Elkhart Public Library

Teen Job Fair
2024-04-17 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Your parents want you to get a job. Meet local companies looking for help and find that job.

Trolls Preschool Pajama Party
2024-04-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dance and sing along with music from the Trolls movies. Activities and stories add to the fun.

Dunlap Eclipse Viewing Party
2024-04-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Pick up a pair of eclipse glasses and enjoy snacks and more during the near-total solar eclipse. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Enter our raffle for a chance to win a book or a LEGO set. The eclipse peaks at 3:09 p.m.

Cleveland Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
2024-04-08 13:30 - 16:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
The solar eclipse will be near-total in our area. Bring a chair or blanket and we’ll hand out viewing glasses at 1:30 p.m. while supplies last. The eclipse starts at 1:50 p.m., peaks at 3:09 p.m. and completes at 4:25 p.m.

Little Artists
2024-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Pick from several choices of art projects to make and materials to work with. Great for toddlers and older siblings.

Bluey Party
2024-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Help us find Bluey when she is lost in the library. Plus stories and activities.

Easter Egg Hunt
2024-03-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your basket to collect the eggs hidden throughout the library, but everyone will take home a treat bag, whether you find eggs or not. Before the hunt, enjoy a magic show from magician Steve Vaught.

Easter Egg Hunt for Littles
2024-03-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
First, music, stories and games, then a shared egg hunt with something for everyone to take home (regardless of how many eggs you find).

Battle of the Books
2024-03-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The reading competition for fifth and sixth graders is back for participating schools.

Magical Tea Party
2024-03-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Treats, tea and hot chocolate will be served at this magic tea time. Come in costume if you choose and enjoy activities and stories, too.

Dr. Seuss Preschool Party
2024-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dr. Seuss’s numerous books and characters turn into fun activities.

Dr. Seuss Day
2024-03-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy Seuss-related activities based around your favorite books and characters to celebrate the author’s 120th birthday and National Read Across America Day.

REAL Talk: Reflections of a Heart Attack Survivor
2024-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
REAL Services and Elkhart Public Library present “Real Talk,” a series of educational programs for adults.
Mia Albert is a Hospice Care Consultant for Heartland Hospice. She’s a registered nurse with 15 years of experience, and a heart attack survivor.
As someone living with premature heart disease, Mia is passionate about educating others on the risks they may also be living with, how they can care for their own heart health, and also how they can advocate for themselves within the healthcare system.
This cookies and coffee talk will last about 45 minutes, with time set aside for Q&A. Click here to register at the REAL Services site.
These events at EPL will take place at 11 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of every other month, February through December.

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Preschool Party
2024-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Hot dog! We’re hosting a bunch of fun activities themed around Mickey and friends.

Homeschool Mini Canvas Acrylic Painting
2024-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Find out what kind of art can you make using a canvas that is less than 5 square inches.

Everything Hearts and Chocolate
2024-02-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Nothing goes together at Valentine’s Day like hearts and chocolate. Enjoy both with stories, activities and yes, chocolate to eat!

Pictionary Game Night
2024-01-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy a family game night at Osolo. Laugh and have fun trying to guess what your team is drawing.

Rubble and Crew Preschool Party
2024-01-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build projects with blocks just like Rubble and Crew in Builder’s Cover. Plus stories and more.

Winter Fun Fest
2024-01-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Winter-theme games, snow stories and more to celebrate the wintery cold.

Movie and Popcorn: Elemental
2024-01-05 13:30 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a showing of “Elemental.” The movie is rated PG and 1 hour, 41 minutes.

Books and Boots
2024-01-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Ox Bow County Park, 23427 C.R. 45, Goshen, IN, 46528, United States
Miss Debbie and a naturalist from Elkhart County Parks host a book discussion aimed at children ages 8-12, but the whole family is welcome. This time we’re discussing “The Wild Robot Protects.” The discussion will be followed by an activity led by the naturalist. We might even sled. In case of inclement weather, meet at Dunlap Branch.

Little Artists
2024-01-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create something new and fun with paint, paper, scissors and clay. Take it home at the end.

Movie and Popcorn: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
2023-12-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and a showing of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The movie is rated PG and is 1 hour, 32 minutes.

Fables and Festivities
2023-12-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Local authors of children’s and teen books will be set up inside the library to sell their books. Talk to authors about their books and get some holiday shopping done, Fables Books of Goshen will have a pop-up store, too. Plus, activities for kids.
For details on the writing contest, click here.

Preschool Dinosaur Party
2023-12-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Roar for dinosaurs! Enjoy stories and activities with a dinosaur theme.

Holiday Ornament Workshop
2023-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy a holiday atmosphere as you create ornaments with live holiday music, cookies and hot chocolate.

Noche de Lotería
2023-11-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
La Sirena! La Luna! El Tambor! Come play lotería, win prizes and munch on snacks.

Wheel of Prizes
2023-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Teens will spin the wheel, guess a letter and figure out the word. Enjoy snacks while we play and compete for prizes.

Karaoke for Teens
2023-11-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends and belt out your favorite songs.

How to Catch a Turkey
2023-11-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Play turkey-themed games and then try to catch one for a prize. Plus stories about thankfulness and being a good friend.
