Elkhart Public Library

End of Summer Bingo
2023-08-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Finish the summer break with games of bingo and a chance to take home a book or small prize.

Teen Clown Day
2023-08-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Clown around with other teens and learn to make balloon animals and how to juggle.

CANCELLED: Storytime at Cleveland
2023-08-09 11:00 - 11:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
(Due to scheduling changes, this week’s Storytime has been cancelled.) Meet new friends and gain literacy and social skills through stories, songs, rhymes and more at the Cleveland Branch.

Computer One-on-One
2023-08-08 14:30 - 16:30, 2023-07-11 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Call the 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. Time slots are listed below.
2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Day
2023-08-04 09:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate all things TMNT with games, activities and more throughout the Downtown library, available all day during open hours.

Teen DIY Faux Stained Glass
2023-07-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring color and light into your space with some gorgeous faux stained glass.

Teen Summer Reading Prize Party
2023-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Kardzhali Park, 303 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Teens are invited to to their own Prize Party for more fun. Enjoy a live DJ, plus activities and games.

Summer Reading Prize Party
2023-07-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Kardzhali Park, 303 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
We celebrate Summer Reading with games, activities, a bounce house and Summer Reading winners. Check back and stay tuned to our Facebook Page for more details.

Noche de Lotería
2023-07-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Kardzhali Park, 303 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This event will now be part of the Summer Reading Prize Party! Join us at Kardzhali Park for lotería!
La Sirena! La Luna! El Tambor! Come play Lotería, win prizes and munch on snacks.

Basic Microsoft Excel
2023-07-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
New to spreadsheets? Learn the common features, work with columns and rows, and get started with copying, pasting and changing fonts. Make your reservation by calling 574-294-2847.

Teen Temporary Tattoos
2023-07-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Before you get that tattoo, try out where you want it and what you want by designing your own temporary tattoo.

Return to Camp Read-A-Lot
2023-07-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Return to Camp Read-A-Lot for another round of stories and songs around the campfire, arts and crafts and tents to build and read inside.

Adult Crafternoon - Canvas Embroidery
2023-07-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet others while learning new crafting skills. This month we’re making a stretched canvas by painting, poking and embroidering.
Registration for this event opens June 1.

Family Fort Night
2023-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Make a fort and read stories. Bring family and friends to “camp” in your tent at the library. We will supply tables, chairs, tenting materials, books (of course), s’mores mix and more. Bring a flashlight and any of your own blankets, sheets, etc. Pajamas and stuffed animal are welcome!

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2023-07-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Tap into your creativity and make an acrylic painting. This program is great for ages 11 to 17.

Dog Man Book Party
2023-07-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy games and stories from the popular Dog Man series. Play Dog Man Bingo, find which character you are, enjoy snacks and you could win a Dog Man book.

Return to Camp Read-A-Lot for Littles
2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for stories and songs around a campfire, plus search for critters, going fishing and a camp snack.

Romance Readers Roundup
2023-07-11 18:00 - 19:00 | IN
Romance readers, hear the latest book releases and discuss what you are reading and what you’re looking forward to. Get on hold lists first and find your next favorite romance author or book.
We will meet virtually. Register below to receive the Zoom link.

Downsizing Your Treasures
2023-07-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Clear up the clutter and learn ways to decide what to keep and what to let go. To register call 574-533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.

Preschool Pirate Party
2023-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Put on your pirate gear and head to Dunlap. We’ll make sand art, decorate a pirate hat and even walk the plank.

Preschool Dance Party
2023-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Exercise those large motor skills, learn parts of the body and just have fun. We’ll dance with ribbons, Beanie Babies and scarves.

Dunlap Bookworms
2023-07-10 18:15 - 19:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join a book discussion at Dunlap on the first Monday, except holidays. For information on attending or getting a copy of the book, please contact Sue Eller at 574-875-3100.

Jan. 9 – “The Flight Attendant” by Chris Bohjalian

Feb. 6 – “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly

March 6 – “Little House in the Big Woods” by Laura Ingalls Wilder

April 3 – “Mystery of the Blue Train” by Agatha Christie

May 1 – “The Dressmakers of Auschwitz” by Lucy Adlington

June 5 – “The Fault in our Stars” by John Green

July 10 – “The Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead

Aug. 7 – “Rescued” by David Rosenfelt

Sept. 11 – “Educated” by Tara Westover

Oct. 2 – “The Night Gardener” by Jonathan Auxier

Nov. 6 – “Fascism” by Madeleline Albright

Dec. 4 – “Where Treetops Glisten” by Tricia Goyer, Cara Putman and Sarah Sundin

Cookies and Canvas Junior
2023-07-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Develop painting skills and create something beautiful together. Great for ages 5-10.

Readers Roundtable
2023-07-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Share your latest reads and recommendations from other avid readers at this casual, no-assigned-reading book club.

Turtles
2023-07-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Elkhart County Parks talk all about turtles. Learn about local varieties and more. Come dressed up like a favorite fictional turtle, if you choose and you could win a prize.

Readers Spin to Win
2023-07-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come into Osolo, show Miss Janell any three books you have read for the Summer Reading Challenge and spin the wheel to get a prize.

Triple-P: Teach Your Kids to Take Chores on
2023-07-03 15:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Conquer the challenge of chores with this one hour workshop from Triple-P. Attendees’ children are invited to participate in activitie sin the library during the session.
To register click this link.

Teen Library Lock In
2023-06-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spend an evening playing games, making things and eating snacks. Wear comfy clothes and join us for a fun night at the library.

Theater Camp
2023-06-30 15:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Join our play and we’ll practice for four days before our performance. Great for ages 8 and up.
