Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Pierre Moran
2025-10-06, 2025-10-08, 2025-10-13, 2025-10-15, 2025-10-20, 2025-10-22, 2025-10-27, 2025-10-29 | 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 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
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.

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.

LEGO Bots
2025-10-13 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 Sept. 1.

Build-A-Mask Workshop
2025-10-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Turn a basic mask into a special creation to use for Halloween, play or anything.
Registration for this event opens Sept. 1.

Fun Family Movie
2025-10-16 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. We’re watching “Karate Kid: Legends” (PG: 1:58).

The Throwback Theatre
2025-10-16 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)

Ox Bow Books and Boots
2025-10-17 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-14 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

Mosaic Rock Painting
2025-10-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri to create a mosaic using painted rocks. This program is best for kids ages 6 to 12.
Registration for this program begins Sept. 1.

Popcorn and a Movie: "Lilo and Stitch"
2025-10-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a showing of the 2025 “Lilo and Stitch” (rated PG, 1h48m).

Cobus Creek Books and Boots
2025-10-24 13:30 - 15:00 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
Mr. Courtney from Bonneyville Mills leads a book discussion and nature activity at Cobus Creek Shelter. The book is geared for kids ages 8 to 12 but the whole family is welcome. We’ll be discussing “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2025-10-27 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 Sept. 1.

Trunk-or-Treat at Pierre Moran
2025-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Drop in for a free, fun afternoon of trick-or-treating in a family-friendly and safe environment. Wear a costume and pick out candy. Plus, face-painting, games, crafts and snacks.
If you’re interested in participating in the festivities, call Angie at 574-294-6418 by Oct. 17. Prepare for 200 participants. You should have pre-wrapped candy or alternative treats (such as small toys) and no vehicles larger than a pickup truck or van.
The Friends of the Elkhart Public Library support this program.

Scooby Doo Halloween Party
2025-10-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in your costume for games and treats. Plus, we’ll have a costume contest with a prize for the winner.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2025-11-04 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.

Cookies and Coloring Club
2025-11-05 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.

LEGO Challenge
2025-11-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Take our monthly build challenge and share it with the group. We’ll vote on a winner, who gets a prize. Plus, each month, enter your name for our December LEGO set drawing.

Homeschool: Mandala Rock Painting
2025-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Use small dots to paint a picture or design on a rock.

LEGO Bots
2025-11-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work together in teams and learn coding skills to make LEGO builds move, light up, play sounds and more.
Registration for this program starts Oct. 1.

Catch a Turkey!
2025-11-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Play games and try to catch yourself a turkey to win a prize. Plus, we’ll have stories and more fun.
