Elkhart Public Library

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2025-12-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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 Nov. 1.

Drop-in LEGO Build
2025-12-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come by any time during our two-hour open LEGO build. Create whatever you can imagine.

Winter Break Boredom Busters
2025-12-30, 2026-01-02, 2026-01-03 | 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
2025-12-30 09:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-02 09:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-03 09:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2025-12-30 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-12-30 11:00 - 11:45 | 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 Movie: "Thunderbolts"
2025-12-30 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. Today we’re watching “Thunderbolts” (PG-13, 2:07).

Make It and Take It: Polar Bears and Penguins
2026-01-02 - 2026-01-03 | 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.

Sensory Playdate
2026-01-02 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.

Talk with Your Baby
2026-01-02 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.

Homework Help - Downtown
2026-01-05 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
2026-01-05 16:30 - 18:30 | 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.

Storytime at Osolo
2026-01-06 09:30 - 10:15 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Janell deserves a day off. So, at this special edition of Storytime on Jan. 6, Jodi Byer will be leading and reading. Come meet Mrs. Byer and keep making progress on early literacy.
The storytime is offered twice on Tuesdays for your convenience – 9:30 and 11am start times.

Hooks and Needles
2026-01-06 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 Angie
2026-01-06 10:30 - 11:15 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Storytime teaches children important early literacy skills. Miss Angie leads this time of reading, singing, talking, and playing together. This Storytime pauses on Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 23 and 30.

Storytime at Osolo
2026-01-06 11:00 - 11:45 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Janell deserves a day off. So, at this special edition of Storytime on Jan. 6, Jodi Byer will be leading and reading. Come meet Mrs. Byer and keep making progress on early literacy.
The storytime is offered twice on Tuesdays for your convenience – 9:30 and 11 a.m. start times.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2026-01-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hear new phrases and stories in English and in Spanish during this all-ages Storytime. We finish with a hands-on activity.
Acompáñenos el primer martes de cada mes para escuchar cuentos en inglés y español mientras aprende palabras y frases en español. Después de los cuentos habrá una actividad manual.

Teen Anime Club
2026-01-06 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
2026-01-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Adult Cookies and Coloring Club
2026-01-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Get creative and relax with an open coloring session at Pierre Moran. Drop in during 9 to 11 a.m. and use our supplies or bring your own.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2026-01-07 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-01-07 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.

Baby & Me
2026-01-07 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-01-07 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
2026-01-07 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.

Cookies and Coloring Club
2026-01-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Drop into Pierre Moran anytime from 4 to 6 p.m. for an all-ages open coloring session. Relax, get creative and use our available supplies. Snack on cookies while you work.
