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Paws for Tales
2023-06-29 15:30:00 2023-06-29 16:30:00 America/Chicago Paws for Tales Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget! Activities will also be provided. EVPL Oaklyn -

Thursday, June 29
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-29 15:30:00 2023-06-29 16:30:00 America/Chicago Paws for Tales Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget! Activities will also be provided. EVPL Oaklyn -

Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget! Activities will also be provided.

This program is intended for children of all ages to practice their confidence and literacy skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

AGE GROUP: | Pre-K (Ages 0-5) | Elementary (Ages 6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Interest | Books/Literature/Writing |

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EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 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
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 09, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Gentle Yoga
Fri, May 09, 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, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Sat, May 10, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Rescheduled
Paint Your Heart Out
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, May 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join us for a painting session at Oaklyn library.
Paint Your Heart Out
Sat, May 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a painting session at Oaklyn library.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, May 12, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Storytime
Mon, May 12, 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, May 12, 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.
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 13, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Family Dance Party
Tue, May 13, 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 13, 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!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Wed, May 14, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 15, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Baby & Me
Thu, May 15, 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.
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 16, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Gentle Yoga
Fri, May 16, 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!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Sat, May 17, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Haiku How-To
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover the art of haiku for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
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Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, May 19, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 20, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Historical Happenings
Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Dive into the past while discussing historical fiction and nonfiction titles.
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Wed, May 21, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 22, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 23, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Sat, May 24, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 27, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Wed, May 28, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Book Chat - What have you been reading lately?
Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
A book club with no reading assignments! Just tell us about what you've been reading. You... more
A book club with no reading assignments! Just tell us about what you've been reading. You may just find your next favorite book!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 29, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Our Summer Kickoff Celebration
Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Our Summer starts on Thursday, May 29 at all EVPL locations! Join us at OA from 2-4 for a... more
Our Summer starts on Thursday, May 29 at all EVPL locations! Join us at OA from 2-4 for a kick-off celebration with crafts, activities, and snacks
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 30, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
Gentle Yoga
Fri, May 30, 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!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Sat, May 31, All day
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn... more
All month long, search for famous Jewish American figures in the YA section at EVPL Oaklyn for a chance to win a prize!
BINGO for Books! - A Winning Combination for Adults
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults are invited to try their luck at BINGO with winners gong home with a book of their... more
Adults are invited to try their luck at BINGO with winners gong home with a book of their choice. Registration is required.
Puzzle Swap
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Come see us from June 2nd to June 7th!
Storytime
Mon, Jun 02, 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 03, 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 03, 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!
Book Chat - Tell us what you've been reading lately!
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
A book club with no reading assignments! Just tell us about what you've been reading. You... more
A book club with no reading assignments! Just tell us about what you've been reading. You may just find your next favorite book!
Splash Day
Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Baby & Me
Thu, Jun 05, 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.
Author Event: Angela Mason - Death Rides the Sky: The Story of the 1925 Tri-State Tornado
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Local author, Angela Mason, will talk about her captivating book detailing the 1925... more
Local author, Angela Mason, will talk about her captivating book detailing the 1925 tri-state tornado. Books will be available for purchase and autograph.
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Jun 06, 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!
Concerts on the Lawn
Fri, Jun 06, 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.
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