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SolarFest 2024

Discovering the Eclipse

2024-03-26 10:00:00 2024-03-26 11:30:00 America/Chicago SolarFest 2024 Join us for this fun event celebrating the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024! Crafts, Storytime, science, and more! Learn about the sun and get ready for the eclipse! EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

Tuesday, March 26
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-03-26 10:00:00 2024-03-26 11:30:00 America/Chicago SolarFest 2024 Join us for this fun event celebrating the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024! Crafts, Storytime, science, and more! Learn about the sun and get ready for the eclipse! EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

EVPL Oaklyn

Meeting Room

Join us for this fun event celebrating the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024! Crafts, Storytime, science, and more! Learn about the sun and get ready for the eclipse!

Our SolarFest will have something for all ages to celebrate the Total Solar Eclipse that will happen on April 8, 2024. There will be an eclipse-themed Storytime, crafts, science activities, and a solar telescope for safe sun viewing. We’ll also have information about citizen science and making scientific observations on eclipse day. 

**Please note food will be present. If you have a food allergy, please contact 812-428-8234 for more information.

AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | STEM | Holiday | Community Interest |

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EVPL Oaklyn
Phone: 812.428.8234
Hours
Mon, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 19 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

Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, May 13, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
AAPI Appreciation
Mon, May 13, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with paper activities, a matching game, and more!
Storytime
Mon, May 13, 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 13, 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.
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 14, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
AAPI Appreciation
Tue, May 14, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with paper activities, a matching game, and more!
Family Dance Party
Tue, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Wed, May 15, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
AAPI Appreciation
Wed, May 15, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with paper activities, a matching game, and more!
Canceled
After the Bell
Wed, May 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In this weekly after school program children can learn new skills and reinforce concepts... more
In this weekly after school program children can learn new skills and reinforce concepts they learn at school in a fun environment!
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 16, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
AAPI Appreciation
Thu, May 16, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with paper activities, a matching game, and more!
Baby & Me
Thu, May 16, 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.
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 17, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
AAPI Appreciation
Fri, May 17, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with paper activities, a matching game, and more!
Gentle Yoga
Fri, May 17, 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!
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Sat, May 18, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
AAPI Appreciation
Sat, May 18, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with paper activities, a matching game, and more!
Yoga Storytime
Sat, May 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Join us on the lawn (weather permitting) for yoga storytime! Be prepared to stretch while... more
Join us on the lawn (weather permitting) for yoga storytime! Be prepared to stretch while we sing, dance, and read! Yoga mats are provided, but limited. Feel free to bring your own! Ages 3-10.
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, May 20, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
AAPI Appreciation
Mon, May 20, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with paper activities, a matching game, and more!
Storytime
Mon, May 20, 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.
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 21, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
AAPI Appreciation
Tue, May 21, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with paper activities, a matching game, and more!
Family Dance Party
Tue, May 21, 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, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Dive into the past while discussing historical fiction and nonfiction titles.
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Wed, May 22, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
AAPI Appreciation
Wed, May 22, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with paper activities, a matching game, and more!
After the Bell
Wed, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
In this weekly after school program children can learn new skills and reinforce concepts... more
In this weekly after school program children can learn new skills and reinforce concepts they learn at school in a fun environment!
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 23, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
AAPI Appreciation
Thu, May 23, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with paper activities, a matching game, and more!
Baby & Me
Thu, May 23, 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.
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 24, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
AAPI Appreciation
Fri, May 24, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with paper activities, a matching game, and more!
Gentle Yoga
Fri, May 24, 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!
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Sat, May 25, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
AAPI Appreciation
Sat, May 25, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with paper activities, a matching game, and more!
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, May 27, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 28, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
AAPI Appreciation
Tue, May 28, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with paper activities, a matching game, and more!
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Wed, May 29, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
Our Summer Kickoff Event
Wed, May 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Café,Front Lawn,Meeting Room,Rooftop
Get Ready to "Play Your Way" at the library this summer. Register for summer reading and... more
Get Ready to "Play Your Way" at the library this summer. Register for summer reading and enjoy games, crafts and refreshments!
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 30, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
AAPI Appreciation
Thu, May 30, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with paper activities, a matching game, and more!
Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 31, All day
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt... more
All month long, participate in EVPL Oaklyn's Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
AAPI Appreciation
Fri, May 31, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with paper activities, a matching game, and more!
Gentle Yoga
Fri, May 31, 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!
Storytime
Mon, Jun 03, 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, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
PrideFest
Wed, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Front Lawn
Celebrate Pride at EVPL Oaklyn!
Baby & Me
Thu, Jun 06, 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.
D-Day Remembrance
Thu, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a documentary, refreshments and music of the era to commemorate the 80th... more
Join us for a documentary, refreshments and music of the era to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Jun 07, 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!
Concerts on the Lawn
Fri, Jun 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Front Lawn
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks and join us for music on the lawn at EVPL Oaklyn!
Juneteenth Activites
Mon, Jun 10, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area to learn about the history of Juneteenth and what... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area to learn about the history of Juneteenth and what it commemorates through word searches, coloring pages, and other paper activities!
Storytime
Mon, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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.
Juneteenth Activites
Tue, Jun 11, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area to learn about the history of Juneteenth and what... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area to learn about the history of Juneteenth and what it commemorates through word searches, coloring pages, and other paper activities!
Family Dance Party
Tue, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Juneteenth Activites
Wed, Jun 12, All day
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area to learn about the history of Juneteenth and what... more
Come out to EVPL Oaklyn's children's area to learn about the history of Juneteenth and what it commemorates through word searches, coloring pages, and other paper activities!
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