Holiday Scavenger Hunt
2025-12-15 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Find the hidden holiday pictures around the children’s room at Pierre Moran. Find them all and get a prize. Come back again as the pictures move weekly.

¿Puedes encontrar todas las fotos navideñas escondidas en la sala infantil de la sucursal Pierre Moran este diciembre? ¡Encuéntralas todas y gana un mini bastón de caramelo o una calcomanía! ¡Asegúrate de volver cada semana, ya que las fotos se moverán a una nueva ubicación!

Homework Help - Cleveland
2025-12-15 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, 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.

Craft Night for Adults
2025-12-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Socialize and get creative while making something new each month. This month, we’re making a unique wall decor.
Registration for this event opens Nov. 1.

Homework Help - Dunlap
2025-12-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Teen and Me: Ornament Painting
2025-12-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get creative together while making holiday decor at this special program for teens and adults. Make a personalized decoration or last-minute gift.
Registration for this program opens Nov. 1.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-12-16 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.

Computer One-on-One
2025-12-17 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Reserve 30 minutes of one-on-one help with one of our computer experts to help with whatever you need. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Call the downtown computer center at 574.294.2847 to reserve your 30-minute spot.
Times available at 2:30, 3, 3:30, and 4 p.m.

Heart Healthy Nutrition/Nutrición saludable para el corazón
2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Reduce the risk of heart disease or strokes with heart-healthy eating habits with help from an expert at Purdue Extension Elkhart County. This program is bilingual. To register for this program, call 574.533.0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.
Una alimentación saludable para el corazón reduce el riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas y accidentes cerebrovasculares. Este programa billigúe ofrece una lista de alimentos y recetas saludables para el corazón, beneficiosos para la salud cardiaca, tanto en inglés como en español. Para registrarse, llame al 574.533.0554 o envíe un correo electrónico a fink24@purdue.edu.

Homework Help - Pierre Moran
2025-12-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States

Around the Table Cookbook Club
2025-12-17 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

Third Thursday LEGO Club
2025-12-18 15:30 - 16:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Take a new challenge each month and see what you can create with other kids.

Christmas Party with Santa Claus
2025-12-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate the season with games, activities, prizes and a gift while supplies last. Plus, Santa will be in the atrium for free pictures.

Homework Help - Osolo
2025-12-18 16:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Throwback Theatre
2025-12-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for a nostalgic family movie and free popcorn.
• Nov. 20 – “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (PG, 1:16)
• Dec. 18 – “Home Alone” (PG, 1:43)
• Jan. 15 – “Snow Dogs” (PG, 1:39)

Crafts at Cleveland
2025-12-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Meet others while making something different each month.
• Dec. 18 – Favorite book ornaments
• Jan. 15 – Candle
Registration for this program opens Nov. 1.

Canceled - Tu Llave de la Biblioteca
2025-12-18 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)

Talk with Your Baby
2025-12-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This 8-week program for new parents introduces childhood literacy to parents with an expert from Notre Dame’s Robinson Community Learning Center. Receive free books, tips for talking to your baby and guided activities for your infant.

Make It and Take It: Polar Bears and Penguins
2025-12-22 - 2025-12-23, 2025-12-26 - 2025-12-27 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come by the downtown library throughout winter break for a new craft each day.

Winter Break Boredom Busters
2025-12-22, 2025-12-23, 2025-12-26 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Come into Cleveland Branch throughout winter break for a new daily activity during open hours. Puzzles, games, and crafts are just some of the fun. Plus, join us on Fridays Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 at 1:30 p.m. for Popcorn and a Movie.
• Dec. 26 – The Smurfs (PG, 1:32)
• Jan. 2 – How to Train Your Dragon (PG, 2:05)

Winter Break Children's Craft
2025-12-22 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-23 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-26 09:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elf on the Shelf left a seasonal craft to make over winter break. Come in any time during open hours to create with the available supplies.

Monday Movie Marathon
2025-12-22 10:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Come into Pierre Moran for family-friendly movies starting every two hours.
On Dec. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy these films.
• Elf (PG, 1:35)
• Disney’s A Christmas Carol (2009, PG, 1:36)
• The Grinch (2018, PG, 1:45)
• The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (PG, 1:39)
On Dec. 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy these films.
• Lilo & Stitch (2025, PG, 1:48)
• How to Train Your Dragon (PG, 2:05)
• Elio (PG, 1:39)
• Freakier Friday (PG, 1:51)

Fun Family Movie: The Bad Guys 2
2025-12-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn while we watch a recently released movie. This month we’re showing “The Bad Guys 2” (PG, 1:44).

Elizabeth Klehfoth: The Lost Heiress
2025-12-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Elizabeth Klehfoth, an Elkhart native, is back with her second novel. During this author event, she’ll be reading selections of “The Lost Heiress” and talking about her career. She’ll also sign copies of her book, which can be preordered from Fables Books and picked up at the Goshen store or at the library event.

Teen Movie: "The Nightmare Before Christmas"
2025-12-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for popcorn and a free movie over winter break. We’re watching “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (PG, 1:16).
