Homework Help - Dunlap
2026-02-03 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-10 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Coffee and Coloring for Adults
2026-02-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Relax, unwind and connect with others with free coffee, coloring sheets and colored pencils.

Baby & Me
2026-02-04 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-02-04 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-02-11 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-02-11 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.

Preschool Party: SuperKitties
2026-02-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with SuperKitties-inspired activities and stories.

Family Paint by Sticker
2026-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Create an artwork using stickers placed on numbers. Options for adults and children are available for all ages to enjoy.

Adult Anime Club
2026-02-04 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Watch and discuss anime, make a craft and enjoy snacks.

Homework Help - Pierre Moran
2026-02-04 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States

Homework Help - Osolo
2026-02-05 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Friends of EPL Book Sale
2026-02-07 09:00 - 14:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join the Friends of Elkhart Public Library for the monthly used book sale on the first Saturday of each month. Specials are announced on Facebook.

Dunlap Book Worms
2026-02-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us on Saturdays monthly for a book discussion. Contact Sue Eller for a copy of the book.
Upcoming books:
Dec. 13 – The 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Jan. 10 – “James” by Percival Everett
Feb. 7 – “How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior
March 7 – “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn
April 4 – “The Inheritance Games” by Jennifer Barnes
May 7 – “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
June 13 – “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge
July 11 – “Trouble in Treewater” by John Chris
Aug. 8 – “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Sept. 5 – “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon
Oct. 3 – “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote”
Nov. 14 – “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” by Dee Brown
Dec. 12 – “Christmas Jars” by Jason F. Wright

Tiny Art Show
2026-02-09 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Pick up a tiny art kit starting February 2 and return your artwork by February 21. The artworks will be displayed beginning February 25 for voting.

Tunes and Twirls for Tots
2026-02-09 10:30 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Dance and play together with your toddler to build movement and have fun. This program pauses on Feb. 16 for President’s Day and April 6 for spring break.

Homeschool: Scrapbook Paper Crafts
2026-02-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create any of several paper crafts like a bookmark, envelope or booklet using our supplies. Build on the skills we used making the harcover book last month.

Osolo Page Turners
2026-02-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our monthly book discussions at the Osolo Branch. Upcoming titles:

March 9 – Any book about Amelia Earhart
April 13 – “The Clinic” by Cate Quinn
May 11 – “Someone Knows” by Lisa Scottoline
June 8 – “The Spectacular” by Fiona Davis
July 13 – “My Friends” by Frederik Backman

Homework Help - Downtown
2026-02-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., 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. Help is only available on days when Elkhart schools are in session.

Homework Help - Cleveland
2026-02-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States

Animal Tracks with Elkhart County Parks
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Debbie and an Elkhart County Parks naturalist to learn about identifying animal tracks.

Storytime with Miss Angie
2026-02-10 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. Please note this Storytime pauses on April 7 for spring break.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2026-02-10 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow local artist Linda Pieri as we create a new painting each month.
Registration for this program opens Jan. 1.

Super Mario Smash Bros. for Teens
2026-02-10 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends and play Super Mario Smash Bros. on our Switch.

Meet Your Library Director
2026-02-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Old Style Deli, 200 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Kristen Edson, EPL’s Executive Director, will answer questions and take your ideas about our public library. These events give you a chance to talk casually with Kristen, who came to Elkhart in the fall of 2025.

Noche de Lotería
2026-02-12 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!

Meet Your Library Director
2026-02-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
