Elkhart Public Library

Book Scavenger Hunt
2024-04-01 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-02 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-03 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-04 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-05 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come by Osolo any time during open hours over spring break and follow our clues to find books. Then stop by the desk to collect a prize.

LEGO Challenge
2024-04-01 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.

Spring Break LEGO City
2024-04-02 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-04 09:00 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come by Dunlap throughout Spring Break and build on our LEGO City. The only rule is to not remove what’s already there. Get creative and see how big we can build it.

Bluey Party
2024-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Help us find Bluey when she is lost in the library. Plus stories and activities.

Toddler Dance Party
2024-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This special event takes place at the same time as Baby and Me for the week of Spring Break. Bring along older siblings and everyone will have a great time dancing with scarves, egg shakers, and more.

Teen Movie Matinee
2024-04-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
School is out, so bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon movie. Check our Facebook Page to see what’s playing.

Little Artists
2024-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Pick from several choices of art projects to make and materials to work with. Great for toddlers and older siblings.

Mosaic Art for Teens
2024-04-04 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Use small materials to create a big picture. Just bring your creativity.

Spring Break Books and Boots
2024-04-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Ox Bow County Park, 23427 C.R. 45, Goshen, IN, 46528, United States
Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Sarah, a naturalist with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Ox Bow Haus. Books and Boots is for the whole family, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress appropriately if snow is in the forecast.

April 5 – “The Trumpet of the Swan” by E.B. White (advance reading not required)

Peeps Diorama Contest
2024-04-06 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-08 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.

Taller de Finanzas
2024-04-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Aprende a gestionar las finanzasa estableecer y alcanzar objectivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.

Homeschool Art: Watercolor Painting
2024-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work with tubes of water paint to make a beautiful seascape painting.

Cleveland Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
2024-04-08 13:30 - 16:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
The solar eclipse will be near-total in our area. Bring a chair or blanket and we’ll hand out viewing glasses at 1:30 p.m. while supplies last. The eclipse starts at 1:50 p.m., peaks at 3:09 p.m. and completes at 4:25 p.m.

Dunlap Eclipse Viewing Party
2024-04-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Pick up a pair of eclipse glasses and enjoy snacks and more during the near-total solar eclipse. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Enter our raffle for a chance to win a book or a LEGO set. The eclipse peaks at 3:09 p.m.

Eclipse Activities
2024-04-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stick around following Homeschool Art to enjoy activities and games related to science before and after the eclipse. Pick up a pair of viewing glasses, too.

Apps That Save You Time and Money
2024-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A Purdue Extension educator wants to help others find phone apps that will make life easier.
Registration opens March 1.

Cookies and Canvas Junior
2024-04-09 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.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2024-04-09 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.

Mosaic Craft with Make South Bend
2024-04-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
An artist from Make South Bend will lead making a unique artistic mosaic. This program is supported by the Friends of the Elkhart Public Library
Registration for this program opens March 1 at this link.

Trolls Preschool Pajama Party
2024-04-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dance and sing along with music from the Trolls movies. Activities and stories add to the fun.

Computer One-on-One
2024-04-11 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Sign up in person at the Downtown Computer Center or by calling 574.293.2847 for 30 minutes of stress-free computer help. From saving a file to accessing library resources, our experts will help you.
Time slots available: 2:30, 3, 3:30 or 4 p.m.

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2024-04-11 16:30 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(Registration for this program has closed. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Create a new painting each month and learn new techniques with acrylic paints. Great for ages 12 to 18.

Adult Crafternoon - Fabric Decorated Flowerpots
2024-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Meet others and tap into your creativity while making something cool. This month we’re making flowerpots decorated with fabric.
