Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2024-02-26 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(Registration is now closed. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Come enjoy an art class with local artist Linda Pieri. This class is aimed at teens, young adults and their parents.

REAL Talk: Reflections of a Heart Attack Survivor
2024-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
REAL Services and Elkhart Public Library present “Real Talk,” a series of educational programs for adults.
Mia Albert is a Hospice Care Consultant for Heartland Hospice. She’s a registered nurse with 15 years of experience, and a heart attack survivor.
As someone living with premature heart disease, Mia is passionate about educating others on the risks they may also be living with, how they can care for their own heart health, and also how they can advocate for themselves within the healthcare system.
This cookies and coffee talk will last about 45 minutes, with time set aside for Q&A. Click here to register at the REAL Services site.
These events at EPL will take place at 11 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of every other month, February through December.

Teen DIY: Faux Stained Glass
2024-02-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring color and light into any space with some gorgeous faux stained glass.

Leap Day Activities
2024-02-29 09:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Leap Day happens once every four years. Come Downtown during open hours for special activities that will have you leaping for joy!

Spring Bunny Scavenger Hunt
2024-03-01 09:00 - 19:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
March 1 through 29, come by the Pierre Moran Branch and find all the bunny characters to win a prize. Then create a bunny in disguise for us to display.

Dr. Seuss Day
2024-03-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy Seuss-related activities based around your favorite books and characters to celebrate the author’s 120th birthday and National Read Across America Day.

Taller de Finanzas
2024-03-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, estableecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.

Mini-Campers Theater Camp
2024-03-04 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-03-05 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-03-06 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-03-07 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-03-11 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-03-12 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-03-13 15:30 - 17:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
An introductory theater camp for kindergarteners and first graders. Rehearsals are Monday to Thursday March 4-7 and Monday to Wednesday March 11-13 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
The performance will be Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m.
Registration opens Feb. 1.

LEGO Challenge
2024-03-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build magnificent things. Use our prompt to build something and then talk about what you made. You could take home a prize.

Dr. Seuss Preschool Party
2024-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dr. Seuss’s numerous books and characters turn into fun activities.

Fire Safety Workshop
2024-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elkhart Chapter of the Indiana Black Expo, Elkhart Fire Department and EPL are hosting a free fire safety workshop. EPD will answer questions and provide safety information. Free smoke and carbon dioxide detectors will be available while supplies last.

Super Smash Bros Tournament
2024-03-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your crew and your Super Smash Bros. skills and compete for the top prize. Great for ages 9 to 13.

Homeschool Art: Pastels and Perspective
2024-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Perspective makes paintings more realistic. Learn about the technique and try it out with oil pastels.

Cooking Small
2024-03-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Elkhart County Extension Educator shares meal ideas and cooking skills to prepare smaller meals.
Registration opens Feb. 1.

Computer One-on-One
2024-03-12 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 your 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Time slots are listed below.
2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.

Cookies and Canvas Junior
2024-03-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Learn painting techniques and make your own masterpiece with acrylic paint.
Registration for this program opens Feb. 1.

Cleveland LEGO Club
2024-03-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build something from your imagination or use our idea.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2024-03-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri and create your own artwork.
Registration for this program opens Feb. 1.

After School Stories
2024-03-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Relax after school as Miss Janell reads a few stories and get creative with an activity.

Peeps Science
2024-03-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Experiment with everyone’s favorite marshmallow treat! Get hands-on and see what happens when a Peep is frozen, find out if they float and more.

Teen DIY Keychains
2024-03-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make a keychain for your bag or key ring. Take the supplies to go or stick around and make it with us.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
2024-03-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hear stories in English and Spanish while learning Spanish words and phrases. A hands-on activity will follow stories.
Únase al personal de biblioteca para disfrutar de las horas de cuentos bilingües para niños. Compartiremos libros, cantaremos canciones y aprenderemos algunas palabras y frases en español. Nuestra hora del cuento terminará con un actividad manual.

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2024-03-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a new acrylic painting each month while learning new techniques and getting creative with others.
Registration opens Feb. 1.
