Elkhart Public Library

Ask a Museum Curator
2024-05-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-01 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-30 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Who decides what goes into the museum collection? How are items preserved? And what can I do to maintain my own treasures? Michelle Nash, curator of collections for the Elkhart County Historical Museum, will be on hand to field your questions and celebrate National Preservation Week.
April 30 – Dunlap – Noon to 2 p.m.; Pierre Moran 4 to 6 p.m.
May 1 – Downtown – Noon to 2 p.m.
May 3 – Cleveland – Noon to 2 p.m.; Osolo 4 to 6 p.m.

Celebrate El Día de los Niños
2024-05-03 15:30 - 17:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
El Día de los Niños is a holiday celebration for children with games, prizes, free books, snacks and more.

Demystifying Smartphones
2024-05-02 14:30 - 16:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
An expert from T-Mobile is here with an easy-to-understand guide to your phone.

Día de los Niños y Libros
2024-04-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Games, stories, and more to celebrate kids!
Participa en juegos, haz una manualidad o escucha cuentos y canciones en español, y celebra un día para los niños: ¡cada niño se irá con un premio!

REAL Talk
2024-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A health expert with REAL Services leads an informative discussion on arthritis. Jordan Geroski from St. Joseph Health System leads a discussion on the impact arthritis can have and how to effectively treat and mange it. Click here to register.

Fun Family Movie
2024-04-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a showing of “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie.” It is rated PG and 95 minutes.

Taller de Finanzas
2024-04-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-13 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.

Basic Microsoft Excel
2024-04-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn the common features of spreadsheets – work with columns and rows, and get started copying, pasting and changing fonts. Sign up in person at the Downtown Computer Center or by calling 574.294.2847.

Teen Mini Painting
2024-04-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a painting that will fit on any wall.

Rolled Paper Wall Art for Teens
2024-04-22 16:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Celebrate Earth Day and create wall art using upcycled magazines.

LEGO Sparks
2024-04-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this program is now closed. Keep watching for more great activities.
Combine LEGO building with coding to make the LEGOs move and complete tasks.

Prop Swap
2024-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Plants don’t have to be expensive. Bring a plant that’s ready for propagation or use our available dirt and pots to take a prop from one of ours. Plus, meet other green thumbs and share tips. Dirt and other materials are available while supplies last.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
2024-04-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hear stories in English and Spanish while learning Spanish words and phrases. A hands-on activity will follow stories.
Únase al personal de biblioteca para disfrutar de las horas de cuentos bilingües para niños. Compartiremos libros, cantaremos canciones y aprenderemos algunas palabras y frases en español. Nuestra hora del cuento terminará con un actividad manual.

Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2024-04-17 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.

Teen Job Fair
2024-04-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Your parents want you to get a job. Meet local companies looking for help and find that job.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-04-16 17:30 - 19:00 | 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.

Adult Crafternoon - Fabric Decorated Flowerpots
2024-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Meet others and tap into your creativity while making something cool. This month we’re making flowerpots decorated with fabric.

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2024-04-11 16:30 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(Registration for this program has closed. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Create a new painting each month and learn new techniques with acrylic paints. Great for ages 12 to 18.

Computer One-on-One
2024-04-11 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Sign up in person at the Downtown Computer Center or by calling 574.293.2847 for 30 minutes of stress-free computer help. From saving a file to accessing library resources, our experts will help you.
Time slots available: 2:30, 3, 3:30 or 4 p.m.

Trolls Preschool Pajama Party
2024-04-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dance and sing along with music from the Trolls movies. Activities and stories add to the fun.

Mosaic Craft with Make South Bend
2024-04-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
An artist from Make South Bend will lead making a unique artistic mosaic. This program is supported by the Friends of the Elkhart Public Library
Registration for this program opens March 1 at this link.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2024-04-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri and create your own artwork.

Cookies and Canvas Junior
2024-04-09 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).
Learn painting techniques and make your own masterpiece with acrylic paint.

Apps That Save You Time and Money
2024-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A Purdue Extension educator wants to help others find phone apps that will make life easier.
Registration opens March 1.

Eclipse Activities
2024-04-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stick around following Homeschool Art to enjoy activities and games related to science before and after the eclipse. Pick up a pair of viewing glasses, too.

Dunlap Eclipse Viewing Party
2024-04-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Pick up a pair of eclipse glasses and enjoy snacks and more during the near-total solar eclipse. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Enter our raffle for a chance to win a book or a LEGO set. The eclipse peaks at 3:09 p.m.
