Elkhart Public Library

CANCELLED: Teen and Young Adult Board Game Night
2023-10-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled.)
Enjoy an after-hours game night with food. Bring your own board game or enjoy ours.

Fun Family Movie - Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse
2023-10-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and a recently released movie. We’re showing Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, rated PG, 2 hours, 16 minutes run time. RSVP on our Facebook Page.

Teen Spooky Terrariums
2023-10-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build an earthly terrarium that’s just a little UNearthly to bring those spooky vibes home for you.

Mini Pumpkin Decorating
2023-10-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Mini pumpkins and all the decorating supplies will be available while they last.

Spidey and His Amazing Friends Preschool Party
2023-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The amazing Spidey and his friends set the theme for activities, stories and games.

Mario Kart Tournament
2023-10-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your Mario Kart skills to compete in a bracket-style tournament and try to take home the top prize. We’ll have snacks between races. Brackets will be for ages 6 to 9 and ages 10 to 12.

Adult Crafternoon - Autumn Rag Wreath
2023-10-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring out your creative side, meet others and learn new skills.
Registration for this event opens Sept. 1.

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2023-10-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create an acrylic artwork and learn new techniques. Great for ages 11 to 18.
Registration for this event opens Aug. 1.

Doll Head Planters
2023-10-11 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
If you’re into all things weird and macabre, bring some green into your home in the most disturbing way possible by making your own creepy doll head planters.

Computer One-on-One
2023-10-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Reserve 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Time slots are listed below.
4:30, 5, 5:30 and 6 p.m.

Cookies and Canvas Junior
2023-10-10 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Learn new painting techniques and create an acrylic piece. Great for ages 5 to 10.

Watercolor Sunflower
2023-10-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This program is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Create a painting with watercolors, glue and acrylic paint. This program is best for ages 6 to 12.

Homeschool: Water Science
2023-10-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn about the properties of water with four hands-on experiments.

LEGO Sparks
2023-10-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a moving device using LEGO Sparks. A great hands-on STEM activity for kids ages 9 and up.
Registration for this event opens Sept. 1.

Fire Safety with Elkhart Fire Department
2023-10-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet our local firefighting heroes and see their equipment up close. We’re kicking off Fire Safety Week with EFD showing the kiddos how to stay safe and then explore a fire truck.

Page to Stage
2023-09-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-09-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Third-to-fifth graders, with help from local actor and improv expert Julie Cotton, will read a book from a local author and create a play based on it. Premier Arts theater ambassadors will help the kids rehearse. Rehearsals will be Monday to Thursday and the performance on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. during ArtWalk.
Click here to register for this program.

Liz Carpenter and Her Harps
2023-09-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Local musical artist Liz Carpenter shares her collection of harps with music and stories. Take a turn playing the harp, too.

Autumn Painting for Teens and Adults with Linda Pieri
2023-09-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Receive step-by-step instructions from local artist Linda Pieri as you paint your own artwork. Coffee will be served.

Noche de Lotería
2023-09-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Play Lotería, win prizes and enjoy snacks.

Fun Family Movie
2023-09-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Free popcorn and a recently released movie. We’re showing “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” It’s 1 hour, 32 minutes and rated PG. RSVP on our Facebook Page.

Tween and Teen Checkers Tournament
2023-09-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Play checkers for prizes. We’ll teach you to play. Plus, you can eat the pieces when we’re done.

Teen Sharpie Painting
2023-09-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make a watercolor-like painting using permanent markers and rubbing alcohol.

Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-09-19 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.
Note: November’s meeting will take place one week earlier due to Thanksgiving.

Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Executive Session
2023-09-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees will meet in executive session at 5 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 19, 2023). The location will be the downtown library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart. The purpose of the session is to receive and discuss information concerning the purchase or lease of real property, as authorized by I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(D).

At 6 p.m., the Board of Trustees will conduct the public hearing for the 2024 budget, also at the downtown library location. Following the public hearing, the Board of Trustees will open the regularly scheduled meeting.

The agenda for this meeting can be viewed here.

This meeting is available for viewing via Zoom at this link.

Exploding Pop Rockets
2023-09-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this event is closed. Keep watching for more great activities.
Design and launch a pop rocket. We’ll watch it explode into the sky! This program is best for ages 6 to 12.

Adult Crafternoon - Recycled Book Planters
2023-09-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this event is closed. Keep watching for more great activities.
Learn new crafting skills while meeting others. This month we’re turning an old book into a planter.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Wellfield
2023-09-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Wellfield Gardens, 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
This event is free with admission or membership to the Gardens (or checkout EPL’s Wellfield pass)
Wellfield Botanic Gardens are partnering with the Elkhart Public Library to bring the celebration to the Gardens. We’ll have family-friendly activities, crafts and a scavenger hunt – something for everyone!

Escape Minecraft
2023-09-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Escape from Minecraft using the crafting and survival skills you have. Put together an all-ages team of two to six players and call the Children’s desk at 574.522.2223 to reserve your 30-minute time slot.

Curbside Concerts: Rica Obsesion, Los Ortega, Grupo Renacer
2023-09-15 19:00 - 23:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The fall finale of Curbside Concerts will rock late into the night.

Rica Obsesion from Chicago – an Elkhart Jazz Fest main stage favorite – will take the stage at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, to cap a night of tremendous Latin music. Grupo Renacer will open at 7 p.m., followed by Los Ortega at about 8:15. Come ready to dance and celebrate.

Las Patronas and Hotdogeddy’s will sell food, and our beverage tent will be set up. Bring camp chairs or blanket and enjoy the show.

These concerts on the roof of the downtown library are powered by AEP and Well Crafted with the support of Experience Elkhart County, Indiana.

For the whole series schedule, visit MyEPL.org/curbside
