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ARTventures!

Week 3: Here Comes the Sun
2024-10-19 11:00:00 2024-10-19 12:00:00 America/Chicago ARTventures! We will be creating suncatchers in fun geometric shapes! Using many different colors of tissue paper and various materials, artists will be encouraged to create a suncatcher in a shape all their own! EVPL McCollough - Activity Room

Saturday, October 19
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-19 11:00:00 2024-10-19 12:00:00 America/Chicago ARTventures! We will be creating suncatchers in fun geometric shapes! Using many different colors of tissue paper and various materials, artists will be encouraged to create a suncatcher in a shape all their own! EVPL McCollough - Activity Room

EVPL McCollough

Activity Room

We will be creating suncatchers in fun geometric shapes! Using many different colors of tissue paper and various materials, artists will be encouraged to create a suncatcher in a shape all their own!

ARTventures is a 6 week program for kids aged 7-14 designed to nurture creativity and artistic expression through fun and engaging activities.  There will be a different creative activity each week.  These weekly sessions will culminate in an art show, providing children with an opportunity to proudly display their works.  The art show will be open for the public to attend and guests will be encouraged to vote on their favorite piece.  The 3 artists with the most votes will be awarded their very own art kit!

Registration is required!

Please be sure your child's clothing is suitable for messy art activities!

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults (12-18) | Elementary (Ages 6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Arts & Leisure |

TAGS: | Teens | Teen activities | STEM | Kids | Families | EVPL McCollough | Arts & Crafts | Art |

EVPL McCollough
Phone: 812.428.8236
Hours
Mon, Sep 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 04 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 06 Closed
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About the branch

EVPL McCollough reopened June 5th.

This location has been renovated and updated. Here’s what you can expect when you visit:

Updated Children’s Area with a new Activity Room
Brand new Meeting Room with enhanced technology
Four new Small Meeting Rooms
New lighting throughout the building
New furniture, carpet, and paint

Upcoming events

Sew-ciety - Quilting for beginners
Fri, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
This is a registered event. A 10-week series led by experienced quilter, Cathie Whitney,... more
This is a registered event. A 10-week series led by experienced quilter, Cathie Whitney, who will guide us in the ways of quilting. The program will end with a finished project for each participant.
Registration is now closed
Paws for Comfort
Sat, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Come spend time with Jack the therapy dog! Engaging with a warm, loving pet is known to... more
Come spend time with Jack the therapy dog! Engaging with a warm, loving pet is known to reduce stress, anxiety, trauma, and loneliness. Come as you are and leave feeling better!
ARTventures! - Week 1: Chalk It Up!
Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Use chalk to create an intergalactic piece of art! Choose from a variety of provided... more
Use chalk to create an intergalactic piece of art! Choose from a variety of provided animal photos and use your chalk to turn these ordinary animals into cosmic critters!
Registration is now closed
Tea & Talk Book Discussion
Sat, Oct 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a spot of tea and discussion on Victoria Christopher Murray & Marie Benedict's... more
Join us for a spot of tea and discussion on Victoria Christopher Murray & Marie Benedict's historical fiction novel "The Personal Librarian."
Family Dance Party!
Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove! Stories, songs & activities!
Craft-a-Pumpkin: Air Dry Clay - (Part 1 of 2)
Mon, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Join us at EVPL McCollough for a delightful air dry clay pumpkin-making workshop!
Improv Class
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us in McCollough's Meeting Room to participate in group activities, learn acting... more
Come join us in McCollough's Meeting Room to participate in group activities, learn acting techniques, or just have fun!
Play & Learn - Lil' Explorers
Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for playtime and skill-building for your little crawlers and walkers! Play at... more
Join us for playtime and skill-building for your little crawlers and walkers! Play at different skill-building stations!
One More Chapter! Book Club - Searching for the unputdownable book
Wed, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
We will be discussing "The Stranger Diaries" by Elly Griffiths
Board Game Drop-In
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room
Stop in and join us to play some board games! We have games for all ages, and bringing... more
Stop in and join us to play some board games! We have games for all ages, and bringing games from home is also encouraged!
Sew-ciety - Quilting for beginners
Fri, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
This is a registered event. A 10-week series led by experienced quilter, Cathie Whitney,... more
This is a registered event. A 10-week series led by experienced quilter, Cathie Whitney, who will guide us in the ways of quilting. The program will end with a finished project for each participant.
This event is full
ARTventures! - Week 2: What's the Word?
Sat, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Make your mark by choosing your favorite word on a dictionary page. Then using markers,... more
Make your mark by choosing your favorite word on a dictionary page. Then using markers, create your word-inspired art on the page!
Family Dance Party!
Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove! Stories, songs & activities!
Craft-a-Pumpkin: Air Dry Clay - (Part 2 of 2)
Mon, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to craft charming pumpkins using air dry... more
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to craft charming pumpkins using air dry clay!
Tech Time
Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Group Room A
Join us in one of McCollough's Small Group Rooms for any questions you have about your... more
Join us in one of McCollough's Small Group Rooms for any questions you have about your devices, computers, or anything tech related!
Tuesday Movie Night - The Shining (1980)
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us at EVPL McCollough for monthly movies, ranging from contemporary hits to esteemed... more
Join us at EVPL McCollough for monthly movies, ranging from contemporary hits to esteemed masterpieces to cult classics. Popcorn and soda will be provided.
Play & Learn - Lil' Explorers
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for playtime and skill-building for your little crawlers and walkers! Play at... more
Join us for playtime and skill-building for your little crawlers and walkers! Play at different skill-building stations!
Sit and Stitch
Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Join the Stitchcraft community. We are just a group of fiber crafters who spend time... more
Join the Stitchcraft community. We are just a group of fiber crafters who spend time together while working on our own individual projects.
ARTventures! - Week 3: Here Comes the Sun
Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
We will be creating suncatchers in fun geometric shapes! Using many different colors of... more
We will be creating suncatchers in fun geometric shapes! Using many different colors of tissue paper and various materials, artists will be encouraged to create a suncatcher in a shape all their own!
Early Voting at EVPL
Mon, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Early Voting at EVPL
Tue, Oct 22, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Whodunit?: True Crime Enthusiasts Club - The Unsolved Mystery of Natalie Wood
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Natalie Wood, acclaimed for her role in West Side Story, mysteriously drowned on Nov 29,... more
Natalie Wood, acclaimed for her role in West Side Story, mysteriously drowned on Nov 29, 1981. Her death sparked widespread speculation, leading to the reopening of the case in search of answers.
Early Voting at EVPL
Wed, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Early Voting at EVPL
Thu, Oct 24, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Board Game Drop-In
Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room
Stop in and join us to play some board games! We have games for all ages, and bringing... more
Stop in and join us to play some board games! We have games for all ages, and bringing games from home is also encouraged!
Early Voting at EVPL
Fri, Oct 25, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
ARTventures! - Week 4: Pumpkin Patchwork
Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Kids will use stencils of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes to trace their pumpkins. Then... more
Kids will use stencils of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes to trace their pumpkins. Then paint patterns all over the page! From polka dots to zig-zags, stripes, stars and everything in between!
Early Voting at EVPL
Mon, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Early Voting at EVPL
Tue, Oct 29, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Tech Time
Tue, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Group Room A
Join us in one of McCollough's Small Group Rooms for any questions you have about your... more
Join us in one of McCollough's Small Group Rooms for any questions you have about your devices, computers, or anything tech related!
Early Voting at EVPL
Wed, Oct 30, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Early Voting at EVPL
Thu, Oct 31, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Early Voting at EVPL
Fri, Nov 01, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. These voting centers are for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
ARTventures! - Week 5: Wild Watercolors
Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Explore negative space by creating animal prints! Choose from a variety of animal cutouts... more
Explore negative space by creating animal prints! Choose from a variety of animal cutouts and habitats and give your scene a wonderful watercolor background.
Registration opens Thursday, October 10 2024 at 9:00am
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