Elkhart Public Library

Kindergarten Gear Up
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, 2026-04-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Kindergarten Gear Up
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
This nine-week program is to get 4- and 5-year-olds ready for kindergarten. Caregivers receive advice and activities to practice the skills kids need when they enter the classroom. Please consider if your child will enter kindergarten in the fall of 2026 before registering.
Registration for this program starts Feb. 1.

Little Explorers
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.

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:

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.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
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.

Preschool Paw Patrol Party
2026-03-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate all things Paw Patrol with activities, crafts and more.

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.

Sensory Playdate
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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover
2026-04-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your stuffed animal friend for a Storytime, then leave them overnight at the library. We’ll show you pictures of their overnight adventures when they get picked up on Saturday.
Registration for this program starts March 1.

Spring Break Hangout
2026-04-06 09:00 - 2026-06-08 17:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spend part of your spring break with games, crafts and great books at Dunlap.
