Elkhart Public Library

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Pierre Moran
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.

Teen Cemeterriums
2025-10-21 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring the spooky vibes to a terrarium with an unearthly feel.

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Downtown
2025-10-22, 2025-10-29, 2025-11-05 | IN
For Día de los Muertos we’re hosting a traditional ofrenda (altar). Remember loved ones who have passed by leaving a note, memory or small offering like a photo, flower or memento.

Día de los Muertos Sugar Skull Planter Pot
2025-10-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Dia de los Muertos celebrates life and death without fear. Paint a sugar skull (calaveras) on a planter pot and learn more about the traditions and history of the Latin American celebration.
Registration for this program opens Sept. 1.

Frankentoys for Teens
2025-10-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Become a mad scientist by taking apart recycled toys and creating new things.

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.

Spooky Movie Marathon
2025-10-30 09:00 - 21:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Join us for family-friendly spooky horror movies with free popcorn and drinks. Vote for what we watch from the following:
Hotel Translyvania
Halloweentown
Hocus Pocus
Ghostbusters
Monster House
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Scooby-Doo
Casper
Addams Family Values
Goosebumps
After 7 p.m. we’ll switch to R-rated options:
Final Destination (2025)
Pet Sematary (1989)
Scream (1996)

Halloween Parade
2025-10-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in costume for stories and games before we walk around the library to collect candy.

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.

Holiday Card Drive for Seniors
2025-11-01, 2025-11-08, 2025-11-15, 2025-11-22, 2025-11-29 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Spread holiday cheer by creating a card for local senior care centers. Make a card at Pierre Moran with available materials or drop it off by Dec. 19. We’ll deliver them to local care centers.
¡Comparte la alegria navideña haciendo tarjetas hechas a mano para los centros locales de atención a personas mayores!
Haz una tarjeta en la sucursal Pierre Moran a partir del 1 de noviembre. O hazia en casa y entrégala antes del 19 de diciembre.

¡Esqueletos en la Biblioteca!
2025-11-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
¡Concurso de Disfraces de Esqueletos por el Día de los Muertos en la Biblioteca! Celebra con nosotros esta tradición especial y participa en nuestro concurso de disfraces de esqueletos, Habrá premios en tres categorías:
Mejor disfraz tradicional
Más creativo
Mejor grupo
¡Ven a honrar el Día de los Muertos con estilo, imaginación y alegría! ¡Regístrate ahora!

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.

Disguise a Gingerbread Person
2025-12-01, 2025-12-02, 2025-12-03, 2025-12-04, 2025-12-05, 2025-12-06 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Come in during open hours and use our available supplies to help a gingerbread person escape from being chased by disguising them as a favorite book character. Take it home or add it to our display.

Holiday Scavenger Hunt
2025-12-01 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Find the hidden holiday pictures around the children’s room at Pierre Moran. Find them all and get a prize. Come back again as the pictures move weekly.

¿Puedes encontrar todas las fotos navideñas escondidas en la sala infantil de la sucursal Pierre Moran este diciembre? ¡Encuéntralas todas y gana un mini bastón de caramelo o una calcomanía! ¡Asegúrate de volver cada semana, ya que las fotos se moverán a una nueva ubicación!

Christmas Card Stampin'
2025-12-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Design your own holiday cards with our stamps and materials. We’ll snack on cookies and cocoa while we create.

Elf on the Shelf
2025-12-06 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come into Osolo during open hours and find the Elf on the Shelf. Take one of his cards to the front desk for a prize. He moves weekly, so come back to find him before he heads back to the North Pole.
