Elkhart Public Library

Mini Art Show
2024-02-08 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-09 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-10 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

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.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
2024-02-08 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.

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!

Taller de Finanzas
2024-02-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-24 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.

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.

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.

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.

Cleveland LEGO Club
2024-02-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build something from your imagination or use our idea.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-02-20 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.

Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2024-02-21 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.

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.

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.

REAL Talk: Reflections of a Heart Attack Survivor
2024-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Teen DIY: Faux Stained Glass
2024-02-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring color and light into any space with some gorgeous faux stained glass.

Leap Day Activities
2024-02-29 09:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Leap Day happens once every four years. Come Downtown during open hours for special activities that will have you leaping for joy!
