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Play & Learn

2024-08-23 10:00:00 2024-08-23 11:00:00 America/Chicago Play & Learn Join us for a special play & learn session, including stories, group activities, and tons of playtime! EVPL West - Auditorium

Friday, August 23
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-08-23 10:00:00 2024-08-23 11:00:00 America/Chicago Play & Learn Join us for a special play & learn session, including stories, group activities, and tons of playtime! EVPL West - Auditorium

EVPL West

Auditorium

Join us for a special play & learn session, including stories, group activities, and tons of playtime!

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 branch at least five days in advance. Large groups that arrive without advance notice may not be able to fully participate.

Due to the historic nature of the EVPL East, West, and Stringtown buildings their meeting rooms are not fully ADA accessible. If you are interested in participating in a program that is not accessible, please contact that location to arrange alternate accommodations.

EVPL West

Phone: 812-428-8232

Hours
We're closed Monday September 02 due to Closed for Labor Day
Mon, Sep 02 Closed
(Closed for Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 Closed

About the branch

Located at 2000 W Franklin St., EVPL West was one of three original libraries built in Evansville with funds donated by Andrew Carnegie. Along with EVPL East, it was dedicated and opened to the public on January 1, 1913. Renovated in 2003, the building is surrounded by a park-like setting that is home to annual events like the Farmer’s Market and West Side Nut Club Fall Festival. EVPL West features a spacious meeting room, public access computers, and comfortable adult and youth areas.

Upcoming events

Sat, Sep 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. September's... more
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. September's theme: banned book.

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.

Fri, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium
Build early literacy skills through stories, music, movement, and play.

Sat, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us at River City Coffee + Goods as we read and discuss popular banned materials on the... more
Join us at River City Coffee + Goods as we read and discuss popular banned materials on the second Saturday of every month from 2-3 pm.

Mon, Sep 16, All day
NaNoWriMo Ready Set Go! is a program designed to encourage and support National Novel... more
NaNoWriMo Ready Set Go! is a program designed to encourage and support National Novel Writing Month participants.

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.

Mon, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium
Grab some popcorn and a soda and join us in our exploration of foreign horror movies! This... more
Grab some popcorn and a soda and join us in our exploration of foreign horror movies! This month's pick is the haunting Suspiria (1977).

Tue, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
A cozy movie and craft night for the whole family. This month's film is Edward Scissorhands... more
A cozy movie and craft night for the whole family. This month's film is Edward Scissorhands (1990) and we will make our own handmade chia pets!

Fri, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium
Join us for a special play & learn session, including stories, group activities, and tons... more
Join us for a special play & learn session, including stories, group activities, and tons of playtime!

Mon, Sep 23, All day
NaNoWriMo Ready Set Go! is a program designed to encourage and support National Novel... more
NaNoWriMo Ready Set Go! is a program designed to encourage and support National Novel Writing Month participants.

Mon, Sep 23, 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.

Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium
Celebrate the beginning of fall and create a miniature wreath with us. We'll focus on... more
Celebrate the beginning of fall and create a miniature wreath with us. We'll focus on autumnal colors to bring the season to life!

Sat, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium
Destress and hang out while you make your own squish!

Mon, Sep 30, All day
NaNoWriMo Ready Set Go! is a program designed to encourage and support National Novel... more
NaNoWriMo Ready Set Go! is a program designed to encourage and support National Novel Writing Month participants.

Tue, Oct 01, All day
All month long stop by EVPL West and pick up a trivia card to celebrate Indigenous Peoples'... more
All month long stop by EVPL West and pick up a trivia card to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day. Explore our collection to find the answers then stop by the circulation desk to collect a prize!

Tue, Oct 01, All day
Offsite
Join us for our mystical magical multi-part series exclusive to neighborhood branches while... more
Join us for our mystical magical multi-part series exclusive to neighborhood branches while supplies last.

Tue, Oct 01, All day
Stop into one of our eight locations this month to try the matching game in-person and... more
Stop into one of our eight locations this month to try the matching game in-person and enter to win a grand prize. 

Tue, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium
Hands-on tutorial session for learning new skills at any age!

Wed, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium
LoterĂ­a is a Mexican game played similarly to bingo. Bring your friends and come enjoy a... more
LoterĂ­a is a Mexican game played similarly to bingo. Bring your friends and come enjoy a fun game and great snacks with us in a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration!