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Canvas Paint Party

2023-04-08 14:00:00 2023-04-08 16:00:00 America/Chicago Canvas Paint Party Have you always wanted to learn how to paint awesome looking pictures? Here's your chance to learn how and make something spectacular! Registration required. EVPL North Park - Meeting Room

Saturday, April 08
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-08 14:00:00 2023-04-08 16:00:00 America/Chicago Canvas Paint Party Have you always wanted to learn how to paint awesome looking pictures? Here's your chance to learn how and make something spectacular! Registration required. EVPL North Park - Meeting Room

EVPL North Park

Meeting Room

Have you always wanted to learn how to paint awesome looking pictures? Here's your chance to learn how and make something spectacular! Registration required.

Have you always wanted to learn how to paint awesome looking pictures? Here's your chance to learn how and make something spectacular! You'll be given a canvas, all the tools you need, and step by step directions on how to paint the selected image and then put your own spin on it. At the end of the night, you'll have a new skill and a new piece of art to show off to friends and family. And remember: "There's no such things as mistakes, only happy little accidents" -Bob Ross

Due to the limited number of canvases, registration required. Max 16 attendees.

Mar 18: Ice Cream Cone

Apr 8: Sharks

May 13: Abstract Shape Art

EVPL North Park

Phone: 812.428.8237

Hours
Mon, Jun 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 11 Closed

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

Wed, Jun 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
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 to get your picture with one of these prehistoric creatures.

Thu, Jun 08, 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 ages 2-5.

Sat, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn, practice, and share genealogical knowledge with others at EVPL North Park

Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint awesome looking pictures? Here's your chance... more
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint awesome looking pictures? Here's your chance to learn how and make something spectacular! Registration required.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 12, All day
Learn more about Juneteenth with these interactive bundles.

Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Have you ever been inside a giant bubble? Can you make a bubble with your hand? Be dressed... more
Have you ever been inside a giant bubble? Can you make a bubble with your hand? Be dressed to get messy and celebrate summer learning with bubbles, bubbles, bubbles. It’s our annual Bubblefest!

Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
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! Ages 0-3, but older are welcome!

Tue, Jun 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Every two weeks, enjoy themed stories, books, group learning activities, and half an hour... more
Every two weeks, enjoy themed stories, books, group learning activities, and half an hour of playtime!

Wed, Jun 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Play Duck Duck Duck Goose, Simon Says, and lots more! Best for ages 4-10.

Thu, Jun 15, 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 ages 2-5.

Thu, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and play D&D with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an old hand or never... more
Come and play D&D with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an old hand or never played, this night is for all experience levels.

Fri, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Sara will discuss the way collections are object-based interests that often reveal ones... more
Sara will discuss the way collections are object-based interests that often reveal ones identity and interests.

Sat, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we read popular novels and occasionally history/biography/memoirs, then get... more
Join us as we read popular novels and occasionally history/biography/memoirs, then get together to discuss our reading.

Sat, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
In this book club, we will discuss books popular on the TikTok app! The first book we will... more
In this book club, we will discuss books popular on the TikTok app! The first book we will be reading is Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas.

Tue, Jun 20, All day
Learn more about the legend of the Three Sisters with this garden in a glove kit. Available... more
Learn more about the legend of the Three Sisters with this garden in a glove kit. Available at all locations starting June 20th.

Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
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! Ages 0-3, but older are welcome!

Tue, Jun 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Come play and learn with blocks at North Park! We have Legos, magnetic blocks, and much... more
Come play and learn with blocks at North Park! We have Legos, magnetic blocks, and much more in store!

Tue, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Come sit and knit (or crochet, spin, embroider, or do other handwork) with us!

Wed, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Design and draw your own buttons or use one of our premade designs to create a unique... more
Design and draw your own buttons or use one of our premade designs to create a unique button with our button maker!

Thu, Jun 22, 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 ages 2-5.

Thu, Jun 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join others who love reading mysteries as we discuss this month's selection. Selections TBD

Fri, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Come check out a film each month made outside the USA and in a foreign language!

Sat, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
The Grapes of Wrath: John Steinbeck - The discussion will focus around themes of the novel... more
The Grapes of Wrath: John Steinbeck - The discussion will focus around themes of the novel and explore why the text is still revered and talked of in todays world of contemporary literature

Mon, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room
Sensory Storytime features interactive elements of storytime and sensory activities. This... more
Sensory Storytime features interactive elements of storytime and sensory activities. This program welcomes children of all abilities to create an inclusive environment. Registration required.

Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
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! Ages 0-3, but older are welcome!

Tue, Jun 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Every two weeks, enjoy themed stories, books, group learning activities, and half an hour... more
Every two weeks, enjoy themed stories, books, group learning activities, and half an hour of playtime!

Wed, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Create your own games and worlds with a variety of cardboard materials!

Wed, Jun 28, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room
Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at... more
Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at EVPL North Park.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 28, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at... more
Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at EVPL North Park.

Wed, Jun 28, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room
Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at... more
Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at EVPL North Park.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 28, 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room
Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at... more
Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at EVPL North Park.

Wed, Jun 28, 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at... more
Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at EVPL North Park.

Wed, Jun 28, 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at... more
Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at EVPL North Park.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 28, 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at... more
Meet therapy pig Teddy! Book a 15 minute session for one-on-one reading time with Teddy at EVPL North Park.
This event is full

Thu, Jun 29, 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 ages 2-5.

Sat, Jul 01, All day
Find all the pictures hidden around the North Park Kids Zone! Available all month!... more
Find all the pictures hidden around the North Park Kids Zone! Available all month! Directions at the children's desk.

Sat, Jul 01, All day
Come grab a simple science activity from the children's area to do in the library or take... more
Come grab a simple science activity from the children's area to do in the library or take home with you! Available all month long!

Sat, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a predetermined genre or theme.... more
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a predetermined genre or theme. July's theme is a book written by an International Author.

Mon, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us every month to watch a movie and create a craft. This month, we are watching... more
Join us every month to watch a movie and create a craft. This month, we are watching "Wall-E" and making tin foil robots. For families and patrons of all ages.

Wed, Jul 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Terrace
Play with chalk and decorate our terrace! (Weather permitting)

Thu, Jul 06, 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 ages 2-5.

Thu, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and play D&D with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an old hand or never... more
Come and play D&D with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an old hand or never played, this night is for all experience levels.

Fri, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Terrace
Water balloon drop! Build something to protect your water balloon from the drop.