Tween and Teens Cookies and Canvas
2025-12-11 16:30 - 17:45 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn new painting and art techniques while creating a picture of your choosing or bring your own.
Registration for this program opens Nov. 1.

Homework Help - Osolo
2025-12-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol 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. Sessions are available only on days when Elkhart schools are in session.

Disguise a Gingerbread Person
2025-12-12, 2025-12-13 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Come in during open hours and use our available supplies to help a gingerbread person escape from being chased by disguising them as a favorite book character. Take it home or add it to our display.

Preschool Party: Gingerbread
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy stories, activities and gingerbread house making. Please let us know about any food allergies you may have.

Preschool Danny Go Christmas
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dance the morning away with Danny Go, take home a craft and create fun memories.

Talk with Your Baby
2025-12-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This 8-week program for new parents introduces childhood literacy to parents with an expert from Notre Dame’s Robinson Community Learning Center. Receive free books, tips for talking to your baby and guided activities for your infant.

Miss Judy's Retirement Party
2025-12-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Judy is retiring after 25 years of leading various children’s programs over the years. Come and send off Judy with well-wishes anytime from 2 to 5 p.m.

Elf on the Shelf
2025-12-13 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come into Osolo during open hours and find the Elf on the Shelf. Take one of his cards to the front desk for a prize. He moves weekly, so come back to find him before he heads back to the North Pole.

Holiday Card Drive for Seniors
2025-12-13 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Spread holiday cheer by creating a card for local senior care centers. Make a card at Pierre Moran with available materials or drop it off by Dec. 19. We’ll deliver them to local care centers.
¡Comparte la alegria navideña haciendo tarjetas hechas a mano para los centros locales de atención a personas mayores!
Haz una tarjeta en la sucursal Pierre Moran a partir del 1 de noviembre. O hazia en casa y entrégala antes del 19 de diciembre.

Music in the Stacks
2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Books come to life as percussionist Jim Catalano of the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra accompanies “Dasher Can’t Wait for Christmas,” read by librarians during this special storytime for the whole family.
Jim Catalano is a percussionist playing vibes and drums. He teaches music at Notre Dame and performs locally.
The Friends of Elkhart Public Library support this program.

Dunlap Book Worms
2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us on Saturdays monthly for a book discussion. Contact Sue Eller for a copy of the book.
Upcoming books:
Dec. 13 – The 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Jan. 10 – “James” by Percival Everett
Feb. 7 – “How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior
March 7 – “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn
April 4 – “The Inheritance Games” by Jennifer Barnes
May 7 – “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
June 13 – “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge
July 11 – “Trouble in Treewater” by John Chris
Aug. 8 – “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Sept. 5 – “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon
Oct. 3 – “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote”
Nov. 14 – “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” by Dee Brown
Dec. 12 – “Christmas Jars” by Jason F. Wright

Holiday Scavenger Hunt
2025-12-15 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Find the hidden holiday pictures around the children’s room at Pierre Moran. Find them all and get a prize. Come back again as the pictures move weekly.

¿Puedes encontrar todas las fotos navideñas escondidas en la sala infantil de la sucursal Pierre Moran este diciembre? ¡Encuéntralas todas y gana un mini bastón de caramelo o una calcomanía! ¡Asegúrate de volver cada semana, ya que las fotos se moverán a una nueva ubicación!

Homework Help - Cleveland
2025-12-15 16:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States

Craft Night for Adults
2025-12-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Socialize and get creative while making something new each month. This month, we’re making a unique wall decor.
Registration for this event opens Nov. 1.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2025-12-16 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-12-16 11:00 - 11:45 | 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.

Morning Meetup with Council on Aging
2025-12-16 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:
Jan. 20 – Cut the Cord
Feb. 17 – Fraud prevention
March 17 – Charcuterie 101
April 21 – Painting with Linda Pieri

Hooks and Needles
2025-12-16 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.

Homework Help - Dunlap
2025-12-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Teen and Me: Ornament Painting
2025-12-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get creative together while making holiday decor at this special program for teens and adults. Make a personalized decoration or last-minute gift.
Registration for this program opens Nov. 1.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-12-16 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.

Baby & Me
2025-12-17 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-12-17 10:30 - 11:15 | 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.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2025-12-17 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 pauses on April 8 for spring break.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2025-12-17 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.

Computer One-on-One
2025-12-17 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Reserve 30 minutes of one-on-one help with one of our computer experts to help with whatever you need. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Call the downtown computer center at 574.294.2847 to reserve your 30-minute spot.
Times available at 2:30, 3, 3:30, and 4 p.m.

Heart Healthy Nutrition/Nutrición saludable para el corazón
2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Reduce the risk of heart disease or strokes with heart-healthy eating habits with help from an expert at Purdue Extension Elkhart County. This program is bilingual. To register for this program, call 574.533.0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.
Una alimentación saludable para el corazón reduce el riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas y accidentes cerebrovasculares. Este programa billigúe ofrece una lista de alimentos y recetas saludables para el corazón, beneficiosos para la salud cardiaca, tanto en inglés como en español. Para registrarse, llame al 574.533.0554 o envíe un correo electrónico a fink24@purdue.edu.

Homework Help - Pierre Moran
2025-12-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States

Around the Table Cookbook Club
2025-12-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Try new recipes with others and find new cookbooks. This combination book discussion and potluck dinner will have everyone bring a dish around the theme to share.
Upcoming themes:
Oct. – Haunted by pumpkins
Nov. – Pure “pie”-fection
Dec. – Gourmet gifts
Jan. – All-day breakfast
