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Our Summer Kickoff Celebration
2025-05-29 14:00:00 2025-05-29 16:00:00 America/Chicago Our Summer Kickoff Celebration 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 EVPL Oaklyn -

Thursday, May 29
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-29 14:00:00 2025-05-29 16:00:00 America/Chicago Our Summer Kickoff Celebration 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 EVPL Oaklyn -

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

Our Summer: Building Together 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

AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |

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

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EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Closed for Easter
Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Closed for Easter)
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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

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!
Giant Games Day! - BIG fun for the family!
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
This even is BIG! Kids in grades Pre K - 6 and their families can try their hand at Giant... more
This even is BIG! Kids in grades Pre K - 6 and their families can try their hand at Giant UNO, Checkers, Tic Tac Toe, Connect 4 and other fun games. Drop in any time from 2-4 pm.
Storytime
Mon, Apr 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.
Library Loom Lovers
Mon, Apr 28, 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, Apr 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 - What have you been reading lately?
Wed, Apr 30, 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!
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 01, 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!
AAPI Appreciation
Thu, May 01, All day
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper... more
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper activities, a take home craft, book display, and more all month long!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 01, 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 01, 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.
AAPI Appreciation
Fri, May 02, All day
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper... more
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper activities, a take home craft, book display, and more all month long!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 02, 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 02, 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!
AAPI Appreciation
Sat, May 03, All day
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper... more
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper activities, a take home craft, book display, and more all month long!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Sat, May 03, 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!
AAPI Appreciation
Mon, May 05, All day
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper... more
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper activities, a take home craft, book display, and more all month long!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, May 05, 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 05, 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.
AAPI Appreciation
Tue, May 06, All day
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper... more
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper activities, a take home craft, book display, and more all month long!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 06, 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 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Wed, May 07, 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!
AAPI Appreciation
Wed, May 07, All day
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper... more
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper activities, a take home craft, book display, and more all month long!
Cancelled
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 08, 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!
AAPI Appreciation
Thu, May 08, All day
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper... more
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper activities, a take home craft, book display, and more all month long!
Baby & Me
Thu, May 08, 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 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!
AAPI Appreciation
Fri, May 09, All day
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper... more
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper activities, a take home craft, book display, and more all month long!
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.
AAPI Appreciation
Sat, May 10, All day
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper... more
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper activities, a take home craft, book display, and more all month long!
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.
This event is full
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!
AAPI Appreciation
Mon, May 12, All day
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper... more
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper activities, a take home craft, book display, and more all month long!
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.
AAPI Appreciation
Tue, May 13, All day
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper... more
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper activities, a take home craft, book display, and more all month long!
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!
AAPI Appreciation
Wed, May 14, All day
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper... more
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper activities, a take home craft, book display, and more all month long!
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!
AAPI Appreciation
Thu, May 15, All day
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper... more
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! We will have paper activities, a take home craft, book display, and more all month long!
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.
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