Elkhart Public Library

Taller de Finanzas
2023-10-27 10:00 - 17:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, establecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.

Di-November
2023-11-01 09:00 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Visit Dunlap Branch throughout November during open hours for a dinosaur scavenger hunt, dinosaur rubbing and many dinosaur books to check out. Create a dinosaur and show a librarian for a prize!

Medicare Planning with Weiss Financial Ratings
2023-11-08 17:30 - 18:30 | IN
Join an expert from Weiss Financial Ratings for guidance on choosing the best Medicare plan and provider for your situation. Register and join via Zoom link.

Taller de Finanzas
2024-01-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, estableecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.

Theater Camp
2024-01-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Join another fun theater camp with Miss Debbie. Learn the basics of theater and put on a performance for your friends and family. Rehearsals are Jan. 8 to 11 and 15 to 17 with a 6 p.m. performance on Jan. 18.

Taller de Finanzas
2024-01-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Preschool Party
2024-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Hot dog! We’re hosting a bunch of fun activities themed around Mickey and friends.

Air Fryer 101
2024-02-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Learn to get the tastiest results with your air fryer in this session led by Emily Christ, Purdue Extension’s health and human sciences educator.

REAL Talk: Reflections of a Heart Attack Survivor
2024-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
REAL Services and Elkhart Public Library present “Real Talk,” a series of educational programs for adults.
Mia Albert is a Hospice Care Consultant for Heartland Hospice. She’s a registered nurse with 15 years of experience, and a heart attack survivor.
As someone living with premature heart disease, Mia is passionate about educating others on the risks they may also be living with, how they can care for their own heart health, and also how they can advocate for themselves within the healthcare system.
This cookies and coffee talk will last about 45 minutes, with time set aside for Q&A. Click here to register at the REAL Services site.
These events at EPL will take place at 11 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of every other month, February through December.

Dr. Seuss Preschool Party
2024-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dr. Seuss’s numerous books and characters turn into fun activities.

Fire Safety Workshop
2024-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elkhart Chapter of the Indiana Black Expo, Elkhart Fire Department and EPL are hosting a free fire safety workshop. EPD will answer questions and provide safety information. Free smoke and carbon dioxide detectors will be available while supplies last.

Cooking Small
2024-03-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Elkhart County Extension Educator shares meal ideas and cooking skills to prepare smaller meals.
Registration opens Feb. 1.

Peeps Science
2024-03-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Experiment with everyone’s favorite marshmallow treat! Get hands-on and see what happens when a Peep is frozen, find out if they float and more.

Without a Will
2024-03-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Emily Christ of Purdue Extension will present on what happens to property and assets in the event of death without a will in Indiana. She’ll also provide tips and answer questions.

Teen Interview Prep
2024-03-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Be prepared for the next job interview ahead of the summer hiring season. Get tips and tricks, as well as mock questions and resumé help.

Battle of the Books
2024-03-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The reading competition for fifth and sixth graders is back for participating schools.

Taller de Finanzas
2024-04-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Aprende a gestionar las finanzasa estableecer y alcanzar objectivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.

Cleveland Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
2024-04-08 13:30 - 16:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
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.

Dunlap Eclipse Viewing Party
2024-04-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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.

Eclipse Activities
2024-04-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stick around following Homeschool Art to enjoy activities and games related to science before and after the eclipse. Pick up a pair of viewing glasses, too.

REAL Talk
2024-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A health expert with REAL Services leads an informative discussion on arthritis. Jordan Geroski from St. Joseph Health System leads a discussion on the impact arthritis can have and how to effectively treat and mange it. Click here to register.

Ask a Museum Curator
2024-04-30 12:00 - 14:00 | IN
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.; Pierre Moran 4 to 6 p.m.
May 1 – Downtown – Noon to 2 p.m.
May 3 – Cleveland – Noon to 2 p.m.; Osolo 4 to 6 p.m.

Demystifying Smartphones
2024-05-02 14:30 - 16:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
An expert from T-Mobile is here with an easy-to-understand guide to your phone.

Black Like Me with Indiana Black Expo
2024-05-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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.

FAFSA Night
2024-05-15 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
FAFSA seems hard, but the experts from IUSB’s Financial Aid Office are here to make it easier. Bring a laptop or use ours.

Canceled - Sleep on it: Why Sleep Matters
2024-05-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Millions of us fail to get enough sleep. Find out what you can do to get better, healthy sleep from a Purdue Extension educator.

Reptiles and Amphibians
2024-05-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
An Elkhart County Parks Department expert is bringing live critters for us to see up close. Learn about snakes, frogs and turtles that live right here in our area.

Without a Will
2024-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A Purdue Extension office expert shares about preparing a will and what it should include. To register call 574-533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.

Curious Critters
2024-06-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Meet the reptiles and amphibians that call our area home and see live local species up close.
