Elkhart Public Library

Baby & Me
2026-04-29 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-04-22 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-04-22 09:30 - 10:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Downtown Book Club
2026-04-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join the discussion on the last Tuesday of each month. This book discussion takes a break in December for the holidays.

For more information or to get a book, contact Deb Bloom.

Upcoming books:
Jan. 27 – “Ann Patchett” by Tom Lake
Feb. 24 – “North Woods” by Daniel Mason
March 31 – “Great Divide” by Christina Henriquez
April 28 – “Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman

Homework Help - Dunlap
2026-04-28 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-21 16:30 - 18:30 | 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.

Teen Job Fair
2026-04-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Find a summer job at our third annual job fair. Meet with local companies looking to hire.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-04-28 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-04-28 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-04-21 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-04-21 09:30 - 10:15 | 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.

Baby and Me: Music and Movement
2026-04-28 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-21 09:30 - 10:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join Mr. Manley for songs, instruments, and movement activities to build motor and literacy skills for infants from 6 to 24 months.

Homework Help - Cleveland
2026-04-27 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States

Homework Help - Downtown
2026-04-27 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-20 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.

LEGO Challenge
2026-04-27 16:30 - 17:30 | IN
See what you will create with your monthly challenge and vote for your favorite build.

Tunes and Twirls for Tots
2026-04-27 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.

Homework Help - Osolo
2026-04-23 16:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Little Explorers
2026-04-23 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.

Homework Help - Pierre Moran
2026-04-22 16:30 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States

Kindergarten Gear Up
2026-04-22 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.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2026-04-22 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.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-04-22 10:00 - 10:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build literacy early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities. This Storytime takes a break on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 for the holidays. This Storytime pauses on April 8 for spring break.

Pokémon Florals
2026-04-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Turn your favorite Pokémon character into a piece of art with your favorite flowers.

Hooks and Needles
2026-04-21 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.

Morning Meetup with Council on Aging
2026-04-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
EPL and Council on Aging are teaming up to co-host activities and engaging conversations for the community. Learn fun, new things and socialize with others. Email Audrey Rush at arush@elkhartcoa.org to register or for more information.
Upcoming topics and projects:
Feb. 17 – Fraud prevention
March 17 – Charcuterie 101
April 21 – Painting with Linda Pieri

Craft Night for Adults
2026-04-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet others while working on new crafting skills and making something each month. Today we’re making stenciled flour sacks.
Registration for this program opens March 1.

Third Monday LEGO Club
2026-04-20 15:30 - 16:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dunlap’s LEGO Club continues on a new day. Take our monthly challenge, share your build and enter to win our year-end drawing for a LEGO set.
