Preschool Party: Gingerbread
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy stories, activities and gingerbread house making. Please let us know about any food allergies you may have.

Preschool Danny Go Christmas
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dance the morning away with Danny Go, take home a craft and create fun memories.

Elf on the Shelf
2025-12-13 | 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.

Disguise a Gingerbread Person
2025-12-13 | 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 Card Drive for Seniors
2025-12-13 | 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.

Holiday Scavenger Hunt
2025-12-15 | 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 Party with Santa Claus
2025-12-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate the season with games, activities, prizes and a gift while supplies last. Plus, Santa will be in the atrium for free pictures.

Winter Break Boredom Busters
2025-12-22, 2025-12-23, 2025-12-26, 2025-12-27, 2025-12-29, 2025-12-30, 2026-01-02, 2026-01-03 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Come into Cleveland Branch throughout winter break for a new daily activity during open hours. Puzzles, games, and crafts are just some of the fun. Plus, join us on Fridays Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 at 1:30 p.m. for Popcorn and a Movie.
• Dec. 26 – The Smurfs (PG, 1:32)
• Jan. 2 – How to Train Your Dragon (PG, 2:05)

Winter Break Children's Craft
2025-12-22 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-23 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-26 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-27 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-29 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-30 09:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-02 09:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elf on the Shelf left a seasonal craft to make over winter break. Come in any time during open hours to create with the available supplies.

Monday Movie Marathon
2025-12-22 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Come into Pierre Moran for family-friendly movies starting every two hours.
On Dec. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy these films.
• Elf (PG, 1:35)
• Disney’s A Christmas Carol (2009, PG, 1:36)
• The Grinch (2018, PG, 1:45)
• The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (PG, 1:39)
On Dec. 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy these films.
• Lilo & Stitch (2025, PG, 1:48)
• How to Train Your Dragon (PG, 2:05)
• Elio (PG, 1:39)
• Freakier Friday (PG, 1:51)

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.

Trunk-or-Treat at Pierre Moran
2026-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Drop in for our free spooktacular afternoon or safe trick-or-treating in a family-friendly environment. Plus, crafts, games, snacks and candy-alternative treats.
Vendors interested in participating should call 574-294-5418 and ask for Angie by Oct. 16.

Halloween Parade
2026-10-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in costume for stories, games and activities before we walk around to collect candy.
