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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.
5 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.
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.
Storytime with Miss Rhonda
Storytime with Miss Rhonda
Meet new friends and gain literacy and social skills through stories, songs, rhymes and more at the Cleveland Branch.
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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.)
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.
Mini-Campers Theater Camp
Mini-Campers Theater Camp
An introductory theater camp for kindergarteners and first graders. Rehearsals are Monday to Thursday March 4-7 and Monday to Wednesday March 11-13 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The performance will be Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m. Registration opens Feb. 1.
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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
Taller de Finanzas
Taller de Finanzas
Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, estableecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
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Homeschool Art: Pastels and Perspective
Homeschool Art: Pastels and Perspective
Perspective makes paintings more realistic. Learn about the technique and try it out with oil pastels.
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.
Osolo Page Turners
Osolo Page Turners
Join our monthly book discussions at the Osolo Branch. Upcoming titles: January 8 - "The Girl They Left Behind” by Roxanne Veletzos Feb. 12 - "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks March 11 - "The Woman They Could Not Silence" by Kate Moore April 8 - "Lucy by the Sea" by Elizabeth Strout May 13 - "Homecoming" […]
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.
Cooking Small
Cooking Small
Elkhart County Extension Educator shares meal ideas and cooking skills to prepare smaller meals. Registration opens Feb. 1.
Computer One-on-One
Computer One-on-One
Call the Downtown Computer Center at 574.294.2847 or sign up in person, to reserve your 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Time slots are listed below. 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.
8 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.
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.
Storytime with Miss Rhonda
Storytime with Miss Rhonda
Meet new friends and gain literacy and social skills through stories, songs, rhymes and more at the Cleveland Branch.
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.)
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.
Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
Create a new acrylic painting each month while learning new techniques and getting creative with others. Registration opens Feb. 1.
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Taller de Finanzas
Taller de Finanzas
Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, estableecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
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Magical Tea Party
Magical Tea Party
Treats, tea and hot chocolate will be served at this magic tea time. Come in costume if you choose and enjoy activities and stories, too.
Adult Crafternoon – Decoupage Glass Magnets
Adult Crafternoon – Decoupage Glass Magnets
Registration for this program has closed. Keep watching for more great activities. Meet others and tap into your creativity while making something cool. This month we're making magnets with glass and decorated with decoupage.
Tween and Teen Candy Sushi Creations
Tween and Teen Candy Sushi Creations
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) There's nothing fishy about this sushi. Make sushi from candy and then taste-test the results.
6 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.
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.
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.
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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.)
Third Thursday LEGO Club
Third Thursday LEGO Club
Take a new challenge each month and see what you can create with other kids.
Fun Family Movie
Fun Family Movie
Join us for free popcorn and a showing of Disney's "Wish." It is rated PG and is 95 minutes.
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Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books
The reading competition for fifth and sixth graders is back for participating schools.
Taller de Finanzas
Taller de Finanzas
Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, estableecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
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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 […]
LEGO Sparks
LEGO Sparks
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Combine LEGO building with coding to make the LEGOs move and complete tasks.
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.
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Easter Egg Hunt for Littles
Easter Egg Hunt for Littles
First, music, stories and games, then a shared egg hunt with something for everyone to take home (regardless of how many eggs you find).
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.
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.
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.
4 events,
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt
Bring your basket to collect the eggs hidden throughout the library, but everyone will take home a treat bag, whether you find eggs or not. Before the hunt, enjoy a magic show from magician Steve Vaught.
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.
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Taller de Finanzas
Taller de Finanzas
Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, estableecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
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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.
Chocolate Chip Taste Test
Chocolate Chip Taste Test
Pick up a kit to take home and try each of the chocolate chips inside. Return the form and we'll tell you which brand of chocolate chips you prefer. We can also give you some recipes to use.
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.
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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.
Chocolate Chip Taste Test
Chocolate Chip Taste Test
Pick up a kit to take home and try each of the chocolate chips inside. Return the form and we'll tell you which brand of chocolate chips you prefer. We can also give you some recipes to use.
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.
10 events,
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.
Chocolate Chip Taste Test
Chocolate Chip Taste Test
Pick up a kit to take home and try each of the chocolate chips inside. Return the form and we'll tell you which brand of chocolate chips you prefer. We can also give you some recipes to use.
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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 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.
Chocolate Chip Taste Test
Chocolate Chip Taste Test
Pick up a kit to take home and try each of the chocolate chips inside. Return the form and we'll tell you which brand of chocolate chips you prefer. We can also give you some recipes to use.
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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 Cottonwood Shelter. Books and Boots is for the whole family, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress appropriately if snow is in the forecast. Feb. 2 - “The Boxcar Children” by Gertrude Chandler Warner […]
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.
Chocolate Chip Taste Test
Chocolate Chip Taste Test
Pick up a kit to take home and try each of the chocolate chips inside. Return the form and we'll tell you which brand of chocolate chips you prefer. We can also give you some recipes to use.
4 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 […]
Chocolate Chip Taste Test
Chocolate Chip Taste Test
Pick up a kit to take home and try each of the chocolate chips inside. Return the form and we'll tell you which brand of chocolate chips you prefer. We can also give you some recipes to use.
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