Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-04-08 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Follow along as local artist Linda Pieri leads a painting lesson.

DIY Craft for Adults
2025-04-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get creative with this simple do-it-yourself project.
There is an additional session Thursday at 11 a.m.
Registration for this program opens March 1.

Teen Lock In
2025-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spend your evening playing games, snacking and hanging out with friends.

Unicorn Craft Week
2025-04-09, 2025-04-10, 2025-04-11, 2025-04-12 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come by during spring break to complete a different unicorn craft each day.

Children's Spring Craft
2025-04-09 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-10 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-11 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in over spring break for a spring-themed craft to take home.

Spring Break Boredom Busters
2025-04-09 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-10 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-11 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Find drop-in activities for kids and families throughout spring break. Plus, we’ll have free popcorn and a showing of Moana 2 (rated PG, 1h:40m) at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11.

Spring Break Junior Theater Camp
2025-04-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-10 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spend your spring break with a beginner theater camp. Practice is Monday to Friday with a performance on Friday night. Great for ages 6 to 13.
Registration for this event is open until Friday, April 4 or until it is full.

Drop-In LEGO Build
2025-04-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon to enjoy free play with our available LEGOs.

DIY Craft for Adults
2025-04-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get creative and make something with a simple do-it-yourself craft.
Registration for this program opens March 1.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
2025-04-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Listen to stories in English and Spanish, and learn some Spanish words and phrases. A hands-on activity will follow the stories.
Escucha cuentos en inglés y español y aprende algunas palabras y frases en español. Después de los cuentos habrá una actividad manual.

Tween and Teen Cookies and Canvas
2025-04-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Create a painting from one of our available pictures and learn new painting techniques.
Registration for this program opens March 1.

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.

FAFSA Fácil
2025-04-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Ven y aprende todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la FAFSA. 12 de Abril de 12 p.m. a 2 p.m. estaremos ofreciendo un evento informativo parar guiarte en el proceso de inscripción a la FAFSA.

Family History Workshop
2025-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dive deeper into your family history with a speaker series of experts from across the region.
April 12 – Jessica Trotter, a librarian and archivist, shares tips for tracking down offline collections and planning a trip for research
April 19 – EPL’s genealogy librarian shares the numerous resources online and in person available at the library
April 26 – A genetic genealogist shares all about DNA testing and how to use it most effectively

Peeps Diorama Contest
2025-04-14 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Create a scene from a favorite book or characters with Peeps. Pick up an entry form and Peeps starting Monday, March 24 while supplies last. Return your scene and form by Tuesday, April 15. We’ll host a work day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12 to build an entry. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 23.

Spring Bunny Scavenger Hunt
2025-04-14 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Drop in to Pierre Moran anytime in April to find our hidden bunnies and win a prize.

Homeschool Art: Zen Gardens
2025-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn about Zen gardens and make a mini one to take home.

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).
