Elkhart Public Library

Demystifying Smartphones
2024-05-02 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Ask a Museum Curator
2024-05-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-03 16:00 - 18:00 | 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.

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.

Taller de Finanzas
2024-05-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-15 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.

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.

Investigate Incredible Insects
2024-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Encounter and get hands-on with insects from the Elkhart County Parks Department.
Registration opens May 1, but is for attendance count only.

ConversaConnect
2024-06-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos.

Zoo to You
2024-07-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Potawatomi Zoo teaches us about some of their animals. Get up close with some of them.
There will be a second show at 5 p.m. to accommodate more families!

Zoo to You
2024-07-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Potawatomi Zoo teaches us about some of their animals. Get up close with some of them.
There is another show at 3:30 p.m. to accommodate more families!

ConversaConnect
2024-08-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-22 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-29 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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.

Cooking Small
2024-08-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Emily Christ from the Purdue Extension office will offer tips and recipes for those cooking for a small household. To register, call Jenn at (574) 533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.

CANCELED - REAL Talk
2024-08-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Experts with REAL Services share informational health talks every other month on the fourth Tuesday. Click here to register and find out about the sessions.

Dedication of Emma Barrett Molloy Historical Marker
2024-09-04 11:00 - 11:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elkhart County Historical Museum and Elkhart Public Library invite the community to celebrate the life’s work of Emma Barrett Molloy. The 19th century advocate for women’s rights has been honored with a State Historical Marker in front of the downtown library on High Street.
This event is free and open to all.
Molloy became the first female newspaper editor locally when she took on the role for the Elkhart Observer, 1872-76. The journalist later became an evangelist promoting temperance and prohibition of alcohol, as well as voting rights and equality for women.
