Learn about Día de Muertos tradition by taking part in our Community Ofrenda (alter). Add a photo or special item for a loved one or add their name. The ofrenda is available during open hours Oct. 25 to Nov. 2.
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Miss Rhonda from Cleveland Branch and Mr. Courtney from Bonneyville Mills lead a book discussion and outdoor activity at Cobus Creek shelter. The whole family is welcome but the program is great for kids ages 8 to 12. We'll be discussing "Dogtown" by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko. |
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Mark Doddington, the local author of "Haunted Elkhart County" discusses his ghost-hunting experiences at locations around the area.
Learn about Día de Muertos tradition by taking part in our Community Ofrenda (alter). Add a photo or special item for a loved one or add their name. The ofrenda is available during open hours Oct. 25 to Nov. 2.
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Take a well-loved stuffed animal and give them new life as decor. The least-creepy taxidermy you’ll ever see. |
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From 4 to 6 p.m. enjoy family-friendly trick-or-treating in a safe environment. The event is free and open to all. If you'd like to register a vehicle to give out candy or small toys or trinkets, please call Angie at the Pierre Moran Branch at 574.294.6418.
Learn about Día de Muertos tradition by taking part in our Community Ofrenda (alter). Add a photo or special item for a loved one or add their name. The ofrenda is available during open hours Oct. 25 to Nov. 2.
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Turn the lights out ... and then get ready for bedtime. This special event features stories and activities by flashlight. |
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Preschoolers can come in their costumes for stories, rhymes and games. We finish with a walk around the building to collect candy. 
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Join our Halloween party of fun with a Harry Potter theme! Play games, get candy, enter our costume contest and more.
Learn about Día de Muertos tradition by taking part in our Community Ofrenda (alter). Add a photo or special item for a loved one or add their name. The ofrenda is available during open hours Oct. 25 to Nov. 2. |
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Drop in anytime during November for our dinosaur scavenger hunt – new every week – and pick a prize when you’re done! 
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Celebrate and learn about Día de los Muertos with facepainting, crafts, cocoa and pan de muertos.
Learn about Día de Muertos tradition by taking part in our Community Ofrenda (alter). Add a photo or special item for a loved one or add their name. The ofrenda is available during open hours Oct. 25 to Nov. 2. |
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Learn about Día de Muertos tradition by taking part in our Community Ofrenda (alter). Add a photo or special item for a loved one or add their name. The ofrenda is available during open hours Oct. 25 to Nov. 2. |
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Drop to create a card or bring one in between Nov. 4 and Dec. 13. We’ll deliver them to our community’s senior care centers.
Drop in anytime during November for our dinosaur scavenger hunt – new every week – and pick a prize when you’re done! 
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Live theater comes to Dunlap Branch. Cast members from Concord High's fall show "A Wrinkle in Time" perform a scene from the show, plus answer questions about theater and performing. Support local students, learn about performing and enter to win tickets to the show at this program for the whole family.
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Drop in to Osolo and design a cover for your PopSocket with our available supplies. |
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Call the Downtown 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. Sessions are available at 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m. |
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Don’t give a dragon salsa with their taco! Read the story and enjoy activities based on the book. |
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Drop in anytime during November for our dinosaur scavenger hunt – new every week – and pick a prize when you’re done!
Drop to create a card or bring one in between Nov. 4 and Dec. 13. We’ll deliver them to our community’s senior care centers.
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Create some illustrations of pumpkins during the day and night. Plus, from the top and a side profile. We'll teach you how to blend colors.
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Learn new painting techniques each month and make a painting of your choosing. Registration for this program opens Oct. 1.
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great events.) Enjoy this program for teens and adults to spend time together while painting a piece of pottery from The Hunny Pot Studio.
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great events.) Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri and create your own artwork.
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Learn about the exciting hobby of ham radio with a demonstration from members of the Michiana Amateur Radio Club. |
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Play lotería, a traditional Mexican bingo-like game that’s easy to learn and fun to play. Plus, we’ll have prizes and snacks. Practice your Spanish while having fun. Diviértete y juega a la lotería, come deliciosos aperitivos y gana premios!
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Work on your art skills to create a picture of your choosing. Improve your shading, highlighting, drawing, perspective, mixing colors and more to make you a better artist. Registration for this program opens on Oct. 1.
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great events.) Before your holiday hosting, learn how to build an appetizing and great-looking charcuterie board. To register call Jenn at 574-533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu. |
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Drop to create a card or bring one in between Nov. 4 and Dec. 13. We’ll deliver them to our community’s senior care centers.
Drop in anytime during November for our dinosaur scavenger hunt – new every week – and pick a prize when you’re done! 
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Spend time getting creative with others while sharing ideas and laughter. This month we're making ornaments with tin lids.
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Artist Fra Angelico painted with gold leaf. Learn about the technique and then try our silver leaf technique. This program is best for children ages 6 to 12. |
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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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Learn about how bears hibernate with stories, music and activities at this special Storytime for the whole family.
Call the Downtown 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. Sessions are available at 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m. 
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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Celebrate turkeys with stories, songs and crafts all involving our favorite seasonal bird.
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Drop to create a card or bring one in between Nov. 4 and Dec. 13. We’ll deliver them to our community’s senior care centers.
Drop in anytime during November for our dinosaur scavenger hunt – new every week – and pick a prize when you’re done! 
Drop in any time during Thanksgiving week and grab our Thanksgiving-inspired craft to make any time.
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Learn how cloth dying used to be with Krista, an Elkhart County Parks naturalist. Bring a 100 percent cotton item for dying or use one of our available towels. |
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Drop in any time during Thanksgiving week and grab our Thanksgiving-inspired craft to make any time.
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Drop in any time during Thanksgiving week and grab our Thanksgiving-inspired craft to make any time.
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Create a fun and festive Thanksgiving craft while supplies last. Children ages 3 to 11 will need an adult helper. |
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Drop in any time during Thanksgiving week and grab our Thanksgiving-inspired craft to make any time. |
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Drop in any time during Thanksgiving week and grab our Thanksgiving-inspired craft to make any time. |
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