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Braiding Sweetgrass

Teen Program

2023-06-30 09:00:00 2023-06-30 12:00:00 America/Chicago Braiding Sweetgrass A two day free program for teens where they will get to personally meet with the author of Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer. *Registration required EVPL Central -

Friday, June 30
9:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-30 09:00:00 2023-06-30 12:00:00 America/Chicago Braiding Sweetgrass A two day free program for teens where they will get to personally meet with the author of Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer. *Registration required EVPL Central -

A two day free program for teens where they will get to personally meet with the author of Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer. *Registration required

As part of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s visit to Evansville, registered teens get an exclusive two-day opportunity to learn about her book, participate in related activities, and meet personally with the author. Between these two programs, teens will get a chance to learn about gardening, hone their cooking skills, get a tour of Angel Mounds, and enjoy a specially prepared meal with the author. All teens will also receive a free copy of the Young Adult version of her book, Braiding Sweetgrass. 

This program is limited to 30 teens, ages 12-17. Registration is required. Teens are encouraged to attend both days: 


-Friday, June 30, 9 AM - 12 PM

Location: EVPL Central Library 


-Friday, July 14, 9 AM - 12 PM 

Location: Angel Mounds 

Questions? Contact Kelli at kellim@evpl.org or 812-428-8200 ext. 1545. 

**Please note food will be present. If you have a food allergy, please use the above contact for more information. 

EVPL Central

Phone: 812.428.8200

Hours
Mon, Dec 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 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

Mon, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
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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, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
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Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Learn how to use a free account on Canva.com to create a simple eCard to share on your social media or email.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!

Thu, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
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Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Café
Join us in EVPL Central's Teen Cafe every month as we discuss an LGBT+ centered young adult... more
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Fri, Dec 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Browning Event Rooms A And B
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Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Create fun, messy art with your little one!

Mon, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
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Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
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Tue, Dec 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Large Group Room
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Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!

Thu, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
Enjoy hot chocolate & decorate a mug or an ornament

Thu, Dec 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.

Mon, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
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Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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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, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a Christian Fiction Book Discussion.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
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Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
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Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Group Room
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Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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