RESCHEDULED: Green Eggs and Ham Party
2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
A Seuss-tastic party for little ones with activities and stories. Wear green and leave with a craft.

Spring Break Craft: Birdhouse Art
2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Decorate a birdhouse to welcome back birds this spring. This program is great for ages 6 and up.
Registration for this program starts March 1.

Hooks and Needles
2026-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-04-07 11:00 - 11:45 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Teen Anime Club
2026-04-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy anime and manga with other fans. We’ll share Japanese snacks and make crafts, too.

Spring Break Boredom Busters
2026-04-08, 2026-04-09, 2026-04-10, 2026-04-11 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Break out of the doldrums with fresh daily activities — crafts, games, challenges and surprises. Plus, we pause on Friday for Popcorn and a Movie at 1:30 p.m. We’ll be watching “The Wild Robot” (PG, 1:42).

Spring Break Children's Craft
2026-04-08, 2026-04-09, 2026-04-10, 2026-04-11 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Pop up in the children’s room throughout spring break to grab a craft to take home.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2026-04-08 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-04-08 10:30 - 11:15 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families.

Baby & Me
2026-04-08 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-04-08 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.

Kindergarten Gear Up
2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Prepare your soon-to-be-kindergartener with the skills they need in the classroom at this free nine-week program led by a former teacher. Please consider if your child will be entering kindergarten before registering.
Registration for this program starts Feb. 1.

Noche de Lotería
2026-04-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Learn lotería, a fast-paced Mexican bingo-like game. Win prizes and enjoy free snacks—a great way to learn Spanish words.
¡Diviértete y juega a la lotería, come deliciosos aperitivos y gana premios!

Little Explorers
2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.

WordPlay Open Mic - Spoken Word Performances
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Jake Webster, local artist and writer, hosts this special open-mic event during National Poetry Month. This series gives everyone a chance to take the mic with an original written work or song. Or share someone else’s published work if you’re moved by it. The events are free and no registration is necessary.

Teen Lock-In
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in comfy clothes to hangout with friends, crafts, games and snacks.

Ox Bow Books & Boots
2026-04-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet Miss Debbie with Elkhart County Parks naturalists for a book discussion and nature activity. Dress for the weather. Books are geared to ages 8-12, and advanced reading is not required.
Upcoming books:

March 13 – “Brighty of the Grand Canyon” by Marguerite Henry
April 10 – “Grand Teton Stampede” by C.R. Fulton
May 8 – “Heartwood Hotel: Family Forever” by Kallie George
June 12 – “My Side of the Mountain” by Jean Craighead George
July 17 – “The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow” by Elaine Dimopoulos

All Ages Movie
2026-04-10 14:00 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spend a spring break afternoon with a free movie and popcorn. We’re watching “Zootopia 2” (PG, 1:48).

Friday Night Bingo
2026-04-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring the family for a fun night of ’80s-themed bingo. Win snacks and small prizes.
Registration for this program opens March 1.

Peeps Diorama Contest
2026-04-13 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Create a favorite book or movie scene using marshmallow Peeps for our annual diorama contest.
Starting Monday, March 30, pick up Peeps and a box at Cleveland while supplies last. Create your diorama using a shoe box, paper, markers, beads or other craft supplies. Submissions will be accepted at Cleveland April 1-14.
Full rules:
• Drop off entries by 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 at Cleveland Branch. Entry forms are at the branch.
• One entry per group or person
• All ages are encouraged to participate. It’s fun for the whole family.
• By entering the contest, EPL has permission to display your entry, take pictures and share it online.
• Entries will be displayed and voted on Wednesday, April 15, through Tuesday, April 21.
• Winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 22.

Peeps must feature prominently in the diorama. Any color or type of Peep may be used. Scenes depicted should be family-friendly.
All entries should be in a standard-size shoe box, maximum since is 12x18x12.” Sides may be removed.
Any other food or candy, besides Peeps are not allowed in the dioramas.
One entry per person or team. Teams will be placed in the category of their oldest member for prize voting.
Entries must be delivered in finished form to the Cleveland library no later than 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, with a completed form. Any submission without an entry form will not be displayed.
Diaoramas must be picked up by Saturday, May 2 or they will be discarded.

Tunes and Twirls for Tots
2026-04-13 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 April 6 for spring break.

Homeschool: Under the Sea Watercolor
2026-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow step-by-step to create underwater sea animals like whales, fish or turtles and combine them to make a picture that is all your own.

Readers Roundtable
2026-04-13 13:30 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Share your latest reads – good and bad – with other avid readers at this “no assigned book” book club.

Osolo Page Turners
2026-04-13 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
