Elkhart Public Library

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-03-19 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Teen Interview Prep
2024-03-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Be prepared for the next job interview ahead of the summer hiring season. Get tips and tricks, as well as mock questions and resumé help.

Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2024-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Friends of Elkhart Public Library Inc. board meets monthly on the third Wednesday. Regular business includes discussion of book sale events and the consideration of grant requests from library staff.

Fun Family Movie
2024-03-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a showing of Disney’s “Wish.” It is rated PG and is 95 minutes.

Battle of the Books
2024-03-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The reading competition for fifth and sixth graders is back for participating schools.

Taller de Finanzas
2024-03-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, estableecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.

Peeps Diorama Contest
2024-03-25 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Create a scene from a favorite book or anything using our supplies and marshmallow Peeps. We’ll have a work day to build one at the branch on Saturday, April 6 during open hours.
Come to Cleveland to grab supplies, while they last, from March 25 to April 8. Entries need to be dropped off by April 9. Voting for each category is April 10-16.

LEGO Sparks
2024-03-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Combine LEGO building with coding to make the LEGOs move and complete tasks.

Easter Egg Hunt for Littles
2024-03-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
First, music, stories and games, then a shared egg hunt with something for everyone to take home (regardless of how many eggs you find).

Hack the Painting for Teens
2024-03-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Recycle an old canvas and turn it into a creation of your own.

Easter Egg Hunt
2024-03-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your basket to collect the eggs hidden throughout the library, but everyone will take home a treat bag, whether you find eggs or not. Before the hunt, enjoy a magic show from magician Steve Vaught.

Spring Break LEGO City
2024-04-01 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-02 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-04 09:00 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come by Dunlap throughout Spring Break and build on our LEGO City. The only rule is to not remove what’s already there. Get creative and see how big we can build it.

Chocolate Chip Taste Test
2024-04-01 09:00 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Pick up a kit to take home and try each of the chocolate chips inside, while supplies last. Return the form and we’ll tell you which brand of chocolate chips you prefer. We can also give you some recipes to use.

Book Scavenger Hunt
2024-04-01 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-02 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-03 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-04 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-05 09:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come by Osolo any time during open hours over spring break and follow our clues to find books. Then stop by the desk to collect a prize.

LEGO Challenge
2024-04-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build magnificent things. Use our prompt to build something and then talk about what you made. You could take home a prize.

Bluey Party
2024-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Help us find Bluey when she is lost in the library. Plus stories and activities.

Toddler Dance Party
2024-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This special event takes place at the same time as Baby and Me for the week of Spring Break. Bring along older siblings and everyone will have a great time dancing with scarves, egg shakers, and more.

Teen Movie Matinee
2024-04-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
School is out, so bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon movie. Check our Facebook Page to see what’s playing.

Little Artists
2024-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Pick from several choices of art projects to make and materials to work with. Great for toddlers and older siblings.

Mosaic Art for Teens
2024-04-04 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Use small materials to create a big picture. Just bring your creativity.

Spring Break Books and Boots
2024-04-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Ox Bow County Park, 23427 C.R. 45, Goshen, IN, 46528, United States
Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Sarah, a naturalist with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Ox Bow Haus. Books and Boots is for the whole family, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress appropriately if snow is in the forecast.

April 5 – “The Trumpet of the Swan” by E.B. White (advance reading not required)

Taller de Finanzas
2024-04-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Aprende a gestionar las finanzasa estableecer y alcanzar objectivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
