
Mon, Feb 03, 9:00am - 10:00am
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!
Crafternoon: Watch Party
Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us every month to watch a movie and create a craft. For Black History Month, we are... more
Join us every month to watch a movie and create a craft. For Black History Month, we are watching Soul (2020) and making popsicle stick instruments. For families and patrons of all ages.
Play & Learn
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy themed stories, books, group learning activities, and playtime! For ages 0-6 with a... more
Enjoy themed stories, books, group learning activities, and playtime! For ages 0-6 with a caregiver.
Storytime
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a... more
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild - A Tabletop RPG Night
Thu, Feb 06, 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.
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:10pm
Meeting Room
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 07, 11:50am - 1:00pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 07, 12:40pm - 1:50pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 07, 1:30pm - 2:40pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 07, 2:20pm - 3:30pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
North Park Genealogy Interest Group
Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Discover your family history.
Canvas Paint Party
Sat, Feb 08, 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
Women & Girls in STEM to Go Kits
Mon, Feb 10, All day
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home... more
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home activity kit. Each location will offer a different STEM kit while supplies last!
Women & Girls in STEM to Go Kits
Tue, Feb 11, All day
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home... more
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home activity kit. Each location will offer a different STEM kit while supplies last!
Baby & Me
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and stories are great for learning and bonding with your baby. For children... more
Songs, rhymes, and stories are great for learning and bonding with your baby. For children ages birth-24 months with guardian.
Women & Girls in STEM to Go Kits
Wed, Feb 12, All day
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home... more
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home activity kit. Each location will offer a different STEM kit while supplies last!
World Literature Book Discussion
Wed, Feb 12, 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)
Create Your Own - Shrink Charms
Wed, Feb 12, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone
Make your own water shrink charms!
Women & Girls in STEM to Go Kits
Thu, Feb 13, All day
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home... more
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home activity kit. Each location will offer a different STEM kit while supplies last!
Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a... more
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Women & Girls in STEM to Go Kits
Fri, Feb 14, All day
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home... more
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home activity kit. Each location will offer a different STEM kit while supplies last!
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:10pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 14, 11:50am - 1:00pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 14, 12:40pm - 1:50pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 14, 1:30pm - 2:40pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
AARP Tax Aide
Fri, Feb 14, 2:20pm - 3:30pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
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