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Family Puzzle Race
2024-09-14 14:00:00 2024-09-14 16:00:00 America/Chicago Family Puzzle Race Family Teams (up to 5 people) will compete to complete a 500 piece puzzle in 2 hours! EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

Saturday, September 14
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-14 14:00:00 2024-09-14 16:00:00 America/Chicago Family Puzzle Race Family Teams (up to 5 people) will compete to complete a 500 piece puzzle in 2 hours! EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

EVPL Oaklyn

Meeting Room

Family Teams (up to 5 people) will compete to complete a 500 piece puzzle in 2 hours!

Each team will receive a 500 piece puzzle (all teams will receive the same puzzle). Teams will have 2 hours to complete the puzzle. The team who finishes the fastest (or has the most pieces completed at the end of two hours) wins a prize! Registration is required. We have space for 6 teams. PLEASE ONLY REGISTER ONE MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY--that person will represent your whole team. Teams should consist of up to 5 people.

AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Leisure |

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EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Closed for Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Closed for Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 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

Family Dance Party
Tue, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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!
Fort Building Contest
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Win prizes for your cardboard fort building skills!
Baby & Me
Thu, Jul 03, 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, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 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.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Block Party
Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Make a variety of buildings and structures with Lego, Duplo, and other materials! For... more
Make a variety of buildings and structures with Lego, Duplo, and other materials! For children and their caregivers ages 3-12.
Baby & Me
Thu, Jul 10, 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, Jul 11, 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, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.
Concerts on the Lawn
Fri, Jul 11, 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.
Storytime
Mon, Jul 14, 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, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
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.
Baby & Me
Thu, Jul 17, 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, Jul 18, 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!
Val Kilmer Film Festival
Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate the life and work of late actor and artist Val Kilmer!
BINGO for Books! - A Winning Combination for Adults
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Adults are invited to try their luck at BINGO with winners going home with a book of their... more
Adults are invited to try their luck at BINGO with winners going home with a book of their choice. Registration is required.
This event is full
Storytime
Mon, Jul 21, 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, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Café
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.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Block Party
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a variety of buildings and structures with Lego, Duplo, and other materials! For... more
Make a variety of buildings and structures with Lego, Duplo, and other materials! For children and their caregivers ages 3-12.
Baby & Me
Thu, Jul 24, 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, Jul 25, 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!
Bubblefest
Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Have you ever been inside a giant bubble? Can you make a bubble with your hand? Be dressed... more
Have you ever been inside a giant bubble? Can you make a bubble with your hand? Be dressed to get messy and celebrate summer learning with bubbles, bubbles, bubbles. It's our annual Bubblefest!
Concerts on the Lawn
Fri, Jul 25, 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.
Animal Tales
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
With this program we’ll be visiting six different continents with six different animal... more
With this program we’ll be visiting six different continents with six different animal ambassadors taking us from place to place. Get ready for a globe hopping journey with Animal Tales!
Storytime
Mon, Jul 28, 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, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Book Chat - Tell us what you've been reading lately!
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
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!
Baby & Me
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! Ages 0-23 months.
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