Kids Cookies and Canvas
2024-09-09 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Learn new art skills like shading, perspective and highlighting while we create a painting.

Dunlap Bookworms
2024-09-09 18:15 - 19:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our monthly book discussions each first Monday of the month. Please note the dates for Mondays with a holiday.

June 3 – “Motherwit” by Onnie Lee Logan

July 1 – “Little Women” by Louisa Alcott

Aug. 5 – “I am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai

Sept. 9 – “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict

Oct. 7 – “Murder Past Due” by Miranda James

Nov. 4 – “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand

Dec. 2 – “Skipping Christmas” by John Grisham

Nature's Best Hope: A Book Discussion
2024-09-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Elkhart Environmental Center, 1717 Lusher Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
You can do your part to help pollinators thrive on native plants in your own yard. Elkhart Public Library, the Elkhart Environmental Center and Wild Ones South Bend are celebrating renowned educator Doug Tallamy’s visit to Notre Dame with this special book talk. Copies of Tallamy’s signature work, Nature’s Best Hope, will be available for pick up at the downtown library while supplies last. Whether you’ve read the book or just have interest in local ecology and biodiversity, you’ll enjoy this talk at the EEC Pavilion, 1717 E. Lusher Ave. Then, Tallamy will be appearing Sept. 15 on Notre Dame campus – more information about that event will be released by the ND Environmental Change Intiative.

ConversaConnect
2024-09-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-12 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos.
ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.

Teen Mini Wreaths
2024-09-10 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A mini wreath can spruce up any space. Share the good vibes and magical feel with this DIY project.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2024-09-10 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.

Tween and Teens Cookies and Canvas
2024-09-12 16:30 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work on perspective, shading, highlighting and other art skills while painting a picture.
Registration for this program opens on Aug. 1.

App-y Hour in the Atrium
2024-09-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-09-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-09-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in and learn about library resources. We can even sign you up for a library card if you don’t have one. Sept. 12 – Apps for readers Sept. 19 – Apps for learning Sept. 26 – Apps for kids

Curbside Concerts: Quite Frank Lee
2024-09-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Quite Frank Lee returns to the roof as the fall series of Curbside Concerts rolls on.

Mixing originals with oldies, this local band features Anna Naragon and Scott Vaerewyck on vocals, Rob Booker on bass, Kyle Paulk on lead guitar, and Tony Leininger on drums.

Bring a blanket or a camp chair and enjoy the best local music played on the best roof in town. Beverages, That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream will be available for purchase.

These events are “Well Crafted,” thanks to our friends at VisitElkhartCounty.com.

Mario Kart Tournament
2024-09-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Great for ages 6 to 12. Bring your Mario Kart skills to compete for the top prize. Plus, we’ll enjoy snacks.
Registration for this program opens Aug. 1.

Creative Painting for Teens and Adults
2024-09-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as you create a painting. The class is aimed at teens and young adults but parents are welcome to join.
Registration for this program opens Aug. 1.

Rubble and Crew Preschool Party
2024-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create your own Builder’s Cove using our blocks just like Rubble and his family. Plus we’ll have stories and more activities.

Teen Robot Keychains
2024-09-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Use recycled materials to build a new keychain friend for your backpack or key ring.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-09-17 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
2024-09-18 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.

Magic Treehouse Adventure Day
2024-09-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
All day we’re hosting activities inspired by the popular Magic Treehouse books by Mary Pope Osbourne.

Tween and Teen Bag Designs
2024-09-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Decorate a canvas bag to take home with pastel dye sticks and enjoy a snack while you create.

LEGO Bots
2024-09-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring LEGO creations to life by working with a team to build something and then code it to complete tasks like light up, play sounds or move.
Registration for this program starts Aug. 1.

Teen Sharpie Painting
2024-09-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make a watercolor-like painting with Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol. The results are stunning.

Family Craft Night
2024-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spend time together as a family making something cool.

Bedtime Stories: Nocturnal Animals
2024-09-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn about nocturnal animals with stories and activities. We’ll also have a snack, so let us know of any allergies.

Basic Microsoft Excel
2024-09-25 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 copying, pasting and changing fonts. Sign up in person at the Downtown Computer Center or by calling 574.294.2847.

Computer One-on-One
2024-09-26 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.

Fun Family Movie: "IF
2024-09-26 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy popcorn and a showing of a recent movie. Check our Facebook page to see what’s playing.
