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SPEAK Lecture Series

Dr. Anthony DeBenedet

2024-09-10 19:00:00 2024-09-10 20:00:00 America/Chicago SPEAK Lecture Series 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. EVPL Central - Browning Event Rooms A And B

Tuesday, September 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-10 19:00:00 2024-09-10 20:00:00 America/Chicago SPEAK Lecture Series 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. EVPL Central - Browning Event Rooms A And B

EVPL Central

Browning Event Rooms A And B

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.

Anthony DeBenedet, M.D. is a practicing physician and behavioral-science enthusiast. His interviews and writings have run in various media outlets, including the New York Times, the Today show, the Washington Post, and TIME Ideas. He is the author of Playful Intelligence: The Power of Living Lightly in a Serious World (Santa Monica Press, 2018), a book about the surprising ways that playfulness influences adulthood. He is also coauthor of Unplug and Play: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Roughhousing with Your Kids (Quirk Books, 2023) and The Art of Roughhousing: Good Old-Fashioned Horseplay and Why Every Kid Needs It (Quirk Books, 2011), parenting books about the importance of parent–child physical play.  

DeBenedet has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering from the Duke University Pratt School of Engineering, a Master of Science Degree in Health and Healthcare Research from the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School, and a Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Michigan Health System.  

DeBenedet lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he enjoys spending time with his family, connecting with friends, and playing a little basketball. 

Dr. DeBenedet will discuss his research and works on Tuesday, September 10 at 7:00PM in EVPL Central's Browning Rooms. Thanks to the generosity of the EVPL Foundation, this event is FREE and open to all.

EVPL Central

Phone: 812.428.8200

Hours
We're closed Sunday August 03
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

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

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play... more
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
Stop and chat with a Matthew 25 representative about the services they offer the community.

Thu, Jul 31, 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!

Fri, Aug 01, All day
Popular Materials Center
Visit the Popular Materials Center at EVPL Central to work on the jigsaw puzzle of the... more
Visit the Popular Materials Center at EVPL Central to work on the jigsaw puzzle of the month! We're building it together!

Fri, Aug 01, 9:30am - 11:30am
Lobby
Join the healthcare team from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood... more
Join the healthcare team from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood pressure screenings and more.

Fri, Aug 01, 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 a caregiver.

Tue, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Browning Event Room B
Running a small business in Evansville and trying to figure out how to actually get the... more
Running a small business in Evansville and trying to figure out how to actually get the word out? This crash course is all about helping you market smarter

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Browning Event Room B
Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month for an illuminating nonfiction book discussion!

Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
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.

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Take control of the mic and sing some of your favorite jams! There'll be popcorn, games,... more
Take control of the mic and sing some of your favorite jams! There'll be popcorn, games, and a chance to win prizes!

Mon, Aug 11, 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, and PlayStation.

Mon, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Test your engineering skills with our huge block collection. Legos, Magna-Tiles, foam... more
Test your engineering skills with our huge block collection. Legos, Magna-Tiles, foam blocks, and more, there's something for all ages.

Tue, Aug 12, 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 children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Browning Event Room B
Celebrate the start of a new school year and get to know the library at Back to School Bingo!

Tue, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Browning Event Room A
Join us for our monthly LGBTQ+ Movie Nights, where we'll screen films that reflect the rich... more
Join us for our monthly LGBTQ+ Movie Nights, where we'll screen films that reflect the rich diversity, struggles, and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community.

Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play... more
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Thu, Aug 14, 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!

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Café
Join us in EVPL Central's Teen Cafe to hang out, have some snacks, and pick up our... more
Join us in EVPL Central's Teen Cafe to hang out, have some snacks, and pick up our discussion book for September!

Fri, Aug 15, 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 a caregiver.

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Kick-start your creativity with a different activity each month!

Mon, Aug 18, 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, and PlayStation.

Tue, Aug 19, 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 children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Tue, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Group Room
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a Christian Fiction Book Discussion.

Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Browning Event Room B
Discuss one of Science Fiction's most prolific modern writers

Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play... more
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Enjoy an extended spooky season with a series of cult classic horror favorites

Thu, Aug 21, 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!

Fri, Aug 22, 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 a caregiver.

Mon, Aug 25, 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, and PlayStation.

Tue, Aug 26, 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 children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Wed, Aug 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play... more
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Thu, Aug 28, 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!

Thu, Aug 28, 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.

Fri, Aug 29, 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 a caregiver.