Elkhart Public Library

Just Dance with Nintendo Switch
2026-04-06 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your dance skills and play Just Dance 2026 on the Nintendo Switch.

Monday Movies: The Super Mario Bros. Movie & The SpongeBob Movie
2026-04-06 14:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a double feature of The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG, 1:32) and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (PG, 1:36).

Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2026-04-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow Linda Pieri along and learn new techniques while we paint a caterpillar.
Registration for ages 12 and up only opens March 1.

Spring Break Boredom Busters
2026-04-07, 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
2026-04-07, 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 into the children’s room throughout spring break to grab a craft to take home.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-04-07 09:30 - 10:15, 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. This Storytime pauses on Jan. 6.

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.

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.

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
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.

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:

Feb. 13 – “Swiss Family Robinson” by Johann David Wyss
March 13 – “Brighty of the Grand Canyon” by Marguerite Henry
April 10 – “Grand Teton Stampede” by C.R. Fulton

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.”

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 themed bingo. Win snacks and small prizes.
Feb. 13 – Hallmark movie troupe bingo
March 13 – Music bingo
April 10 – 80s bingo
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.
