Elkhart Public Library

Homework Help - Pierre Moran
2026-01-21 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-28 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-04 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Bring all the materials you need for your assignment and get one-on-one help from National Honor Society students on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions are available only on days when Elkhart schools are in session.

Around the Table Cookbook Club
2026-01-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Try new recipes with others and find new cookbooks. This combination book discussion and potluck dinner will have everyone bring a dish around the theme to share.
Upcoming themes:
Oct. – Haunted by pumpkins
Nov. – Pure “pie”-fection
Dec. – Gourmet gifts
Jan. – All-day breakfast

Homeschool Writer's Theater Camp
2026-01-22 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Join a new spin on our theater camp. This time, we’re writing our own script. Rehearsals are Monday to Friday with a performance for friends and family on Friday evening. This camp is best for ages 6 to 14.
Registration for this program starts Dec. 1.

Homework Help - Osolo
2026-01-22 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-29 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-05 16:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Canceled - Tu Llave de la Biblioteca
2026-01-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
¿Sabías que tu tarjeta de la biblioteca sirve para mucho más que sacar libros? Te invitamos a una serie divertida donde exploraremos juntos todos los servicios digitales y recursos gratuitos disponibles para ti. Puedes traer tu propio dispositivo o pedir prestado uno de los nuestros. ¡No se necesita experiencia!
Oct. 16 & 30 : Cómo conseguir entradas gratis para el zoo y museos con tu targjeta
Nov. 6 & 13: Servicios de streaming y peliculas gratis
Dec. 4 & 18: Clases de inglés gratis en linea
Jan. 8 & 22: Exámenes de práctica gratis del BMV (incluye CDL y motocicleta)

Practice SAT Test
2026-01-24 09:30 - 12:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Before you take the real thing, get a free practice test with Sylvan Learning Center. Bring your own calculator or borrow one of ours.
Registration for this event opens Dec. 1.

Winter Blast!
2026-01-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate snow, cold and winter fun inside with games, stories, prizes and more. Plus, we’ll have an indoor snowball fight.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2026-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work together in teams and use coding to make LEGO builds light up, play sounds or move. This program is best for ages 6 and up.
Registration for this program opens Dec. 1.

Homework Help - Downtown
2026-01-26 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring all the materials you need for your assignment and get one-on-one help from National Honor Society students on a first-come, first-served basis. Help is only available on days when Elkhart schools are in session.

Homework Help - Cleveland
2026-01-26 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States

Cut the Cord
2026-01-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get all the information you should know before you cancel that expensive cable plan. Learn about library resources, streaming services and more.

Homework Help - Dunlap
2026-01-27 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-03 16:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Basic Microsoft Excel
2026-01-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Begin learning the Microsoft Excel with an introductory lesson. Start with cells and changing fonts. Call 574.294.2847 to reserve a spot in the class.

Fun Family Movie: Smurfs
2026-01-29 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn while we watch a recently released movie. We’re watching “Smurfs” (2025, PG, 1:29).

Winter Gardening
2026-01-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Don’t wait until spring to start your garden. Master Gardener Gwen Ferland demonstrates how to start plants from seeds outdoors in the winter.

Tiny Art Show
2026-02-02, 2026-02-09 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Pick up a tiny art kit starting February 2 and return your artwork by February 21. The artworks will be displayed beginning February 25 for voting.

Coffee and Coloring for Adults
2026-02-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Relax, unwind and connect with others with free coffee, coloring sheets and colored pencils.

Preschool Party: SuperKitties
2026-02-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with SuperKitties-inspired activities and stories.

Family Paint by Sticker
2026-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Create an artwork using stickers placed on numbers. Options for adults and children are available for all ages to enjoy.

Friends of EPL Book Sale
2026-02-07 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.

Dunlap Book Worms
2026-02-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us on Saturdays monthly for a book discussion. Contact Sue Eller for a copy of the book.
Upcoming books:
Dec. 13 – The 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Jan. 10 – “James” by Percival Everett
Feb. 7 – “How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior
March 7 – “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn
April 4 – “The Inheritance Games” by Jennifer Barnes
May 7 – “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
June 13 – “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge
July 11 – “Trouble in Treewater” by John Chris
Aug. 8 – “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Sept. 5 – “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon
Oct. 3 – “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote”
Nov. 14 – “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” by Dee Brown
Dec. 12 – “Christmas Jars” by Jason F. Wright
