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Sensory Room Open House
2025-12-19 16:30:00 2025-12-19 17:30:00 America/Chicago Sensory Room Open House Come and explore our newly renovated Sensory Room at North Park! EVPL North Park - Sensory Room

Friday, December 19
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-19 16:30:00 2025-12-19 17:30:00 America/Chicago Sensory Room Open House Come and explore our newly renovated Sensory Room at North Park! EVPL North Park - Sensory Room

EVPL North Park

Sensory Room

Come and explore our newly renovated Sensory Room at North Park!

The North Park Sensory room is a safe space for people of all ages with sensory processing differences or other challenging conditions in need of a calm, sensory-friendly space. As a multi-sensory environment (MSE), it is designed to help individuals self-regulate through a variety of sensory solutions. The room is flexible to be used for both sensory seeking and sensory avoiding. Adults over the age of 18 may reserve the room for up to two hours at a time. For more information call EVPL North Park at 812-428-8237.
 
Included resources
Doo-zy Recordable Switching Communicator
Fiber Optic Wall
Interactive Sensory Wall
Resources for All Ages and All Sensory Levels
Sound activated Interactive Wall

AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

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EVPL North Park
Phone: 812.428.8237
Hours
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Mon, Nov 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 18 Closed
(Closed due to Parking Lot paving and upgrades.)
Wed, Nov 19 Closed
(Closed due to Parking Lot paving and upgrades.)
Thu, Nov 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 23 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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Cancelled
Evansville NewsLab/Our Times Listening Session copy
Wed, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
Cancelled
Create Your Own - Straw Woven Scarf
Wed, Nov 19, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Relax after school and create fun crafts to pass the time! This month we're making straw... more
Relax after school and create fun crafts to pass the time! This month we're making straw woven scarves!
Rescheduled
Storytime Under the Stars
Wed, Nov 19, 6:45pm - 7:30pm
New date Wednesday, December 17, 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Join us in the North park Children's Tower for camping themed stories, dances, and a craft.... more
Join us in the North park Children's Tower for camping themed stories, dances, and a craft. We encourage bringing sleeping bags or wearing pajamas. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
A Nutcracker Storytime with Ballet Indiana
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us as we welcome a special guest, Ballet Indiana, for a Nutcracker based storytime... more
Join us as we welcome a special guest, Ballet Indiana, for a Nutcracker based storytime with dances, activities, and a craft! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Cancelled
Storytime
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
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.
World Literature Book Discussion
Thu, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
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)
Mystery Lovers' Book Club
Thu, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join others who love reading mysteries as we discuss this month's selection.
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Nov 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and strength building.... more
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and strength building. Yoga mats are provided, but limited. Feel free to bring your own!
Craft & Movie Mornings
Fri, Nov 21, 11:25am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
This month for Native American Heritage Month, we are watching "Brother Bear" (2003) (G)... more
This month for Native American Heritage Month, we are watching "Brother Bear" (2003) (G) and making bear thank you cards.
Minecraft Mania
Fri, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Building creativity, one block at a time!
Paws for Tales
Sat, Nov 22, 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, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the basics of shuttle tatting - a way of making lace!
This event is full
Baby & Me
Tue, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Come sit and knit (or crochet, spin, embroider, or do other handwork) with us!
Take-Home Science
Mon, Dec 01, All day
Come get a simple science activity from the children's area to take home with you!... more
Come get a simple science activity from the children's area to take home with you! Available all month long!
Blind Date With a Book - Christmas edition
Mon, Dec 01, All day
Celebrate Christmas with a mystery! Which book will you unwrap? Available all month long!
Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Dec 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!
Baby & Me
Tue, Dec 02, 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.
Nintendo Switch Game Play
Wed, Dec 03, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Unwind after a day of school and play the Nintendo Switch! Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Storytime
Thu, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 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.
Cover to Cover Book Discussion
Thu, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we read popular novels or occasional nonfiction books, then discuss them.
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Dec 05, 9:30am - 10:30am
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and strength building.... more
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and strength building. Yoga mats are provided, but limited. Feel free to bring your own!
Craft Supply Swap
Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you have too much yarn? Do you need more? Did you try a hobby you didn't like? Do you... more
Do you have too much yarn? Do you need more? Did you try a hobby you didn't like? Do you want a new one? Drop off your craft supplies and pick up new ones at North park!
Baby & Me
Tue, Dec 09, 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, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Building creativity, one block at a time.
Storytime
Thu, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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.
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Dec 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and strength building.... more
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and strength building. Yoga mats are provided, but limited. Feel free to bring your own!
Crafter-Noon - Decoupage Winter Trees
Fri, Dec 12, 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 decoupaged winter trees! Join the winter holiday fun at EVPL!
North Park Genealogy Interest Group
Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Discover your family history. .
Stories with Santa
Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Santa is excited to visit EVPL again this year! Please join us for stories, crafts,... more
Santa is excited to visit EVPL again this year! Please join us for stories, crafts, pictures, and treats. Storytime will start at 10am with pictures, activities, and snacks to follow.
Central High School Orchestra String Chamber
Mon, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy Christmas music performed by the Central High School String Chamber.
Baby & Me
Tue, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Come sit and knit (or crochet, spin, embroider, or do other handwork) with us!
Wrap & Yap
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Don't wrap alone! Snack, sip, and wrap gifts among friends.
Whose Next? - Community Board Game Night
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
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 Under the Stars
Wed, Dec 17, 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Children's Tower
Join us in the North park Children's Tower for camping themed stories, dances, and a craft.... more
Join us in the North park Children's Tower for camping themed stories, dances, and a craft. We encourage bringing sleeping bags or wearing pajamas. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Storytime
Thu, Dec 18, 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.
World Literature Book Discussion
Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Group Room A
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)
Mystery Lovers' Book Club
Thu, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Lounge
Join others who love reading mysteries as we discuss this month's selection.
Gentle Yoga
Fri, Dec 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and strength building.... more
Join us for a session of gentle stretching, functional movement, and strength building. Yoga mats are provided, but limited. Feel free to bring your own!
Craft & Movie Mornings
Fri, Dec 19, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
This month for the holidays, we are watching "Home Alone" (1990) (PG) and making a... more
This month for the holidays, we are watching "Home Alone" (1990) (PG) and making a Christmas tree craft.
Sensory Room Open House
Fri, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sensory Room
Come and explore our newly renovated Sensory Room at North Park!
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