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Classics Revisited- Frankenstein

A Discussion of Why Classics are Still Relevant
2023-10-28 10:30:00 2023-10-28 11:30:00 America/Chicago Classics Revisited- Frankenstein A discussion of themes of the novel and why the piece of literature is still relevant and popular in todays culture EVPL North Park - Adult Tower

Saturday, October 28
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-10-28 10:30:00 2023-10-28 11:30:00 America/Chicago Classics Revisited- Frankenstein A discussion of themes of the novel and why the piece of literature is still relevant and popular in todays culture EVPL North Park - Adult Tower

EVPL North Park

Adult Tower

A discussion of themes of the novel and why the piece of literature is still relevant and popular in todays culture

A discussion of themes of the novel and why the piece of literature is still relevant and popular in todays culture. This discussion explores what makes the novel a classic and why its message is still being talked of in the world of literature today as well as trying to figure out why the book is still relevant in an ever expanding world of literature. This specific discussion focuses on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults (12-18) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Literature/Writing |

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EVPL North Park
Phone: 812.428.8237
Hours
Mon, Dec 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 Closed
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About the branch

Opened in April of 2005, EVPL North Park is located on 960 Koehler Dr. and was constructed in a manner that resembles great lodges found in National Parks. With both children’s and adult’s towers, EVPL North Park boasts a ceiling high stone fireplace, an enclosed outdoor patio, public access computers, and public meeting and study room areas.

Upcoming events

Cancelled
Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Dec 02, All day
Find all the pictures hidden around the North Park Kids Zone to win a prize! This self-led... more
Find all the pictures hidden around the North Park Kids Zone to win a prize! This self-led activity is available all month long! Directions at the children's desk.
Take-Home Science
Mon, Dec 02, 9:00am - 10:00am
Come get a simple science activity from the children's area to take home with you!... more
Come get a simple science activity from the children's area to take home with you! Available all month long!
Cancelled
Crafternoon: Watch Party
Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us every month to watch a movie and create a craft. This month, we are watching Happy... more
Join us every month to watch a movie and create a craft. This month, we are watching Happy Feet (2006) and making cotton ball penguins. For families and patrons of all ages.
Cancelled
Baby & Me
Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Songs, rhymes, and stories are great for learning and bonding with your baby. For children... more
Songs, rhymes, and stories are great for learning and bonding with your baby. For children ages birth-24 months with guardian.
Cancelled
Block Party
Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come play and learn with blocks at North Park! We have Legos, magnetic blocks, and much... more
Come play and learn with blocks at North Park! We have Legos, magnetic blocks, and much more to explore!
Cancelled
Storytime
Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a... more
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild - A Tabletop RPG Night
Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an... more
Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an old hand or never played, this night is for all experience levels.
Reader's Choice Book Club
Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. December's... more
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. December's theme: reader's choice - choose a book from any genre to read!
Canvas Paint Party
Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint awesome looking pictures? Here's your chance... more
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint awesome looking pictures? Here's your chance to learn how and make something spectacular! Registration required.
Stories with Santa
Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room,Children's Tower
Santa is excited visit EVPL again this year! Please join us for stories, crafts, pictures,... more
Santa is excited visit EVPL again this year! Please join us for stories, crafts, pictures, and treats. Storytime will start at 6pm with pictures, activities, and snacks to follow.
Crafter-Morning - Holiday Snow Globes
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and spend a relaxing morning learning a new craft project and meeting new friends.... more
Come and spend a relaxing morning learning a new craft project and meeting new friends. This month we're making Holiday Snow globes!
Cancelled
Play & Learn
Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy themed stories, books, group learning activities, and playtime! For ages 0-6 with a... more
Enjoy themed stories, books, group learning activities, and playtime! For ages 0-6 with a caregiver.
Cancelled
Storytime
Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a... more
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Cancelled
North Park Genealogy Interest Group
Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Learn, practice, and share genealogical knowledge with others.
Cancelled
Holiday Crafts
Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Drop in during our craft hour to make snowflakes, snow people, and festive tags for gifts!
Cancelled
Baby & Me
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Songs, rhymes, and stories are great for learning and bonding with your baby. For children... more
Songs, rhymes, and stories are great for learning and bonding with your baby. For children ages birth-24 months with guardian.
Cancelled
Block Party
Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come play and learn with blocks at North Park! We have Legos, magnetic blocks, and much... more
Come play and learn with blocks at North Park! We have Legos, magnetic blocks, and much more to explore!
Procrasti-Knitters
Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Come sit and knit (or crochet, spin, embroider, or do other handwork) with us!
World Literature Book Discussion
Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Your reason to read and discuss a book that you can brag to your friends and family about... more
Your reason to read and discuss a book that you can brag to your friends and family about having read. (All books can be found at the EVPL North Park circulation desk)
Create Your Own - Water Marbled Bookmarks
Wed, Dec 18, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone
Make your own water marbled bookmarks using water, cornstarch, and paint!
Cancelled
Storytime
Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a... more
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild - A Tabletop RPG Night
Thu, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an... more
Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an old hand or never played, this night is for all experience levels.
Mystery Lovers' Book Club
Thu, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Join others who love reading mysteries as we discuss this month's selection.
Cancelled
Cover to Cover Book Discussion
Sat, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us as we read popular novels and occasionally history/biography/memoirs, then get... more
Join us as we read popular novels and occasionally history/biography/memoirs, then get together to discuss our reading.
Cancelled
Storytime
Thu, Dec 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a... more
Join us for stories, songs, other and activities each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Rescheduled
Mystery Lovers' Book Club
Thu, Dec 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
New date Thursday, December 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Join others who love reading mysteries as we discuss this month's selection.
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