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Registration opens:
May 21st, 2025

Explore Early Learning Resources on evpl.org
2025-06-18 14:00:00 2025-06-18 15:00:00 America/Chicago Explore Early Learning Resources on evpl.org Explore EVPL's Early Learning Resources with us! EVPL Central - Browning Event Room B

Wednesday, June 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-18 14:00:00 2025-06-18 15:00:00 America/Chicago Explore Early Learning Resources on evpl.org Explore EVPL's Early Learning Resources with us! EVPL Central - Browning Event Room B

EVPL Central

Browning Event Room B

Explore EVPL's Early Learning Resources with us!

Explore different online learning and research tools as we navigate the Early Learning Resources. Bring a WiFi-capable phone, tablet, or computer to follow along, or register for this event to use an EVPL device.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Interest |

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EVPL Central
Phone: 812.428.8200
Hours
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 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

Storytime
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River 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.
Christian Fiction Book Discussion
Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Browning Event Room A ,Large Group Room
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a Christian Fiction Book Discussion.
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Play & Learn
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
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.
Tell Your Story - Stories in Verse
Wed, May 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Learn about the art of telling stories in verse through upcoming SPEAK author Kwame... more
Learn about the art of telling stories in verse through upcoming SPEAK author Kwame Alexander's Solo and try the format for yourself!
Family Dance Party!
Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
What's Cooking? - Book Discussion
Thu, May 22, 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.
Evansville's Role in World War Two
Tue, May 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Join Dr. James MacLeod, professor at the University of Evansville, for an illustrated... more
Join Dr. James MacLeod, professor at the University of Evansville, for an illustrated presentation on Evansville's substantial contributions during World War II.
Cancelled
Matthew 25 Services
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stop by and talk to a Matthew 25 Services representative about the support they provide to... more
Stop by and talk to a Matthew 25 Services representative about the support they provide to the community.
Our Summer Kickoff Celebration
Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B,Lobby,READ Center - Education Central
Our Summer starts on Thursday, May 29 at all EVPL locations! Join us for a kickoff... more
Our Summer starts on Thursday, May 29 at all EVPL locations! Join us for a kickoff celebration with crafts, activities, and snacks
Build a Puzzle Together
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Popular Materials Center
Visit the Popular Materials Center at EVPL Central to work on the jigsaw puzzle of the... more
Visit the Popular Materials Center at EVPL Central to work on the jigsaw puzzle of the month! We're building it together!
Storytime
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River 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.
Demystifying ChatGPT - How to Write Better Prompts
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Browning Event Room B
Learn how ChatGPT works and how to write better prompts for clear and useful responses in... more
Learn how ChatGPT works and how to write better prompts for clear and useful responses in this interactive library program.
Health Information Tables
Wed, Jun 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, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
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.
Tell Your Story - Stories in Verse
Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Learn about the art of telling stories in verse through upcoming SPEAK author Kwame... more
Learn about the art of telling stories in verse through upcoming SPEAK author Kwame Alexander's Solo and try the format for yourself!
Nonfiction Book Discussion
Wed, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Browning Event Room B
Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month for an illuminating nonfiction book discussion!
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Classic Film Series
Thu, Jun 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.
Friday Morning with Patchwork - Free blood pressure screenings
Fri, Jun 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
Lobby
Join the healthcare team from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood... more
Join the healthcare team from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood pressure screenings and more.
Baby & Me
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
READ Center - River 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.
Drop-in Collage Workshop
Fri, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Café
Stop by and create your own masterpiece!
BubbleFest
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Have you ever been inside a giant bubble? Can you make a bubble with your hand? Be dressed... more
Have you ever been inside a giant bubble? Can you make a bubble with your hand? Be dressed to get messy and celebrate summer learning with bubbles, bubbles, bubbles. It’s our annual Bubblefest!
EVPL Theatre Camp
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Kids ages 8-12 can learn all about acting, fun theatre exercises, improv, tech work, and... more
Kids ages 8-12 can learn all about acting, fun theatre exercises, improv, tech work, and much more within this week-long program!
Block Party
Mon, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
READ Center - River 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.
Storytime
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River 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.
EVPL Theatre Camp
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Browning Event Room A ,READ Center - River Room
Kids ages 8-12 can learn all about acting, fun theatre exercises, improv, tech work, and... more
Kids ages 8-12 can learn all about acting, fun theatre exercises, improv, tech work, and much more within this week-long program!
Browning Genealogy Database Instruction Session
Tue, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Browning Event Room B
This session will show you how to use the revamped Browning Genealogy and Local History... more
This session will show you how to use the revamped Browning Genealogy and Local History Database.
LGBTQ+ Movie Night
Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Browning Event Room A
Join us for our monthly LGBTQ+ Movie Nights, where we'll screen films that reflect the rich... more
Join us for our monthly LGBTQ+ Movie Nights, where we'll screen films that reflect the rich diversity, struggles, and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community. We will be showing Drive Away Dolls (R).
Play & Learn
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
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 Theatre Camp
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Browning Event Room A ,READ Center - River Room
Kids ages 8-12 can learn all about acting, fun theatre exercises, improv, tech work, and... more
Kids ages 8-12 can learn all about acting, fun theatre exercises, improv, tech work, and much more within this week-long program!
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
EVPL Theatre Camp
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Kids ages 8-12 can learn all about acting, fun theatre exercises, improv, tech work, and... more
Kids ages 8-12 can learn all about acting, fun theatre exercises, improv, tech work, and much more within this week-long program!
Baby & Me
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
READ Center - River 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.
EVPL Theatre Camp
Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Browning Event Room A ,READ Center - River Room
Kids ages 8-12 can learn all about acting, fun theatre exercises, improv, tech work, and... more
Kids ages 8-12 can learn all about acting, fun theatre exercises, improv, tech work, and much more within this week-long program!
Slime Time
Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Create your own slime from our top-secret recipe. Customize your creation and submit a... more
Create your own slime from our top-secret recipe. Customize your creation and submit a pinch for a chance to win a prize. Registration required.
Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River 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.
Christian Fiction Book Discussion
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Group Room
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a Christian Fiction Book Discussion.
LGBTQ+ Movie Night
Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Browning Event Room A
Join us for our monthly LGBTQ+ Movie Nights, where we'll screen films that reflect the rich... more
Join us for our monthly LGBTQ+ Movie Nights, where we'll screen films that reflect the rich diversity, struggles, and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community. On June 17th we will be showing Rent (PG13).
Brandon Sanderson Book Club
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Café
Discuss one of Science Fiction's most prolific modern writers
Play & Learn
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
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.
Explore Early Learning Resources on evpl.org
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Browning Event Room B
Explore EVPL's Early Learning Resources with us!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 21 2025 at 9:00am
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