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True Crime On Tap
2025-12-02 18:30:00 2025-12-02 19:30:00 America/Chicago True Crime On Tap Hang out and get your true crime fix with us at this monthly book club! The Industry Bar -

Tuesday, December 02
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-02 18:30:00 2025-12-02 19:30:00 America/Chicago True Crime On Tap Hang out and get your true crime fix with us at this monthly book club! The Industry Bar -

Hang out and get your true crime fix with us at this monthly book club!

Thieves and Murderers your thing? Grab a drink and settle in at the Industry Bar the first Tuesday of each month to cast some light on the dark corners of human kind.

December 2  -  The Carpool Detectives: A True Story of Four Moms, Two Bodies and One Mysterious Cold Case"   by  Chuck Hogan

January 6  -  "No Ordinary Bird: Drug Smuggling, A Plane Crash, and a Daughter's Quest for the Truth"  by  Artis Henderson

February 3  -  "The Fort Bragg Cartel: Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces"  by  Seth Harp

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Literature/Writing |

TAGS: | Book Discussion |

EVPL Central
Phone: 812.428.8200
Hours
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Mon, Nov 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 07 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 09 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

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Family Dance Party!
Thu, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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 Foundation Fall Book Sale
Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Join us for the EVPL Foundation Fall Mini Book Sale. Hundreds of items, including books,... more
Join us for the EVPL Foundation Fall Mini Book Sale. Hundreds of items, including books, movies, and CDs, will be available for purchase from $0.50 - $2.00.
EVPL Foundation Fall Book Sale
Sun, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Join us for the EVPL Foundation Fall Mini Book Sale. Hundreds of items, including books,... more
Join us for the EVPL Foundation Fall Mini Book Sale. Hundreds of items, including books, movies, and CDs, will be available for purchase from $0.50 - $2.00.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Nov 10, 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, Xbox Series X, Xbox 360, Wii, GameCube and PlayStation 2.
Block Party
Mon, Nov 10, 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.
Play & Learn
Wed, Nov 12, 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.
Navigating Historic Evansville
Wed, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Learn how to enhance your local history research skills. Join senior developer Joe Engler... more
Learn how to enhance your local history research skills. Join senior developer Joe Engler as he gives you tips and tricks on how to access the invaluable HistoricEvansville.com website.
Family Dance Party! - Dino Edition
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Bring the whole family as we move & groove with dinosaur-themed stories, songs, and rhymes... more
Bring the whole family as we move & groove with dinosaur-themed stories, songs, and rhymes in this special dino edition of Family Dance Party to celebrate Dinovember in the READ Center!
LGBTeen Book Club
Thu, Nov 13, 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!
Baby & Me
Fri, Nov 14, 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.
Local Author Fair
Sat, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Join our Local Authors in a celebration of self-publishing and local ingenuity, with... more
Join our Local Authors in a celebration of self-publishing and local ingenuity, with scheduled book readings, writing resources, books for sale, and more!
Design Time
Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Kick-start your creativity with a different activity each month!
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Local Author Fair
Sun, Nov 16, All day
Join our Local Authors in a celebration of self-publishing and local ingenuity, with... more
Join our Local Authors in a celebration of self-publishing and local ingenuity, with scheduled book readings, writing resources, books for sale, and more!
Teen Gaming
Mon, Nov 17, 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, Xbox Series X, Xbox 360, Wii, GameCube and PlayStation 2.
Dino Trivia
Mon, Nov 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
What does the name "Dinosaur" mean? How many teeth did a Triceratops have? Have birds... more
What does the name "Dinosaur" mean? How many teeth did a Triceratops have? Have birds really evolved from dinosaurs?
Storytime
Tue, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Group Room
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a Christian Fiction Book Discussion.
Dinosaur Encounter @ EVPL
Tue, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Take a journey back in time when dinosaurs visit EVPL! This hour-long program will feature... more
Take a journey back in time when dinosaurs visit EVPL! This hour-long program will feature dinosaurs of all sizes, so visit EVPL Central to get your picture with one of these prehistoric creatures.
Play & Learn
Wed, Nov 19, 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.
Cult Classic Horror Nights
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Enjoy an extended spooky season with a series of cult classic horror favorites
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Nov 20, 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!
Red Cross and EVPL present First Aid Basics - Learn basic first aid skills and more!
Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Group Room
Join us to learn First Aid skills, what you need for your First Aid Kit, and hands-only CPR.
What's Cooking? - Book Discussion
Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 21, 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.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Nov 24, 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, Xbox Series X, Xbox 360, Wii, GameCube and PlayStation 2.
Storytime - Dino Edition
Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Join us for this special dinosaur edition of storytime to celebrate Dinovember in the READ... more
Join us for this special dinosaur edition of storytime to celebrate Dinovember in the READ Center! Share dinosaur-themed stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Play & Learn
Wed, Nov 26, 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.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Dec 01, 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, Xbox Series X, Xbox 360, Wii, GameCube and PlayStation 2
Storytime
Tue, Dec 02, 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.
Looking Ahead - Teen Workshop for Applications, Resumes, and More!
Tue, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Need to finish an application? Want to get a head start on your resume? Looking for a quiet... more
Need to finish an application? Want to get a head start on your resume? Looking for a quiet place to work on a project? We'll be in the Teen Cafe with resources to help you!
True Crime On Tap
Tue, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hang out and get your true crime fix with us at this monthly book club!
Health Information Tables
Wed, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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.
Evansville NewsLab/Our Times Civic Journalism Training
Wed, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Browning Event Room B
Our Times newspaper and the Evansville NewsLab are hosting a training session for people... more
Our Times newspaper and the Evansville NewsLab are hosting a training session for people interested in documenting local news.
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Browning Event Room A
Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month for an illuminating nonfiction book discussion!
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Dec 04, 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!
Teen Cozy Crafting
Thu, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
Come for hot chocolate and decorate a mug or an ornament! Join the winter holiday fun at EVPL!
Classic Film Series
Thu, Dec 04, 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, Dec 05, 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 Art
Fri, Dec 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Create fun, messy art with your little one!
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