Elkhart Public Library

Junior Theater Camp
2025-07-11 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Get on stage with our fun and free theater camp. We’ll rehearse Monday through Friday and perform our show for friends and family on Friday evening. The show is best for kids ages 6 to 13.
Registration for this camp opens June 1.

Kids Art Workshop
2025-07-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Artist Fra Angelico used gold leaf paint to make the works shimmer. Learn about the artist and then use our silver leaf technique using aluminum foil.

Summer Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-07-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Choose a picture of your choice to make a painting of while learning new techniques.

Summer Reading Prize Party
2025-07-17 15:00 - 18:00 | McNaughton Park, 701 Arcade Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us at McNaughton Park to celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge presented by Ranger Distribution and Froggy 102.7.
We’ll have games, food, bounce houses and announce the prize winners at 5:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the party of the summer.

Summer LEGO Bots
2025-07-18 14:30 - 15:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work with others and use coding to bring movement, lights or sound to LEGO builds.
Registration for this program opens June 1.

Joan Miro Inspired Watercolor Art
2025-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Joan Miro created surreal and colorful pieces across art movements. We’ll create a painting inspired by his unique artistic vision.
This program is best for children ages 6 to 12.
Registration for this program opens July 1.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
2025-08-14 16:00 - 16:45, 2025-09-11 16:00 - 16:45, 2025-10-09 16:00 - 16:45 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hear stories in English and Spanish words and phrases and we finish with a hands-on activity.

Lava Chicken Party
2025-08-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The hit song from the Minecraft Movie is still ringing around your head. Make a tie-dye t-shirt with our available supplies and play games.

Fun Family Movie
2025-08-21 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a recently released movie. This month, we’re watching “Snow White” (2025, rated PG, 1:49).

The Throwback Theatre
2025-08-21 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-09-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and a nostalgic movie for the whole family.
Aug. 21 – The Princess Bride (PG, 1:38)
Sept. 18 – The Sandlot (PG, 1:41)
Oct. 16 – Hocus Pocus (PG, 1:36)

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2025-08-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Bring LEGO creations to life with movement, sounds or lights by working with a team and using coding. This program is great for kids ages six and up.
Registration for this program begins July 1.

Homeschool: Rope Coil Baskets
2025-09-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a colorful basket using rope and cotton yard.

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-09-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Learn new painting skills while making a picture of your choice. Wear old clothes.
Registration for this program starts Aug. 1.

Fiesta at the Mercado: Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off
2025-09-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with food trucks, vendors and activities for the whole family.

LEGO Bots
2025-09-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Working with LEGOs and a team, use coding to make builds move, light up or play sounds.
Registration for this program opens Aug. 1.

Kids Art Workshop
2025-09-22 15:30 - 16:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Henri Rousseau created jungle paintings using only his imagination. Use a simple printmaking technique to make your own jungle scene.

Sonic the Hedgehog Back to School Party
2025-09-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for Sonic-themed fun games, food and more.

Mario Kart Tournament
2025-09-24 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends and Mario Kart skills to compete for the top prize. Plus, enjoy snacks between rounds. Great for ages 6 to 12.
Registration for this program opens Aug. 1.

Fun Family Movie
2025-09-25 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and recently released movie. We’re showing “Lilo and Stitch” (2025, rated PG, 1:48).

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2025-09-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring LEGO creations to life with movement, sounds or lights by working with a team and using coding. This program is great for kids ages six and up.
Registration for this program begins Aug. 1.

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Pierre Moran
2025-10-01, 2025-10-06, 2025-10-08, 2025-10-13 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Visit Pierre Moran throughout October to add a picture or special item to our ofrenda for a departed loved one. Or just write the name of your loved one to add.

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-10-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Learn new painting skills while making a picture of your choice. Wear old clothes.
Registration for this program opens Sept. 1.

Tons of Trucks
2025-10-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get up close with the trucks kids love. Big trucks take over the library parking lot and you can ask drivers questions and sit in their rigs.

Homeschool: Autumn Tree
2025-10-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow step-by-step instructions to create a drawing of a tree.
