Magical Mystical Tea Party
2025-03-17 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come to our tea party dressed up as your favorite mythical character to win a prize. Plus enjoy treats, games and more. Best for ages six and up.

Teen Resumé Building
2025-03-18 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create your resumé with our help. Whether you are entering the workforce or have job experience, we’ll help you get it ready to show employers.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-03-18 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.

Computer One-on-One
2025-03-19 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.

Wednesday Movie Matinees
2025-03-19 15:30 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and a movie showing.
Feb. 19 – “The Wild Robot” (rated PG, 1:41)
March 19 – “Moana 2” (PG, 1:40)
April 16 – “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” (PG, 1:49)

Pete the Cat Preschool Party
2025-03-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Party like Pete the Cat with four groovy buttons and white shoes.

Battle of the Books
2025-03-22 09:30 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A quiz-bowl-style reading competition for fifth and sixth graders from participating local schools to instill reading for fun. Who will take home the trophy?

Prop Swap
2025-03-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A plant hobby doesn’t have to be expensive. Join other green thumbs to swap cutting and add new members to your family. Bring a plant to trim and propagate or take one of ours. Pots and dirt available while supplies last.

Peeps Diorama Contest
2025-03-24, 2025-03-31 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Create a scene from a favorite book or characters with Peeps. Pick up an entry form and Peeps starting Monday, March 24 while supplies last. Return your scene and form by Tuesday, April 15. We’ll host a work day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12 to build an entry. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 23.

LEGO Contest
2025-03-24 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build a LEGO project and bring it to the downtown library on a 10”x10” board between March 17 and 28. Vote for the project you like best from March 31 to April 12. Cash prizes for first to third place. Winners will be announced during the Easter Egg Hunt on April 17. This contest is open to children of all ages.

Kids Art Workshop
2025-03-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Bring emotion to your artwork like Vincent Van Gogh as we re-create his famous Starry Night painting.

LEGO Bots
2025-03-24 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Combine your LEGO building abilities with coding for sets that move, light up, play sounds and more.
Registration for this program opens Feb. 1.

Coffee and Conversation
2025-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Catch up with friends and make new ones at this drop-in social time.

Beginner Yoga for Teens
2025-03-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy a free 45-minute introductory yoga session led by Bekah from Bekah Om Yoga. Wear comfy clothes.
Registration for this program opens March. 1.

Effective Communication
2025-03-25 17:30 - 18:15 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Improve social, emotion and mental connections through better communication and increase problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with a Purdue Extension educator. To register call 574.533.0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.

Basic Microsoft Excel
2025-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn the common features of spreadsheets – work with columns and rows and get started copying, pasting and changing fonts. Sign up in person at the Downtown Computer Center or by calling 574.294.2847.

Bedtime Stories
2025-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stories, songs and activities help us learn about the moon at this special Storytime for the whole family.

Cooking with an Air Fryer
2025-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn the ins and outs an an air fryer, different model options, cooking techniques and safety tips from a Purdue Extension educator. Register by emailing fink24@purdue.edu or by calling 574-533-0554.

Fun Family Movie
2025-03-27 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and a family-friendly movie. RSVP on our Facebook page.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2025-03-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this event is now closed.
Work together to bring LEGO creations to life with coding to make them light up, play sounds or move. Great for ages six and up.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament
2025-03-31 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends and skills to compete for the top prize. Great for ages 9 to 12.

Spring Bunny Scavenger Hunt
2025-04-01 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Drop in to Pierre Moran anytime in April to find our hidden bunnies and win a prize.

CANCELED - Diabetes 101
2025-04-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Learn practical skills for managing diabetes from a Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences educator. Register by calling 574.533.0554 or be emailing fink24@purdue.edu.

LEGO Challenge
2025-04-02 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Take our monthly build challenge and share it with the group. We’ll vote on a winner, who gets a prize.

Pop Quiz
2025-04-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your team and compete in our pop culture trivia with a new theme each month.
April 4 – Marvel
Registration for this program starts March 1.

Friends of EPL Book Sale
2025-04-05 09:00 - 14:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join the Friends of Elkhart Public Library for the monthly used book sale on the first Saturday of each month. Specials are announced on Facebook.

Urban Turf
2025-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Expert help to get your lawn in top shape this summer. Topics include weed control, soil testing, grass species, grubs and moles at this fun and informative presentation.

Indie Lens Pop-Up
2025-04-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and soft drinks while we watch PBS documentaries. A group discussion will follow each screening.
June – Free for All: The Public Library

Unicorn Craft Week
2025-04-07 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come by during spring break to complete a different unicorn craft each day.
