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What's Cooking?

Book Discussion
2026-06-25 18:00:00 2026-06-25 19:00:00 America/Chicago What's Cooking? A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss with other passionate home cooks. EVPL Central - Large Group Meeting Room

Thursday, June 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-25 18:00:00 2026-06-25 19:00:00 America/Chicago What's Cooking? A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss with other passionate home cooks. EVPL Central - Large Group Meeting Room

EVPL Central

Large Group Meeting Room

A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss with other passionate home cooks.

Are you a passionate home chef? Do you love to read about new recipes? Do you enjoy experimenting in the kitchen? Then this program is for you! Come join our What’s Cooking? Book Discussion. Each month, one cookbook will be selected. Throughout the month, participants will attempt a recipe from the cookbook, then come to discuss what they made at a monthly discussion! We welcome ALL modifications to recipes - if you're plant-based or have certain dietary restrictions, you can modify any recipe to fit your needs. It’s a book club, but for home cooks who want to try new recipes and dish about their love of food! 

Find all cookbooks linked on EVPL's catalog at this link: https://catalog.evpl.org/MyAccount/MyList/2506 

If all copies are unavailable, you can also request a copy through our Interlibrary Loan System: https://www.evpl.org/services/interlibrary-loan/ 

January 2026 Book: The complete plant based cookbook: 500 inspired, flexible recipes for eating well without meat by America's Test Kitchen

February 2026 Book: The pasta queen: the art of Italian cooking by Nadia Caterina Munno 

March 2026 Book: The Fishwife Cookbook: Delightful Tinned Fish Recipes for Every Occasion by Becca Millstein and Vilda Gonzalez 

April 2026 Book: Snackable bakes: 100 easy-peasy recipes for exceptionally scrumptious sweets and treats by Jessie Sheehan

May 2026 Book: My Mexican favorites: 60+ easy, from-scratch recipes with authentic flavor by Zachary Rodriguez

June 2026 Book: Magnolia table: a collection of recipes for gathering by Joanna Gaines 

July 2026 Book: Pop culture cookbook (reader's choice - choose a cookbook that's based on a tv show/movie or other fandom) see this link for suggestions: https://catalog.evpl.org/MyAccount/MyList/3029 

August 2026 Book: Any Skinnytaste cookbook by Gina Homolka 

September 2026 Book: The 5-minute Japanese noodles cookbook: ramen, soba, udon, somen and more! by Etsuko Ichise 

October 2026 Book: When Southern Women Cook: History, Lore, and 300 Recipes with Contributions from 70 Women Writers by America's Test Kitchen (come to see contributor Toni Tipton-Martin at EVPL's Speak event the following week!) 

November 2026 Book: Good things : recipes and rituals to share with people you love by Samin Nosrat

December 2026 Book: 30 breads to bake before you die by Allyson Reedy 

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural & International | Books/Literature/Writing |

TAGS: | EVPL Central | Book Discussion |

EVPL Central
Phone: 812.428.8200
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Mon, Jun 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 Closed
(Closed for Juneteenth)
Sat, Jun 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 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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Paws for Tales
Mon, Jun 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
READ Center - River Room
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Oakley.
Storytime
Tue, Jun 16, 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 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Group Meeting Room
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a Christian Fiction Book Discussion.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jun 17, 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.
Pokémon Club: Battle Tower
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Group Meeting Room
Play the Pokémon Card Game at the library this summer! Both newbies and experienced... more
Play the Pokémon Card Game at the library this summer! Both newbies and experienced players can enjoy casual battles and try out unique play styles. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours!
Cancelled
Evansville NewsLab/Our Times Listening Session
Wed, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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.
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Jun 18, 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!
Design Time
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Kick-start your creativity with a different activity each month!
KIBO Robotics Camp
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Children grades K-3 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the KIBO robots!... more
Children grades K-3 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the KIBO robots! KIBOs are a screen-free way to build STEAM and coding skills. Registration required.
This event is full
Storytime
Tue, Jun 23, 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.
KIBO Robotics Camp
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Children grades K-3 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the KIBO robots!... more
Children grades K-3 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the KIBO robots! KIBOs are a screen-free way to build STEAM and coding skills. Registration required.
This event is full
Play & Learn
Wed, Jun 24, 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.
KIBO Robotics Camp
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Children grades K-3 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the KIBO robots!... more
Children grades K-3 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the KIBO robots! KIBOs are a screen-free way to build STEAM and coding skills. Registration required.
This event is full
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Jun 25, 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!
KIBO Robotics Camp
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Children grades K-3 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the KIBO robots!... more
Children grades K-3 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the KIBO robots! KIBOs are a screen-free way to build STEAM and coding skills. Registration required.
This event is full
Drawing Club
Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let... more
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let your creativity flow without pressure for perfection.
Board Game Social Hour
Thu, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Small Group Room 2E
Take a break from the daily grind and enjoy an evening of board games, conversation, and... more
Take a break from the daily grind and enjoy an evening of board games, conversation, and connection.
What's Cooking? - Book Discussion
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Group Meeting 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, Jun 26, 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.
Superhero Saturday - Featuring Milton J. Davis
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Café,Lobby,Rotunda Meeting Room,Teen Zone
Celebrate BIPOC comics, characters, and creators at this event featuring author Milton J.... more
Celebrate BIPOC comics, characters, and creators at this event featuring author Milton J. Davis, a Q&A with Milton J. Davis and Ted Haycraft, refreshments, crafts, work by local artists, and more!
Paws for Tales
Mon, Jun 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
READ Center - River Room
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Oakley.
Storytime
Tue, Jun 30, 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.
Minecraft
Tue, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Block out an hour of your day with a session of Minecraft! We will be entering the world of... more
Block out an hour of your day with a session of Minecraft! We will be entering the world of Minecraft to build and explore with others on laptops. Registration Required. Designed for ages 6-12.
This event is full
Artist Trading Card Creation Studio
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Café
Artists of all experience levels are invited to create pocket sized works of art to trade... more
Artists of all experience levels are invited to create pocket sized works of art to trade and collect.
Community Art Swap
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Popular Materials Center
Build your collection of local handmade art by trading some of your own! The community art... more
Build your collection of local handmade art by trading some of your own! The community art swap is designed for small, flat artworks no more than 4"x6".
Health Information Tables
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Receive health information to help keep you and your family healthy.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jul 01, 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.
Pokémon Club
Wed, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Drifloon over to the library and join us the first Wednesday of every month to celebrate... more
Drifloon over to the library and join us the first Wednesday of every month to celebrate all things Pokémon! Intended for grades 2nd-6th.
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Group Meeting Room
Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month for an illuminating nonfiction book discussion!
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Jul 02, 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!
Ready for Kindergarten
Thu, Jul 02, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Join us as we learn new skills and get ready for kindergarten! Children ages 4-6 who are... more
Join us as we learn new skills and get ready for kindergarten! Children ages 4-6 who are entering kindergarten this year or next school year, accompanied by a parent/guardian, are welcome to attend.
Classic Film Series
Thu, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Browning Meeting 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.
Baby & Me
Fri, Jul 03, 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.
What Should be Remembered? - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
Reflect back on the history of our community, the country, or your own personal experience.... more
Reflect back on the history of our community, the country, or your own personal experience. What should be remembered? Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
WeDo Robotics Camp
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
READ Center - River Room
Children grades 3-6 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the LEGO WeDo... more
Children grades 3-6 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the LEGO WeDo robots! Build and program your own WeDo robot to boost STEAM and coding skills. Registration required.
What Should be Remembered? - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
Reflect back on the history of our community, the country, or your own personal experience.... more
Reflect back on the history of our community, the country, or your own personal experience. What should be remembered? Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Storytime
Tue, Jul 07, 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.
WeDo Robotics Camp
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
READ Center - River Room
Children grades 3-6 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the LEGO WeDo... more
Children grades 3-6 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the LEGO WeDo robots! Build and program your own WeDo robot to boost STEAM and coding skills. Registration required.
Revolutionary War Trivia Night
Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Join celebrity host Byron Douglas (14WFIE) for a Revolutionary War trivia game honoring our... more
Join celebrity host Byron Douglas (14WFIE) for a Revolutionary War trivia game honoring our nation’s 250th anniversary. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Rereading Our Childhood
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Group Room 2A
What happens when we return to the stories that shaped us? Rereading Our Childhood invites... more
What happens when we return to the stories that shaped us? Rereading Our Childhood invites adults to revisit a favorite book from their younger years and explore it with fresh eyes.
What Should be Remembered? - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
Reflect back on the history of our community, the country, or your own personal experience.... more
Reflect back on the history of our community, the country, or your own personal experience. What should be remembered? Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jul 08, 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.
WeDo Robotics Camp
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
READ Center - River Room
Children grades 3-6 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the LEGO WeDo... more
Children grades 3-6 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the LEGO WeDo robots! Build and program your own WeDo robot to boost STEAM and coding skills. Registration required.
What Should be Remembered? - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
Reflect back on the history of our community, the country, or your own personal experience.... more
Reflect back on the history of our community, the country, or your own personal experience. What should be remembered? Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Jul 09, 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!
WeDo Robotics Camp
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
READ Center - River Room
Children grades 3-6 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the LEGO WeDo... more
Children grades 3-6 will enjoy a four-day-long robotics camp featuring the LEGO WeDo robots! Build and program your own WeDo robot to boost STEAM and coding skills. Registration required.
Drawing Club
Thu, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let... more
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let your creativity flow without pressure for perfection.
Ready for Kindergarten
Thu, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Join us as we learn new skills and get ready for kindergarten! Children ages 4-6 who are... more
Join us as we learn new skills and get ready for kindergarten! Children ages 4-6 who are entering kindergarten this year or next school year, accompanied by a parent/guardian, are welcome to attend.
Cancelled
Gaming Unplugged
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Want to reduce screentime and build in-person community? Come to Gaming Unplugged where we... more
Want to reduce screentime and build in-person community? Come to Gaming Unplugged where we meet at the table and experience a love of board games together.
Friday Morning with Patchwork - Free Blood Pressure checks
Fri, Jul 10, 9:30am - 11:30am
Lobby
Registered nurses provide free blood pressure screenings and simple health information.
Baby & Me
Fri, Jul 10, 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.
What Should be Remembered? - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
Reflect back on the history of our community, the country, or your own personal experience.... more
Reflect back on the history of our community, the country, or your own personal experience. What should be remembered? Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Animal Tales
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Get ready for a globe-hopping journey with Animal Tales! Experience different animals from... more
Get ready for a globe-hopping journey with Animal Tales! Experience different animals from all over the world in this exciting program.
What Should be Remembered? - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
Reflect back on the history of our community, the country, or your own personal experience.... more
Reflect back on the history of our community, the country, or your own personal experience. What should be remembered? Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Paws for Tales
Mon, Jul 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
READ Center - River Room
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Oakley.
Storytime
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
What Should be Remembered? - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
Reflect back on the history of our community, the country, or your own personal experience.... more
Reflect back on the history of our community, the country, or your own personal experience. What should be remembered? Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
True Crime Reloaded
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Group Room 2A
Hang out and get your true crime fix with us at this monthly book club!
Riverfront Reads
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for an evening filled with stories and dancing for families! Every 2nd and 4th... more
Join us for an evening filled with stories and dancing for families! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday May-August we will be at the Evansville Riverfront Pagoda (weather permitting).
Play & Learn
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
What Should be Remembered? - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
Reflect back on the history of our community, the country, or your own personal experience.... more
Reflect back on the history of our community, the country, or your own personal experience. What should be remembered? Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Pokémon Club: Battle Tower
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Group Meeting Room
Play the Pokémon Card Game at the library this summer! Both newbies and experienced... more
Play the Pokémon Card Game at the library this summer! Both newbies and experienced players can enjoy casual battles and try out unique play styles. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours!
Jewelry Making
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Café
Make a bracelet, necklace, or anklet to wear this summer!
The American Revolution Screening and Discussion
Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Join us for a special screening and guided discussion of excerpts from Ken Burns's the... more
Join us for a special screening and guided discussion of excerpts from Ken Burns's the American Revolution series.
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