Dunlap Bookworms
2025-02-03 18:15 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Cancelled - Empower Me to Be Clutter Free
2025-02-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Tackle your clutter with an action plan from a Purdue Extension educator. Attending all three sessions to be entered into a drawing for a gift card.

Pop Quiz
2025-02-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Register your team and compete in our pop culture trivia with a new theme each month.
Feb. 7 – Kpop
March 7 – Anime
April 4 – Marvel

Homeschool Art: Pinch Pots
2025-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Turn pinch pots into monsters or animals.

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-02-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Get creative by recreating a picture with acrylic paints and learn new techniques.

DIY Valentine's Mosaic Craft
2025-02-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Create a heart-shaped coaster or picture frame for your Valentine.
Registration for this program opens Jan. 1.

DIY Mosaic Project for Valentine's Day
2025-02-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a simple DIY mosaic picture frame or heart-shaped coaster for yourself or your Valentine.
Registration for this program opens Jan. 1.

Computer One-on-One
2025-02-11 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-02-19 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.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-02-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as we create a painting. To serve more people, there will be two sessions each month with the same painting.

FAFSA Night
2025-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Staff from IUSB’s Financial Aid office help navigate the FAFSA application process. Bring a laptop or borrow one of ours.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-02-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Follow local artist Linda Pieri’s lead as we make a painting of a valentine.

Cooking with an Air Fryer
2025-02-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learns the ins, outs and safety tips from a Purdue Extension educator to start cooking with an air fryer. To register, call 574.533.0554 or email finke24@purdue.edu.

El Arte del Armor
2025-02-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebra el Día de San Valentín de una manera especial. Únete a nosotros para un taller creativo de tarjetas de San Valentín.

Fork Painting
2025-02-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Using a fork to paint, we’ll create a unique piece of art.
Registration for this event opens Jan. 1.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
2025-02-13 16:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Tween and Teen Cookies and Canvas
2025-02-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn painting techniques while you create a work of your choosing.
Registration for this program opens Jan. 1.

Noche de Lotería
2025-02-13 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!

Valentine's Day Crafts
2025-02-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in anytime on Valentine’s Day to pick from different age-appropriate crafts.

Cute Gnome Valentine's Craft
2025-02-14 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-15 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-17 09:00 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Come in during open hours over the President’s Day weekend to make a gnome of your own.

Make and Take: Valentine's Day Crafts
2025-02-14 09:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Share the love with make-and-take crafts available all day.

Popcorn and a Movie
2025-02-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Come in for free popcorn while we watch “The Wild Robot” (rated PG, 1h:41m).

Chocolate and Hearts
2025-02-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with chocolate and more chocolate. We’ll make and eat chocolate, plus enjoy stories and activities.

LEGO Bots
2025-02-17 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 Jan. 1.bot

Teen Mario Kart
2025-02-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends and driving skills for some friendly competition on our Nintendo Switch.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-02-18 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.

Wednesday Movie Matinees
2025-02-19 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)
