Stuffed Animal Sleepover
2026-04-03 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your stuffed animal friend for a Storytime, then leave them overnight at the library. We’ll show you pictures of their overnight adventures when they get picked up on Saturday.
Registration for this program starts March 1.

Friends of EPL Book Sale
2026-04-04 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.

Dunlap Book Worms
2026-04-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us on Saturdays monthly for a book discussion. Contact Sue Eller for a copy of the book.
Upcoming books:
Dec. 13 – The 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Jan. 10 – “James” by Percival Everett
Feb. 7 – “How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior
March 7 – “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn
April 4 – “The Inheritance Games” by Jennifer Barnes
May 7 – “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
June 13 – “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge
July 11 – “Trouble in Treewater” by John Chris
Aug. 8 – “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Sept. 5 – “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon
Oct. 3 – “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote”
Nov. 14 – “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” by Dee Brown
Dec. 12 – “Christmas Jars” by Jason F. Wright

Spring Break Boredom Busters
2026-04-06, 2026-04-07, 2026-04-08, 2026-04-09 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Break out of the doldrums with fresh daily activities — crafts, games, challenges and surprises. Plus, we pause on Friday for Popcorn and a Movie at 1:30 p.m. We’ll be watching “The Wild Robot” (PG, 1:42).

Spring Break Children's Craft
2026-04-06, 2026-04-07, 2026-04-08 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Pop up in the children’s room throughout spring break to grab a craft to take home.

Spring Bunny Scavenger Hunt
2026-04-06 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Discover the hidden bunny characters around our branch from March 16 to April 11 and win a prize. Then, use your creativity to create a bunny in disguise for our wall of fame.

Peeps Diorama Contest
2026-04-06 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Create a favorite book or movie scene using marshmallow Peeps for our annual diorama contest.
Starting Monday, March 30, pick up Peeps and a box at Cleveland while supplies last. Create your diorama using a shoe box, paper, markers, beads or other craft supplies. Submissions will be accepted at Cleveland April 1-14.
Full rules:
• Drop off entries by 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 at Cleveland Branch. Entry forms are at the branch.
• One entry per group or person
• All ages are encouraged to participate. It’s fun for the whole family.
• By entering the contest, EPL has permission to display your entry, take pictures and share it online.
• Entries will be displayed and voted on Wednesday, April 15, through Tuesday, April 21.
• Winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 22.

Peeps must feature prominently in the diorama. Any color or type of Peep may be used. Scenes depicted should be family-friendly.
All entries should be in a standard-size shoe box, maximum since is 12x18x12.” Sides may be removed.
Any other food or candy, besides Peeps are not allowed in the dioramas.
One entry per person or team. Teams will be placed in the category of their oldest member for prize voting.
Entries must be delivered in finished form to the Cleveland library no later than 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, with a completed form. Any submission without an entry form will not be displayed.
Diaoramas must be picked up by Saturday, May 2 or they will be discarded.

Spring Break Hangout
2026-04-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spend part of your spring break with games, crafts and great books at Dunlap.

Family Movie Marathon
2026-04-06 09:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop into Osolo for an all-day movie marathon of family favorites.
Movies are:
• Zootopia (PG, 1:48)
• Home (PG, 1:50)
• Princess Diaries (G, 1:54)
• Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (PG, 1:26)
• The Parent Trap (1998, PG, 2:08)
• Meet the Robinsons (G, 1:36)

Drop-In LEGO
2026-04-06 09:30 - 11:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our open house LEGO build to create whatever you want. We’ll take a picture of you with your creation to send home, too.

Just Dance with Nintendo Switch for Kids
2026-04-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your dance skills and play Just Dance 2026 on the Nintendo Switch.

Monday Movies: The Super Mario Bros. Movie & The SpongeBob Movie
2026-04-06 14:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a double feature of The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG, 1:32) and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (PG, 1:36).

Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2026-04-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow Linda Pieri along and learn new techniques while we paint a caterpillar.
Registration for ages 12 and up only opens March 1.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-04-07 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-04-07 11:00 - 11:45 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m.

RESCHEDULED: Green Eggs and Ham Party
2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
A Seuss-tastic party for little ones with activities and stories. Wear green and leave with a craft.

Spring Break Craft: Birdhouse Art
2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Decorate a birdhouse to welcome back birds this spring. This program is great for ages 6 and up.
Registration for this program starts March 1.

Hooks and Needles
2026-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts.

Teen Anime Club
2026-04-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy anime and manga with other fans. We’ll share Japanese snacks and make crafts, too.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2026-04-08 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-04-08 10:30 - 11:15 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families.

Baby & Me
2026-04-08 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-04-08 10:30 - 11:15 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it’s a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up.

Kindergarten Gear Up
2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Prepare your soon-to-be-kindergartener with the skills they need in the classroom at this free nine-week program led by a former teacher. Please consider if your child will be entering kindergarten before registering.
Registration for this program starts Feb. 1.

Noche de Lotería
2026-04-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Learn lotería, a fast-paced Mexican bingo-like game. Win prizes and enjoy free snacks—a great way to learn Spanish words.
¡Diviértete y juega a la lotería, come deliciosos aperitivos y gana premios!
