Elkhart Public Library

Teen Dot Mandalas
2025-11-11 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create beautiful and unique patterned artwork on rocks with our provided materials.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-11-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as we create a painting.
Registration for this event begins Oct. 1.

Pick the Right Medigap Plan
2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Heading into enrollment season, learn how to pick the right supplemental policy that fits your needs with experts from Weiss Financial Ratings. You can find a customized policy for free with your library card.

Computer One-on-One
2025-11-12 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-18 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Reserve 30 minutes of one-on-one help with one of our computer experts to help with whatever you need. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Call the downtown computer center at 574.294.2847 to reserve your 30-minute spot.
Times available at 2:30, 3, 3:30, and 4 p.m.

LEGO Bots
2025-11-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work together in teams and learn coding skills to make LEGO builds move, light up, play sounds and more.
Registration for this program starts Oct. 1.

Homework Help - Pierre Moran
2025-11-12 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-19 16:30 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, 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.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Discover 10 warnings of Alzheimer’s and what steps to take during this informative program. Purdue Extension Elkhart County will lead this discussion. Register by calling 574-533-0554 or emailing fink24@purdue.edu.
El Alzheimer es una enfermedad cerebral que provoca un deterioro gradual de la memoria, el pensamiento y el razonamiento. Descubra los 10 signos de alerta y los pasos a seguir cuando se busca asistencia médica. Para registrarse, llame al 574-533-0554 o envíe un correo electrónico a fink24@purdue.edu.
Si necesita un intérprete o traductor, comuníquese con Emily Christ al 574-533-0554 o ewitters@purdue.edu antes del 23 de octubre.

Catch a Turkey!
2025-11-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Play games and try to catch yourself a turkey to win a prize. Plus, we’ll have stories and more fun.

Homework Help - Osolo
2025-11-13 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Canceled - Tu Llave de la Biblioteca
2025-11-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
¿Sabías que tu tarjeta de la biblioteca sirve para mucho más que sacar libros? Te invitamos a una serie divertida donde exploraremos juntos todos los servicios digitales y recursos gratuitos disponibles para ti. Puedes traer tu propio dispositivo o pedir prestado uno de los nuestros. ¡No se necesita experiencia!
Oct. 16 & 30 : Cómo conseguir entradas gratis para el zoo y museos con tu targjeta
Nov. 6 & 13: Servicios de streaming y peliculas gratis
Dec. 4 & 18: Clases de inglés gratis en linea
Jan. 8 & 22: Exámenes de práctica gratis del BMV (incluye CDL y motocicleta)

Preschool Playdough Party
2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Talk with Your Baby
2025-11-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This 8-week program for new parents introduces childhood literacy to parents with an expert from Notre Dame’s Robinson Community Learning Center. Receive free books, tips for talking to your baby and guided activities for your infant.

Holiday Card Drive for Seniors
2025-11-15 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Spread holiday cheer by creating a card for local senior care centers. Make a card at Pierre Moran with available materials or drop it off by Dec. 19. We’ll deliver them to local care centers.
¡Comparte la alegria navideña haciendo tarjetas hechas a mano para los centros locales de atención a personas mayores!
Haz una tarjeta en la sucursal Pierre Moran a partir del 1 de noviembre. O hazia en casa y entrégala antes del 19 de diciembre.

Kids Art Workshop
2025-11-17 15:30 - 16:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Learn about a famous artist and their signature technique, and then put it into practice while creating your own masterpiece. This session, we’ll be practicing impressionism like Monet.

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-11-17 16:30 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learning sketching and painting techniques to create artwork. We’ll snack on cookies while we work.
Registration for this program opens Oct. 1.

Homework Help - Cleveland
2025-11-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States

Craft Night for Adults
2025-11-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Socialize and get creative with others. This month, we’re making a pine tree table decoration.
Registration for this program opens Oct. 1.

Storytime with Miss Angie
2025-11-18 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 DIY Phone Charms
2025-11-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create your own custom phone accessory charm.

Homework Help - Dunlap
2025-11-18 16:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-11-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, 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.

Around the Table Cookbook Club
2025-11-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Try new recipes with others and find new cookbooks. This combination book discussion and potluck dinner will have everyone bring a dish around the theme to share.
Upcoming themes:
Oct. – Haunted by pumpkins
Nov. – Pure “pie”-fection
Dec. – Gourmet gifts
Jan. – All-day breakfast

Friends of Elkhart Public Library meeting
2025-11-19 18:00 - 18:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Friends of EPL conduct regular business meetings at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. The meetings are open to the public. Click here to learn more about the Friends.

Third Thursday LEGO Club
2025-11-20 15:30 - 16:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Take a new challenge each month and see what you can create with other kids.

Fun Family Movie: How to Train Your Dragon
2025-11-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a recently released movie. We’re watching “How to Train Your Dragon” (2025, PG, 2:05).

Creating Charcuterie Boards
2025-11-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create great charcuterie boards this holiday season with help from Purdue Extension Elkhart County. This hands-on class will elevate your entertaining with visually and delicious boards. To register, call 574-533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.

Noche de Lotería
2025-11-20 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!
