Elkhart Public Library

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
2025-01-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Listen to stories in English and Spanish, and learn some Spanish words and phrases. A hands-on activity will follow the stories.
Escucha cuentos en inglés y español y aprende algunas palabras y frases en español. Después de los cuentos habrá una actividad manual.

Dunlap Bookworms
2025-01-06 18:15 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for a fun and lively conversation about a different book each month. We read a variety of genres to have exposure to a variety of authors.

Winter Break Boredom Busters
2025-01-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-02 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-30 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-28 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-26 09:00 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Get out of the house over break and enjoy games, puzzles, activities and more at Cleveland Branch. Each Friday over break we’re showing a movie at 1:30 p.m. instead of activities.

Friends of EPL Book Sale
2025-01-04 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.

Popcorn and a Movie
2025-01-03 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-12-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and an afternoon movie over winter break.
Friday, Dec. 27 – “Inside Out 2” (rated PG, 1h;40m)
Friday, Jan. 3 – “Despicable Me 4” (rated PG, 1h;34m)

Noche de Lotería
2025-01-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Play lotería, a traditional Mexican bingo-like game that’s easy to learn and fun to play. Plus, we’ll have prizes and snacks. Practice your Spanish while having fun.
Diviértete y juega a la lotería, come deliciosos aperitivos y gana premios!

New Year's Glow Party
2024-12-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Glow up at our neon glow party with games and a dance party! Come in white or neon so you can glow too.

Children's Crafts
2024-12-30, 2024-12-23, 2024-12-16 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in between Dec. 16 and Jan. 4 during open hours and make something from the available supplies. Crafts change weekly.

Make and Take: Christmas Crafts
2024-12-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Come into Pierre Moran between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up the supplies for a fun holiday craft. Children ages 3 to 11 will need adult help.

LEGO Bots
2024-12-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Take your build to the next level by working together with others to make LEGOs move, light up and more. Learn coding skills while demonstrating your builds.
Registration for this program opens Nov. 1.

Piñata Workshop
2024-12-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Join this two-day workshop as we learn with a local piñata expert to create our own using paper maché. Great program for ages 3 and up with adult helper.
Please be able to attend both sessions.
Session 2 – Thursday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m.

Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2024-12-18 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.

Bedtime Stories: Snowmen at Night
2024-12-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Explore what snowmen do at night with stories, songs and activities at this Storytime for the whole family.

Teen DIY Hot Cocoa
2024-12-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Fill a jar with your favorite hot cocoa ingredients using our toppings bar.

Teen and Adult Creative Painting
2024-12-16 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.)
Follow along local artist Linda Pieri’s lead and create a painting.

Christmas Party with Santa and Mrs. Claus
2024-12-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Free pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Plus, enjoy cocoa, stories, games and more. Free gift of a book for kids while supplies last.

Elf on the Shelf
2024-12-14 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-13 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-12 09:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Find our elf hiding on the shelves, take one of his cards to the front desk and pick out a prize.

Tween and Teen Cookies and Canvas
2024-12-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work on your art skills to create a picture of your choosing. Improve your shading, highlighting, drawing, perspective, mixing colors and more to make you a better artist.
Registration for this program opens Nov. 1

Computer One-on-One
2024-12-12 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.

DIY Mosaic Craft for Adults
2024-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a mosaic craft that involves decorating drink coasters or picture frames for yourself or as a gift. All materials will be provided.
Registration for this program opens Nov. 8.
