Elkhart Public Library

Winter Fun
2024-01-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Drop in between noon and 2 p.m. for activities, games and a snack!

Fun Family Movie
2024-01-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and recently released children’s movie. Check our Facebook page to see what’s playing.

Make a Mug and Coaster
2024-01-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Tweens and Teens, enjoy a snack while you decorate your own mug and coaster to enjoy hot cocoa with.

Basic Microsoft Excel
2024-01-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn the common features of spreadsheets – work with columns and rows, and get started with copying, pasting and changing fonts. Call the Downtown Computer Center at 574.293.2847 or sign up in person.

Stamped Ring Class with Make South Bend
2024-01-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
A Make South Bend artist will help you create a stamped ring. This program is for adults.

DIY Snow Globes for Teens
2024-01-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a fun and easy homemade snow globe to brighten up these snowy days.

Pictionary Game Night
2024-01-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy a family game night at Osolo. Laugh and have fun trying to guess what your team is drawing.

Rubble and Crew Preschool Party
2024-01-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build projects with blocks just like Rubble and Crew in Builder’s Cover. Plus stories and more.

Mini Art Show
2024-01-22 09:00 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Show your creativity in the Mini Art show. Pick up a kit with paint, brush and 4”x4” canvas between Jan. 22 and Feb. 10 while supplies last. Works will be displayed beginning Feb. 15 with voting for Best in Show.

Winter Fun Fest
2024-01-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Winter-theme games, snow stories and more to celebrate the wintery cold.

After School Stories
2024-01-18 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Relax after dismissal and enjoy stories and an activity.

Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2024-01-17 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.

Mini Terrariums for Teens
2024-01-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring life into your space with a miniature moss terrarium.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-01-16 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.

Adult Crafternoon: Wine Glass Snowman Candleholder
2024-01-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet others and use your creative side to make something. This month we’re painting a wine glass to make a cute snowman candleholder.
Registration for this program opens Dec. 1

Dr. Martin Luther King Day - Elkhart Breakfast
2024-01-15 07:30 - 09:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Local entrepreneur Kathy Burnette will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Day breakfast at Elkhart Public Library.
This event is shared with the Elkhart Chapter of Indiana Black Expo and serves as the kickoff to a full day of activities and remembrances throughout the city.
Kathy Burnette is the owner of Brain Lair Books in South Bend. She is a strong advocate for literacy and passionate about the community.
Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast, with the program beginning at 8 a.m. This event is free.

PLEASE NOTE:
• All Black Expo members are welcome and do not need to RSVP for this Dr. King Day Elkhart event.
• This event will have very limited general seating. We are accepting names for our waitlist – if you would like to be contacted by Jan. 12, 2024, as seats become available, please let us know.)

Taller de Finanzas
2024-01-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, estableecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.

Teen Lock In
2024-01-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spend the evening playing games, making crafts and eating snacks. Wear comfy clothes and come hang out.

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2024-01-11 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 Dec. 1.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2024-01-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri and create your own artwork.

Computer One-on-One
2024-01-09 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 your 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Time slots are listed below.
2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.

Cookies and Canvas Jr.
2024-01-08 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.

Theater Camp
2024-01-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Join another fun theater camp with Miss Debbie. Learn the basics of theater and put on a performance for your friends and family. Rehearsals are Jan. 8 to 11 and 15 to 17 with a 6 p.m. performance on Jan. 18.

Taller de Finanzas
2024-01-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
