Elkhart Public Library

Preschool Dinosaur Party
2023-12-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Roar for dinosaurs! Enjoy stories and activities with a dinosaur theme.

Fables and Festivities
2023-12-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Local authors of children’s and teen books will be set up inside the library to sell their books. Talk to authors about their books and get some holiday shopping done, Fables Books of Goshen will have a pop-up store, too. Plus, activities for kids.
For details on the writing contest, click here.

Family Holiday BINGO
2023-12-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate the season with your family and the fun of BINGO, plus refreshments.

Cookies and Canvas Jr.
2023-12-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Learn painting techniques and make your own masterpiece with acrylic paint.

Snowman Ornaments for Teens
2023-12-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate this holiday season (or make a last-minute gift) with hand-painted snowman ornaments.

Santa's Elf Workshop
2023-12-14 15:30 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come into Osolo between 3:30 and 5 p.m. to create holiday decorations. Dress as an elf, if you want.

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2023-12-14 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn new techniques while painting with acrylics.
Registration for this program opens Nov. 1.

Holiday Card Drive for Seniors
2023-12-15 09:00 - 19:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
We want your help to make our community’s senior care centers holidays extra special. Create a card at Pierre Moran anytime from Nov. 13 to Dec. 15 or drop one off at the branch. We will deliver them to our community’s seniors to make their holidays cheerier!

Adult Crafternoon: Santa Ornament/Wall Decor
2023-12-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(Registration for this event is now closed. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Learn new skills, tap into your creative side and meet new people. This month, we’re making a Santa wall decor or ornament.

Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-12-19 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.
Note: November’s meeting will take place one week earlier due to Thanksgiving.

Fun Family Movie: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem
2023-12-21 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and recently released children’s movie. RSVP on our Facebook page.

Winter Break Boredom Busters
2023-12-26 09:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-28 09:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-29 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-02 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-03 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-04 09:00 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy activities any time during open hours over winter break. Activities pause on Dec. 27 and Jan. 5 for Movies and Popcorn.

Movie and Popcorn: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
2023-12-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and a showing of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The movie is rated PG and is 1 hour, 32 minutes.

The Last Wednesday Book Club
2023-12-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Share your latest reads and get recommendations from other avid teen readers at this casual, no-assigned-reading book discussion.

Winter Break Book Hunt
2024-01-02 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-03 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-04 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-05 09:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in during open hours and pick up the list of clues and then find the books and pick out a prize.

Crayola Slime
2024-01-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
We’re turning our broken crayons into slime!
Registration for this program opens Dec. 1.

Moved to Jan. 9 - Teen Anime Club
2024-01-02 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event will take place Jan. 9. We regret the error.)
Enjoy anime and manga with other fans. We’ll share Japanese snacks and make crafts, too.

Bedhead Morning
2024-01-03 09:30 - 10:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Sleep in on winter break and then come in your pajamas for stories, stretches and more. Bring a blanket and stuffed animal if you’d like.

Little Artists
2024-01-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create something new and fun with paint, paper, scissors and clay. Take it home at the end.

LEGO Sparks
2024-01-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring movement to LEGO builds with coding, motors and lights.
Registration for this program opens Dec. 1.

Books and Boots
2024-01-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Ox Bow County Park, 23427 C.R. 45, Goshen, IN, 46528, United States
Miss Debbie and a naturalist from Elkhart County Parks host a book discussion aimed at children ages 8-12, but the whole family is welcome. This time we’re discussing “The Wild Robot Protects.” The discussion will be followed by an activity led by the naturalist. We might even sled. In case of inclement weather, meet at Dunlap Branch.

Movie and Popcorn: Elemental
2024-01-05 13:30 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a showing of “Elemental.” The movie is rated PG and 1 hour, 41 minutes.
