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Create Your Own

Lunar New Year Lanterns
2025-01-15 14:30:00 2025-01-15 17:30:00 America/Chicago Create Your Own Make your own Lunar New Year lanterns! EVPL North Park - Lounge

Wednesday, January 15
2:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-15 14:30:00 2025-01-15 17:30:00 America/Chicago Create Your Own Make your own Lunar New Year lanterns! EVPL North Park - Lounge

Make your own Lunar New Year lanterns!

Relax after school and create fun crafts to pass the time! This month we're making Lunar New Year Lanterns!

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults (12-18) |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Leisure |

TAGS: | Teens | Teen activities | EVPL North Park | Arts & Crafts |

EVPL North Park
Phone: 812.428.8237
Hours
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Mon, Apr 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 03 Closed
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About the branch

Opened in April of 2005, EVPL North Park is located on 960 Koehler Dr. and was constructed in a manner that resembles great lodges found in National Parks. With both children’s and adult’s towers, EVPL North Park boasts a ceiling high stone fireplace, an enclosed outdoor patio, public access computers, and public meeting and study room areas.

Upcoming events

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Movie Mondays: Monkey Business - The Adventures of Curious George’s Creators (2017)
Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the remarkable lives of Hans and Margret Rey, authors of the Curious George... more
Learn about the remarkable lives of Hans and Margret Rey, authors of the Curious George children's books, in this 1 hour & 21 minute documentary. NR
Baby & Me
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
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.
Audiobook Book Club
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Chat with others about favorite audiobooks, readers, and platforms such as Libby or Hoopla... more
Chat with others about favorite audiobooks, readers, and platforms such as Libby or Hoopla through EVPL.
Create Your Own - Melted Crayon Art
Wed, May 06, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lounge
Relax after school and create fun crafts to pass the time! This month we're making art... more
Relax after school and create fun crafts to pass the time! This month we're making art using melted crayons!
Drawn Together Art Club
Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Bring your WIPs and get to know other artists in this art club that meets the first... more
Bring your WIPs and get to know other artists in this art club that meets the first Wednesday of each month. All art styles welcome!
Storytime
Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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.
Cover to Cover Book Discussion
Thu, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we read popular novels or occasional nonfiction books, then discuss them.
North Park Genealogy Interest Group
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover your family history.
Canvas Paint Party
Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint awesome looking pictures? Here's your chance... more
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint awesome looking pictures? Here's your chance to learn how and make something spectacular! Registration required. Registration opens 40 days before program.
This event is full
Block Party
Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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.
Baby & Me
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
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.
Minecraft Mania
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Building creativity, one block at a time!
This event is full
Storytime
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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.
Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild - A Tabletop RPG Night
Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an... more
Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an old hand or never played, this night is for all experience levels.
Crafter-Noon - Pressed Flower Canvas
Fri, May 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and spend a relaxing afternoon learning a new craft project and meeting new friends.... more
Come and spend a relaxing afternoon learning a new craft project and meeting new friends. This month we're creating beautiful art with canvas and dried pressed flowers!
Chess Time
Sat, May 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Want to play chess against other enthusiasts? Come by North Park where we will have boards... more
Want to play chess against other enthusiasts? Come by North Park where we will have boards set up for people to play in the North Park Meeting Room.
Baby & Me
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
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.
Procrastiknitters
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Come sit and knit (or crochet, spin, embroider, or do other handwork) with us!
Evansville NewsLab/Our Times Listening Session
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
The Evansville NewsLab and Our Times newspaper will host a listening session to hear your... more
The Evansville NewsLab and Our Times newspaper will host a listening session to hear your thoughts on what local news should be covered in Evansville.
Historic McGary Burial Ground program
Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Discover the story of Evansville's lost graveyard and its history.
Storytime
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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.
Cancelled
World Literature Book Discussion
Thu, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Your reason to read and discuss a book that you can brag to your friends and family about... more
Your reason to read and discuss a book that you can brag to your friends and family about having read. (All books can be found at the EVPL North Park circulation desk)
Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild - A Tabletop RPG Night
Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an... more
Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an old hand or never played, this night is for all experience levels.
Paws for Tales
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog.
Tatting 101 - Beginner Lace-Making Class
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the basics of shuttle tatting - a way of making lace!
Astrophotography Camp
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
For grades 5-8. Request overnight pictures of stars, galaxies, and more from real... more
For grades 5-8. Request overnight pictures of stars, galaxies, and more from real telescopes. Learn how scientists adjust digital images to create beautiful and detailed photos of space.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 10:00am
Cancelled
Whose Next? - Community Board Game Night
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Come and join us for a fun evening playing a wide variety of board games with friends,... more
Come and join us for a fun evening playing a wide variety of board games with friends, family, and new people! EVPL will provide the games, though you can bring your own as well.
Storytime
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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.
Mystery Lover's Book Club
Thu, May 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
monthly meeting of North Park's long running mystery book program
Astrophotography Camp
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
For grades 5-8. Request overnight pictures of stars, galaxies, and more from real... more
For grades 5-8. Request overnight pictures of stars, galaxies, and more from real telescopes. Learn how scientists adjust digital images to create beautiful and detailed photos of space.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 10:00am
Bloom Buddies: Vegetable Plants
Fri, May 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Get your hands dirty and take home your very own starter vegetable plant to jump start your... more
Get your hands dirty and take home your very own starter vegetable plant to jump start your own garden!
Craft & Movie Mornings
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
This month for Children's Book Week, we are watching "Stuart Little" (1999) (PG) and making... more
This month for Children's Book Week, we are watching "Stuart Little" (1999) (PG) and making a mouse and cheese paper plate.
Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Find all the pictures hidden around the North Park Kids Zone to win a prize! This self-led... more
Find all the pictures hidden around the North Park Kids Zone to win a prize! This self-led activity is available all month long!
Take-Home Science
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Take home a simple science activity from the children's area! Available all month long!
Baby & Me
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:40am
Meeting Room
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.
Bingo
Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join a game of Bingo that the entire family can enjoy!
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