Storytime with Miss Janell
2025-10-21 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-10-21 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-10-28 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-10-28 11:00 - 11:45 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Hooks and Needles
2025-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts.

Storytime with Miss Angie
2025-10-21 10:30 - 11:15 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Storytime teaches children important early literacy skills. Miss Angie leads this time of reading, singing, talking, and playing together. This Storytime pauses on Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 23 and 30.

Teen Cemeterriums
2025-10-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring the spooky vibes to a terrarium with an unearthly feel.

Homework Help - Dunlap
2025-10-21 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-28 16:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring all the materials you need for your assignment and get one-on-one help from National Honor Society students on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions are available only on days when Elkhart schools are in session.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-10-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elkhart Public Library meets the third Tuesday of each month to discuss library business. Learn more about the board and upcoming meeting here.

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Pierre Moran
2025-10-22, 2025-10-27, 2025-10-29 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Visit Pierre Moran throughout October to add a picture or special item to our ofrenda for a departed loved one. Or just write the name of your loved one to add.

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Downtown
2025-10-22, 2025-10-29 | IN
For Día de los Muertos we’re hosting a traditional ofrenda (altar). Remember loved ones who have passed by leaving a note, memory or small offering like a photo, flower or memento.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2025-10-22 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-10-22 10:30 - 11:15 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families.

Baby and Me
2025-10-22 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-10-22 10:30 - 11:15 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it’s a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up.

Storytime at Cleveland
2025-10-22 09:30 - 10:15 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us for as we build social and motor skills with stories, song and a craft. Two sessions are offered for more families.

Storytime at Cleveland
2025-10-22 11:00 - 11:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Gain social and literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes while making new friends and more at the Cleveland Branch.

Día de los Muertos Sugar Skull Planter Pot
2025-10-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Dia de los Muertos celebrates life and death without fear. Paint a sugar skull (calaveras) on a planter pot and learn more about the traditions and history of the Latin American celebration.
Registration for this program opens Sept. 1.

Homework Help - Pierre Moran
2025-10-22 16:30 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States

Little Explorers
2025-10-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Nov. 27, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.

Mosaic Rock Painting
2025-10-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri to create a mosaic using painted rocks. This program is best for kids ages 6 to 12.
Registration for this program begins Sept. 1.

Popcorn and a Movie: "Lilo and Stitch"
2025-10-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a showing of the 2025 “Lilo and Stitch” (rated PG, 1h48m).

Cobus Creek Books and Boots
2025-10-24 13:30 - 15:00 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
Mr. Courtney from Bonneyville Mills leads a book discussion and nature activity at Cobus Creek Shelter. The book is geared for kids ages 8 to 12 but the whole family is welcome. We’ll be discussing “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate.

Into the Spiral: Exploring Junji Ito's World
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Junji Ito is famous for creepy horror manga and creepy illustrations. Come in your best cosplay for the costume contest, make a craft and enjoy snacks. Plus, enter our Ito-inspired art contest. Entries can be dropped off Sept. 10 to Oct. 15. Winners will be announced at the event.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2025-10-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring LEGO creations to life with movement, sounds or lights by working with a team and using coding. This program is great for kids ages six and up.
Registration for this program begins Sept. 1.

Frankentoys for Teens
2025-10-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Become a mad scientist by taking apart recycled toys and creating new things.
