Elkhart Public Library

Winter Break Boredom Busters
2026-01-03, 2026-01-02, 2025-12-30, 2025-12-29, 2025-12-27, 2025-12-26, 2025-12-23, 2025-12-22 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Come into Cleveland Branch throughout winter break for a new daily activity during open hours. Puzzles, games, and crafts are just some of the fun. Plus, join us on Fridays Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 at 1:30 p.m. for Popcorn and a Movie.
• Dec. 26 – The Smurfs (PG, 1:32)
• Jan. 2 – How to Train Your Dragon (PG, 2:05)

Talk with Your Baby
2026-01-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Winter Break Children's Craft
2026-01-02 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-30 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-29 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-27 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-26 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-23 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-22 09:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elf on the Shelf left a seasonal craft to make over winter break. Come in any time during open hours to create with the available supplies.

Make It and Take It: Polar Bears and Penguins
2026-01-02 - 2026-01-03, 2025-12-29 - 2025-12-30, 2025-12-27 - 2025-12-28, 2025-12-26 - 2025-12-27, 2025-12-22 - 2025-12-23 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come by the downtown library throughout winter break for a new craft each day.

Teen Movie: "Thunderbolts"
2025-12-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for popcorn and a free movie over winter break. Today we’re watching “Thunderbolts” (PG-13, 2:07).

Drop-in LEGO Build
2025-12-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come by any time during our two-hour open LEGO build. Create whatever you can imagine.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2025-12-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work together in teams and use coding to make LEGO builds light up, play sounds or move. This program is best for ages 6 and up.
Registration for this program opens Nov. 1.

Monday Movie Marathon
2025-12-29 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-22 10:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Come into Pierre Moran for family-friendly movies starting every two hours.
On Dec. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy these films.
• Elf (PG, 1:35)
• Disney’s A Christmas Carol (2009, PG, 1:36)
• The Grinch (2018, PG, 1:45)
• The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (PG, 1:39)
On Dec. 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy these films.
• Lilo & Stitch (2025, PG, 1:48)
• How to Train Your Dragon (PG, 2:05)
• Elio (PG, 1:39)
• Freakier Friday (PG, 1:51)

Teen Movie: "The Nightmare Before Christmas"
2025-12-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for popcorn and a free movie over winter break. We’re watching “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (PG, 1:16).

Elizabeth Klehfoth: The Lost Heiress
2025-12-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Elizabeth Klehfoth, an Elkhart native, is back with her second novel. During this author event, she’ll be reading selections of “The Lost Heiress” and talking about her career. She’ll also sign copies of her book, which can be preordered from Fables Books and picked up at the Goshen store or at the library event.

Fun Family Movie: The Bad Guys 2
2025-12-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn while we watch a recently released movie. This month we’re showing “The Bad Guys 2” (PG, 1:44).
