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What Do You Love Exhibit

sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
2026-04-15 10:00:00 2026-04-15 16:00:00 America/Chicago What Do You Love Exhibit What sparks your curiosity, creativity, and passion? This exhibit celebrates love in all its many forms. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. It is CLOSED on weekends. EVPL Central - Rotunda Meeting Room

Wednesday, April 15
10:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-15 10:00:00 2026-04-15 16:00:00 America/Chicago What Do You Love Exhibit What sparks your curiosity, creativity, and passion? This exhibit celebrates love in all its many forms. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. It is CLOSED on weekends. EVPL Central - Rotunda Meeting Room

EVPL Central

Rotunda Meeting Room

What sparks your curiosity, creativity, and passion? This exhibit celebrates love in all its many forms. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.

The theme ties into EVPL’s first author for SPEAK 2026, Sarah Adams, and her books about small towns, family, friendship, and love.


Artists can submit one piece for EVPL’s first juried art show. Interested artists can receive a registration form by emailing Arts@evpl.org. Completed forms must be received by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, April 1. Pieces should be dropped off in the Rotunda Meeting Room on the second floor at EVPL Central on Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7 from 10 am-4 pm.  


The public is invited to a reception with the artists on Friday, May 1 from 4:00-5:30 pm in the EVPL Central Rotunda.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Leisure |

TAGS: | SPEAK | Foundation Arts |

EVPL Central
Phone: 812.428.8200
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Fri, Mar 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 22 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.

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Teen Gaming
Mon, Mar 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game... more
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Garden Planning Workshop
Mon, Mar 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Group Meeting Room
This workshop is being presented with the Purdue Extension office to help new or... more
This workshop is being presented with the Purdue Extension office to help new or experienced gardeners to create a garden plan.
Coffee with a Cop
Tue, Mar 17, 7:00am - 9:00am
EPD is so excited for Coffee with a Cop 2026, in partnership with friends at the... more
EPD is so excited for Coffee with a Cop 2026, in partnership with friends at the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office!
AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Mar 17, 9:00am - 10:10am
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AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Mar 17, 9:50am - 11:00am
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Storytime
Tue, Mar 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.
AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Mar 17, 10:40am - 11:50am
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AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Mar 17, 11:30am - 12:40pm
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AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Mar 17, 12:20pm - 1:30pm
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Christian Fiction Book Discussion
Tue, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Group Room 2B
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a Christian Fiction Book Discussion.
Junk Journal Workshop
Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Café
Stop by and use our supplies to work on your junk journal or latest collage project
Spring Break Book Bundles
Wed, Mar 18, All day
READ Center - Education Central
Check out a Spring Break Book Bundle to enjoy on the road or at home! Bundles include books... more
Check out a Spring Break Book Bundle to enjoy on the road or at home! Bundles include books and activities on various themes. Available while supplies last.
Play & Learn
Wed, Mar 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.
Sun Printing
Wed, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Celebrate Women's History Month by creating sun prints like photographer and botanist Anna... more
Celebrate Women's History Month by creating sun prints like photographer and botanist Anna Atkins! Materials will be provided.
Stay and Crochet - Crochet for Beginners
Wed, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Group Room 2E
Learn to crochet during National Crochet Month and enjoy this fiber craft for a lifetime.
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Mar 19, 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!
Drawing Club
Thu, Mar 19, 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.
Transform Your Yard - Creating a Wildflower Sanctuary
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Group Meeting Room
Join EVPL and Tri-State Creation Care to learn how to transform your yard into a wildflower... more
Join EVPL and Tri-State Creation Care to learn how to transform your yard into a wildflower sanctuary.
Baby & Me
Fri, Mar 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
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 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Design Time
Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Kick-start your creativity with a different activity each month!
Paws for Tales
Mon, Mar 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
READ Center - River Room
Read with a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Oakley.
AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Mar 24, 9:00am - 10:10am
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.
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AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Mar 24, 9:50am - 11:00am
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AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Mar 24, 10:40am - 11:50am
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AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Mar 24, 11:30am - 12:40pm
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AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Mar 24, 12:20pm - 1:30pm
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Slime Time
Tue, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Learn about the science behind slime and mix up your own custom creation from our... more
Learn about the science behind slime and mix up your own custom creation from our top-secret recipe. Registration required.
Artist Trading Card Creation Studio
Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 25, 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".
Play & Learn
Wed, Mar 25, 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.
Matthew 25 Services
Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
Stop and chat with a Matthew 25 representative about the services they offer the community
Tie-Dye Craze!
Wed, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Get involved in creating your very own tie-dyed materials! Learn about the tie-dying... more
Get involved in creating your very own tie-dyed materials! Learn about the tie-dying process and how you could do the same at home! Registration required.
Tri-State Then and Now
Wed, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Exhibit curator Tom Lonnberg will explore select historic photographs from Vanderburgh and... more
Exhibit curator Tom Lonnberg will explore select historic photographs from Vanderburgh and its contiguous counties-Henderson, Gibson, Posey, & Warrick-juxtaposed with their modern-day counterparts.
Stay and Crochet - Crochet for Beginners
Wed, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Group Room 2E
Learn to crochet during National Crochet Month and enjoy this fiber craft for a lifetime.
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Mar 26, 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!
Robot Petting Zoo
Thu, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Come meet some of the robots that live in the library! We will be testing out our KIBO,... more
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What's Cooking? - Book Discussion
Thu, Mar 26, 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
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K Pop Demon Hunters Glow Party
Fri, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Get ready for a fun-filled hour of glow-in-the-dark excitement! Step into a neon world of... more
Get ready for a fun-filled hour of glow-in-the-dark excitement! Step into a neon world of K-pop beats, cool costumes, and epic demon hunter adventures. Dress up, light up, and let the party begin!
A Cinderella Storytime with Ballet Indiana
Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
READ Center - River Room
Join us as we welcome a special guest, Ballet Indiana, for a Cinderella-based storytime... more
Join us as we welcome a special guest, Ballet Indiana, for a Cinderella-based storytime with dances, activities, and a craft! Children of all ages are welcome.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Mar 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game... more
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AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Mar 31, 9:00am - 10:10am
AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more
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AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Mar 31, 9:50am - 11:00am
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Storytime
Tue, Mar 31, 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.
AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Mar 31, 10:40am - 11:50am
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AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Mar 31, 11:30am - 12:40pm
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AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Mar 31, 12:20pm - 1:30pm
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Minecraft
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - Education Central,Small Group Room 1C
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 environments with others on laptops. Registration Required.
Nerdy Mocktail Night- Women of Literature
Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Browning Meeting Room B
Enjoy a fun night of conversations and delicious drinks with a twist! Registration... more
Enjoy a fun night of conversations and delicious drinks with a twist! Registration Encouraged to secure your spot!
Community Art Swap
Wed, Apr 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, Apr 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Receive health information to keep you and your family healthy.
Pokémon Club
Wed, Apr 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, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Group Meeting Room
Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month for an illuminating nonfiction book discussion!
Drawing Club
Thu, Apr 02, 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.
Classic Film Series
Thu, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Group Meeting Room
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, Apr 03, 9:30am - 11:30am
Lobby
Registered nurses provide free blood pressure screenings and simple health information.
Baby & Me
Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
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 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Apr 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game... more
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Paws for Tales
Mon, Apr 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
READ Center - River Room
Read with a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Oakley.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 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.
Next Generation Finacial Readiness - Presented by Signature School Students
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
This bilingual program empowers students in grades 3 through 8 to take charge of their... more
This bilingual program empowers students in grades 3 through 8 to take charge of their money from an early age. Tuesdays will be for 6th-8th grades and Thursdays will be for 3rd-5th grades.
Play & Learn
Wed, Apr 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.
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Apr 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!
Drawing Club
Thu, Apr 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.
Next Generation Finacial Readiness - Presented by Signature School Students
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
This bilingual program empowers students in grades 3 through 8 to take charge of their... more
This bilingual program empowers students in grades 3 through 8 to take charge of their money from an early age. Tuesdays will be for 6th-8th grades and Thursdays will be for 3rd-5th grades.
Gaming Unplugged
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Group Meeting Room
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.
Baby & Me
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
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 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Apr 13, 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, Apr 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.
True Crime Reloaded
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Group Meeting Room
Hang out and get your true crime fix with us at this monthly book club!
Play & Learn
Wed, Apr 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 Do You Love Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
What sparks your curiosity, creativity, and passion? This exhibit celebrates love in all... more
What sparks your curiosity, creativity, and passion? This exhibit celebrates love in all its many forms. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Lunch Box Block Party
Wed, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Café
Bring your lunch and build something cool!
Blackout Poetry Workshop
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Learn to upcycle used books to create your own poetry!
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