Elkhart Public Library

Baby and Me: Music and Movement
2026-03-03 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join Mr. Manley for songs, instruments, and movement activities to build motor and literacy skills for infants from 6 to 24 months.

Hooks and Needles
2026-03-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-03-03 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-03-10 09:30 - 10:15 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. This Storytime pauses on Jan. 6.

Teen Anime Club
2026-03-03 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy anime and manga with other fans. We’ll share Japanese snacks and make crafts, too.

Homework Help - Dunlap
2026-03-03 16:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, 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. Sessions are available only on days when Elkhart schools are in session.

Coffee and Coloring for Adults
2026-03-04 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.

Baby & Me
2026-03-04 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-03-04 10:30 - 11:15 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it’s a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-03-04 10:00 - 10:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build literacy early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities. This Storytime takes a break on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 for the holidays. This Storytime pauses on April 8 for spring break.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2026-03-04 10:30 - 11:15 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families.

Kindergarten Gear Up
2026-03-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Prepare your soon-to-be-kindergartener with the skills they need in the classroom at this free nine-week program led by a former teacher.

Family Paint by Sticker
2026-03-04 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.

Kindergarten Gear Up
2026-03-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This nine-week program is to get 4- and 5-year-olds ready for kindergarten. Caregivers receive advice and activities to practice the skills kids need when they enter the classroom. Please consider if your child will enter kindergarten in the fall of 2026 before registering.
Registration for this program starts Feb. 1.

Anime Club for Adults
2026-03-04 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Watch anime with fellow fans, make a provided craft or bring your own and discuss anime.

Adult Anime Club
2026-03-04 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Watch and discuss anime, make a craft and enjoy snacks.

Little Explorers
2026-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.

Osolo LEGO Club
2026-03-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build with our LEGOs at Osolo. Come in and we’ll challenge you to build something and share it with the group. This program will pause on Jan. 1 for the New Year’s holiday.

Homework Help - Osolo
2026-03-05 16:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Sensory Playdate
2026-03-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in play clothes and let little ones explore and learn through sensory play.

Prop Swap
2026-03-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring a plant to propagate or use one of ours to get started while meeting other green thumbs. We’ll have dirt, pots and other supplies to get started.

Music in the Stacks
2026-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Books come to life as members of the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra accompany stories read by librarians during this special storytime for the whole family.

Dunlap Book Worms
2026-03-07 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

Tunes and Twirls for Tots
2026-03-09 10:30 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Dance and play together with your toddler to build movement and have fun. This program pauses on Feb. 16 for President’s Day and April 6 for spring break.

Homeschool: Scrape Painting
2026-03-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create beautiful abstract designs using acrylic paint and a scraper.

Readers Roundtable
2026-03-09 13:30 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Share your latest reads – good and bad – with other avid readers at this “no assigned book” book club.

Osolo Page Turners
2026-03-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our monthly book discussions at the Osolo Branch. Upcoming titles:

Dec. 8 – “Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club” by Helen Simonson
Jan. 12 – “How to Solve Your Own Murder” by Kristen Perrin
Feb. 9 – “The Book Club of Troublesome Women” by Marie Boswick
March 9 – Any book about Amelia Earhart
April 13 – “The Clinic” by Cate Quinn

Homework Help - Downtown
2026-03-09 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
2026-03-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States

Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2026-03-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with Linda Pieri, learn new paint techniques as we paint a daffodil.
Registration for ages 12 and up opens on Feb. 1.
