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SolarFest 2024

Discovering the Eclipse
2024-04-04 16:30:00 2024-04-04 18:00:00 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 McCollough - zWashington Square

Thursday, April 04
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-04 16:30:00 2024-04-04 18:00:00 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 McCollough - zWashington Square

EVPL McCollough

zWashington Square

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 [location phone number] for more information.

AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |

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

TAGS: | EVPL McCollough | Eclipse |

EVPL McCollough
Phone: 812.428.8236
Hours
Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed
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About the branch

EVPL McCollough reopened June 5th.

This location has been renovated and updated. Here’s what you can expect when you visit:

Updated Children’s Area with a new Activity Room
Brand new Meeting Room with enhanced technology
Four new Small Meeting Rooms
New lighting throughout the building
New furniture, carpet, and paint

Upcoming events

Paws for Comfort
Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Come spend time with Jack the therapy dog! Engaging with a warm, loving pet is known to... more
Come spend time with Jack the therapy dog! Engaging with a warm, loving pet is known to reduce stress, anxiety, trauma, and loneliness. Come as you are and leave feeling better!
Family Dance Party
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family as we move & groove! Stories, songs & activities!
Play & Learn - Lil' Explorers
Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for playtime and skill-building for your little crawlers and walkers! Play at... more
Join us for playtime and skill-building for your little crawlers and walkers! Play at different skill-building stations!
One More Chapter! Book Club - Searching for the unputdownable books
Wed, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
We will be discussing The Measure by Nikki Erlick
Chilling Read's Collective
Thu, Jan 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Welcome to the Chilling Reads Collective, where we dive into horror, scary sci-fi, and dark... more
Welcome to the Chilling Reads Collective, where we dive into horror, scary sci-fi, and dark fantasy. Enjoy thrilling reads and discussions that explore the chilling depths of these genres!
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Messages
Mon, Jan 13, All day
Martin Luther King Jr. shared messages of peace and hope with others. Pick up a packet of... more
Martin Luther King Jr. shared messages of peace and hope with others. Pick up a packet of his messages at any EVPL location while supplies last.
Family Dance Party
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family as we move & groove! Stories, songs & activities!
Chinese Lunar New Year - DIY Red Envelopes
Mon, Jan 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Red envelopes are traditional gifts exchanged during Lunar New Year, symbolizing good luck... more
Red envelopes are traditional gifts exchanged during Lunar New Year, symbolizing good luck and prosperity, often containing money or small tokens of goodwill; come create your own at EVPL McCollough!
Tech Time
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Group Room A
Ask any questions you have about your devices, computers, or anything tech related!
Improv Class
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Participate in group activities, learn acting techniques and theater games, or just have fun!
Play & Learn - Lil' Explorers
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for playtime and skill-building for your little crawlers and walkers! Play at... more
Join us for playtime and skill-building for your little crawlers and walkers! Play at different skill-building stations!
Sit and Stitch - Knit, Crochet, Embroidery, Cross Stitch, endless choices!
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
No matter what your stitchcraft bring your project of choice and enjoy the company of other... more
No matter what your stitchcraft bring your project of choice and enjoy the company of other crafters.
Sew-ciety
Fri, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Want to learn to quilt? Intimidated by your sewing machine? Want to repair a favorite... more
Want to learn to quilt? Intimidated by your sewing machine? Want to repair a favorite piece of clothing? Learn these things and more while enjoying the community of our Sew-ciety.
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