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Play & Learn
2023-10-25 10:00:00 2023-10-25 11:30:00 America/Chicago Play & Learn Enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! EVPL Central - READ Center - River Room

Wednesday, October 25
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-10-25 10:00:00 2023-10-25 11:30:00 America/Chicago Play & Learn Enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! EVPL Central - READ Center - River Room

EVPL Central

READ Center - River Room

Enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!

AGE GROUP: | Pre-K (Ages 0-5) |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | Families | EVPL Central | Early Literacy |

EVPL Central
Phone: 812.428.8200
Hours
Mon, Nov 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 03 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, Nov 28, 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.
Teen Quiet Space
Tue, Nov 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
Join us in the Teen Cafe for some quiet time! The space will be available for homework or... more
Join us in the Teen Cafe for some quiet time! The space will be available for homework or other quiet activities.
Terrific Tuesdays!
Tue, Nov 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Play & Learn
Wed, Nov 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
READ Center - River Room
Enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!
National Family Caregiver’s Month Speaker - Effective Communication Strategies
Thu, Nov 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Explore ways that Alzheimer's and other dementias affect an individual's ability to... more
Explore ways that Alzheimer's and other dementias affect an individual's ability to communicate across different stages, and get tips to better communicate with people living with the disease.
Friday Morning with Patchwork - Free blood pressure screenings!
Fri, Dec 01, 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.
Canceled
Baby & Me
Fri, Dec 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
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.
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Sat, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:20am
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
Registration is now closed
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Sat, Dec 02, 11:20am - 11:40am
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
Registration is now closed
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Sat, Dec 02, 11:40am - 12:00pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
Registration is now closed
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Sat, Dec 02, 12:00pm - 12:20pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
Registration is now closed
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Sat, Dec 02, 12:20pm - 12:40pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
Registration is now closed
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Sat, Dec 02, 12:40pm - 1:00pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
Registration is now closed
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Sat, Dec 02, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
Registration is now closed
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Sat, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 2:20pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
Registration is now closed
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Sat, Dec 02, 2:20pm - 2:40pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
Registration is now closed
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Sat, Dec 02, 2:40pm - 3:00pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
Registration is now closed
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Sat, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 3:20pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
Registration is now closed
Teen Gaming
Mon, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
Play various video games and eat popcorn to unwind after school.
Storytime
Tue, Dec 05, 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.
Cozy Crafting & Hot Cocoa
Tue, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
Teens! Come decorate a mug or ornament, while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate after school.
Terrific Tuesdays
Tue, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Play & Learn
Wed, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!
Health Information Tables
Wed, Dec 06, 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.
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Wed, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 4:20pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
This event is full
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Wed, Dec 06, 4:20pm - 4:40pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
This event is full
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Wed, Dec 06, 4:40pm - 5:00pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
This event is full
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Wed, Dec 06, 5:00pm - 5:20pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
This event is full
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Wed, Dec 06, 5:20pm - 5:40pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
This event is full
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Wed, Dec 06, 5:40pm - 6:00pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
This event is full
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Wed, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
This event is full
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Wed, Dec 06, 6:20pm - 6:40pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
This event is full
Seasonal Snapshots - Sign up today!
Wed, Dec 06, 6:40pm - 7:00pm
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of... more
Sign-up for one of our 15-minute photography sessions to have special snapshots taken of you and your loved ones on our festive set. Registration required. Limit of 6 individuals.
This event is full
Preserving Family Recipes - Winter Edition
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Group Room
Join us for an afternoon of winter holiday recipe sharing and preserving!
Rescheduled
Classic Film Series
Thu, Dec 07, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, December 07, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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.
Classic Film Series
Thu, Dec 07, 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.
LGBTeen
Thu, Dec 07, 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!
Canceled
Baby & Me
Fri, Dec 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
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.
Baby Art
Fri, Dec 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Create fun, messy art with your little one!
Teen Gaming
Mon, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
Play various video games and eat popcorn to unwind after school.
Storytime
Tue, Dec 12, 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.
Teen Quiet Space
Tue, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
Join us in the Teen Cafe for some quiet time! The space will be available for homework or... more
Join us in the Teen Cafe for some quiet time! The space will be available for homework or other quiet activities.
Terrific Tuesdays
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Something different every week! Games! S.T.E.A.M.! And other themes.
Play & Learn
Wed, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Enjoy stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time!
Canceled
Cancer Pathways Midwest
Wed, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cancer Pathways Midwest (formerly Gilda's Club) can answer your questions about living with... more
Cancer Pathways Midwest (formerly Gilda's Club) can answer your questions about living with cancer.
Holiday Rock Painting & Movie
Wed, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
Grab a rock to paint your winter holiday traditions or wishes while watching a winter movie.
Teen Cookie Decorating
Thu, Dec 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
Join us for cookie decorating in the Teen Café! All supplies will be provided. **Please... more
Join us for cookie decorating in the Teen Café! All supplies will be provided. **Please note food will be present. If you have a food allergy, please contact (812)428-8200 x1231 for more information.
EVPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Thu, Dec 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Browning Event Rooms A And B
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Board of Trustees.
What's Cooking? - Book Discussion
Thu, Dec 14, 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.
Stories With Santa
Fri, Dec 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Santa is excited to celebrate with EVPL this year! Please join us for stories, crafts,... more
Santa is excited to celebrate with EVPL this year! Please join us for stories, crafts, pictures, and treats.
Design Time
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Kick-start your creativity with a different activity each month! Activities are geared... more
Kick-start your creativity with a different activity each month! Activities are geared toward elementary age but older & younger siblings are welcome to join as well!
Canceled
Teen Gaming
Mon, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Play various video games and eat popcorn to unwind after school.
Christian Fiction Book Club
Tue, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Group Room
Join us each month as we discuss popular Christian fiction novels.
Canceled
AIDS Resource Group (ARG)
Tue, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stop by to get valuable information about HIV/AIDS prevention, as well as learn about the... more
Stop by to get valuable information about HIV/AIDS prevention, as well as learn about the supportive services ARG offers to people living with, at-risk for, or affected by HIV/AIDs.
Canceled
Health Information Tables
Thu, Dec 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stop by to get healthcare related information for you and your family.
Winter Solstice Drop In
Thu, Dec 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Café
Stop by our Solstice celebration to enjoy hot beverages, snacks, and to reflect on this... more
Stop by our Solstice celebration to enjoy hot beverages, snacks, and to reflect on this past year
Stop Motion Animation Film Series - Nightmare Before Christmas
Fri, Dec 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
For the next three weeks, join us in READ to watch some of our favorite Stop Motion... more
For the next three weeks, join us in READ to watch some of our favorite Stop Motion Animated movies!
Rescheduled
What's Cooking? - Book Discussion
Thu, Dec 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Thursday, December 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
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