Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-09-19 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Page to Stage
2023-09-28 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Halloween Crafts Grab and Go Kits
2023-10-16 09:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Create fun Halloween crafts while supplies last.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Halloween Party at Pierre Moran
2023-10-19 16:00 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Families are invited to come in costume for face painting, games, snacks, stories and trick-or-treating around the library.

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.

CANCELLED: Teen and Young Adult Board Game Night
2023-10-20 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Candle Making
2023-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Create your own scented candle using scents or dried flowers.

Community Discussion: Library Strategic Plan
2023-10-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Your ideas help Elkhart Public Library get better. Tell us how we’re doing and what we need to do to better serve the community.
These open, one-hour discussions are all about you. Information discussed will be considered as part of EPL’s strategic planning process.
Monday, Oct. 23, 2023
• Dunlap – 10 a.m.
• Pierre Moran – Noon
• Osolo – 2:30 p.m.
• Downtown – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023
• Cleveland – 11:30 a.m.
• Pierre Moran – 6 p.m.

Community Discussion: Library Strategic Plan
2023-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Your ideas help Elkhart Public Library get better. Tell us how we’re doing and what we need to do to better serve the community.
These open, one-hour discussions are all about you. Information discussed will be considered as part of EPL’s strategic planning process.
Monday, Oct. 23, 2023
• Dunlap – 10 a.m.
• Pierre Moran – Noon
• Osolo – 2:30 p.m.
• Downtown – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023• Cleveland – 11:30 a.m.• Pierre Moran – 6 p.m.

Community Discussion: Library Strategic Plan
2023-10-23 14:30 - 15:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Autumn Painting for Adults with Linda Pieri
2023-10-23 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.)
Local artist Linda Pieri leads step-by-step instructions for creating your own artwork.
