Elkhart Public Library

Osolo Branch Meeting Room Dedication
2024-09-27 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us as we dedicate the meeting rooms inside the Osolo Branch. One room will honor Max and Elizabeth Walker, who donated the land for Walker Park and the Osolo Branch library. The other will honor longtime educator Levar Johnson.

Art Influencers
2024-09-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Edgar Degas brought movement to his paintings. Learn how and use the technique to make your own art.

Spice Club
2024-10-01 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spice up your life with a take-and-make spice kit that changes monthly. Come in during open hours to pick up a kit. Sept. – Fennel Oct. – Turmeric
Nov. – Za’atar
Dec. – Ginger
Jan. – Five spice
Feb. – Cardamom

Tiny Art Show
2024-10-01 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-04 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-05 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-07 09:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(We have run out of kits! Thanks for your enthusiasm and keep watching for more great activities. Return completed works to Osolo Branch by Oct. 14.)
Pick up your tiny art kit from Oct. 1 to 14 during open hours while supplies last. Works need to be returned by Oct. 18 to display for voting Oct. 21 to Nov. 8.

ConversaConnect
2024-10-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos.
ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.

Without a Will
2024-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
An expert from Purdue Extension shares how to prepare a will and what it should include. To register, call Jenn at (574) 533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.

Tweens and Teens Cookies and Canvas
2024-10-03 16:30 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work on perspective, shading, highlighting and other art skills while painting a picture.
Registration for this program opens Sept. 1.

Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party
2024-10-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make the perfect (Lunchable) pizza and party with us! Plus, stories, songs and more!
Registration for this program begins Sept. 1.

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2024-10-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This program is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Learn art skills like perspective, shading and highlighting while creating a painting.

Little Mermaid Preschool Party
2024-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy mermaid fun with stories, crafts and activities.

Computer One-on-One
2024-10-08 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-16 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 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help.
Sessions are available at 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.

Teen Spooky Terrariums
2024-10-08 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build an earthly terrarium with an unearthly feel to bring the spooky vibes.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2024-10-08 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.

Fire Safety with Elkhart Fire Department
2024-10-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
For National Fire Safety month we’re having Elkhart Fire Department come out with one of their trucks to give us an up close look at staying safe from fire and what firefighters do.

Make South Bend: Pressed Flower Craft
2024-10-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make a pressed flower suncatcher with experts from Make South Bend. Click here to register.

Homeschool: Printmaking
2024-10-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn a new art form while carving a stamp and using tools like a brayer.

LEGO Bots
2024-10-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring LEGO creations to life by working with a team to build something and then code it to complete tasks like light up, play sounds or move.
Registration for this program starts Sept. 1.

Teen Bad Art Night
2024-10-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make art of just about any available medium; sculptures, paintings, drawings, jewelry, book. As long as it’s really, really bad.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-10-15 17:30 - 19:00 | 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.

Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Friends of Elkhart Public Library Inc. board meets monthly on the third Wednesday. Regular business includes discussion of book sale events and the consideration of grant requests from library staff.

Slime Time
2024-10-17 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make your own slime to take home with you. This program is best for children ages 6 and up.

Fun Family Movie: "Inside Out 2"
2024-10-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy popcorn and a showing of a recent movie. We’re showing “Inside Out 2” (rated PG, 1h36m).
