Elkhart Public Library

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2026-01-12 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Learning sketching and painting techniques to create artwork. We’ll snack on cookies while we work.
Registration for this program opens Dec. 1.

LEGO Bots
2026-01-14 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 Dec. 1.

KPop Demon Hunters Party
2026-01-16 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stay golden, Huntrix girls! Enjoy snacks, activities, sing-alongs, and learn a dance with other fans of the popular movie.

Homeschool Writer's Theater Camp
2026-01-19 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-20 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-22 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Join a new spin on our theater camp. This time, we’re writing our own script. Rehearsals are Monday to Friday with a performance for friends and family on Friday evening. This camp is best for ages 6 to 14.
Registration for this program starts Dec. 1.

Kids Art Workshop
2026-01-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Learn about a famous artist and their signature technique. Then, put into practice while making your own masterpiece.

Winter Blast!
2026-01-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate snow, cold and winter fun inside with games, stories, prizes and more. Plus, we’ll have an indoor snowball fight.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2026-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work together in teams and use coding to make LEGO builds light up, play sounds or move. This program is best for ages 6 and up.
Registration for this program opens Dec. 1.

Tiny Art Show
2026-02-02, 2026-02-09, 2026-02-16 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Pick up a tiny art kit starting February 2 and return your artwork by February 21. The artworks will be displayed beginning February 25 for voting.

Homeschool: Scrapbook Paper Crafts
2026-02-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create any of several paper crafts like a bookmark, envelope or booklet using our supplies. Build on the skills we used making the harcover book last month.

Noche de Lotería
2026-02-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Play the Mexican bingo-like game that’s easy to learn and fast to play. Practice Spanish words while winning prizes and eating snacks.
Divértete y juega a la lotería, come deliciosos aperitivos y gana permios!

Ox Bow Books & Boots
2026-02-13 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-13 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:

March 13 – “Brighty of the Grand Canyon” by Marguerite Henry
April 10 – “Grand Teton Stampede” by C.R. Fulton
May 8 – “Heartwood Hotel: Family Forever” by Kallie George
June 12 – “My Side of the Mountain” by Jean Craighead George
July 17 – “The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow” by Elaine Dimopoulos

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2026-02-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work as a team to bring LEGO creations to life by coding it to light up, play sounds or move. This program is geared for kids ages 6 and up.
Registration for this program starts Jan. 1.

Passport to Possibility
2026-02-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Celebrate Black excellence during Black History Month by learning about historic figures like Maya Angelou, Michael Jordan and more through interactive stations and pick a prize for completing all stations.

LEGO Challenge
2026-02-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
See what you will create with your monthly challenge and vote for your favorite build.

Unicorn Party
2026-02-26 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stories, games and activities celebrating unicorns.

Tunes and Twirls for Tots
2026-03-02 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-16 10:30 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Dance and play together with your toddler to build movement and have fun. This program pauses on May 25 for Memorial Day

Homeschool Winter Birds and Feeders
2026-03-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Debbie at Ox Bow Haus at Ox Bow County Park with naturalist James to learn about winter birds in our area. We’ll create a pinecone bird feeder, too. Come dressed for a hike.

Homeschool: Scrape Painting
2026-03-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create beautiful abstract designs using acrylic paint and a scraper.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2026-03-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work as a team to bring LEGO creations to life by coding it to light up, play sounds or move. This program is geared for kids ages 6 and up.
Registration for this program starts Feb. 1.

Dunlap LEGO Club
2026-03-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dunlap’s LEGO Club continues on a new day. Take our monthly challenge, share your build and enter our year-long drawing for a LEGO set at the December program.

Mario Wonder on Nintendo Switch
2026-03-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends to play Mario Wonder, team-style. This program is best for ages 6 to 12.
