Costumes, candy, movement activities and a craft are all part of the annual preschool-age celebration that finishes with a parade around the library to collect some candy. Looking for an event for school-age kids, too? Our Halloween Party is at 4 p.m.
National Honor Society students are available to help students with homework. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Pop in between 3:30 and 5 p.m. for a scavenger hunt in the children’s room. Earn a prize at the end. Work by yourself or as a group.
See the newly renovated Osolo Children's Room and meet Miss Janell and her puppet friends. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement, imagination and socializing.
Join other teens in watching and discussing anime and manga. Make a craft and try Japanese snacks, too.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Join Miss Debbie for stories, songs and more as we develop literacy and motor skills. There's also a second, 10:30 a.m. session. Same storytime, two convenient times.
It’s never too early for books and literacy. Join a special storytime for the littlest ones, from birth to 24 months. Using songs, rhymes, stories and playtime, we’ll build literacy and motor skills in your baby.
Join Miss Debbie for stories, songs, rhymes and motor skills. There's also a second, 9:30 a.m. session. Same storytime, two convenient times.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Toddlers and preschoolers enjoy a fast-paced, fun activity-based storytime. It includes stories, music, activities for the senses, motor skills and more.
National Honor Society students are available to help students with homework. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Monthly book sales downtown are held by the Friends of Elkhart Public Library. Save on former library books and other lightly used materials including CDs, DVDs and art. The Friends run monthly specials, so watch the Facebook page for more information.
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Build with LEGO bricks with each challenge given. Collect points each session and earn a small prize and then enter a drawing for a LEGO grand prize.
National Honor Society students are available to help students with homework. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Join us for a discussion every month. For information about attending or to get a copy of the book, please contact Sue Eller by email at seller@myepl.org. Here is the 2022 reading list: November- Shortest way home (Non-fiction) December- The Noel letters (Fiction)
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Poets Brooke Nicole Plummer and Tony Brewer plus local writers will share their poems in the beautifully renovated Osolo Branch. Bios: TONY BREWER is a poet, live sound effects artist, and event producer. He is executive director of the spoken word stage at the 4th Street Arts Festival and president of the National Audio Theatre […]
See the newly renovated Osolo Children's Room and meet Miss Janell and her puppet friends. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement, imagination and socializing.
Call the Computer Center at 574-294-2847 to reserve your 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 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m.
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Join us in your pajamas for a clue hunt for Blue's paw prints. A snack will be served, let us know of any allergies.
Join Miss Debbie for stories, songs and more as we develop literacy and motor skills. There's also a second, 10:30 a.m. session. Same storytime, two convenient times.
It’s never too early for books and literacy. Join a special storytime for the littlest ones, from birth to 24 months. Using songs, rhymes, stories and playtime, we’ll build literacy and motor skills in your baby.
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Toddlers and preschoolers enjoy a fast-paced, fun activity-based storytime. It includes stories, music, activities for the senses, motor skills and more.
Inspired by the illustrations from the book “Leaf Man” by Lois Ehlert, we’ll create our own leaf characters.
National Honor Society students are available to help students with homework. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Enjoy free popcorn and a free showing of the newest "Top Gun" movie. The movie is rated PG-13 and has a run time of 2 hours, 10 minutes.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Bring your thoughts and feelings on any book you’ve been reading and share with the group. Or bring a notepad and write down others’ suggestions.
Hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes and earthquakes cause destruction. We look at how and why they happen and what we can do to stay safe.
Join us for a discussion of "When The Stars Go Dark" by Paula McClain. We'll meet at the newly renovated Osolo Branch! Please contact Donna Mitschelen at dmitsche@myepl.org for more information on attending or to obtain a book.
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
See the newly renovated Osolo Children's Room and meet Miss Janell and her puppet friends. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement, imagination and socializing.
(This event is currently full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Create an acrylic painting each session and learn new artistic skills. Perfect for ages 5-10.
The Elkhart Public Library meets the third Tuesday of each month to discuss library business. Learn more about the board and upcoming meeting here.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Join Miss Debbie for stories, songs and more as we develop literacy and motor skills. There's also a second, 10:30 a.m. session. Same storytime, two convenient times.
It’s never too early for books and literacy. Join a special storytime for the littlest ones, from birth to 24 months. Using songs, rhymes, stories and playtime, we’ll build literacy and motor skills in your baby.
Join Miss Debbie for stories, songs, rhymes and motor skills. There's also a second, 9:30 a.m. session. Same storytime, two convenient times.
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Toddlers and preschoolers enjoy a fast-paced, fun activity-based storytime. It includes stories, music, activities for the senses, motor skills and more.
Receive a new challenge every month to see what you can build and at the end we'll share the story behind your build.
Ages 11 and up will create a new acrylic painting. Use creativity and learn new painting skills each session.
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
National Honor Society students are available to help students with homework. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
See the newly renovated Osolo Children's Room and meet Miss Janell and her puppet friends. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement, imagination and socializing.
National Honor Society students are available to help students with homework. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Homework Help does not occur on days Concord schools are closed.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Join us for a free movie and popcorn. We're showing "DC League of Super-Pets" rated PG, run time of 1 hour, 45 minutes. RSVP at Facebook.com/MyEPL .
It’s never too early for books and literacy. Join a special storytime for the littlest ones, from birth to 24 months. Using songs, rhymes, stories and playtime, we’ll build literacy and motor skills in your baby.
Meet new friends and gain literacy and social skills through stories, songs, rhymes and more at the Cleveland Branch.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
National Honor Society students are available to help students with homework. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Make your own special holiday card with stamps, glitter and more. Great for ages 6-17.
See the newly renovated Osolo Children's Room and meet Miss Janell and her puppet friends. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement, imagination and socializing.
National Honor Society students are available to help students with homework. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Homework Help does not occur on days Concord schools are closed.
Celebrate international games month by playing games throughout the month in the Children’s Room. Classics and new games for kids ages 3 all the way up to adults. Bring the family and try one.
Celebrate dinosaurs at Dunlap all month long. Come in anytime to enjoy a dinosaur scavenger hunt, make a dinosaur rubbing and check out our fantastic dinosaur books. Tell a librarian a dinosaur joke for a prize (Ask for one of ours too).
Join Miss Debbie for stories, songs and more as we develop literacy and motor skills. There's also a second, 10:30 a.m. session. Same storytime, two convenient times.
It’s never too early for books and literacy. Join a special storytime for the littlest ones, from birth to 24 months. Using songs, rhymes, stories and playtime, we’ll build literacy and motor skills in your baby.
Join Miss Debbie for stories, songs, rhymes and motor skills. There's also a second, 9:30 a.m. session. Same storytime, two convenient times.
Celebrating their 75th season, players with the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra are bringing stories to life in this series of events at the downtown library. For this second event, the Brass Quintet will share songs of holiday season for all ages to enjoy.
Toddlers and preschoolers enjoy a fast-paced, fun activity-based storytime. It includes stories, music, activities for the senses, motor skills and more.
National Honor Society students are available to help students with homework. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Create three types of ornaments to decorate at home or give as gifts. Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate when your creations are complete.
Bring the kids to Elkhart Public Library for a bounce-house experience and photos with Santa during Elkhart Winterfest in downtown. Starting at 9am, the library will have a free bounce house and slide in the first-floor atrium, along with a station to write Letters to Santa and movies playing all day. The Friends of EPL […]
The legendary Darryl Buchanan and his band will be playing holiday favorites and Motown classics during this special Elkhart Winterfest event. Join us after the Main Street parade and tree lighting for the free show - doors open at 7 p.m., and showtime is 7:30. We'll have beer, wine, pop and water for sale, and […]