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Spring Break Boredom Busters
Spring Break Boredom Busters
Come to Cleveland throughout Spring Break for activities available during open hours. On Friday we'll show "Wonka" at 1:30 p.m. with a chocolate snack.
Book Scavenger Hunt
Book Scavenger Hunt
Come by Osolo any time during open hours over spring break and follow our clues to find books. Then stop by the desk to collect a prize.
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Little Artists
Little Artists
Pick from several choices of art projects to make and materials to work with. Great for toddlers and older siblings.
Spring Break LEGO City
Spring Break LEGO City
Come by Dunlap throughout Spring Break and build on our LEGO City. The only rule is to not remove what's already there. Get creative and see how big we can build it.
Spring Break Boredom Busters
Spring Break Boredom Busters
Come to Cleveland throughout Spring Break for activities available during open hours. On Friday we'll show "Wonka" at 1:30 p.m. with a chocolate snack.
4 events,
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Spring Break Books and Boots
Spring Break Books and Boots
Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Sarah, a naturalist with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Ox Bow Haus. Books and Boots is for the whole family, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress appropriately if snow is in the forecast. April 5 - “The Trumpet of the Swan” by […]
Book Scavenger Hunt
Book Scavenger Hunt
Come by Osolo any time during open hours over spring break and follow our clues to find books. Then stop by the desk to collect a prize.
Spring Break LEGO City
Spring Break LEGO City
Come by Dunlap throughout Spring Break and build on our LEGO City. The only rule is to not remove what's already there. Get creative and see how big we can build it.
3 events,
Friends of EPL Book Sale
Friends of EPL Book Sale
Join the Friends of Elkhart Public Library for the monthly used book sale on the first Saturday of each month. Specials are announced on Facebook.
Peeps Diorama Contest
Peeps Diorama Contest
Create a scene from a favorite book or anything using our supplies and marshmallow Peeps. We'll have a work day to build one at the branch on Saturday, April 6 during open hours. Come to Cleveland to grab supplies, while they last, from March 25 to April 8. Entries need to be dropped off by […]
Taller de Finanzas
Taller de Finanzas
Aprende a gestionar las finanzasa estableecer y alcanzar objectivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
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Cleveland Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Cleveland Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
The solar eclipse will be near-total in our area. Bring a chair or blanket and we'll hand out viewing glasses at 1:30 p.m. while supplies last. The eclipse starts at 1:50 p.m., peaks at 3:09 p.m. and completes at 4:25 p.m.
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Dunlap Eclipse Viewing Party
Dunlap Eclipse Viewing Party
Pick up a pair of eclipse glasses and enjoy snacks and more during the near-total solar eclipse. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Enter our raffle for a chance to win a book or a LEGO set. The eclipse peaks at 3:09 p.m.
Peeps Diorama Contest
Peeps Diorama Contest
Create a scene from a favorite book or anything using our supplies and marshmallow Peeps. We'll have a work day to build one at the branch on Saturday, April 6 during open hours. Come to Cleveland to grab supplies, while they last, from March 25 to April 8. Entries need to be dropped off by […]
8 events,
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Miss Janell and her puppet friends host a time of stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and imaginative play.
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
Storytime with Miss Angie
Storytime with Miss Angie
Join Miss Angie at Pierre Moran for a weekly time of stories, songs and a craft. This Storytime pauses for Spring Break on April 2, July 2 for the Fourth of July, and July 23 for the Elkhart County Fair.
7 events,
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Trolls Preschool Pajama Party
Trolls Preschool Pajama Party
Dance and sing along with music from the Trolls movies. Activities and stories add to the fun.
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up.
5 events,
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for Spring Break April 4 and again at the end of May and for the July 4th holiday.)
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Computer One-on-One
Computer One-on-One
Sign up in person at the Downtown Computer Center or by calling 574.293.2847 for 30 minutes of stress-free computer help. From saving a file to accessing library resources, our experts will help you. Time slots available: 2:30, 3, 3:30 or 4 p.m.
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Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
(Registration for this program has closed. Keep watching for more great activities.) Create a new painting each month and learn new techniques with acrylic paints. Great for ages 12 to 18.
Free
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Taller de Finanzas
Taller de Finanzas
Aprende a gestionar las finanzasa estableecer y alcanzar objectivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
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4 events,
Readers Roundtable
Readers Roundtable
Share your thoughts on any books you've recently read and get suggestions for new books and authors from other avid readers. Note that the April meeting is one week later due to the Solar Eclipse Viewing.
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Adult Crafternoon – Fabric Decorated Flowerpots
Adult Crafternoon – Fabric Decorated Flowerpots
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Meet others and tap into your creativity while making something cool. This month we're making flowerpots decorated with fabric.
Free
Homework Help Downtown
Homework Help Downtown
National Honors Students help young learners with their school work on a first come, first served basis. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Homework Help does not occur when school is not in session.
6 events,
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Miss Janell and her puppet friends host a time of stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and imaginative play.
Hooks and Needles
Hooks and Needles
Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts.
7 events,
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Teen Job Fair
Teen Job Fair
Your parents want you to get a job. Meet local companies looking for help and find that job.
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up.
6 events,
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for Spring Break April 4 and again at the end of May and for the July 4th holiday.)
Third Thursday LEGO Club
Third Thursday LEGO Club
Take a new challenge each month and see what you can create with other kids.
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
Hear stories in English and Spanish while learning Spanish words and phrases. A hands-on activity will follow stories. Únase al personal de biblioteca para disfrutar de las horas de cuentos bilingües para niños. Compartiremos libros, cantaremos canciones y aprenderemos algunas palabras y frases en español. Nuestra hora del cuento terminará con un actividad manual.
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LEGO Sparks
LEGO Sparks
Registration for this program is now closed. Keep watching for more great activities. Combine LEGO building with coding to make the LEGOs move and complete tasks.
Free
Homework Help at Cleveland
Homework Help at Cleveland
National Honors Students help young learners with their school work on a first come, first served basis. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Homework Help does not occur when school is not in session.
5 events,
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Miss Janell and her puppet friends host a time of stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and imaginative play.
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
7 events,
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up.
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
3 events,
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for Spring Break April 4 and again at the end of May and for the July 4th holiday.)
Homework Help at Osolo
Homework Help at Osolo
National Honors Students help young learners with their school work on a first come, first served basis. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Homework Help does not occur when school is not in session.
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
0 events,
1 event,
Taller de Finanzas
Taller de Finanzas
Aprende a gestionar las finanzasa estableecer y alcanzar objectivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
0 events,
3 events,
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Fun Family Movie
Fun Family Movie
Join us for free popcorn and a showing of "Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie." It is rated PG and 95 minutes.
Homework Help Downtown
Homework Help Downtown
National Honors Students help young learners with their school work on a first come, first served basis. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Homework Help does not occur when school is not in session.
Homework Help at Cleveland
Homework Help at Cleveland
National Honors Students help young learners with their school work on a first come, first served basis. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Homework Help does not occur when school is not in session.
8 events,
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Día de los Niños y Libros
Día de los Niños y Libros
Games, stories, and more to celebrate kids! Participa en juegos, haz una manualidad o escucha cuentos y canciones en español, y celebra un día para los niños: ¡cada niño se irá con un premio!
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Miss Janell and her puppet friends host a time of stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and imaginative play.
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
6 events,
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up.
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
5 events,
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for Spring Break April 4 and again at the end of May and for the July 4th holiday.)
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Demystifying Smartphones
Demystifying Smartphones
An expert from T-Mobile is here with an easy-to-understand guide to your phone.
RSVP Now
Free
Osolo LEGO Club
Osolo LEGO Club
Build with our LEGOs at Osolo. Come in and we'll challenge you to build something and share it with the group.
4 events,
Books and Boots
Books and Boots
Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Sarah, a naturalist with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Cottonwood Shelter. Books and Boots is for the whole family, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress for the weather. May 3 - "Miss Rumphius" and "Make Way for Ducklings" (picture books) June 7 […]
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Celebrate El Día de los Niños
Celebrate El Día de los Niños
El Día de los Niños is a holiday celebration for children with games, prizes, free books, snacks and more.
Ask a Museum Curator
Ask a Museum Curator
Who decides what goes into the museum collection? How are items preserved? And what can I do to maintain my own treasures? Michelle Nash, curator of collections for the Elkhart County Historical Museum, will be on hand to field your questions and celebrate National Preservation Week. April 30 - Dunlap - Noon to 2 p.m.; […]
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Black Like Me with Indiana Black Expo
Black Like Me with Indiana Black Expo
The Elkhart Chapter of the Indiana Black Expo highlights the accomplishments of area African-Americans outside of the sports world. Panelists featured include mayor Rod Roberson, Rodney Dale, Levon Johnson, Emily Arnold and more.
Music in the Stacks
Music in the Stacks
Hear stories come to life with members of the Elkhart County Symphony. These four performances feature a wide variety of music selections and stories read by librarians. These special storytimes are fun for the whole family. March 9 - String Quartet May 4 - Zephyr Winds
Friends of EPL Book Sale
Friends of EPL Book Sale
Join the Friends of Elkhart Public Library for the monthly used book sale on the first Saturday of each month. Specials are announced on Facebook.
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