Elkhart Public Library

Fire Safety Workshop
2024-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

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.

Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2024-02-26 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.

Fun Family Movie
2024-02-22 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a recently released movie. We’re showing “Trolls Band Together,” rated PG, 91 minutes.

Air Fryer 101
2024-02-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Learn to get the tastiest results with your air fryer in this session led by Emily Christ, Purdue Extension’s health and human sciences educator.

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Preschool Party
2024-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Hot dog! We’re hosting a bunch of fun activities themed around Mickey and friends.

LEGO Sparks
2024-02-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Combine LEGO building with coding to make the LEGOs move and complete tasks.

Snow Globes
2024-02-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make a beautiful snow globe. Bring your own items to put inside or use our supplies. Best for ages 6 to 12.

Adult Crafternoon - String art
2024-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy making friends and getting creative. This month we’re making string art.
Registration opens Jan. 1.

Teen Movie Matinee: "Five Nights at Freddy's"
2024-02-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spend the afternoon of your day off school watching a movie with friends. The movie is 1 hour, 49 minutes long and rated PG-13.

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2024-02-15 16:30 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Pick a new acrylic painting to create each month. Great for ages 12 and up.

After School Stories
2024-02-15 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.

Valentine's Day STEM Challenges
2024-02-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Come in anytime between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. and try these Valentine’s Day activities. Build a heart launcher, make a heart cup tower or a marshmallow structure.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2024-02-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri and create your own artwork.
Registration for this program opens Jan. 1.

Cookies and Canvas Junior
2024-02-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn painting techniques and make your own masterpiece with acrylic paint.

Computer One-on-One
2024-02-13 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.

Homeschool Mini Canvas Acrylic Painting
2024-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Find out what kind of art can you make using a canvas that is less than 5 square inches.

Everything Hearts and Chocolate
2024-02-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Nothing goes together at Valentine’s Day like hearts and chocolate. Enjoy both with stories, activities and yes, chocolate to eat!

Lunar New Year Storytime
2024-02-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Ring in the Year of the Dragon with a story, activities and a snack. Make a dragon while supplies last.

Taller de Finanzas
2024-02-03 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.

DIY Valentine's Day Cards
2024-02-01 09:00 - 19:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Make a card for your Valentine or just for fun! Feb. 1 through 14 supplies are available during open hours.

CANCELED - The Last Wednesday Book Club
2024-01-31 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Share your latest reads and get recommendations from other avid teen readers at this casual, no-assigned-reading book discussion.

Winter Fun
2024-01-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Drop in between noon and 2 p.m. for activities, games and a snack!
