App-y Hour in the Atrium
2024-09-26 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in and learn about library resources. We can even sign you up for a library card if you don’t have one. Sept. 12 – Apps for readers Sept. 19 – Apps for learning Sept. 26 – Apps for kids

Fire Safety with Elkhart Fire Department
2024-10-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
For National Fire Safety month we’re having Elkhart Fire Department come out with one of their trucks to give us an up close look at staying safe from fire and what firefighters do.

Building Up Our Youth community conversation
2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Vop Osili, an renowned Indianapolis architect, will lead this event. It’s the latest in a series of community conversations hosted by the Elkhart Chapter of Indiana Black Expo. All ages are invited to become inspired.

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour (EPL's Version)
2024-10-25 15:30 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Swifties of all ages can make bracelets, listen to her music, karaoke, and more as we enter our Swiftie Era.

Haunted Elkhart County
2024-10-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Mark Doddington, the local author of “Haunted Elkhart County” discusses his ghost-hunting experiences at locations around the area.

Trunk-or-Treat at Pierre Moran
2024-10-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
From 4 to 6 p.m. enjoy family-friendly trick-or-treating in a safe environment. The event is free and open to all.
If you’d like to register a vehicle to give out candy or small toys or trinkets, please call Angie at the Pierre Moran Branch at 574.294.6418.

Halloween Parade
2024-10-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Preschoolers can come in their costumes for stories, rhymes and games. We finish with a walk around the building to collect candy.

Harry Potter Halloween Hoopla
2024-10-31 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our Halloween party of fun with a Harry Potter theme! Play games, get candy, enter our costume contest and more.

Día de los Muertos
2024-11-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate and learn about Día de los Muertos with facepainting, crafts, cocoa and pan de muertos.

Meet the Cast
2024-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Live theater comes to Dunlap Branch. Cast members from Concord High’s fall show “A Wrinkle in Time” perform a scene from the show, plus answer questions about theater and performing. Support local students, learn about performing and enter to win tickets to the show at this program for the whole family.

Dragons Love Tacos Preschool Party
2024-11-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Don’t give a dragon salsa with their taco! Read the story and enjoy activities based on the book.

Noche de Lotería
2024-11-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Play lotería, a traditional Mexican bingo-like game that’s easy to learn and fun to play. Plus, we’ll have prizes and snacks. Practice your Spanish while having fun.
Diviértete y juega a la lotería, come deliciosos aperitivos y gana premios!

Crazy for Slime
2024-11-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn to make a few different kinds of slime, from fluffy to floam!

Bedtime Stories: Hibernation
2024-11-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn about how bears hibernate with stories, music and activities at this special Storytime for the whole family.

Turkey Time
2024-11-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate turkeys with stories, songs and crafts all involving our favorite seasonal bird.

Kids Christmas Card Stamping
2024-12-02 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy cocoa and cookies while designing your own holiday cards using our stamps and materials.

Family Ornament Workshop
2024-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy a time for family crafting with live holiday music, cocoa and cookies.

Winterfest at the Library
2024-12-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come by during WinterFest for a photo with the Grinch and to make an RV Santa.
Elkhart City Parks and Recreation Department hosts Santa for photos from 1:15 to 3 p.m.

Christmas Party with Santa and Mrs. Claus
2024-12-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Free pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Plus, enjoy cocoa, stories, games and more. Free gift of a book for kids while supplies last.

Bedtime Stories: Snowmen at Night
2024-12-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Explore what snowmen do at night with stories, songs and activities at this Storytime for the whole family.

New Year's Glow Party
2024-12-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Glow up at our neon glow party with games and a dance party! Come in white or neon so you can glow too.

Martin Luther King Day Open House
2025-01-20 08:00 - 09:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy a continental breakfast and performance from the Elkhart Community Chorus ahead of the day’s events.
The event is free and open to the public.
This event is shared with the Elkhart Chapter of Indiana Black Expo and serves as the kickoff to a full day of activities and remembrances throughout the city.

Moana Preschool Party
2025-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
How far will you go to enjoy some Moana and Maui-themed activities and stories?

Winter Blast
2025-01-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy games, stories and crafts while we celebrate wintry snow and fun.

Winter Fun Day
2025-02-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
We’re hosting activities, games and more with a winter theme during open hours.

Indie Lens Pop-Up
2025-02-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and soft drinks while we watch PBS documentaries. A group discussion will follow each screening.
June – Free for All: The Public Library

Chocolate and Hearts
2025-02-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with chocolate and more chocolate. We’ll make and eat chocolate, plus enjoy stories and activities.

Let's Move Dance Class
2025-02-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Get dancing with direction from a local choreographer. For all skill levels, ages 13 and up.
