Little Explorers
Little Explorers
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for Spring Break April 4 and again at the end of May and for the July 4th holiday.)
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for Spring Break April 4 and again at the end of May and for the July 4th holiday.)
National Honors Students help young learners with their school work on a first come, first served basis. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Homework Help does not occur when school is not in session.
Padres e hijos, leamos juntos y aprendamos palabras en inglés y español. Parents and children, let's read together and learn words in English and Spanish.
Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Sarah, a naturalist with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Cottonwood Shelter. Books and Boots is for the whole family, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress for the weather. April 5 - “The Trumpet of the Swan” by E.B. White (advance reading not required) […]
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.
Enjoy Seuss-related activities based around your favorite books and characters to celebrate the author's 120th birthday and National Read Across America Day.
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.
Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, estableecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
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.
Build magnificent things. Use our prompt to build something and then talk about what you made. You could take home a prize.
National Honors Students help young learners with their school work on a first come, first served basis. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Homework Help does not occur when school is not in session.
Miss Janell and her puppet friends host a time of stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and imaginative play.
Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts.
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Meet new friends and gain literacy and social skills through stories, songs, rhymes and more at the Cleveland Branch.
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for Spring Break April 4 and again at the end of May and for the July 4th holiday.)
Build with our LEGOs at Osolo. Come in and we'll challenge you to build something and share it with the group.
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.
Hear stories come to life with members of the Elkhart County Symphony. These four performances feature a wide variety of music selections and stories read by librarians. These special storytimes are fun for the whole family. March 9 - String Quartet May 4 - Zephyr Winds
Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, estableecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
Perspective makes paintings more realistic. Learn about the technique and try it out with oil pastels.
Share your thoughts on any books you've recently read and get suggestions for new books and authors from other avid readers. Note that the April meeting is one week later due to the Solar Eclipse Viewing.
Join our monthly book discussions at the Osolo Branch. Upcoming titles: January 8 - "The Girl They Left Behind” by Roxanne Veletzos Feb. 12 - "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks March 11 - "The Woman They Could Not Silence" by Kate Moore April 8 - "Lucy by the Sea" by Elizabeth Strout May 13 - "Homecoming" […]
Miss Janell and her puppet friends host a time of stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and imaginative play.
Elkhart County Extension Educator shares meal ideas and cooking skills to prepare smaller meals. Registration opens Feb. 1.
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.
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Meet new friends and gain literacy and social skills through stories, songs, rhymes and more at the Cleveland Branch.
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for Spring Break April 4 and again at the end of May and for the July 4th holiday.)
Create a new acrylic painting each month while learning new techniques and getting creative with others. Registration opens Feb. 1.
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.
Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, estableecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
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.
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.
(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.
Miss Janell and her puppet friends host a time of stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and imaginative play.
Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts.
Join Miss Angie at Pierre Moran for a weekly time of stories, songs and a craft. This Storytime pauses for Spring Break on April 2, July 2 for the Fourth of July, and July 23 for the Elkhart County Fair.
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up.
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for Spring Break April 4 and again at the end of May and for the July 4th holiday.)
Take a new challenge each month and see what you can create with other kids.
Join us for free popcorn and a showing of Disney's "Wish." It is rated PG and is 95 minutes.
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.
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 […]
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Combine LEGO building with coding to make the LEGOs move and complete tasks.
National Honors Students help young learners with their school work on a first come, first served basis. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Homework Help does not occur when school is not in session.
First, music, stories and games, then a shared egg hunt with something for everyone to take home (regardless of how many eggs you find).
Miss Janell and her puppet friends host a time of stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and imaginative play.
Join Miss Angie at Pierre Moran for a weekly time of stories, songs and a craft. This Storytime pauses for Spring Break on April 2, July 2 for the Fourth of July, and July 23 for the Elkhart County Fair.
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up.
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
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.
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for Spring Break April 4 and again at the end of May and for the July 4th holiday.)
National Honors Students help young learners with their school work on a first come, first served basis. Please bring all materials for the assignment. Homework Help does not occur when school is not in session.
Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, estableecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
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.
Pick up a kit to take home and try each of the chocolate chips inside. Return the form and we'll tell you which brand of chocolate chips you prefer. We can also give you some recipes to use.
Come to Cleveland throughout Spring Break for activities available during open hours. On Friday we'll show "Wonka" at 1:30 p.m. with a chocolate snack.
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 to Cleveland throughout Spring Break for activities available during open hours. On Friday we'll show "Wonka" at 1:30 p.m. with a chocolate snack.
Pick up a kit to take home and try each of the chocolate chips inside. Return the form and we'll tell you which brand of chocolate chips you prefer. We can also give you some recipes to use.
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.
Pick from several choices of art projects to make and materials to work with. Great for toddlers and older siblings.
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.
Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Sarah, a naturalist with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Cottonwood Shelter. Books and Boots is for the whole family, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress appropriately if snow is in the forecast. Feb. 2 - “The Boxcar Children” by Gertrude Chandler Warner […]
Pick up a kit to take home and try each of the chocolate chips inside. Return the form and we'll tell you which brand of chocolate chips you prefer. We can also give you some recipes to use.
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.
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.
Pick up a kit to take home and try each of the chocolate chips inside. Return the form and we'll tell you which brand of chocolate chips you prefer. We can also give you some recipes to use.
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 […]