Winter Break Boredom Busters
2025-12-22, 2025-12-23, 2025-12-26, 2025-12-27, 2025-12-29, 2025-12-30, 2026-01-02, 2026-01-03 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Come into Cleveland Branch throughout winter break for a new daily activity during open hours. Puzzles, games, and crafts are just some of the fun. Plus, join us on Fridays Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 at 1:30 p.m. for Popcorn and a Movie.
• Dec. 26 – The Smurfs (PG, 1:32)
• Jan. 2 – How to Train Your Dragon (PG, 2:05)

Make It and Take It: Polar Bears and Penguins
2025-12-26 - 2025-12-27, 2025-12-27 - 2025-12-28, 2025-12-29 - 2025-12-30, 2026-01-02 - 2026-01-03, 2026-01-03 - 2026-01-04 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come by the downtown library throughout winter break for a new craft each day.

Talk with Your Baby
2025-12-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This 8-week program for new parents introduces childhood literacy to parents with an expert from Notre Dame’s Robinson Community Learning Center. Receive free books, tips for talking to your baby and guided activities for your infant.

Sensory Playdate
2026-01-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in play clothes and let little ones explore and learn through sensory play.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2026-01-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hear new phrases and stories in English and in Spanish during this all-ages Storytime. We finish with a hands-on activity.
Acompáñenos el primer martes de cada mes para escuchar cuentos en inglés y español mientras aprende palabras y frases en español. Después de los cuentos habrá una actividad manual.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-01-07 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-14 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-21 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-28 10:00 - 10:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build literacy early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities. This Storytime takes a break on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 for the holidays. This Storytime pauses on April 8 for spring break.

Cookies and Coloring Club
2026-01-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Drop into Pierre Moran anytime from 4 to 6 p.m. for an all-ages open coloring session. Relax, get creative and use our available supplies. Snack on cookies while you work.

Little Explorers
2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.

Ox Bow Books and Boots
2026-01-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Debbie joins with Elkhart County Parks naturalists for a book discussion and nature activity at Ox Bow County Park’s Cottonwood Shelter. Advanced reading is not required. This program moves to Oct. 17 because of EPL staff training. Upcoming books:

Friday, Oct. 17 – “Blue Bay Mystery” by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Friday, Nov. 14 – “The Indian in the Cupboard” by Lynne Reid Banks
Friday, Dec. 12 – “The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame
Friday, Jan. 9 – “The Call of the Wild” by Jack London

Preschool Party: Thomas the Train
2026-01-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Chase a rainbow with Thomas the Train and other activities for young learners.
