Elkhart Public Library

ConversaConnect
2024-10-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-24 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

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.

Computer One-on-One
2024-10-16 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-24 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.

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).

Mini Pumpkin Decorating
2024-10-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Drop into Pierre Moran to decorate a mini pumpkin with paints, pens and more while supplies last.
Visite la Biblioteca de Pierre Moran y decore su propia mini calabaza. Mini calabazas, lápices de pintura, y una variedad de materiales de decoración estarán disponibles para el evento o puede traer materíales de casa.

Building Up Our Youth community conversation
2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Vop Osili, an renowned Indianapolis architect, will lead this event. It’s the latest in a series of community conversations hosted by the Elkhart Chapter of Indiana Black Expo. All ages are invited to become inspired.

Family Craft Night
2024-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spend time together as a family making something cool.

Free Teen Movie: Hocus Pocus 2
2024-10-23 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get into the spooky season spirit with a free showing of “Hocus Pocus 2.” The movie is 1h:43m and rated PG. Get a free just for showing up, while supplies last.

Build a Monster Craft
2024-10-24 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-25 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-26 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-28 09:00 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Drop in any time during fall break to create a monster.

Squishmallow Canvas Painting
2024-10-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Dress for a mess as we paint with squishmallows and enjoy a squishy snack.

Día de Los Muertos Community Ofrenda
2024-10-25 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-26 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-28 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-29 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-30 09:00 - 19:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Learn about Día de Muertos tradition by taking part in our Community Ofrenda (alter). Add a photo or special item for a loved one or add their name. The ofrenda is available during open hours Oct. 25 to Nov. 2.

Popcorn and a Movie: "IF"
2024-10-25 13:30 - 15:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and a showing of the movie “IF” (PG, 1h:34m).

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour (EPL's Version)
2024-10-25 15:30 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Swifties of all ages can make bracelets, listen to her music, karaoke, and more as we enter our Swiftie Era.

Cobus Creek Books and Boots
2024-10-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
Miss Rhonda from Cleveland Branch and Mr. Courtney from Bonneyville Mills lead a book discussion and outdoor activity at Cobus Creek shelter. The whole family is welcome but the program is great for kids ages 8 to 12. We’ll be discussing “Dogtown” by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko.

Teen Stuffed Animal Taxidermy
2024-10-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Take a well-loved stuffed animal and give them new life as decor. The least-creepy taxidermy you’ll ever see.

Haunted Elkhart County
2024-10-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Mark Doddington, the local author of “Haunted Elkhart County” discusses his ghost-hunting experiences at locations around the area.
