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Friday Morning with Patchwork

Free blood pressure screenings!
2023-06-02 09:30:00 2023-06-02 11:30:00 America/Chicago Friday Morning with Patchwork Join the crew from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood pressure screenings. EVPL Central - Lobby

Friday, June 02
9:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-06-02 09:30:00 2023-06-02 11:30:00 America/Chicago Friday Morning with Patchwork Join the crew from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood pressure screenings. EVPL Central - Lobby

EVPL Central

Lobby

Join the crew from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood pressure screenings.

John Rich co-director of Patchwork Central as well as a registered nurse will be on-site the first Friday of every month to offer FREE blood pressure screenings. Mary Damm RN will also be available as schedules allow. Stop by get your BP checked and chat with an RN.

AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Community Interest |

TAGS: | EVPL Central |

EVPL Central
Phone: 812.428.8200
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 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.

Upcoming events

Play & Learn
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
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.
EVPL Mock Caldecott
Thu, Jan 16, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
EVPL’s staff and guests gather to consider the top eligible titles for the 2025 Randolph... more
EVPL’s staff and guests gather to consider the top eligible titles for the 2025 Randolph Caldecott Award, given annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Baby & Me
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Browning Event Room A
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.
Design Time
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Kick-start your creativity with a different activity each month!
Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
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.
Christian Fiction Book Discussion
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Group Room
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a Christian Fiction Book Discussion.
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
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, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
What's Cooking? - Book Discussion
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Group Room
A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss... more
A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss with other passionate home cooks.
Baby & Me
Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Browning Event Room A
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.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Jan 27, 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, Wii, Xbox, PlayStation, and GameCube.
Storytime
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
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.
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - Education Central
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
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, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
Stop by and talk to a Matthew 25 Services representative about the support they provide the... more
Stop by and talk to a Matthew 25 Services representative about the support they provide the community.
Lunar New Year Couplet Writing
Wed, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Get ready for Lunar New Year with poetry inspired by Chinese couplets. Write your own... more
Get ready for Lunar New Year with poetry inspired by Chinese couplets. Write your own couplets to decorate your doorway to enter the Year of the Snake!
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - Education Central
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Baby & Me
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 10:45am
Browning Event Room A
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.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Feb 03, 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, Wii, Xbox, PlayStation, and GameCube.
AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Feb 04, 9:00am - 10:10am
Browning Event Room A
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and prepare your tax return. Registration is required to keep your waiting time to a minimum.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Feb 04, 9:50am - 11:00am
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and prepare your tax return. Registration is required to keep your waiting time to a minimum.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
Storytime
Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 10:40am - 11:50am
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and prepare your tax return. Registration is required to keep your waiting time to a minimum.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Feb 04, 11:30am - 12:40pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and prepare your tax return. Registration is required to keep your waiting time to a minimum.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Feb 04, 12:20pm - 1:30pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and prepare your tax return. Registration is required to keep your waiting time to a minimum.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Health Information Tables
Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Stop by for health related information to help keep you and your family healthy. Typical... more
Stop by for health related information to help keep you and your family healthy. Typical vendors include Familia Dental, CareSource, Smokefree Communities, and Anthem
Play & Learn
Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 06, 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!
Classic Film Series
Thu, Feb 06, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
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, Feb 07, 9:30am - 11:30am
Lobby
Join the health crew from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood... more
Join the health crew from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood pressure screenings.
Baby & Me
Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
READ Center - River 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.
Meet Your Legislators 2025
Sat, Feb 08, 9:15am - 11:00am
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Local Forum allows county residents to interface with Indiana state legislators in a... more
Local Forum allows county residents to interface with Indiana state legislators in a moderated Q&A environment.
Hearts & Crafts
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Love is in the air! Come craft something special for your loved ones.
Women & Girls in STEM to Go Kits
Mon, Feb 10, All day
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home... more
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home activity kit. Each location will offer a different STEM kit while supplies last!
Teen Gaming
Mon, Feb 10, 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, Wii, Xbox, PlayStation, and GameCube.
Block Party
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Test your engineering skills with our huge block collection. Legos, Magna-Tiles, foam... more
Test your engineering skills with our huge block collection. Legos, Magna-Tiles, foam blocks, and more, there's something for all ages.
Women & Girls in STEM to Go Kits
Tue, Feb 11, All day
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home... more
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home activity kit. Each location will offer a different STEM kit while supplies last!
AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Feb 11, 9:00am - 10:10am
Browning Event Room A
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and prepare your tax return. Registration is required to keep your waiting time to a minimum.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Feb 11, 9:50am - 11:00am
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and prepare your tax return. Registration is required to keep your waiting time to a minimum.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
Storytime
Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 10:40am - 11:50am
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and prepare your tax return. Registration is required to keep your waiting time to a minimum.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Feb 11, 11:30am - 12:40pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and prepare your tax return. Registration is required to keep your waiting time to a minimum.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
AARP Tax Aide
Tue, Feb 11, 12:20pm - 1:30pm
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and... more
AARP tax professionals will be available to help navigate tax season, answer questions, and prepare your tax return. Registration is required to keep your waiting time to a minimum.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 9:00am
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Women & Girls in STEM to Go Kits
Wed, Feb 12, All day
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home... more
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home activity kit. Each location will offer a different STEM kit while supplies last!
Play & Learn
Wed, Feb 12, 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.
Women in STEM Interactive Museum
Wed, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with our interactive exhibits... more
Celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with our interactive exhibits highlighting women in STEM.
Women & Girls in STEM to Go Kits
Thu, Feb 13, All day
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home... more
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home activity kit. Each location will offer a different STEM kit while supplies last!
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Feb 13, 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!
LGBTeen
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Café
Join us in EVPL Central's Teen Cafe every month as we discuss an LGBT+ centered young adult... more
Join us in EVPL Central's Teen Cafe every month as we discuss an LGBT+ centered young adult title!
Women & Girls in STEM to Go Kits
Fri, Feb 14, All day
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home... more
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a STEM-themed take home activity kit. Each location will offer a different STEM kit while supplies last!
Baby & Me
Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
READ Center - River 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.
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