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Snacks and games combine into games with pieces you can snack on while playing. |
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Bring your creativity, choose a gemstone, and make it into a keychain for your bag or keys. |
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Learn the common features of spreadsheets - work with columns and rows and get started copying, pasting and changing fonts. Sign up in person at the Downtown Computer Center or by calling 574.294.2847.
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Celebrate the Chinese New Year as we welcome in the year of the snake with stories, music and activities for the whole family. |
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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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Celebrate the release of the Dog Man movie at a party with stories, games and more inspired by the Dog Man books. |
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We’re hosting activities, games and more with a winter theme during open hours. 
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Enjoy free popcorn and soft drinks while we watch PBS documentaries. A group discussion will follow each screening. June – Free for All: The Public Library 
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. |
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Join us for a fun and lively conversation about a different book each month. We read a variety of genres to have exposure to a variety of authors. |
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Tackle your clutter with an action plan from a Purdue Extension educator. Attending all three sessions to be entered into a drawing for a gift card. |
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Join our monthly book discussions at the Osolo Branch. Upcoming titles: July 14 - "The Five Wishes of Murray McBride" by Joe Sipple Aug. 11 - "Briar Club" by Kate Quinn Sept. 8 - "Tell Me Everything" by Elisabeth Strout Oct. 13 - "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore Nov. 10 - "The […]
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Get creative by recreating a picture with acrylic paints and learn new techniques.
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Create a simple DIY mosaic picture frame or heart-shaped coaster for yourself or your Valentine. Registration for this program opens Jan. 1.
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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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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as we create a painting. To serve more people, there will be two sessions each month with the same painting.
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Celebra el Día de San Valentín de una manera especial. Únete a nosotros para un taller creativo de tarjetas de San Valentín.
Tackle your clutter with an action plan from a Purdue Extension educator. Attending all three sessions to be entered into a drawing for a gift card. |
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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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Using a fork to paint, we'll create a unique piece of art. Registration for this event opens Jan. 1.
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Listen to stories in English and Spanish, and learn some Spanish words and phrases. A hands-on activity will follow the stories. Escucha cuentos en inglés y español y aprende algunas palabras y frases en español. Después de los cuentos habrá una actividad manual. |
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with chocolate and more chocolate. We’ll make and eat chocolate, plus enjoy stories and activities.
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Drop in anytime on Valentine's Day to pick from different age-appropriate crafts.
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Come in during open hours over the President's Day weekend to make a gnome of your own. |
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Come in during open hours over the President's Day weekend to make a gnome of your own.
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Meet new people and learn new skills while making something. This month we're making a bookmaker. Registration for this program opens Jan. 1.
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Bring your friends and driving skills for some friendly competition on our Nintendo Switch. 
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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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. 
Enjoy free popcorn and a movie showing. Feb. 19 - "The Wild Robot" (rated PG, 1:41) March 19 - "Moana 2" (PG, 1:40) April 16 - "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" (PG, 1:49)
Tackle your clutter with an action plan from a Purdue Extension educator. Attending all three sessions to be entered into a drawing for a gift card. |
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Get dancing with direction from a local choreographer. For all skill levels, ages 13 and up.
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Enjoy free popcorn and a showing of Despicable Me 4. The movie is rated PG and is 1h:34m long. |
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Celebrate Blaze and the Monster Machines at a party including science, stories and racing. |
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Work with a team to build something and take it to the next level with coding to make it complete tasks like lighting up, playing sounds or more. This is great for ages 6 and up. Registration for this program opens Jan. 1.
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Get creative and bring color and light into your space with a fun faux stained glass activity. |
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Bedtime routine is the theme for this evening Storytime for the whole family. Enjoy activities, stories and songs about bedtime. |
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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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Dance to your favorite Danny Go videos and get moving. Plus, take home a craft. |
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Enjoy free popcorn and soft drinks while we watch PBS documentaries. A group discussion will follow each screening. June – Free for All: The Public Library
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. |
