Elkhart Public Library

Easter Egg Hunt
2024-03-28 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your basket to collect the eggs hidden throughout the library, but everyone will take home a treat bag, whether you find eggs or not. Before the hunt, enjoy a magic show from magician Steve Vaught.

Hack the Painting for Teens
2024-03-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Recycle an old canvas and turn it into a creation of your own.

Easter Egg Hunt for Littles
2024-03-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
First, music, stories and games, then a shared egg hunt with something for everyone to take home (regardless of how many eggs you find).

LEGO Sparks
2024-03-25 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.)
Combine LEGO building with coding to make the LEGOs move and complete tasks.

Peeps Diorama Contest
2024-03-25 09:00 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Create a scene from a favorite book or anything using our supplies and marshmallow Peeps. We’ll have a work day to build one at the branch on Saturday, April 6 during open hours.
Come to Cleveland to grab supplies, while they last, from March 25 to April 8. Entries need to be dropped off by April 9. Voting for each category is April 10-16.

Battle of the Books
2024-03-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The reading competition for fifth and sixth graders is back for participating schools.

Fun Family Movie
2024-03-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a showing of Disney’s “Wish.” It is rated PG and is 95 minutes.

Teen Interview Prep
2024-03-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Be prepared for the next job interview ahead of the summer hiring season. Get tips and tricks, as well as mock questions and resumé help.

Without a Will
2024-03-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Emily Christ of Purdue Extension will present on what happens to property and assets in the event of death without a will in Indiana. She’ll also provide tips and answer questions.

Magical Tea Party
2024-03-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Treats, tea and hot chocolate will be served at this magic tea time. Come in costume if you choose and enjoy activities and stories, too.

Tween and Teen Candy Sushi Creations
2024-03-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
There’s nothing fishy about this sushi. Make sushi from candy and then taste-test the results.

Adult Crafternoon - Decoupage Glass Magnets
2024-03-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this program has closed. Keep watching for more great activities.
Meet others and tap into your creativity while making something cool. This month we’re making magnets with glass and decorated with decoupage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mini-Campers Theater Camp
2024-03-04 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.
