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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

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

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Leisure |

TAGS: | Teen activities | EVPL North Park | Arts & Crafts |

EVPL North Park
Phone: 812.428.8237
Hours
Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 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

North Park Genealogy Interest Group
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Discover your family history.
Canvas Paint Party
Sat, May 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.
Registration is now closed
Escape Room- The Haunted Library
Mon, May 12, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves... more
Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves you?
This event is full
Escape Room- The Haunted Library
Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves... more
Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves you?
This event is full
Play & Learn
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting 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.
Rescheduled
World Literature Book Discussion
Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Wednesday, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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)
Storytime
Thu, May 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 children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Escape Room- The Haunted Library
Mon, May 19, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves... more
Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves you?
This event is full
Escape Room- The Haunted Library
Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves... more
Come try to escape our haunted library. Can you solve the mystery before the mystery solves you?
Baby & Me
Tue, May 20, 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.
Procrasti-knitters
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Come sit and knit (or crochet, spin, embroider, or do other handwork) with us!
World Literature Book Discussion
Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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)
Create Your Own - Fluffy Slime
Wed, May 21, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Zone
Make cool and relaxing fluffy slime!
Storytime
Thu, May 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 children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Mystery Lovers' Book Club
Thu, May 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join others who love reading mysteries as we discuss this month's selection.
Cancelled
Crafter-Morning - Clay Pot Toadstools
Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Come and spend a relaxing morning learning a new craft project and meeting new friends.... more
Come and spend a relaxing morning learning a new craft project and meeting new friends. This month we're making clay pot toadstools!
Play & Learn
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting 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.
Danger and Donuts - A book club
Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Welcome to Danger and Donuts book club! Where suspense meets sweetness in the most... more
Welcome to Danger and Donuts book club! Where suspense meets sweetness in the most delightful way!
Storytime
Thu, May 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 children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Cancelled
Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild - A Tabletop RPG Night
Thu, May 29, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Our Summer Kickoff Celebration
Thu, May 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Our Summer starts on Thursday, May 29 at all EVPL locations! Join us for a kick-off... more
Our Summer starts on Thursday, May 29 at all EVPL locations! Join us for a kick-off celebration with crafts, activities, and snacks.
Paws for Tales
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Struggling with reading? Drop in and read to Marshall the therapy dog!
Rescheduled
Blind Date With a Book - Pride Edition
Sun, Jun 01, All day
New date Monday, June 02, All day
Unwrap love in all of it forms! Wrapped books available for check out all month long!
Blind Date With a Book - Pride Edition
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Unwrap love in all of it forms! Wrapped books available for check out all month long!
Take-Home Science
Mon, Jun 02, 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!
Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 02, 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, Jun 03, 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.
Chalkfest!
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Terrace
Come express yourself with chalk and listen to music on our Terrace!
Storytime
Thu, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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.
Out in Evansville: An LGBTQ+ History of River City
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join Kelley Coures, the author of "Out in Evansville: An LGBTQ+ History of River City" to... more
Join Kelley Coures, the author of "Out in Evansville: An LGBTQ+ History of River City" to discuss his book and learn about local LGBTQ+ history.
Cover to Cover Book Discussion
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Group Room A
Join us as we read popular novels or occasional nonfiction books, then discuss them.
Reader's Choice Book Club
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. June's... more
Join us every month to discuss a book of your choice from a set genre or theme. June's theme: graphic novel.
Tatting 101 - Beginner Lace-Making Class
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Group Room A
Learn the basics of shuttle tatting - a way of making lace!
Tatting 101 - Beginner Lace-Making Class
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Group Room A
Learn the basics of shuttle tatting - a way of making lace!
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