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Create a favorite book or movie scene using marshmallow Peeps for our annual diorama contest. Starting Monday, March 30, pick up Peeps and a box at Cleveland while supplies last. Create your diorama using a shoe box, paper, markers, beads or other craft supplies. Submissions will be accepted at Cleveland April 1-14. Full rules: • […] Discover the hidden bunny characters around our branch from March 16 to April 11 and win a prize. Then, use your creativity to create a bunny in disguise for our wall of fame. 
Dance and play together with your toddler to build movement and have fun. This program pauses on Feb. 16 for President's Day and April 6 for spring break. 
Bring all the materials you need for your assignment and get one-on-one help from National Honor Society students on a first-come, first-served basis. Help is only available on days when Elkhart schools are in session. 
Bring all the materials you need for your assignment and get one-on-one help from National Honor Society students on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions are available only on days when Elkhart schools are in session. |
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Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. This Storytime pauses on Jan. 6. 
Join Mr. Manley for songs, instruments, and movement activities to build motor and literacy skills for infants from 6 to 24 months.
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Join us for stories and activities, followed by a hunt for eggs. Everyone takes home a treat. |
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Relax, unwind and connect with others with free coffee, coloring sheets and colored pencils. 
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families. |
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Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays. 
Build with our LEGOs at Osolo. Come in and we'll challenge you to build something and share it with the group. This program will pause on Jan. 1 for the New Year's holiday.
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Join us for a free puppet show with Roz Puppets. Then, we'll hunt for eggs around the library. Bring a basket or bag to collect eggs. Everyone leaves with a prize. There is a second program at 5 p.m. to serve more families. |
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Bring your stuffed animal friend for a Storytime, then leave them overnight at the library. We’ll show you pictures of their overnight adventures when they get picked up on Saturday. Registration for this program starts March 1.
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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. 
Join us on Saturdays monthly for a book discussion. Contact Sue Eller for a copy of the book. Upcoming books: Dec. 13 - The 19th Christmas by James Patterson Jan. 10 - "James" by Percival Everett Feb. 7 – “How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior March 7 – “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn April […] |
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10 events,Break out of the doldrums with fresh daily activities -- crafts, games, challenges and surprises. Plus, we pause on Friday for Popcorn and a Movie at 1:30 p.m. We'll be watching "The Wild Robot" (PG, 1:42). Pop up into the children's room throughout spring break to grab a craft to take home. Discover the hidden bunny characters around our branch from March 16 to April 11 and win a prize. Then, use your creativity to create a bunny in disguise for our wall of fame.
Create a favorite book or movie scene using marshmallow Peeps for our annual diorama contest. Starting Monday, March 30, pick up Peeps and a box at Cleveland while supplies last. Create your diorama using a shoe box, paper, markers, beads or other craft supplies. Submissions will be accepted at Cleveland April 1-14. Full rules: • […]
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Drop into Osolo for an all-day movie marathon of family favorites. Movies are: • Zootopia (PG, 1:48) • Home (PG, 1:50) • Princess Diaries (G, 1:54) • Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (PG, 1:26) • The Parent Trap (1998, PG, 2:08) • Meet the Robinsons (G, 1:36)
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Join our open house LEGO build to create whatever you want. We’ll take a picture of you with your creation to send home, too. |
7 events,Break out of the doldrums with fresh daily activities -- crafts, games, challenges and surprises. Plus, we pause on Friday for Popcorn and a Movie at 1:30 p.m. We'll be watching "The Wild Robot" (PG, 1:42). Pop up into the children's room throughout spring break to grab a craft to take home.
Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. This Storytime pauses on Jan. 6.
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Decorate a birdhouse to welcome back birds this spring. This program is great for ages 6 and up. Registration for this program starts March 1.
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Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts. |
8 events,Pop up into the children's room throughout spring break to grab a craft to take home. Break out of the doldrums with fresh daily activities -- crafts, games, challenges and surprises. Plus, we pause on Friday for Popcorn and a Movie at 1:30 p.m. We'll be watching "The Wild Robot" (PG, 1:42).
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families.
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families. |
4 events,Break out of the doldrums with fresh daily activities -- crafts, games, challenges and surprises. Plus, we pause on Friday for Popcorn and a Movie at 1:30 p.m. We'll be watching "The Wild Robot" (PG, 1:42). Pop up into the children's room throughout spring break to grab a craft to take home.
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.
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5 events,Pop up into the children's room throughout spring break to grab a craft to take home. Break out of the doldrums with fresh daily activities -- crafts, games, challenges and surprises. Plus, we pause on Friday for Popcorn and a Movie at 1:30 p.m. We'll be watching "The Wild Robot" (PG, 1:42). 
Meet Miss Debbie with Elkhart County Parks naturalists for a book discussion and nature activity. Dress for the weather. Books are geared to ages 8-12, and advanced reading is not required. Upcoming books: Feb. 13 - “Swiss Family Robinson” by Johann David Wyss March 13 - “Brighty of the Grand Canyon” by Marguerite Henry April 10 - “Grand Teton Stampede” by […]
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Spend a spring break afternoon with a free movie and popcorn. We're watching "Zootopia 2."
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Bring the family for a fun night of '80s-themed bingo. Win snacks and small prizes. Registration for this program opens March 1.
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2 events,Pop up into the children's room throughout spring break to grab a craft to take home. Break out of the doldrums with fresh daily activities -- crafts, games, challenges and surprises. Plus, we pause on Friday for Popcorn and a Movie at 1:30 p.m. We'll be watching "The Wild Robot" (PG, 1:42). |
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Create a favorite book or movie scene using marshmallow Peeps for our annual diorama contest. Starting Monday, March 30, pick up Peeps and a box at Cleveland while supplies last. Create your diorama using a shoe box, paper, markers, beads or other craft supplies. Submissions will be accepted at Cleveland April 1-14. Full rules: • […]
Dance and play together with your toddler to build movement and have fun. This program pauses on Feb. 16 for President's Day and April 6 for spring break.
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Follow step-by-step to create underwater sea animals like whales, fish or turtles and combine them to make a picture that is all your own. 
Share your latest reads – good and bad – with other avid readers at this “no assigned book” book club. |
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Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. This Storytime pauses on Jan. 6.
Join Mr. Manley for songs, instruments, and movement activities to build motor and literacy skills for infants from 6 to 24 months. 
Storytime teaches children important early literacy skills. Miss Angie leads this time of reading, singing, talking, and playing together. Please note this Storytime pauses on April 7 for spring break. |
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Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families. 
Build literacy early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities. This Storytime pauses on April 8 for spring break. |
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Join us for fun and enriching activities to build a community supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. Explore creativity, build skills and connect.
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays. 
Bring all the materials you need for your assignment and get one-on-one help from National Honor Society students on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions are available only on days when Elkhart schools are in session. |
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Dance and play together with your toddler to build movement and have fun. This program pauses on Feb. 16 for President's Day and April 6 for spring break.
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Meet Miss Debbie from Dunlap Branch at Ox Bow Park and learn about the benefits that everyone doesn't like in their yards.
Dunlap's LEGO Club continues on a new day. Take our monthly challenge, share your build and enter to win our year-end drawing for a LEGO set. |
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Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. This Storytime pauses on Jan. 6.
Join Mr. Manley for songs, instruments, and movement activities to build motor and literacy skills for infants from 6 to 24 months. 
EPL and Council on Aging are teaming up to co-host activities and engaging conversations for the community. Learn fun, new things and socialize with others. Email Audrey Rush at arush@elkhartcoa.org to register or for more information. Upcoming topics and projects: Jan. 20 - Cut the Cord Feb. 17 - Fraud prevention March 17 - Charcuterie 101 […] |
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Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families.
Build literacy early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities. This Storytime pauses on April 8 for spring break. |
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Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.
Bring all the materials you need for your assignment and get one-on-one help from National Honor Society students on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions are available only on days when Elkhart schools are in session. |
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Dance and play together with your toddler to build movement and have fun. This program pauses on Feb. 16 for President's Day and April 6 for spring break.
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Work as a team to bring LEGO creations to life by coding it to light up, play sounds or move. This program is geared for kids ages 6 and up. Registration for this program starts March 1. 
See what you will create with your monthly challenge and vote for your favorite build. |
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Find a summer job at our third annual job fair. Meet with local companies looking to hire.
Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. This Storytime pauses on Jan. 6.
Join Mr. Manley for songs, instruments, and movement activities to build motor and literacy skills for infants from 6 to 24 months. |
7 events,
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families.
Build literacy early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities. This Storytime pauses on April 8 for spring break. |
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Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays. |
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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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Books come to life as members of the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra accompany stories read by librarians during this special storytime for the whole family.
Join us on Saturdays monthly for a book discussion. Contact Sue Eller for a copy of the book. Upcoming books: Dec. 13 - The 19th Christmas by James Patterson Jan. 10 - "James" by Percival Everett Feb. 7 – “How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior March 7 – “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn April […] |
