Elkhart Public Library

Canceled - Sleep on it: Why Sleep Matters
2024-05-16 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Millions of us fail to get enough sleep. Find out what you can do to get better, healthy sleep from a Purdue Extension educator.

Tween and Teens Cookies and Canvas
2024-05-16 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create an artwork from one of our pictures or bring your own. We’ll teach you new painting techniques.

Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2024-05-15 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.

FAFSA Night
2024-05-15 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
FAFSA seems hard, but the experts from IUSB’s Financial Aid Office are here to make it easier. Bring a laptop or use ours.

Computer One-on-One
2024-05-15 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Sign up in person at the Downtown Computer Center or by calling 574.293.2847 for 30 minutes of stress-free computer help. From saving a file to accessing library resources, our experts will help you.
Time slots available: 2:30, 3, 3:30 or 4 p.m.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2024-05-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri and create your own artwork.

Cookies and Canvas Junior
2024-05-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Learn new painting techniques while making an acrylic painting.

Homeschool Art: Watercolors
2024-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get a quick lesson on watercolors and then create your own watercolor horizon painting.

Taller de Finanzas
2024-05-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Aprende a gestionar las finanzasa estableecer y alcanzar objectivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.

Curbside Concerts: Paul Decker and the Remnants
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Paul Decker and the Remnants on the rooftop stage for the first time!

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages available for purchase. Bring a blanket or camp chair, dancing shoes optional. Show moves inside the library if bad weather.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Game Night - Scattergories
2024-05-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends and family for a night of Scattergories. No experience necessary. Single or team play available. Play for prizes.

LEGO Challenge
2024-05-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build magnificent things. Use our prompt to build something and then talk about what you made. You could take home a prize.

Tween and Teen BINGO
2024-05-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Play BINGO with a twist. Use food to mark your board and win prizes. Plus, snack while you play.

Black Like Me with Indiana Black Expo
2024-05-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elkhart Chapter of the Indiana Black Expo highlights the accomplishments of area African-Americans outside of the sports world. Panelists featured include mayor Rod Roberson, Rodney Dale, Levon Johnson, Emily Arnold and more.

Ask a Museum Curator
2024-05-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-01 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-30 12:00 - 14:00 | IN
Who decides what goes into the museum collection? How are items preserved? And what can I do to maintain my own treasures? Michelle Nash, curator of collections for the Elkhart County Historical Museum, will be on hand to field your questions and celebrate National Preservation Week.
April 30 – Dunlap – Noon to 2 p.m.; Pierre Moran 4 to 6 p.m.
May 1 – Downtown – Noon to 2 p.m.
May 3 – Cleveland – Noon to 2 p.m.; Osolo 4 to 6 p.m.

Celebrate El Día de los Niños
2024-05-03 15:30 - 17:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
El Día de los Niños is a holiday celebration for children with games, prizes, free books, snacks and more.

Demystifying Smartphones
2024-05-02 14:30 - 16:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
An expert from T-Mobile is here with an easy-to-understand guide to your phone.

Día de los Niños y Libros
2024-04-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Games, stories, and more to celebrate kids!
Participa en juegos, haz una manualidad o escucha cuentos y canciones en español, y celebra un día para los niños: ¡cada niño se irá con un premio!

REAL Talk
2024-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A health expert with REAL Services leads an informative discussion on arthritis. Jordan Geroski from St. Joseph Health System leads a discussion on the impact arthritis can have and how to effectively treat and mange it. Click here to register.

Fun Family Movie
2024-04-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a showing of “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie.” It is rated PG and 95 minutes.

Basic Microsoft Excel
2024-04-24 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 copying, pasting and changing fonts. Sign up in person at the Downtown Computer Center or by calling 574.294.2847.

Teen Mini Painting
2024-04-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a painting that will fit on any wall.

Rolled Paper Wall Art for Teens
2024-04-22 16:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Celebrate Earth Day and create wall art using upcycled magazines.

LEGO Sparks
2024-04-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this program is now closed. Keep watching for more great activities.
Combine LEGO building with coding to make the LEGOs move and complete tasks.

Prop Swap
2024-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Plants don’t have to be expensive. Bring a plant that’s ready for propagation or use our available dirt and pots to take a prop from one of ours. Plus, meet other green thumbs and share tips. Dirt and other materials are available while supplies last.

Teen Job Fair
2024-04-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Your parents want you to get a job. Meet local companies looking for help and find that job.
