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Celebrate Diwali by learning about rangoli and creating a colorful, mixed-media design inspired by this traditional Indian art form.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Our Sensory Play Program offers fun, hands-on activities that stimulate children's senses.
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Celebrate Diwali by learning about rangoli and creating a colorful, mixed-media design inspired by this traditional Indian art form.
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.
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Ask any questions you have about your devices, computers, or anything tech related!
Sip some tea and chat about a different title each time at this monthly book discussion. Light refreshments provided.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! Ages 0-18 months.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites! This week will feature a special visit from performers with the Children's Center for Dance Education.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime. This storytime is focused on ages 18-36 months with lots of opportunity for free play and exploration!
Sip some tea and chat about a different title each time at this monthly book discussion. Light refreshments provided.
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at EVPL Oaklyn! Learn the cultural significance behind dreamcatchers and create your own! For ages 7-13, while supplies last.
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.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Our Sensory Play Program offers fun, hands-on activities that stimulate children's senses.
Stop by EVPL West to create a seasonal keepsake craft with your child! We will probably paint their hands and/or feet. Registration is not required but supplies are limited
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Space Jam film with basketball activities and a watch party!
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Nugget.
EVPL and EVV are excited to read stories, sing songs, and play at the airport every Second Saturday! Storytime will begin at 10:00am followed by a craft and activities until 11.
Join train enthusiast, Jim Brame, as he demonstrates his Christmas themed model trains.
A once a month program where you bring books to life! Enjoy a story then make a craft based on the book! Ages 2-8.
Come spend time with Jack the therapy dog! Engaging with a warm, loving pet is known to reduce stress, anxiety, trauma, and loneliness. Come as you are and leave feeling better!
Kids ages 6–11 can design a festive fall mug with colorful artwork and watch it come to life using the Cricut Mug Press! Create a one-of-a-kind mug to enjoy all season long.
Hundreds of giftable items for sale created by local artists and authors!
Hundreds of giftable items for sale created by local artists and authors!
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Follow along in this documentary with veterans suffering from PTSD, who are paired with service dogs to help them heal and restore their independence when traditional treatments fall short.
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Oakley.
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.
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Explore simple science concepts with hands-on activity stations for ages 2-5.
Explore our natural world through art, science, and stories!
Unwind after a day of school and play the Nintendo Switch! Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Stop in for cozy vibes and chill crafts you can do at your own pace, or bring your own!
Block out an hour of your day with a session of Minecraft! We will be entering the world of Minecraft to build and explore with others on laptops. Registration Required. Designed for ages 6-12.
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Hundreds of giftable items for sale created by local artists and authors!
Come explore the world of creativity with the Mid-Week Makers! Explore arts and crafts from slime to snacks.
Children will create a unique keepsake inspired by Indigenous art and design in an age-appropriate, respectful way.
You’ve got mail! Every month, we’ll be writing, sending and receiving postcards from across the globe.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! Ages 0-18 months.
Watch young dancers perform short scenes of the Nutcracker. There will be a chance to ask questions of the performers and a craft!
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime. This storytime is focused on ages 18-36 months with lots of opportunity for free play and exploration!
Hundreds of giftable items for sale created by local artists and authors!
Gobble into Stringtown today and tomorrow to create a turkey from a wine cork.
In this science project, you will be the hungry predator hunting for M&M prey, but it may not be easy — some of your prey will be camouflaged! Come to EVPL Oaklyn and learn about concealed coloring.
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
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.
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Hundreds of giftable items for sale created by local artists and authors!
Time travel to Y2K and watch some Disney Channel Original Movies at EVPL West!
Join us for a family movie! (Movie snacks included.)
Join us for Dr. Seuss Family Trivia at McCollough!
Use supplies provided to be creative, show gratitude and celebrate the Thanksgiving season.
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.
Bring your library card for free entry or sign up for one on the spot. Join us at Wesselman Woods for a full day of fun: storytimes, crafts, animal encounters, and more!
Hundreds of giftable items for sale created by local artists and authors!
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Marshal or Fender.
Kick-start your creativity with a different activity each month!
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Whether you are just now learning or have been playing for years, join us for Clabber, an original Evansville card game! Registration is encouraged but not required.
Ask any questions you have about your devices, computers, or anything tech related!
Explore simple science concepts with hands-on activity stations for ages 2-5.
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Hundreds of giftable items for sale created by local artists and authors!
Come to the library for some friendly Pokémon Champions competition! Test your skills or show off your team while meeting fellow trainers. Registration encouraged to guarantee your spot.
Create cute and fun holiday gift tags from supplies we provide. Supplies will be available all week, through Saturday, December 6th.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activity stations each week! For children ages 2-5 with a guardian.
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Oakley.
Whether you love collecting bookmarks or just want a fun way to mark your page, stop by EVPL McCollough to take a bookmark and leave one for someone else to enjoy!
Find all the pictures hidden around the North Park Kids Zone to win a prize! This self-led activity is available all month long!
Take home a simple science activity from the children's area! Available all month long!
Build your collection of local handmade art by trading some of your own! The community art swap is designed for small, flat artworks no more than 4"x6".
Pick up a science kit and try a simple experiment at home.
Find all the pictures hidden around the library and collect a small prize. This self-led activity is available all month long!
Visit our National Crossword Day display, complete a puzzle, and bring it to the second floor reference desk for free pencil; while supplies last.
Young patrons can take home the monthly themed craft to complete with their family and friends.
Join us and swap puzzles or games in this one-to-one swap! Take a new puzzle and leave an old puzzle!
Come visit the library and join us for a fun, month-themed scavenger hunt! Explore, discover hidden surprises, and see if you can complete the challenge.
Learn a new American Sign Language (ASL) sign every month! This program is intended to help build your ASL vocabulary.
Find all the items for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa hidden around the library. Activity continues through Dec. 31.
EVPL staff will be available to answer tech questions and provide assistance with navigating smart phones, tablets, laptops, and our digital collections.
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.
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Explore simple science concepts with hands-on activity stations for ages 2-5.
Evansville is Indiana's third city, on a bend of the Ohio River at the state's southern tip. Mesker Park Zoo, the Evansville Museum with its planetarium and the Children's Museum of Evansville are the family staples, and the LST-325, a restored WWII landing ship, is moored downtown. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library runs eight branches.
Holiday events for kids in Evansville, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
31 children’s events are on in Evansville in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (13 branches, 486 upcoming programmes). Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
42 places to collect. Tap “I'm here” when you're at one and the stamp goes in your book; collect 5 and print the certificate.
Stamps live on your phone. Open your passport to see them all, print the certificate, or save them to your email.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Evansville’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.
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