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Kitchen Travels with EVPL
2024-01-08 16:00:00 2024-01-08 18:00:00 America/Chicago Kitchen Travels with EVPL Pick up a spice kit each month at EVPL Central and join us for a trip around the the world right from your kitchen! EVPL Central - Small Group Room 2D

Monday, January 08
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-01-08 16:00:00 2024-01-08 18:00:00 America/Chicago Kitchen Travels with EVPL Pick up a spice kit each month at EVPL Central and join us for a trip around the the world right from your kitchen! EVPL Central - Small Group Room 2D

EVPL Central

Small Group Room 2D

Pick up a spice kit each month at EVPL Central and join us for a trip around the the world right from your kitchen!

This month's travels take us to the island of Jamaica! The dish we'll be making will be Jerk Chicken.

AGE GROUP: | General (All Ages) |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural & International |

TAGS: | EVPL Central |

EVPL Central
Phone: 812.428.8200
Hours
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We're closed Friday May 08 due to Closed for Spring Staff Training Day
Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 08 Closed
(Closed for Spring Staff Training Day)
Sat, May 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 10 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

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Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Mon, May 04, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Early Voting
Mon, May 04, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
What Do You Love Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Mon, May 04, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
What sparks your curiosity, creativity, and passion? This exhibit celebrates love in all... more
What sparks your curiosity, creativity, and passion? This exhibit celebrates love in all its many forms. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Teen Gaming
Mon, May 04, 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, Xbox Series X, Xbox 360, Wii, GameCube and PlayStation 2.
Paws for Tales
Mon, May 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
READ Center - River Room
Read with a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Oakley.
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Tue, May 05, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Storytime
Tue, May 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 children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
What Do You Love Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
What sparks your curiosity, creativity, and passion? This exhibit celebrates love in all... more
What sparks your curiosity, creativity, and passion? This exhibit celebrates love in all its many forms. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Next Generation Financial Readiness - Presented by Signature School Students
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
This bilingual program empowers students in grades 3 through 8 to take charge of their... more
This bilingual program empowers students in grades 3 through 8 to take charge of their money from an early age. Tuesdays will be for 6th-8th grades and Thursdays will be for 3rd-5th grades.
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Wed, May 06, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Health Information Tables
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Receive health information to keep you and your family healthy.
What Do You Love Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
What sparks your curiosity, creativity, and passion? This exhibit celebrates love in all... more
What sparks your curiosity, creativity, and passion? This exhibit celebrates love in all its many forms. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Play & Learn
Wed, May 06, 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.
Pokémon Club
Wed, May 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Drifloon over to the library and join us the first Wednesday of every month to celebrate... more
Drifloon over to the library and join us the first Wednesday of every month to celebrate all things Pokémon! Intended for grades 2nd-6th.
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Group Meeting Room
Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month for an illuminating nonfiction book discussion!
Forgotten Memorial - The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum
Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Explore the story of how and why the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum was built, and... more
Explore the story of how and why the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum was built, and its changes over the years. This is a pictorial history of the building and its impact on the community.
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Thu, May 07, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Family Dance Party!
Thu, May 07, 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!
Drawing Club
Thu, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let... more
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let your creativity flow without pressure for perfection.
Next Generation Financial Readiness - Presented by Signature School Students
Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
This bilingual program empowers students in grades 3 through 8 to take charge of their... more
This bilingual program empowers students in grades 3 through 8 to take charge of their money from an early age. Tuesdays will be for 6th-8th grades and Thursdays will be for 3rd-5th grades.
Classic Film Series
Thu, May 07, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Browning Meeting 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.
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Sat, May 09, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Sun, May 10, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Mon, May 11, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Teen Gaming
Mon, May 11, 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, Xbox Series X, Xbox 360, Wii, GameCube and PlayStation 2.
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Tue, May 12, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Storytime
Tue, May 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 children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
True Crime Reloaded
Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Group Meeting Room
Hang out and get your true crime fix with us at this monthly book club!
Trivia Tuesday - Seinfeld Trivia
Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Browning Meeting Room B
Dive into a different fandom from film, TV, books/comics, video games, and more! No devices... more
Dive into a different fandom from film, TV, books/comics, video games, and more! No devices necessary. There will be prizes for winners!
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Wed, May 13, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Play & Learn
Wed, May 13, 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.
Lunch Box Block Party
Wed, May 13, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Café
Bring your lunch and build something cool!
Forks in the River - Evansville’s Foodways, Memories, and Flavorful Past
Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
This talk brings together stories from Dr. Kristalyn Shefveland's book, Classic Restaurants... more
This talk brings together stories from Dr. Kristalyn Shefveland's book, Classic Restaurants of Evansville, her Maturity Journal column, and years of research into the city’s vibrant culinary past.
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Thu, May 14, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Family Dance Party!
Thu, May 14, 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!
Drawing Club
Thu, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let... more
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let your creativity flow without pressure for perfection.
Gaming Unplugged
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Browning Meeting Room B
Want to reduce screentime and build in-person community? Come to Gaming Unplugged where we... more
Want to reduce screentime and build in-person community? Come to Gaming Unplugged where we meet at the table and experience a love of board games together.
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Fri, May 15, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Baby & Me
Fri, May 15, 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 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Sat, May 16, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Baptisttown Walking Tour Presentation and Discussion
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Large Group Meeting Room
The Evansville Vanderburgh County Historical Society will host a walking tour of historic... more
The Evansville Vanderburgh County Historical Society will host a walking tour of historic Baptisttown on May 16 at 1:00 p.m., beginning with a presentation in the Large Group Rm. of Central Library.
Design Time
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Kick-start your creativity with a different activity each month!
Concerts on the Lawn sponsored by the EVPL Foundation - Corduroy Orbison with Jeremiah Galey
Sat, May 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Concerts on the Lawn is a summer music series with local musicians in a diverse array of... more
Concerts on the Lawn is a summer music series with local musicians in a diverse array of genres. Two will be on Saturdays at the EVPL Central Greenspace in May and Aug, with others at Oaklyn & East.
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Sun, May 17, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Mon, May 18, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Teen Gaming
Mon, May 18, 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, Xbox Series X, Xbox 360, Wii, GameCube and PlayStation 2.
Paws for Tales
Mon, May 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
READ Center - River Room
Read with a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Oakley.
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Tue, May 19, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Storytime
Tue, May 19, 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.
Christian Fiction Book Discussion
Tue, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Group Meeting Room
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a Christian Fiction Book Discussion.
Brain Break Cafe
Tue, May 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Café
Need to take a break during finals week? The Teen Cafe will be open for puzzles, crafts,... more
Need to take a break during finals week? The Teen Cafe will be open for puzzles, crafts, and other quiet activities.
Next Generation Financial Readiness - Presented by Signature School Students
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
This bilingual program empowers students in grades 3 through 8 to take charge of their... more
This bilingual program empowers students in grades 3 through 8 to take charge of their money from an early age. Tuesdays will be for 6th-8th grades and Thursdays will be for 3rd-5th grades.
Junk Journal Workshop
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Café
Stop by and use our supplies to work on your junk journal or latest collage project
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Wed, May 20, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Play & Learn
Wed, May 20, 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.
Brain Break Cafe
Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Café
Need to take a break during finals week? The Teen Cafe will be open for puzzles, crafts,... more
Need to take a break during finals week? The Teen Cafe will be open for puzzles, crafts, and other quiet activities.
Josie and the Pussycats 25th Anniversary Watch Party
Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Watch the 2001 cult classic Josie and the Pussycats starring Rachael Leigh Cook, Rosario... more
Watch the 2001 cult classic Josie and the Pussycats starring Rachael Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson, Tara Reid, and Alan Cumming.
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Thu, May 21, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Family Dance Party!
Thu, May 21, 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!
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Drawing Club
Thu, May 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let... more
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let your creativity flow without pressure for perfection.
Next Generation Financial Readiness - Presented by Signature School Students
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
This bilingual program empowers students in grades 3 through 8 to take charge of their... more
This bilingual program empowers students in grades 3 through 8 to take charge of their money from an early age. Tuesdays will be for 6th-8th grades and Thursdays will be for 3rd-5th grades.
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Fri, May 22, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Baby & Me
Fri, May 22, 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 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Sat, May 23, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Sun, May 24, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Mon, May 25, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Tue, May 26, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Minecraft
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - Education Central,Small Group Room 1C
Block out an hour of your day with a session of Minecraft! We will be entering the world of... more
Block out an hour of your day with a session of Minecraft! We will be entering the world of Minecraft to build and explore environments with others on laptops. Registration Required.
Artist Trading Card Creation Studio
Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Café
Artists of all experience levels are invited to create pocket sized works of art to trade... more
Artists of all experience levels are invited to create pocket sized works of art to trade and collect.
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Wed, May 27, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Matthew 25 Services
Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
Stop and chat with a Matthew 25 representative about the services they offer the community
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Thu, May 28, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Board Game Social Hour
Thu, May 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Small Group Room 2E
Take a break from the daily grind and enjoy an evening of board games, conversation, and... more
Take a break from the daily grind and enjoy an evening of board games, conversation, and connection.
What's Cooking? - Book Discussion
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Group Meeting 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.
Guess That Historic Building Quiz-EVPL Central Lobby
Fri, May 29, All day
Jump back in time with EVPL and guess these historic buildings!
Our Summer 2026 Kickoff Celebration
Sun, May 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Our Summer starts on Sunday, May 31st! Join us at EVPL Central for a kickoff celebration... more
Our Summer starts on Sunday, May 31st! Join us at EVPL Central for a kickoff celebration with games, music, crafts, activities, and snacks for all ages.
Paws for Tales
Mon, Jun 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
READ Center - River Room
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Oakley.
Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 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.
Rereading Our Childhood
Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Group Room 2A
What happens when we return to the stories that shaped us? Rereading Our Childhood invites... more
What happens when we return to the stories that shaped us? Rereading Our Childhood invites adults to revisit a favorite book from their younger years and explore it with fresh eyes.
Health Information Tables
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Receive health information to help keep you and your family healthy.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jun 03, 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.
Pokémon Club
Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Drifloon over to the library and join us the first Wednesday of every month to celebrate... more
Drifloon over to the library and join us the first Wednesday of every month to celebrate all things Pokémon! Intended for grades 2nd-6th.
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Group Meeting Room
Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month for an illuminating nonfiction book discussion!
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