Elkhart Public Library

REAL Talk: Reflections of a Heart Attack Survivor
2024-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
REAL Services and Elkhart Public Library present “Real Talk,” a series of educational programs for adults.
Mia Albert is a Hospice Care Consultant for Heartland Hospice. She’s a registered nurse with 15 years of experience, and a heart attack survivor.
As someone living with premature heart disease, Mia is passionate about educating others on the risks they may also be living with, how they can care for their own heart health, and also how they can advocate for themselves within the healthcare system.
This cookies and coffee talk will last about 45 minutes, with time set aside for Q&A. Click here to register at the REAL Services site.
These events at EPL will take place at 11 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of every other month, February through December.

Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2024-02-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(Registration is now closed. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Come enjoy an art class with local artist Linda Pieri. This class is aimed at teens, young adults and their parents.

Fun Family Movie
2024-02-22 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a recently released movie. We’re showing “Trolls Band Together,” rated PG, 91 minutes.

Air Fryer 101
2024-02-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Learn to get the tastiest results with your air fryer in this session led by Emily Christ, Purdue Extension’s health and human sciences educator.

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Preschool Party
2024-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Hot dog! We’re hosting a bunch of fun activities themed around Mickey and friends.

LEGO Sparks
2024-02-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Combine LEGO building with coding to make the LEGOs move and complete tasks.

Snow Globes
2024-02-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make a beautiful snow globe. Bring your own items to put inside or use our supplies. Best for ages 6 to 12.

Adult Crafternoon - String art
2024-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy making friends and getting creative. This month we’re making string art.
Registration opens Jan. 1.

Teen Movie Matinee: "Five Nights at Freddy's"
2024-02-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spend the afternoon of your day off school watching a movie with friends. The movie is 1 hour, 49 minutes long and rated PG-13.

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2024-02-15 16:30 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Pick a new acrylic painting to create each month. Great for ages 12 and up.

After School Stories
2024-02-15 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Relax after school as Miss Janell reads a few stories and get creative with an activity.

Valentine's Day STEM Challenges
2024-02-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Come in anytime between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. and try these Valentine’s Day activities. Build a heart launcher, make a heart cup tower or a marshmallow structure.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2024-02-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri and create your own artwork.
Registration for this program opens Jan. 1.

Cookies and Canvas Junior
2024-02-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn painting techniques and make your own masterpiece with acrylic paint.

Computer One-on-One
2024-02-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Call the Downtown Computer Center at 574.294.2847 or sign up in person, to reserve your 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Time slots are listed below.
2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.

Homeschool Mini Canvas Acrylic Painting
2024-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Find out what kind of art can you make using a canvas that is less than 5 square inches.

Everything Hearts and Chocolate
2024-02-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Nothing goes together at Valentine’s Day like hearts and chocolate. Enjoy both with stories, activities and yes, chocolate to eat!

Lunar New Year Storytime
2024-02-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Ring in the Year of the Dragon with a story, activities and a snack. Make a dragon while supplies last.

Taller de Finanzas
2024-02-03 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.

DIY Valentine's Day Cards
2024-02-01 09:00 - 19:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Make a card for your Valentine or just for fun! Feb. 1 through 14 supplies are available during open hours.

CANCELED - The Last Wednesday Book Club
2024-01-31 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Share your latest reads and get recommendations from other avid teen readers at this casual, no-assigned-reading book discussion.

Winter Fun
2024-01-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Drop in between noon and 2 p.m. for activities, games and a snack!

Fun Family Movie
2024-01-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and recently released children’s movie. Check our Facebook page to see what’s playing.

Make a Mug and Coaster
2024-01-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Tweens and Teens, enjoy a snack while you decorate your own mug and coaster to enjoy hot cocoa with.

Basic Microsoft Excel
2024-01-24 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 with copying, pasting and changing fonts. Call the Downtown Computer Center at 574.293.2847 or sign up in person.

Stamped Ring Class with Make South Bend
2024-01-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
A Make South Bend artist will help you create a stamped ring. This program is for adults.

DIY Snow Globes for Teens
2024-01-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a fun and easy homemade snow globe to brighten up these snowy days.

Pictionary Game Night
2024-01-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy a family game night at Osolo. Laugh and have fun trying to guess what your team is drawing.

Rubble and Crew Preschool Party
2024-01-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build projects with blocks just like Rubble and Crew in Builder’s Cover. Plus stories and more.

Mini Art Show
2024-01-22 09:00 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Show your creativity in the Mini Art show. Pick up a kit with paint, brush and 4”x4” canvas between Jan. 22 and Feb. 10 while supplies last. Works will be displayed beginning Feb. 15 with voting for Best in Show.
