Elkhart Public Library

Preschool Play-Doh Party
2026-02-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get creative at our stations of Play-Doh fun and take home your creation.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-02-25 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-03-11 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-04-01 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-04-15 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.

Little Explorers
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-09 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.

Preschool Party: Dr. Seuss
2026-03-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with stories and activities.

Kindergarten Gear Up
2026-03-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Prepare your soon-to-be-kindergartener with the skills they need in the classroom at this free nine-week program led by a former teacher.

Sensory Playdate
2026-03-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-03 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.

Ox Bow Books & Boots
2026-03-13 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet Miss Debbie with Elkhart County Parks naturalists for a book discussion and nature activity. Dress for the weather. Books are geared to ages 8-12, and advanced reading is not required.
Upcoming books:

Friday, Jan. 9 – “The Call of the Wild” by Jack London
Feb. 13 – “Swiss Family Robinson” by Johann David Wyss
March 13 – “Brighty of the Grand Canyon” by Marguerite Henry
April 10 – “Grand Teton Stampede” by C.R. Fulton

Green Eggs and Ham Party
2026-03-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
A Seuss-tastic party for little ones with activities and stories. Wear green and leave with a craft.

Easter Egg Hunt for Littles
2026-03-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for stories and activities, followed by a hunt for eggs. Everyone takes home a treat.

Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-02 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for a free puppet show with Roz Puppets. Then, we’ll hunt for eggs around the library. Bring a basket or bag to collect eggs. Everyone leaves with a prize.
There is a second program at 5 p.m. to serve more families.
