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Summer Reading Kick-Off!
2024-05-29 10:00:00 2024-05-29 12:00:00 America/Chicago Summer Reading Kick-Off! Our Summer: Play Your Way starts on Wednesday, May 29 at all EVPL locations! Join us for a kick-off celebration with crafts, activities, and snacks. EVPL Central - Lobby, READ Center - River Room , READ Center - Education Central, Teen Zone

Wednesday, May 29
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-29 10:00:00 2024-05-29 12:00:00 America/Chicago Summer Reading Kick-Off! Our Summer: Play Your Way starts on Wednesday, May 29 at all EVPL locations! Join us for a kick-off celebration with crafts, activities, and snacks. EVPL Central - Lobby, READ Center - River Room , READ Center - Education Central, Teen Zone

EVPL Central

Lobby, READ Center - River Room , READ Center - Education Central, Teen Zone

Our Summer: Play Your Way starts on Wednesday, May 29 at all EVPL locations! Join us for a kick-off celebration with crafts, activities, and snacks.

**Please note food will be present. If you have a food allergy please contact (812) 428-8200 ext. 1225 for further details.**

EVPL programs are not designed to accommodate large groups from camps, daycares, and preschools without advance notice. If you would like to bring your group to one of our programs, please contact the location listed at least five days in advance. Large groups that arrive without advance notice may not be able to fully participate.

AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Interest |

TAGS: | Our Summer | EVPL Central |

EVPL Central
Phone: 812.428.8200
Hours
Mon, Aug 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 25 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

*Originally opened in 1932 and designated as Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s main branch, EVPL Central is located at 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. With 145,000 square feet, the building contains areas for kids and teens, Maker Central, Education Central, Business Central, study rooms, and the Indiana Room, a special collection of materials that focus on local and regional history. Available for public use, EVPL Central also features the Browning Rooms, a conference room, and a large group room.

Upcoming events

What's Cooking? - Book Discussion
Thu, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Group Room
A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss... more
A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss with other passionate home cooks.
Baby & Me
Fri, Aug 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
READ Center - River Room
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with parent/guardian.
Storytime
Tue, Aug 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River 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! For ages 2-5.
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Play & Learn
Wed, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and... more
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!
Matthew 25 Services Information Table
Wed, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
Stop by and talk to a Matthew 25 Services representative about the support they provide the... more
Stop by and talk to a Matthew 25 Services representative about the support they provide the community.
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Aug 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Baby & Me
Fri, Aug 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
READ Center - River Room
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with parent/guardian.
Banned Books Bracket - Week 1
Tue, Sep 03, All day
What’s EVPL's favorite banned book? Vote at any EVPL location or online as we pit modern... more
What’s EVPL's favorite banned book? Vote at any EVPL location or online as we pit modern banned books against their historical counterparts to find out! Bracket updated every Monday.
Storytime
Tue, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River 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! For ages 2-5.
Life-size Candyland for Teens
Tue, Sep 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Join us as we play a life-size version of Candyland!
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Health Information Tables
Wed, Sep 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Stop by for health related information to help keep you and your family healthy. Typical... more
Stop by for health related information to help keep you and your family healthy. Typical vendors include Familia Dental, CareSource, Smokefree Communities, and Anthem.
Play & Learn
Wed, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and... more
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!
Learn How To Take Free Online Classes at the Library - Gale Courses & LinkedIn Learning
Wed, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Group Room
Join us to learn how to get signed up for classes from Gale Courses & LinkedIn Learning -... more
Join us to learn how to get signed up for classes from Gale Courses & LinkedIn Learning - all free with your library card.
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Classic Film Series
Thu, Sep 05, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Group Room
Come join us the first Thursday of every month for respected masterpieces, underrated gems,... more
Come join us the first Thursday of every month for respected masterpieces, underrated gems, and fan favorites, projected on a wall-sized screen. Free popcorn and soda at every film.
LGBTeen
Thu, Sep 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Café
Join us in EVPL Central's Teen Cafe the first Thursday of every month as we discuss an... more
Join us in EVPL Central's Teen Cafe the first Thursday of every month as we discuss an LGBT+ centered young adult title!
Friday Morning with Patchwork - Free blood pressure screenings!
Fri, Sep 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
Lobby
Join the crew from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood pressure... more
Join the crew from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood pressure screenings.
Baby & Me
Fri, Sep 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
READ Center - River Room
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with parent/guardian.
Banned Books Bracket - Week 2
Mon, Sep 09, All day
What’s EVPL's favorite banned book? Vote at any EVPL location or online as we pit modern... more
What’s EVPL's favorite banned book? Vote at any EVPL location or online as we pit modern banned books against their historical counterparts to find out! Bracket updated every Monday.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game... more
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game consoles: Nintendo Switch, Wii, Xbox, PlayStation, and GameCube.
Storytime
Tue, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River 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! For ages 2-5.
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
SPEAK Lecture Series - Dr. Anthony DeBenedet
Tue, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Dr. Anthony DeBenedet is a practicing physician and author or co-author of three books that... more
Dr. Anthony DeBenedet is a practicing physician and author or co-author of three books that examine the importance of play. He will discuss his research and works on Sept. 10 at this FREE event.
Play & Learn
Wed, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and... more
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
EVPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Thu, Sep 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Board of Trustees.
Hero Kids Adventure Night
Thu, Sep 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Join us to play Hero Kids, a fantasy tabletop game where we'll work together to tell a story.
Baby & Me
Fri, Sep 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
READ Center - River Room
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with parent/guardian.
Banned Books Bracket - Week 3
Mon, Sep 16, All day
What’s EVPL's favorite banned book? Vote at any EVPL location or online as we pit modern... more
What’s EVPL's favorite banned book? Vote at any EVPL location or online as we pit modern banned books against their historical counterparts to find out! Bracket updated every Monday.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game... more
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game consoles: Nintendo Switch, Wii, Xbox, PlayStation, and GameCube.
Block Party
Mon, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Drop by the READ Center on the 3rd Monday of each month to test your engineering skills... more
Drop by the READ Center on the 3rd Monday of each month to test your engineering skills with our huge block collection. Legos, Magna-Tiles, foam blocks, and more, there's something for all ages.
Storytime
Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River 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! For ages 2-5.
Christian Fiction Book Discussion
Tue, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Group Room
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a Christian Fiction Book Discussion.
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Play & Learn
Wed, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and... more
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!
Pirate Hat Making
Thu, Sep 19, All day
READ Center - Education Central
Discover your pirate name & create your own pirate hat in honor of International Talk Like... more
Discover your pirate name & create your own pirate hat in honor of International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Happening all day long in the READ Center.
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Baby & Me
Fri, Sep 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
READ Center - River Room
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with parent/guardian.
Design Time
Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Kick-start your creativity with a different activity each month!
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