Elkhart Public Library

Baby & Me
2026-04-22 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-04-29 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-04-29 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Kindergarten Gear Up
2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
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. Please consider if your child will be entering kindergarten before registering.
Registration for this program starts Feb. 1.

Homework Help - Pierre Moran
2026-04-22 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-29 16:30 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, 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.

Sit & Stitch for Adults
2026-04-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn basic crocheting skills with our simple project or bring your own current work.
Registration for this program starts March 1.

Little Explorers
2026-04-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-30 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.

Homework Help - Osolo
2026-04-23 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Tunes and Twirls for Tots
2026-04-27 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 LEGO Bots
2026-04-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work as a team to bring LEGO creations to life by coding it to light up, play sounds or move. This program is geared for kids ages 6 and up.
Registration for this program starts March 1.

LEGO Challenge
2026-04-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
See what you will create with your monthly challenge and vote for your favorite build.

Homework Help - Downtown
2026-04-27 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
2026-04-27 16:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-04-28 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-04-28 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.

Baby and Me: Music and Movement
2026-04-28 09:30 - 10:30 | 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.

Storytime with Miss Angie
2026-04-28 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. Please note this Storytime pauses on April 7 for spring break.

Teen Job Fair
2026-04-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Find a summer job at our third annual job fair. Meet with local companies looking to hire.

Homework Help - Dunlap
2026-04-28 16:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Downtown Book Club
2026-04-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join the discussion on the last Tuesday of each month.

For more information or to get a book, contact Deb Bloom.

Upcoming books:
Feb. 24 – “North Woods” by Daniel Mason
March 31 – “Great Divide” by Christina Henriquez
April 28 – “Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2026-04-29 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-04-29 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.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-04-29 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 pauses on April 8 for spring break.

Teen Bingo
2026-04-30 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Play bingo, eat snacks and win prizes.

Teen Bingo
2026-04-30 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bingo with a twist; we use food as markers. Snack and win prizes!

Día del Niño
2026-04-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Celebrate our children with an unforgettable evening of treats, games, prizes, pińatas and free books. Rain date is Wednesday, May 6.
