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Arts in the Park
2026-08-14 15:00:00 2026-08-14 18:00:00 America/Chicago Arts in the Park Come relax and get creative with us! This fun community-oriented event includes free interactive activities, music, crafting and work by local artists, for all ages. EVPL East - Backlawn

Friday, August 14
3:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-14 15:00:00 2026-08-14 18:00:00 America/Chicago Arts in the Park Come relax and get creative with us! This fun community-oriented event includes free interactive activities, music, crafting and work by local artists, for all ages. EVPL East - Backlawn

EVPL East

Backlawn

Come relax and get creative with us! This fun community-oriented event includes free interactive activities, music, crafting and work by local artists, for all ages.

Come relax and get creative with us! This fun community-oriented event includes free interactive activities, music, crafting and work by local artists, for all ages and a popup produce stand and Urban Seeds. All ages welcome at the historic East Branch during our Arts n the Park event on August 14th, 3-6.

AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Interest | Arts & Leisure |

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EVPL East
Phone: 812.428.8231
Hours
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Mon, Jul 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 Closed
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About the branch

Located at 840 E. Chandler Ave., EVPL East was one of three original libraries built in Evansville with funds donated by Andrew Carnegie. Along with EVPL West, it was dedicated and opened to the public on January 1, 1913. Renovated in 2003, the building is surrounded by a park-like setting and features a spacious meeting room, public access computers, and comfortable adult and youth areas.

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Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Come in out of the heat and enjoy playing fun games of Bingo! Small prizes awarded! Please... more
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Fri, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore the work of award-winning author Candace Fleming in this book discussion series... more
Explore the work of award-winning author Candace Fleming in this book discussion series featuring both historical fiction and narrative nonfiction.
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Enjoy a musical performance on our beautiful lawn with the whole family! Bring your chair,... more
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Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Meeting Room
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Mon, Aug 03, All day
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Family Movie Night: Soul
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Fri, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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Tue, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
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Thu, Aug 13, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
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Arts in the Park
Fri, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Backlawn
Come relax and get creative with us! This fun community-oriented event includes free... more
Come relax and get creative with us! This fun community-oriented event includes free interactive activities, music, crafting and work by local artists, for all ages.
Stories That Shaped History - A Candace Fleming Book Discussion Series
Fri, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore the work of award-winning author Candace Fleming in this book discussion series... more
Explore the work of award-winning author Candace Fleming in this book discussion series featuring both historical fiction and narrative nonfiction.
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Fri, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Backlawn
Enjoy a musical performance on our beautiful lawn with your whole family! Bring your chair,... more
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