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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, 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
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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

Dinosaur Journey @ EVPL
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.
Storytime
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.
North Park Genealogy Interest Group
Sat, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn, practice, and share genealogical knowledge with others at EVPL North Park
Canvas Paint Party
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
Juneteenth Activity Packs
Mon, Jun 12, All day
Learn more about Juneteenth with these interactive bundles.
Bubblefest!
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!
Baby and Me
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!
Play & Learn: Playdate
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!
Play and Move - Classic Games for Kids
Wed, Jun 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Play Duck Duck Duck Goose, Simon Says, and lots more! Best for ages 4-10.
Storytime
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.
Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild - Dungeons & Dragons Night
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.
Artist Talk- Sara Christensen Blair
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.
Cover to Cover Book Discussion Group
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.
TikTok Book Club - BookTok group for all
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.
Garden in a Glove kit
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.
Baby and Me
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!
Block Party!
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!
Procrasti-Knitters - Your fiber arts study Hall
Tue, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Come sit and knit (or crochet, spin, embroider, or do other handwork) with us!
Make Your Own Buttons
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!
Storytime
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.
Mystery Lover's Book Discussion
Thu, Jun 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join others who love reading mysteries as we discuss this month's selection. Selections TBD
Foreign Films on Friday
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!
Classics Revisited - A Discussion of Why Classics are Still Relevant
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
Sensory Storytime
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.
Baby and Me
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!
Play & Learn: Playdate
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!
Cardboard Crafting! - Build Your Own Games or Other Crafts out of Cardboard!
Wed, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Create your own games and worlds with a variety of cardboard materials!
Sit. Stay. Read. - With Teddy the therapy pig!
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
Sit. Stay. Read. - With Teddy the therapy pig!
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.
Sit. Stay. Read. - With Teddy the therapy pig!
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
Sit. Stay. Read. - With Teddy the therapy pig!
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.
Sit. Stay. Read. - With Teddy the therapy pig!
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.
Sit. Stay. Read. - With Teddy the therapy pig!
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
Sit. Stay. Read. - With Teddy the therapy pig!
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
Storytime
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.
Scavenger Hunt
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.
Take Home Science
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!
Reader's Choice Book Club
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.
Crafternoon: Watch Party
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.
Chalkfest!
Wed, Jul 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Terrace
Play with chalk and decorate our terrace! (Weather permitting)
Storytime
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.
Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild - Dungeons & Dragons Night
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.
Science Time!
Fri, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Terrace
Water balloon drop! Build something to protect your water balloon from the drop.
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