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Summer Poetry Fest
2025-05-30 14:00:00 2025-05-30 15:00:00 America/Chicago Summer Poetry Fest Enjoy different hands-on sensory techniques to create poetry inspired by Kwame Alexander's children's book, How to Write a Poem. EVPL Stringtown - Meeting Room

Friday, May 30
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-30 14:00:00 2025-05-30 15:00:00 America/Chicago Summer Poetry Fest Enjoy different hands-on sensory techniques to create poetry inspired by Kwame Alexander's children's book, How to Write a Poem. EVPL Stringtown - Meeting Room

EVPL Stringtown

Meeting Room

Enjoy different hands-on sensory techniques to create poetry inspired by Kwame Alexander's children's book, How to Write a Poem.

This program is offered in anticipation of Kwame Alexander's visit in June!

Due to the historic nature of the EVPL East, West and Stringtown buildings their meeting rooms are not fully ADA accessible. If you are interested in participating in a program that is not accessible please contact that location to arrange alternative accommodations.

AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Interest | Arts & Leisure |

TAGS: | SPEAK |

EVPL Stringtown
Phone: 812.428.8233
Hours
We're closed Monday February 17 due to Closed for Presidents' Day
Mon, Feb 17 Closed
(Closed for Presidents' Day)
Tue, Feb 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 Closed
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About the branch

Opened in 1939, EVPL Stringtown is located at 2100 Stringtown Road and anchors the Stringtown Herndon Drive neighborhood. Renovated in 2003, this neighborhood location boasts a meeting room that can be utilized by the public.

Upcoming events

Play and Learn
Mon, Feb 24, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy themed stories, music and group learning activities! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Drop-In to Make a Bookmark to Celebrate World Bookmark Day
Tue, Feb 25, All day
Everyone uses some sort of bookmark - here's a chance to make a special one for yourself or... more
Everyone uses some sort of bookmark - here's a chance to make a special one for yourself or to share!
Art Journaling
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Create with us as we engage in a different featured project or technique each month.... more
Create with us as we engage in a different featured project or technique each month. Supplies will be provided.
Storytime
Mon, Mar 03, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room
Develop early literacy skills and enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with your child!
Mucho gusto
Wed, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Join other newcomers to the U.S. who are learning English as a second language, for... more
Join other newcomers to the U.S. who are learning English as a second language, for conversation practice to grow your English vocabulary and confidence! Join us in-person and via Zoom!
Bingo & Donuts
Fri, Mar 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Play Bingo, eat donuts, and drink coffee with us at EVPL Stringtown!
Storytime
Mon, Mar 10, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room
Develop early literacy skills and enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with your child!
Bible Journaling - Faith crafting together
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Immerse yourself in scripture and the joy of creating in this dynamic group for everyone!... more
Immerse yourself in scripture and the joy of creating in this dynamic group for everyone! Express your faith as you create, journal and grow in a supportive community network! 
DIY Pocket Scrapbook
Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Photos are memories frozen in time. Bring your photos and build a mini-pocket scrapbook... more
Photos are memories frozen in time. Bring your photos and build a mini-pocket scrapbook from these memories. Use our provided supplies or bring your own.The notebook dimensions are 3 1/2" by 5 1/2".
Jane Austen Festival
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
You are invited to an immersive Austen experience! Sip regency tea, play parlour games,... more
You are invited to an immersive Austen experience! Sip regency tea, play parlour games, take part in literary banter, sashay through a promenade and book walk, & stay for the presentation of gifts.
Storytime
Mon, Mar 17, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room
Develop early literacy skills and enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with your child!
St. Paddy's Day Owls
Mon, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Fly by Stringtown to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by decorating a St.Paddy's Day owl.
Bad Art Night
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Art can be so intimidating. Take the pressure off at bad art night. Use our art supplies to... more
Art can be so intimidating. Take the pressure off at bad art night. Use our art supplies to make a masterpiece or get very silly. Prizes for the most creative and most outlandish creations!
Storytime
Mon, Mar 24, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room
Develop early literacy skills and enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with your child!
Casual Karaoke
Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Strut your musical stuff and enjoy refreshments in this causal community gathering for all... more
Strut your musical stuff and enjoy refreshments in this causal community gathering for all ages.
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