Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Halloween Fest!
2023-10-25 16:00:00 2023-10-25 18:00:00 America/Chicago Halloween Fest! Celebrate Halloween in our EVPL Central's READ Center! EVPL Central - READ Center - River Room

Wednesday, October 25
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-25 16:00:00 2023-10-25 18:00:00 America/Chicago Halloween Fest! Celebrate Halloween in our EVPL Central's READ Center! EVPL Central - READ Center - River Room

EVPL Central

READ Center - River Room

Celebrate Halloween in our EVPL Central's READ Center!

Come have some spooky fun as we play a variety of games, eat scrumptious treats, search for items in our children's garden, make cool crafts, and watch some fun Halloween-themed movies! Also, there will be a costume contest! 

Please note: food will be present. If you have a food allergy, please contact 812-428-8200 ext. 1225 for more information. 

AGE GROUP: | Pre-K (Ages 0-5) | Elementary (Ages 6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Holiday | Films & Movies | Community Interest |

TAGS: | |

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
previous
this week
next
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

Teen Gaming
Mon, Dec 02, 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, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
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.
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Health Information Tables
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
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.
Creating Holiday eCards with Canva
Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Large Group Room
Learn how to use a free account on Canva.com to create a simple eCard to share on your... more
Learn how to use a free account on Canva.com to create a simple eCard to share on your social media or email.
Family Dance Party!
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!
Classic Film Series
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
LGBTeen
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
Join us in EVPL Central's Teen Cafe every month as we discuss an LGBT+ centered young adult title!
Friday Morning with Patchwork - Free blood pressure screenings!
Fri, Dec 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.
Stories with Santa
Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Santa is excited to visit EVPL again this year! Please join us for stories, crafts,... more
Santa is excited to visit EVPL again this year! Please join us for stories, crafts, pictures, and treats. Storytime will start at 10 am with pictures, activities, and snacks to follow.
Baby Art
Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Create fun, messy art with your little one!
Teen Gaming
Mon, Dec 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, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
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.
Discover Your Legal Resources - A Showcase of the William H. Miller Law Library
Tue, Dec 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Large Group Room
Learn about the valuable resources and services available at the William H. Miller Law Library!
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Play & Learn
Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
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.
Family Dance Party!
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!
Cozy Crafting
Thu, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
Enjoy hot chocolate & decorate a mug or an ornament
EVPL Board of Trustees Meeting
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.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Dec 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, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
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.
Christian Fiction Book Discussion
Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Group Room
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a Christian Fiction Book Discussion.
Play & Learn
Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
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.
Matthew 25 Services
Wed, Dec 18, 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.
What's Cooking? - Book Discussion
Thu, Dec 19, 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.
Design Time
Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Kick-start your creativity with a different activity each month!
See all events