Dragons Love Tacos Preschool Party
2024-11-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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, 2025-03-01 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-04-05 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.

Preschool Danny Go Dance Party
2025-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dance to your favorite Danny Go videos and get moving. Plus, take home a craft.

Magical Mystical Tea Party
2025-03-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come to our tea party dressed up as your favorite mythical character to win a prize. Plus enjoy treats, games and more. Best for ages six and up.

Pete the Cat Preschool Party
2025-03-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Party like Pete the Cat with four groovy buttons and white shoes.

Battle of the Books
2025-03-22 09:30 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A quiz-bowl-style reading competition for fifth and sixth graders from participating local schools to instill reading for fun. Who will take home the trophy?

Prop Swap
2025-03-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A plant hobby doesn’t have to be expensive. Join other green thumbs to swap cutting and add new members to your family. Bring a plant to trim and propagate or take one of ours. Pots and dirt available while supplies last.

Ox Bow Books and Boots
2025-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Krista, an interpretive naturalist manager with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Ox Bow County Park’s Cottonwood Shelter. Books and Boots is for the whole family, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress for the weather. In April, this club moves to second Fridays.

April 11 – “Better Together (Heartwood Hotel)” by Kallie George
May 9 – “The Sign of the Beaver” by Elizabeth George Speare
June 13 – “Rascal” by Sterling North
July 11 – “Home Again (Heartwood Hotel)” by Kallie George

60th Anniversary of the Palm Sunday Tornadoes
2025-04-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
On the 60th anniversary of the tragic and destructive Palm Sunday Tornadoes, join author Janis Thornton to discuss her book about the tornadoes. Her book, “The 1965 Palm Sunday Tornadoes in Indiana” is a detailed and well-researched book about the largest natural disaster in Indiana history.

Easter Party for Littles
2025-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Music, stories and games before a shared egg hunt with something for everyone to take home (regardless of how many eggs you find).
