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Zoo to You
Zoo to You
Potawatomi Zoo teaches us about some of their animals. Get up close with some of them. There will be a second show at 5 p.m. to accommodate more families!
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Zoo to You
Zoo to You
Potawatomi Zoo teaches us about some of their animals. Get up close with some of them. There is another show at 3:30 p.m. to accommodate more families!
Drop in Summer Crafts
Drop in Summer Crafts
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
5 events,
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Pierre Moran Branch Meeting Room Dedication
Pierre Moran Branch Meeting Room Dedication
Join as we honor and celebrate the dedication of the meeting rooms at the Pierre Moran Branch. One room is named for local artist Kelby Love. And the other for county councilman, first recreation coordinator for the Tolson Center and St. James Boxing Club founder Ben Barnes.
Drop in Summer Crafts
Drop in Summer Crafts
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills. Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 11 a.m. to accommodate more families!
5 events,
Drop in Summer Crafts
Drop in Summer Crafts
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
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.
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1 event,
Drop in Summer Crafts
Drop in Summer Crafts
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
1 event,
Drop in Summer Crafts
Drop in Summer Crafts
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
0 events,
4 events,
Drop in Summer Crafts
Drop in Summer Crafts
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
Readers Roundtable
Readers Roundtable
Share your thoughts on any books you've recently read and get suggestions for new books and authors from other avid readers.
Osolo Page Turners
Osolo Page Turners
Join our monthly book discussions at the Osolo Branch. Upcoming titles: January 8 - "The Girl They Left Behind” by Roxanne Veletzos Feb. 12 - "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks March 11 - "The Woman They Could Not Silence" by Kate Moore April 8 - "Lucy by the Sea" by Elizabeth Strout May 13 - "Homecoming" […]
10 events,
Drop in Summer Crafts
Drop in Summer Crafts
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
7 events,
Drop in Summer Crafts
Drop in Summer Crafts
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
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.
5 events,
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Squirt Gun Painting
Squirt Gun Painting
Create a watercolor painting masterpiece using only a squirt gun. Due to being an outdoor event watch our Facebook page if the weather looks iffy. 10 a.m. - 2 to 6 year olds 3 p.m. - 7 to 17 year olds
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Squirt Gun Painting
Squirt Gun Painting
Create a watercolor painting masterpiece using only a squirt gun. Due to being an outdoor event watch our Facebook page if the weather looks iffy. 10 a.m. - 2 to 6 year olds 3 p.m. - 7 to 17 year olds
Drop in Summer Crafts
Drop in Summer Crafts
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
2 events,
Picnic in the Park Storytime
Picnic in the Park Storytime
Bring your lunch to Cobus Creek County Park for an all-ages Storytime with Miss Rhonda.
Drop in Summer Crafts
Drop in Summer Crafts
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
2 events,
Drop in Summer Crafts
Drop in Summer Crafts
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
Kids Crafts
Kids Crafts
Come into the Downtown library and make something anytime. May 18 - Sock reading buddy June 8 - Robot keychain July 13 - Dreamcatcher
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3 events,
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Adult Crafternoon – Coffee Mug Bird Feeder
Adult Crafternoon – Coffee Mug Bird Feeder
Registration for this event is closed. Learn new crafting skills while meeting others and making something. This month we're making a bird feeder using a coffee mug.
Free
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Summer Cookies and Canvas
Summer Cookies and Canvas
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Pick a picture to inspire your masterpiece and learn new acrylic painting techniques with other kids. Great for ages 6 to 17.
Free
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Beaded Mason Jars
Beaded Mason Jars
Registration for this event is closed. Decorate a Mason jar with beads to make a unique storage or lighting option. We'll provide all of the materials. This project is great for teens.
Free
8 events,
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills. Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 11 a.m. to accommodate more families!
Hooks and Needles
Hooks and Needles
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
Storytime with Miss Angie
Join Miss Angie at Pierre Moran for a weekly time of stories, songs and a craft. This Storytime pauses for Spring Break on April 2, July 2 for the Fourth of July, and July 23 for the Elkhart County Fair.
6 events,
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
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 Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
4 events,
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Summer Reading Prize Party
Summer Reading Prize Party
Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge presented by Ranger Distribution and Froggy 102.7. Enjoy games, snacks and activities from 3 to 6 p.m. for all ages and 6 to 7:45 p.m. for teens. Winners will be announced at 5:30 p.m.
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Little Explorers – Dance Party
Little Explorers – Dance Party
Get the wiggles out and enjoy a dance party break from the regular Little Explorers program. Then later in the day, join us for the Summer Reading Prize Party at the Tolson Center. (Little Explorers takes a break for Spring Break April 4 and again at the end of May and for the July 4th […]
Third Thursday LEGO Club
Third Thursday LEGO Club
Take a new challenge each month and see what you can create with other kids.
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1 event,
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Make South Bend: Stained Glass
Make South Bend: Stained Glass
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Create a unique stained glass piece with an expert from Make South Bend. This program is supported by the Friends of the Elkhart Public Library. Click here to register for this program.
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0 events,
4 events,
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills. Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 11 a.m. to accommodate more families!
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills. Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 9:30 a.m. to accommodate more families!
3 events,
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
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 Miss Rhonda
Storytime with Miss Rhonda
Gain social and literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes while making new friends and more at the Cleveland Branch.
Lee Conmigo
Lee Conmigo
Padres e hijos, leamos juntos y aprendamos palabras en inglés y español. We'll learn words in English and Spanish together during this interactive bilingual Storytime.
2 events,
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for the July 4th holiday, July 18 for the Summer Reading End Party and on Oct. 31 for the Halloween Parade.)
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Creative Thursdays
Creative Thursdays
(Registration for this program has closed. Keep watching for more great activities.) Use your creativity to create something unique each fourth Thursday. This month we're making a mini boba tea keychain. This program is best for teens and adults. Tardes de manualidades cada cuarto jueves en la Biblioteca Pierre Moran. Nosotros ponemos los materials, tú […]
Free
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0 events,
6 events,
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills. Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 11 a.m. to accommodate more families!
Storytime with Miss Angie
Storytime with Miss Angie
Join Miss Angie at Pierre Moran for a weekly time of stories, songs and a craft. This Storytime pauses for Spring Break on April 2, July 2 for the Fourth of July, and July 23 for the Elkhart County Fair.
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills. Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 9:30 a.m. to accommodate more families!
2 events,
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
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 Miss Rhonda
Storytime with Miss Rhonda
Gain social and literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes while making new friends and more at the Cleveland Branch.
2 events,
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for the July 4th holiday, July 18 for the Summer Reading End Party and on Oct. 31 for the Halloween Parade.)
Osolo LEGO Club
Osolo LEGO Club
Build with our LEGOs at Osolo. Come in and we'll challenge you to build something and share it with the group.
1 event,
Ox Bow Books and Boots
Ox Bow Books and Boots
Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Krista, an interpretive naturalist manager with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Cottonwood Shelter. Books and Boots is for the whole family, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress for the weather. Aug. 2 - "Afternoon on the Amazon" by Mary Pope Osborne Sept. […]
1 event,
Friends of EPL Book Sale
Friends of EPL Book Sale
Join the Friends of Elkhart Public Library for the monthly used book sale on the first Saturday of each month. Specials are announced on Facebook.