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Unveiling of Lucia Blount Suffrage Marker

2022-05-10 13:00:00 2022-05-10 15:00:00 America/Chicago Unveiling of Lucia Blount Suffrage Marker Join EVPL and the League of Women Voters of Southwestern Indiana for the unveiling of a marker honoring local women’s suffrage leader Lucia Blount. EVPL Central - Lobby

Tuesday, May 10
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-05-10 13:00:00 2022-05-10 15:00:00 America/Chicago Unveiling of Lucia Blount Suffrage Marker Join EVPL and the League of Women Voters of Southwestern Indiana for the unveiling of a marker honoring local women’s suffrage leader Lucia Blount. EVPL Central - Lobby

EVPL Central

Lobby

Join EVPL and the League of Women Voters of Southwestern Indiana for the unveiling of a marker honoring local women’s suffrage leader Lucia Blount.

Lucia Blount was a local community leader who advocated for women’s voting rights in our community during the late 1800s. The marker will be dedicated at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 10 at EVPL Central. Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, EVPL officials, and leaders of the League of Women Voters will make remarks. A celebratory reception in EVPL Central’s atrium will follow the unveiling.

AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural & International | Community Interest |

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EVPL Central

Phone: 812.428.8200

Hours
Mon, Oct 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 11 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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

Tue, Oct 15, 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.

Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Group Room
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a Christian Fiction Book Discussion.

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.

Wed, Oct 16, 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!

Wed, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
Create your own unique Halloween decoration! You can hang your new bat chandelier above... more
Create your own unique Halloween decoration! You can hang your new bat chandelier above your bed, dining table, TV, or any other place to add some fun visual interest for the month!

Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 18, 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.

Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Kick-start your creativity with a different activity each month!

Mon, Oct 21, 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.

Mon, Oct 21, 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.

Tue, Oct 22, 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.

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.

Wed, Oct 23, 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!

Wed, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Celebrate Halloween in our EVPL Central's READ Center!

Thu, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café,Cafe Garden
Come celebrate the changing seasons by making sun prints with fall foliage!

Rescheduled
Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Thursday, October 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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, Oct 25, 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.

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Decorate a pumpkin as your favorite children's book or movie character! Paint it, dress it,... more
Decorate a pumpkin as your favorite children's book or movie character! Paint it, dress it, and accessorize it then take it home to display and celebrate the season. Registration required.

Mon, Oct 28, 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.

Tue, Oct 29, 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.

Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.

Wed, Oct 30, 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!

Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Bring the whole family and join for this spooky Halloween edition of our Family Dance... more
Bring the whole family and join for this spooky Halloween edition of our Family Dance Party! Costumes welcome.

Fri, Nov 01, 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.

Fri, Nov 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 parent/guardian.

Mon, Nov 04, 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.

Tue, Nov 05, 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.

Tue, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Join us as we play a life-size version of Candyland!

Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.

Rescheduled
Wed, Nov 06, 9:00am - 11:00am
New date Wednesday, November 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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, Nov 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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, Nov 06, 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!

Thu, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby
Honor our veterans while enjoying coffee and treats. Donations of pictures of veterans in... more
Honor our veterans while enjoying coffee and treats. Donations of pictures of veterans in uniform to decorate our Veteran's Honor Tree will be accepted. There will be a Evansville in WW2 display, too.

Thu, Nov 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.

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Group Room,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!

Fri, Nov 08, 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.

Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Join us for the EVPL Foundation Fall Mini Book Sale. Hundreds of items, including books,... more
Join us for the EVPL Foundation Fall Mini Book Sale. Hundreds of items, including books, movies, and CDs, will be available for purchase from $0.50 - $2.00.

Sun, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Join us for the EVPL Foundation Fall Mini Book Sale. Hundreds of items, including books,... more
Join us for the EVPL Foundation Fall Mini Book Sale. Hundreds of items, including books, movies, and CDs, will be available for purchase from $0.50 - $2.00.