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Research @ EVPL 101

EVPL Tech
2023-10-18 09:30:00 2023-10-18 10:30:00 America/Chicago Research @ EVPL 101 Learn all about research databases, genealogy tools, business resources from Grow with Google, Udemy, Gale Courses, periodicals, and more! Laptops or smartphones are not required, but may be helpful. EVPL Central - Browning Event Room A

Wednesday, October 18
9:30am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-10-18 09:30:00 2023-10-18 10:30:00 America/Chicago Research @ EVPL 101 Learn all about research databases, genealogy tools, business resources from Grow with Google, Udemy, Gale Courses, periodicals, and more! Laptops or smartphones are not required, but may be helpful. EVPL Central - Browning Event Room A

EVPL Central

Browning Event Room A

Learn all about research databases, genealogy tools, business resources from Grow with Google, Udemy, Gale Courses, periodicals, and more! Laptops or smartphones are not required, but may be helpful.

Explore all of our Research Tools and Digital Collections

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural & International | Community Interest |

TAGS: | Technology | Local History | EVPL Central |

EVPL Central
Phone: 812.428.8200
Hours
Mon, Sep 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 15 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

Storytime
Tue, Sep 10, 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 ages 2-5.
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
SPEAK Lecture Series - Dr. Anthony DeBenedet
Tue, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Dr. Anthony DeBenedet is a practicing physician and author or co-author of three books that... more
Dr. Anthony DeBenedet is a practicing physician and author or co-author of three books that examine the importance of play. He will discuss his research and works on Sept. 10 at this FREE event.
Play & Learn
Wed, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and... more
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Sep 12, 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!
EVPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Thu, Sep 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Board of Trustees.
Hero Kids Adventure Night
Thu, Sep 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Join us to play Hero Kids, a fantasy tabletop game where we'll work together to tell a story.
Baby & Me
Fri, Sep 13, 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 parent/guardian.
Banned Books Bracket - Week 3
Mon, Sep 16, All day
What’s EVPL's favorite banned book? Vote at any EVPL location or online as we pit modern... more
What’s EVPL's favorite banned book? Vote at any EVPL location or online as we pit modern banned books against their historical counterparts to find out! Bracket updated every Monday.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Drop by the READ Center on the 3rd Monday of each month to test your engineering skills... more
Drop by the READ Center on the 3rd Monday of each month to test your engineering skills with our huge block collection. Legos, Magna-Tiles, foam blocks, and more, there's something for all ages.
Storytime
Tue, Sep 17, 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 ages 2-5.
Christian Fiction Book Discussion
Tue, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Play & Learn
Wed, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and... more
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!
Matthew 25 Services Information Table
Wed, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Pirate Hat Making
Thu, Sep 19, All day
READ Center - Education Central
Discover your pirate name & create your own pirate hat in honor of International Talk Like... more
Discover your pirate name & create your own pirate hat in honor of International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Happening all day long in the READ Center.
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Sep 19, 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!
Baby & Me
Fri, Sep 20, 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 parent/guardian.
Design Time
Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Kick-start your creativity with a different activity each month!
Banned Books Bracket - Final Week
Mon, Sep 23, All day
What’s EVPL's favorite banned book? Vote at any EVPL location or online as we pit modern... more
What’s EVPL's favorite banned book? Vote at any EVPL location or online as we pit modern banned books against their historical counterparts to find out! Bracket updated every Monday.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Sep 23, 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, Sep 24, 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 ages 2-5.
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Halloween Costume Swap
Tue, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Got an old costume taking up space? Drop it off at EVPL Central between September 9th and... more
Got an old costume taking up space? Drop it off at EVPL Central between September 9th and September 23rd and get a ticket for a new-to-you costume to use during the event on September 24th!
Play & Learn
Wed, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and... more
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!
Rescheduled
Matthew 25 Services Information Table
Wed, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Wednesday, September 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Sep 26, 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!
What's Cooking? - Book Discussion
Thu, Sep 26, 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.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Sep 30, 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.
Indigenous People's Day Map Matching Game
Tue, Oct 01, All day
Stop into one of our eight locations this month to try the matching game in-person and... more
Stop into one of our eight locations this month to try the matching game in-person and enter to win a grand prize.
Storytime
Tue, Oct 01, 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 ages 2-5.
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Oct 01, 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, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and... more
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!
Teen Craft: Bat Chandelier
Wed, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
Create your own unique Halloween decoration! You can hang your new bat chandelier above... more
Create your own unique Halloween decoration! You can hang your new bat chandelier above your bed, dining table, TV, or any other place to add some fun visual interest for the month!
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Group Room
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.
LGBTeen
Thu, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Café
Join us in EVPL Central's Teen Cafe the first Thursday of every month as we discuss an... more
Join us in EVPL Central's Teen Cafe the first Thursday of every month as we discuss an LGBT+ centered young adult title!
Friday Morning with Patchwork - Free blood pressure screenings!
Fri, Oct 04, 9:30am - 11:30am
Lobby
Join the crew from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood pressure... more
Join the crew from Patchwork Central in the Central Library lobby for free blood pressure screenings.
Baby & Me
Fri, Oct 04, 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 parent/guardian.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Oct 07, 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, Oct 08, 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 ages 2-5.
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Play & Learn
Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and... more
Join us each Wednesday at EVPL Central and enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Oct 10, 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!
EVPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Thu, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Board Room
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Board of Trustees.
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