(Registration is now closed. Keep watching for more great activities.) Come enjoy an art class with local artist Linda Pieri. This class is aimed at teens, young adults and their parents.
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REAL Services and Elkhart Public Library present "Real Talk," a series of educational programs for adults. Mia Albert is a Hospice Care Consultant for Heartland Hospice. She's a registered nurse with 15 years of experience, and a heart attack survivor. As someone living with premature heart disease, Mia is passionate about educating others on the […] |
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Bring color and light into any space with some gorgeous faux stained glass. |
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Leap Day happens once every four years. Come Downtown during open hours for special activities that will have you leaping for joy! |
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March 1 through 29, come by the Pierre Moran Branch and find all the bunny characters to win a prize. Then create a bunny in disguise for us to display. |
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Enjoy Seuss-related activities based around your favorite books and characters to celebrate the author's 120th birthday and National Read Across America Day.
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An introductory theater camp for kindergarteners and first graders. Rehearsals are Monday to Thursday March 4-7 and Monday to Wednesday March 11-13 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The performance will be Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m. Registration opens Feb. 1.
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Build magnificent things. Use our prompt to build something and then talk about what you made. You could take home a prize. |
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Dr. Seuss’s numerous books and characters turn into fun activities.
An introductory theater camp for kindergarteners and first graders. Rehearsals are Monday to Thursday March 4-7 and Monday to Wednesday March 11-13 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The performance will be Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m. Registration opens Feb. 1.
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The Elkhart Chapter of the Indiana Black Expo, Elkhart Fire Department and EPL are hosting a free fire safety workshop. EPD will answer questions and provide safety information. Free smoke and carbon dioxide detectors will be available while supplies last. |
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Bring your crew and your Super Smash Bros. skills and compete for the top prize. Great for ages 9 to 13.
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An introductory theater camp for kindergarteners and first graders. Rehearsals are Monday to Thursday March 4-7 and Monday to Wednesday March 11-13 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The performance will be Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m. Registration opens Feb. 1.
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An introductory theater camp for kindergarteners and first graders. Rehearsals are Monday to Thursday March 4-7 and Monday to Wednesday March 11-13 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The performance will be Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m. Registration opens Feb. 1.
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Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, estableecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances. |
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Perspective makes paintings more realistic. Learn about the technique and try it out with oil pastels.
An introductory theater camp for kindergarteners and first graders. Rehearsals are Monday to Thursday March 4-7 and Monday to Wednesday March 11-13 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The performance will be Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m. Registration opens Feb. 1.
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Elkhart County Extension Educator shares meal ideas and cooking skills to prepare smaller meals. Registration opens Feb. 1.
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Call the Downtown Computer Center at 574.294.2847 or sign up in person, to reserve your 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help. 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.
An introductory theater camp for kindergarteners and first graders. Rehearsals are Monday to Thursday March 4-7 and Monday to Wednesday March 11-13 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The performance will be Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m. Registration opens Feb. 1.
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Relax after school as Miss Janell reads a few stories and get creative with an activity.
An introductory theater camp for kindergarteners and first graders. Rehearsals are Monday to Thursday March 4-7 and Monday to Wednesday March 11-13 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The performance will be Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m. Registration opens Feb. 1.
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Experiment with everyone's favorite marshmallow treat! Get hands-on and see what happens when a Peep is frozen, find out if they float and more. |
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Create a new acrylic painting each month while learning new techniques and getting creative with others. Registration opens Feb. 1.
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Hear stories in English and Spanish while learning Spanish words and phrases. A hands-on activity will follow stories. Únase al personal de biblioteca para disfrutar de las horas de cuentos bilingües para niños. Compartiremos libros, cantaremos canciones y aprenderemos algunas palabras y frases en español. Nuestra hora del cuento terminará con un actividad manual.
An introductory theater camp for kindergarteners and first graders. Rehearsals are Monday to Thursday March 4-7 and Monday to Wednesday March 11-13 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The performance will be Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m. Registration opens Feb. 1.
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Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, estableecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances. |
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Treats, tea and hot chocolate will be served at this magic tea time. Come in costume if you choose and enjoy activities and stories, too.
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Registration for this program has closed. Keep watching for more great activities. Meet others and tap into your creativity while making something cool. This month we're making magnets with glass and decorated with decoupage.
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) There's nothing fishy about this sushi. Make sushi from candy and then taste-test the results.
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Emily Christ of Purdue Extension will present on what happens to property and assets in the event of death without a will in Indiana. She’ll also provide tips and answer questions.
The Elkhart Public Library meets the third Tuesday of each month to discuss library business. Learn more about the board and upcoming meeting here. |
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Be prepared for the next job interview ahead of the summer hiring season. Get tips and tricks, as well as mock questions and resumé help.
The Friends of Elkhart Public Library Inc. board meets monthly on the third Wednesday. Regular business includes discussion of book sale events and the consideration of grant requests from library staff. |
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Join us for free popcorn and a showing of Disney's "Wish." It is rated PG and is 95 minutes. |
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The reading competition for fifth and sixth graders is back for participating schools.
Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, estableecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances. |
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Create a scene from a favorite book or anything using our supplies and marshmallow Peeps. We'll have a work day to build one at the branch on Saturday, April 6 during open hours. Come to Cleveland to grab supplies, while they last, from March 25 to April 8. Entries need to be dropped off by […]
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Combine LEGO building with coding to make the LEGOs move and complete tasks.
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First, music, stories and games, then a shared egg hunt with something for everyone to take home (regardless of how many eggs you find). |
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Bring your basket to collect the eggs hidden throughout the library, but everyone will take home a treat bag, whether you find eggs or not. Before the hunt, enjoy a magic show from magician Steve Vaught. |
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Come by Osolo any time during open hours over spring break and follow our clues to find books. Then stop by the desk to collect a prize.
Come by Dunlap throughout Spring Break and build on our LEGO City. The only rule is to not remove what's already there. Get creative and see how big we can build it.
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Pick up a kit to take home and try each of the chocolate chips inside, while supplies last. Return the form and we'll tell you which brand of chocolate chips you prefer. We can also give you some recipes to use. |
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Come by Osolo any time during open hours over spring break and follow our clues to find books. Then stop by the desk to collect a prize.
Come by Dunlap throughout Spring Break and build on our LEGO City. The only rule is to not remove what's already there. Get creative and see how big we can build it. |
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Help us find Bluey when she is lost in the library. Plus stories and activities.
Come by Osolo any time during open hours over spring break and follow our clues to find books. Then stop by the desk to collect a prize.
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This special event takes place at the same time as Baby and Me for the week of Spring Break. Bring along older siblings and everyone will have a great time dancing with scarves, egg shakers, and more. |
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Pick from several choices of art projects to make and materials to work with. Great for toddlers and older siblings.
Come by Dunlap throughout Spring Break and build on our LEGO City. The only rule is to not remove what's already there. Get creative and see how big we can build it.
Come by Osolo any time during open hours over spring break and follow our clues to find books. Then stop by the desk to collect a prize. |
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Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Sarah, a naturalist with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Ox Bow Haus. Books and Boots is for the whole family, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress appropriately if snow is in the forecast. April 5 - “The Trumpet of the Swan” by […]
Come by Osolo any time during open hours over spring break and follow our clues to find books. Then stop by the desk to collect a prize. |
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Create a scene from a favorite book or anything using our supplies and marshmallow Peeps. We'll have a work day to build one at the branch on Saturday, April 6 during open hours. Come to Cleveland to grab supplies, while they last, from March 25 to April 8. Entries need to be dropped off by […]
Aprende a gestionar las finanzasa estableecer y alcanzar objectivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances. |
Easter Egg Hunt for Littles