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Halloween Fest!
2024-10-23 16:00:00 2024-10-23 18:00:00 America/Chicago Halloween Fest! Celebrate Halloween in our EVPL Central's READ Center! EVPL Central - READ Center - River Room

Wednesday, October 23
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-23 16:00:00 2024-10-23 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 while playing games, eating scrumptious treats, search for items in our children's garden-turned-cemetery, make cool crafts, and watch a Halloween-themed movie! We encourage all families to dress up in their favorite costumes! 

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 | Community Interest |

TAGS: | Kids | Families | EVPL Central | Arts & Crafts |

EVPL Central
Phone: 812.428.8200
Hours
We're closed Tuesday December 31 due to Closed for New Year's Day Holiday
We're closed Wednesday January 01 due to Closed for New Year's Day Holiday
Mon, Dec 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 Closed
(Closed for New Year's Day Holiday)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(Closed for New Year's Day Holiday)
Thu, Jan 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Rescheduled
Friday Morning with Patchwork - Free blood pressure screenings!
Fri, Jan 03, 9:30am - 11:30am
New date Friday, January 10, 9:30am - 11:30am
Join the health crew from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood... more
Join the health crew from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood pressure screenings.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Jan 06, 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, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
Health Information Tables
Wed, Jan 08, 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
Create a 2025 Vision Board
Wed, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
Try out collage art while creating a tool to help you visualize your goals for the new year
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Jan 09, 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!
LGBTeen
Thu, Jan 09, 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, Jan 10, 9:30am - 11:30am
Lobby
Join the health crew from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood... more
Join the health crew from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood pressure screenings.
Baby & Me
Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Browning Event Room A
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.
Meet Your Legislators 2025
Sat, Jan 11, 9:15am - 11:00am
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Local Forum allows county residents to interface with Indiana state legislators in a... more
Local Forum allows county residents to interface with Indiana state legislators in a moderated Q&A environment.
Back-to-School Winter Karaoke!
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Browning Event Room A
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!
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Messages
Mon, Jan 13, All day
Martin Luther King Jr. shared messages of peace and hope with others. Pick up a packet of... more
Martin Luther King Jr. shared messages of peace and hope with others. Pick up a packet of his messages at any EVPL location while supplies last.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
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.
Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
Midday Movie - The Bookshop
Tue, Jan 14, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Join us for a midday film at EVPL Central
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
EVPL Mock Caldecott
Thu, Jan 16, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
EVPL’s staff and guests gather to consider the top eligible titles for the 2025 Randolph... more
EVPL’s staff and guests gather to consider the top eligible titles for the 2025 Randolph Caldecott Award, given annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Jan 16, 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!
Baby & Me
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Browning Event Room A
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.
Design Time
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Kick-start your creativity with a different activity each month!
Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 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.
Christian Fiction Book Discussion
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Group Room
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a Christian Fiction Book Discussion.
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jan 22, 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, Jan 23, 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!
What's Cooking? - Book Discussion
Thu, Jan 23, 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.
Baby & Me
Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Browning Event Room A
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.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Jan 27, 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, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 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.
Lunar New Year Couplet Writing
Wed, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Get ready for Lunar New Year with poetry inspired by Chinese couplets. Write your own... more
Get ready for Lunar New Year with poetry inspired by Chinese couplets. Write your own couplets to decorate your doorway to enter the Year of the Snake!
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