Elkhart Public Library

Día de Los Muertos Community Ofrenda
2024-10-31 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-01 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-02 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Learn about Día de Muertos tradition by taking part in our Community Ofrenda (alter). Add a photo or special item for a loved one or add their name. The ofrenda is available during open hours Oct. 25 to Nov. 2.

Halloween Parade
2024-10-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Preschoolers can come in their costumes for stories, rhymes and games. We finish with a walk around the building to collect candy.

Harry Potter Halloween Hoopla
2024-10-31 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our Halloween party of fun with a Harry Potter theme! Play games, get candy, enter our costume contest and more.

Di-November
2024-11-01, 2024-11-04, 2024-11-11, 2024-11-18 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in anytime during November for our dinosaur scavenger hunt – new every week – and pick a prize when you’re done!

Día de los Muertos
2024-11-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate and learn about Día de los Muertos with facepainting, crafts, cocoa and pan de muertos.

Holiday Cards for Seniors
2024-11-04, 2024-11-11, 2024-11-18 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Drop to create a card or bring one in between Nov. 4 and Dec. 13. We’ll deliver them to our community’s senior care centers.

Tween and Teen PopSockets
2024-11-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in to Osolo and design a cover for your PopSocket with our available supplies.

Meet the Cast
2024-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Live theater comes to Dunlap Branch. Cast members from Concord High’s fall show “A Wrinkle in Time” perform a scene from the show, plus answer questions about theater and performing. Support local students, learn about performing and enter to win tickets to the show at this program for the whole family.

Computer One-on-One
2024-11-06 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Call the Downtown Computer Center at 574.294.2847 or sign up in person to reserve 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help.
Sessions are available at 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.

Dragons Love Tacos Preschool Party
2024-11-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Don’t give a dragon salsa with their taco! Read the story and enjoy activities based on the book.

Homeschool Art: Pumpkin Pastel Art
2024-11-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create some illustrations of pumpkins during the day and night. Plus, from the top and a side profile. We’ll teach you how to blend colors.

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2024-11-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn new painting techniques each month and make a painting of your choosing.
Registration for this program opens Oct. 1.

Teen and Adult Pottery Painting
2024-11-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Enjoy this program for teens and adults to spend time together while painting a piece of pottery from The Hunny Pot Studio.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2024-11-12 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.

Amateur Radio
2024-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn about the exciting hobby of ham radio with a demonstration from members of the Michiana Amateur Radio Club.

Tweens and Teens Cookies and Canvas
2024-11-14 16:30 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work on your art skills to create a picture of your choosing. Improve your shading, highlighting, drawing, perspective, mixing colors and more to make you a better artist.
Registration for this program opens on Oct. 1.

Noche de Lotería
2024-11-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Play lotería, a traditional Mexican bingo-like game that’s easy to learn and fun to play. Plus, we’ll have prizes and snacks. Practice your Spanish while having fun.
Diviértete y juega a la lotería, come deliciosos aperitivos y gana premios!

Charcuterie 101
2024-11-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
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Before your holiday hosting, learn how to build an appetizing and great-looking charcuterie board. To register call Jenn at 574-533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.

How to Catch a Turkey
2024-11-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Catch a turkey and win a prize. Plus stories and games.

Adult Crafternoon - Ornament Lids
2024-11-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Spend time getting creative with others while sharing ideas and laughter. This month we’re making ornaments with tin lids.

Crazy for Slime
2024-11-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn to make a few different kinds of slime, from fluffy to floam!

Art Influencers
2024-11-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Artist Fra Angelico painted with gold leaf. Learn about the technique and then try our silver leaf technique. This program is best for children ages 6 to 12.

Teen Diamond Art
2024-11-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a one-of-a-kind colorful coaster using small diamonds and rhinestones.
