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Historical Happenings
2025-03-18 15:00:00 2025-03-18 16:00:00 America/Chicago Historical Happenings Dive into the past while discussing historical fiction and nonfiction titles. EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

Tuesday, March 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-18 15:00:00 2025-03-18 16:00:00 America/Chicago Historical Happenings Dive into the past while discussing historical fiction and nonfiction titles. EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

EVPL Oaklyn

Meeting Room

Dive into the past while discussing historical fiction and nonfiction titles.

March 18th- A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Literature/Writing |

TAGS: | EVPL Oaklyn | Book Discussion |

EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
Mon, Mar 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 28 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 30 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
Ramadan Craft Kit
Wed, Mar 26, All day
Create Ramadan crafts and discover books about Ramadan at your library with this kit!
Ramadan Craft Kit
Wed, Mar 26, All day
Create Ramadan crafts and discover books about Ramadan at your library with this kit!
Book Chat - What have you been reading lately?
Wed, Mar 26, 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
Ramadan Craft Kit
Thu, Mar 27, All day
Create Ramadan crafts and discover books about Ramadan at your library with this kit!
Ramadan Craft Kit
Thu, Mar 27, All day
Create Ramadan crafts and discover books about Ramadan at your library with this kit!
Baby & Me
Thu, Mar 27, 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
Ramadan Craft Kit
Fri, Mar 28, All day
Create Ramadan crafts and discover books about Ramadan at your library with this kit!
Ramadan Craft Kit
Fri, Mar 28, All day
Create Ramadan crafts and discover books about Ramadan at your library with this kit!
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Mar 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and relaxation. Yoga mats... more
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and relaxation. Yoga mats are provided, but limited. Feel free to bring your own!  
Spring Break Blast
Fri, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Children aged 0-8, along with their caregivers, are welcomed during Spring Break for fun... more
Children aged 0-8, along with their caregivers, are welcomed during Spring Break for fun activities in our meeting room. Play literacy sets, puzzles, games, and other activities will be available.
Cancelled
Ramadan Craft Kit
Sat, Mar 29, All day
Create Ramadan crafts and discover books about Ramadan at your library with this kit!
Ramadan Craft Kit
Sat, Mar 29, All day
Create Ramadan crafts and discover books about Ramadan at your library with this kit!
BINGO for BOOKS! - A Winning Combination for Adults
Sat, Mar 29, 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.
Morse Code Bracelets (while supplies last)
Mon, Mar 31, All day
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to... more
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to create their own Morse code bracelets.
Storytime
Mon, Mar 31, 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.
AARP Tax Aide
Mon, Mar 31, 12:00pm - 1:10pm
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.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Mon, Mar 31, 12:50pm - 2:00pm
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.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Mon, Mar 31, 1:40pm - 2:50pm
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.
This event is full
Library Loom Lovers
Mon, Mar 31, 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.
AARP Tax Aide
Mon, Mar 31, 2:30pm - 3:40pm
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.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Mon, Mar 31, 3:20pm - 4:30pm
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.
This event is full
Morse Code Bracelets (while supplies last)
Tue, Apr 01, All day
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to... more
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to create their own Morse code bracelets.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Morse Code Bracelets (while supplies last)
Wed, Apr 02, All day
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to... more
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to create their own Morse code bracelets.
Morse Code Bracelets (while supplies last)
Thu, Apr 03, All day
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to... more
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to create their own Morse code bracelets.
Baby & Me
Thu, Apr 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.
Morse Code Bracelets (while supplies last)
Fri, Apr 04, All day
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to... more
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to create their own Morse code bracelets.
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Apr 04, 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!
Morse Code Bracelets (while supplies last)
Sat, Apr 05, All day
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to... more
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to create their own Morse code bracelets.
Cancelled
Storytime
Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
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.
Morse Code Bracelets (while supplies last)
Tue, Apr 08, All day
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to... more
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to create their own Morse code bracelets.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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!
Morse Code Bracelets (while supplies last)
Wed, Apr 09, All day
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to... more
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to create their own Morse code bracelets.
Family Puzzle Race
Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Family teams (up to 6 people) will compete to complete a 500 piece puzzle in 2 hours!
Morse Code Bracelets (while supplies last)
Thu, Apr 10, All day
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to... more
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to create their own Morse code bracelets.
Baby & Me
Thu, Apr 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.
Morse Code Bracelets (while supplies last)
Fri, Apr 11, All day
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to... more
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to create their own Morse code bracelets.
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Apr 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!
Rescheduled
Paws for Tales
Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Friday, April 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.
Morse Code Bracelets (while supplies last)
Sat, Apr 12, All day
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to... more
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to create their own Morse code bracelets.
Create a Graphic Novel - Just Like SPEAK Author Ralph Shayne!
Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Create a graphic novel and learn about visiting SPEAK author Ralph Shayne!
Morse Code Bracelets (while supplies last)
Mon, Apr 14, All day
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to... more
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to create their own Morse code bracelets.
Storytime
Mon, Apr 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.
AARP Tax Aide
Mon, Apr 14, 12:00pm - 1:10pm
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.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Mon, Apr 14, 12:50pm - 2:00pm
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.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Mon, Apr 14, 1:40pm - 2:50pm
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.
This event is full
Library Loom Lovers
Mon, Apr 14, 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.
AARP Tax Aide
Mon, Apr 14, 2:30pm - 3:40pm
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.
This event is full
AARP Tax Aide
Mon, Apr 14, 3:20pm - 4:30pm
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.
This event is full
Morse Code Bracelets (while supplies last)
Tue, Apr 15, All day
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to... more
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to create their own Morse code bracelets.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Apr 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, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Dive into the past while discussing historical fiction and nonfiction titles.
Morse Code Bracelets (while supplies last)
Wed, Apr 16, All day
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to... more
Inspired by Ralph Shayne’s Hour of Need, this passive program invites participants to create their own Morse code bracelets.
Baby & Me
Thu, Apr 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, Apr 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!
Earth Day Fun
Fri, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Come on over to Oaklyn Library for some Earth Day Fun! There will be crafts, paper... more
Come on over to Oaklyn Library for some Earth Day Fun! There will be crafts, paper activities, and more!
Paws for Tales
Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.
Storytime
Mon, Apr 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.
Family Dance Party
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Outdoor Art
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Use natural materials to create art in celebration of Earth Day!
Baby & Me
Thu, Apr 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, Apr 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!
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