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America turns 250. Naturally, we’re making ribbon flags.Supplies provided. Festive behavior encouraged.See you Thursday,...
06/07/2026

America turns 250.
Naturally, we’re making ribbon flags.
Supplies provided.
Festive behavior encouraged.
See you Thursday, June 11 at 4PM.

We're not naming names.But we did notice a lot of "Interested" clicks.The books are arriving. They are imagining a new l...
06/05/2026

We're not naming names.
But we did notice a lot of "Interested" clicks.
The books are arriving. They are imagining a new life on your shelves.
Tomorrow: Book Sale. Summer Bash. Endless opportunities to find something you didn't know you needed.
Interested is nice. Going is nicer.
The books are counting on you.

Did you know Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is one of the oldest zoos in Indiana? Opening in June of 1928, it was orig...
06/04/2026

Did you know Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is one of the oldest zoos in Indiana? Opening in June of 1928, it was originally free to the public. For generations now, it’s been a place where Evansville families made memories, school kids discovered wildlife, and conservation came to life. Mesker has grown from a small collection of animals into a landmark that still inspires curiosity and community pride nearly a century later. From the iconic Monkey Ship to the much-beloved carousel, its legacy is woven into the history of Evansville itself. What’s your favorite exhibit at Mesker Park Zoo?

The final level awaits.Join Jen Shaffer for Level Up Your Genealogy Research 3. New clues. New discoveries. Some brick w...
06/03/2026

The final level awaits.
Join Jen Shaffer for Level Up Your Genealogy Research 3.
New clues. New discoveries.
Some brick walls don't stand a chance.

The plan was simple: host a book sale. A very big book sale. Then we made a series of choices. Now we have food trucks, ...
06/02/2026

The plan was simple: host a book sale.
A very big book sale.
Then we made a series of choices.
Now we have food trucks, science demos, games, crafty pursuits, a bounce house, and more.
Come for the books. Stay because things escalated.
Details below.

This Wednesday at 1:00 PM.Dino-Mite Magic Show.Ancient tricks. Modern magic.Possibly 65 million years in the making.
06/01/2026

This Wednesday at 1:00 PM.
Dino-Mite Magic Show.
Ancient tricks. Modern magic.
Possibly 65 million years in the making.

Virtual Author Talk | Wednesday, June 3 | 1:00 PMWhere can a quilt and a butter cow both be award winners? Join a virtua...
05/31/2026

Virtual Author Talk | Wednesday, June 3 | 1:00 PM

Where can a quilt and a butter cow both be award winners? Join a virtual discussion with Mary Savig, curator at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, to explore the art, craft, and blue-ribbon ambitions of state fairs.

Register and submit your questions for the author at the link in our comments.

Only one week until Willard's Summer Bash and Annual Book Sale!Plan your food strategy now. You'll need to refuel before...
05/30/2026

Only one week until Willard's Summer Bash and Annual Book Sale!
Plan your food strategy now. You'll need to refuel before the bag sale.

A big thank you to our lunchtime food truck lineup: Nathan's Famous Franchise Food Truck , Tulum's Mexican Cuisine, Steve's Oink-N-Squeel Barbecue Sauce, Uncle G’s Lemon Smashers , Sweet Dreams À La Mode, and Kona Ice!

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21 N 1st Avenue
Evansville, IN
47710

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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