Elkhart Public Library

Preschool Playdough Party
2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stations of playdough fun and creation to explore and play with. Make something to take home.

Noche de Lotería
2025-11-20 17:00 - 18:00, 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!

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.

Winterfest at the Library: Holiday Crafts and Music
2025-12-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring the whole family to the downtown library between noon and 2 p.m. during downtown Winterfest to make an ornament. Kids can also make a candy cane mouse. Plus, live music from Shiny Shiny Black from noon to 2 p.m., including selections from their new seasonal EP.

Miss Judy's Retirement Party
2025-12-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Judy is retiring after 25 years of leading various children’s programs over the years. Come and send off Judy with well-wishes anytime from 2 to 5 p.m.

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.

Elizabeth Klehfoth: The Lost Heiress
2025-12-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Elizabeth Klehfoth, an Elkhart native, is back with her second novel. During this author event, she’ll be reading selections of “The Lost Heiress” and talking about her career. She’ll also sign copies of her book, which can be preordered from Fables Books and picked up at the Goshen store or at the library event.

Start a New Business
2026-01-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
LaQuisha Jackson, founder of Soulful Kitchen, shares her insights and experience for aspiring entrepreneurs. LaQuisha has nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality industry and launched her own catering and culinary education business in 2017.
LaQuisha has been recognized for her impact, receiving the Notre Dame Bootcamp Distinguished Alumni Michael H. Boyce Award, the Leadership South Bend Distinguished Alumni Award, the Northwest Indiana Influential Women’s Award in the Up and Coming Arts category. She was also honored in the 2021 South Bend Tribune class of 40 under 40.

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Open House
2026-01-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Join us for a special MLK Day open house with guest speaker Mike Brown. There will be light refreshments and an inspiring program celebrating Dr. King’s legacy.
Mike Brown is an author and served as the first Black Notre Dame leprechaun.

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.

Cut the Cord
2026-01-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get all the information you should know before you cancel that expensive cable plan. Learn about library resources, streaming services and more.

Winter Gardening
2026-01-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Don’t wait until spring to start your garden. Master Gardener Gwen Ferland demonstrates how to start plants from seeds outdoors in the winter.

Preschool Party: SuperKitties
2026-02-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with SuperKitties-inspired activities and stories.

Animal Tracks with Elkhart County Parks
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Debbie and an Elkhart County Parks naturalist to learn about identifying animal tracks.

RESCHEDULED: FAFSA Night
2026-02-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Don’t let FAFSA applications intimidate you. Get help filling out the forms from experts at IUSB. Bring a laptop or borrow ours.
At the same time, check out the Scholarship Night program and learn about opportunites.

Scholarship Night
2026-02-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
An expert from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County will share about their universal application process and the many scholarship opportunities for students.

Preschool Play-Doh Party
2026-02-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get creative at our stations of Play-Doh fun and take home your creation.

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.

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.

Preschool Party: Dr. Seuss
2026-03-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with stories and activities.

Music in the Stacks
2026-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A story comes to life as members of the Elkhart County Symphony String Quartet accompany “The Noisy Paint Box” by Barb Rosenstock, read by a librarian, during this special storytime for the whole family.

Preserving Family Treasures
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Michelle Nash, curator for Elkhart County Historical Museum shares how to preserve family treasures like photographs, textiles and papers.

Teen Resumé Building
2026-03-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Whether you have work experience or are ready to jump into the job market, we’re here to help you take the next steps with a free resumé workshop.

Battle of the Books
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The reading competition for fifth- and sixth-graders returns. Support your school and see who takes home the trophy this year.

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 | 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.

RESCHEDULED: Green Eggs and Ham Party
2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
A Seuss-tastic party for little ones with activities and stories. Wear green and leave with a craft.

Noche de Lotería
2026-04-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Learn lotería, a fast-paced Mexican bingo-like game. Win prizes and enjoy free snacks—a great way to learn Spanish words.
¡Diviértete y juega a la lotería, come deliciosos aperitivos y gana premios!
