Elkhart Public Library

Di-November
2024-11-11, 2024-11-18, 2024-11-25 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in anytime during November for our dinosaur scavenger hunt – new every week – and pick a prize when you’re done!

Holiday Cards for Seniors
2024-11-11, 2024-11-18, 2024-11-25 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Drop to create a card or bring one in between Nov. 4 and Dec. 13. We’ll deliver them to our community’s senior care centers.

Homeschool Art: Pumpkin Pastel Art
2024-11-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create some illustrations of pumpkins during the day and night. Plus, from the top and a side profile. We’ll teach you how to blend colors.

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2024-11-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn new painting techniques each month and make a painting of your choosing.
Registration for this program opens Oct. 1.

Teen and Adult Pottery Painting
2024-11-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Enjoy this program for teens and adults to spend time together while painting a piece of pottery from The Hunny Pot Studio.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2024-11-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri and create your own artwork.

Amateur Radio
2024-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn about the exciting hobby of ham radio with a demonstration from members of the Michiana Amateur Radio Club.

Tweens and Teens Cookies and Canvas
2024-11-14 16:30 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work on your art skills to create a picture of your choosing. Improve your shading, highlighting, drawing, perspective, mixing colors and more to make you a better artist.
Registration for this program opens on Oct. 1.

Noche de Lotería
2024-11-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Play lotería, a traditional Mexican bingo-like game that’s easy to learn and fun to play. Plus, we’ll have prizes and snacks. Practice your Spanish while having fun.
Diviértete y juega a la lotería, come deliciosos aperitivos y gana premios!

Charcuterie 101
2024-11-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
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Before your holiday hosting, learn how to build an appetizing and great-looking charcuterie board. To register call Jenn at 574-533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.

How to Catch a Turkey
2024-11-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Catch a turkey and win a prize. Plus stories and games.

Crazy for Slime
2024-11-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn to make a few different kinds of slime, from fluffy to floam!

Art Influencers
2024-11-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Artist Fra Angelico painted with gold leaf. Learn about the technique and then try our silver leaf technique. This program is best for children ages 6 to 12.

Teen Diamond Art
2024-11-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a one-of-a-kind colorful coaster using small diamonds and rhinestones.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-11-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, 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.

Computer One-on-One
2024-11-20 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 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help.
Sessions are available at 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.

Bedtime Stories: Hibernation
2024-11-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn about how bears hibernate with stories, music and activities at this special Storytime for the whole family.

Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2024-11-20 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.

Turkey Time
2024-11-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate turkeys with stories, songs and crafts all involving our favorite seasonal bird.

Fun Family Movie
2024-11-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and a movie showing. Check our Facebook to see what’s playing.

Thanksgiving Take and Make
2024-11-25 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-26 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-27 09:00 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in any time during Thanksgiving week and grab our Thanksgiving-inspired craft to make any time.

Homeschool Natural Dyes
2024-11-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn how cloth dying used to be with Krista, an Elkhart County Parks naturalist. Bring a 100 percent cotton item for dying or use one of our available towels.

LEGO Bots
2024-11-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Take your build to the next level by working together with others to make LEGOs move, light up and more. Learn coding skills while demonstrating your builds.
Registration for this program opens Oct. 1.

Teen Lock-In
2024-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spend the evening playing games, making crafts and eating snacks with friends.
