November 2019
Homeschool Hangout
Hangout with other homeschool families as we discover crafting. Create with stamps, paint and glue. Take home your masterpiece.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
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See It First: Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Now a teenager, Dora and her reliable pals need to come together and solve the mystery of the Lost City of Gold. Will they be able to find and rescue Dora's parents? This live-active film, a fresh release to DVD on this date, is rated PG.
Find out more »Anime Club
If you love Japanese manga and anime, this is the place to be. We will discuss your favorite manga and watch some anime. There will also be a different activity and snack each month.
Find out more »Baby and Me
It is never too early to start sharing the joy of reading with your infant. We'll share songs, rhymes, stories and demonstrate age appropriate ways to have fun with words and books. Designed for infants and toddlers from birth to 24 months.
Find out more »Fun Family Movie
Join us for a free movie and popcorn. We're showing "The Lion King" (2019)
Find out more »Friends of Elkhart Public Library meeting
The Friends of Elkhart Public Library generally meet monthly to discuss grant requests and upcoming activities. To find out more about becoming a member, please see the Friends page.
Find out more »Little Explorers
Weekly storytime with an emphasis on literacy, science and math skills. We'll share our favorite authors for toddlers.
Find out more »Dash Dance Party
Dash the Robot can dance. Help program its next routine to go with the music.
Find out more »Keepers of the Fire
Learn about the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi native Americans that live in this area from The History Museum in South Bend.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Elkhart Fiction Faction
Fiction writers are invited to share pieces, feedback and ideas with other writers looking to improve their work and possibly work towards publishing.
Find out more »Baby and Me
It is never too early to start sharing the joy of reading with your infant. We'll share songs, rhymes, stories and demonstrate age appropriate ways to have fun with words and books. Designed for infants and toddlers from birth to 24 months.
Find out more »December 2019
Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Teen Gaming Night
Hangout and play games, whether it's WiiU for Smash Brothers or a strategy or board game.
Find out more »Baby and Me
It is never too early to start sharing the joy of reading with your infant. We'll share songs, rhymes, stories and demonstrate age appropriate ways to have fun with words and books. Designed for infants and toddlers from birth to 24 months.
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Card Stampin’
Come and create your own Christmas card. Design with stamps and other fun things.
Find out more »Little Explorers
Weekly storytime with an emphasis on literacy, science and math skills. We'll share our favorite authors for toddlers.
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Pirate Preschool Party
Search for treasure, hear pirate stories, music and make a craft.
Find out more »Friends of EPL Book Sale
Support the Friends of EPL with their monthly used book sale. Plenty of good deals to be had on gently used books.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Elkhart Fiction Faction
Fiction writers are invited to share pieces, feedback and ideas with other writers looking to improve their work and possibly work towards publishing.
Find out more »Baby and Me
It is never too early to start sharing the joy of reading with your infant. We'll share songs, rhymes, stories and demonstrate age appropriate ways to have fun with words and books. Designed for infants and toddlers from birth to 24 months.
Find out more »Kids Cookies and Canvas
Learn a new painting technique each session. All materials provided.
Find out more »Little Explorers
Weekly storytime with an emphasis on literacy, science and math skills. We'll share our favorite authors for toddlers.
Find out more »O Tannebaum Craft
Recycle an old book into a decoration for the holidays. Bring an old book or use one of ours and we'll show you how to fold or cut it to turn it into a beautiful evergreen.
Find out more »Paws to Read
Benny the Black Lab and certified therapy dog is ready for you to read to him. He and his handler Jeannine can't wait to listen. Call the Downtown library at 574-522-2223 to schedule a time slot.
Find out more »Homeschool Hangout
Hangout at the library with other homeschool families as we discover music at the Elkhart School of Music. Meet an instructor, hear an instrument and tour the school.
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Christmas Party with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus for a photo. There will be activities going on throughout the entire library. Prizes, book giveaways and more.
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Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
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Anime Club
If you love Japanese manga and anime, this is the place to be. We will discuss your favorite manga and watch some anime. There will also be a different activity and snack each month.
Find out more »Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees meeting
The seven-member Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees meets monthly, and sessions are open to the public unless posted in accordance with Indiana's Open Door Law. For more information on EPL's leadership, please click here.
Find out more »Baby and Me
It is never too early to start sharing the joy of reading with your infant. We'll share songs, rhymes, stories and demonstrate age appropriate ways to have fun with words and books. Designed for infants and toddlers from birth to 24 months.
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Polar Express Preschool Party
Come in your pajamas and hear the Polar Express. We'll have activities as well.
Find out more »Little Explorers
Weekly storytime with an emphasis on literacy, science and math skills. We'll share our favorite authors for toddlers.
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Snow Plow Dash
Train Dash to move small snowballs. Do a winter obstacle course by coding the instructions.
Find out more »Fun Family Movie
Free movie and popcorn. Check our Facebook page for title announcement.
Find out more »Elkhart Fiction Faction
Fiction writers are invited to share pieces, feedback and ideas with other writers looking to improve their work and possibly work towards publishing.
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Noon Year’s Eve
For kids who don't get to stay up until midnight New Year's Eve, come to celebration at the library where we'll celebrate the new year at noon. There will be a dance party, games and more.
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Snow Globe
We're making a huge snow globe for you to curl up and read in on beanbag chairs. These snowflakes won't melt.
Find out more »Kid’s Crafternoon
Engaging in arts and crafts helps kids enhance important skills like fine motor control, visual scanning, color recognition and spatial awareness. It also helps spark creativity and imagination. All these skills are important for academic success. Children will be able to create and imagine projects using leftover materials from our craft closet.
Find out more »Winter Break Fun Family Movie
Join us for a free showing of Angry Birds 2 and popcorn.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Baby and Me
It is never too early to start sharing the joy of reading with your infant. We'll share songs, rhymes, stories and demonstrate age appropriate ways to have fun with words and books. Designed for infants and toddlers from birth to 24 months.
Find out more »Little Explorers
Weekly storytime with an emphasis on literacy, science and math skills. We'll share our favorite authors for toddlers.
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Mo Willems Pigeon Preschool Party
Don't let the pigeon ruin the party! Come and help with stories and activities related to the pigeon books by Mo Willems.
Find out more »Paws to Read
Benny the Black Lab and certified therapy dog is ready for you to read to him. He and his handler Jeannine can't wait to listen. Call the Downtown library at 574-522-2223 to schedule a time slot.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Glow Capture the Flag
After-hours flow in the dark capture the flag in the library. We'll play variations on the classic capture the flag and you'll have the entire library to play in.
Find out more »Baby and Me
It is never too early to start sharing the joy of reading with your infant. We'll share songs, rhymes, stories and demonstrate age appropriate ways to have fun with words and books. Designed for infants and toddlers from birth to 24 months.
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Kids Cookies and Canvas
Learn a new painting technique each session. All materials provided.
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Elkhart County Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo
Pet musical instruments with musicians from the Elkhart County Symphony. A short performance will be included.
Find out more »Little Explorers
Weekly storytime with an emphasis on literacy, science and math skills. We'll share our favorite authors for toddlers.
Find out more »Robot One on One
Call the Children's Room at 574-522-2223 and reserve one of our robots for a half hour and have some fun. The robot's have four different programs and can be used by kids as young as four.
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Snow Day
Drop in and join our indoor snow day fun on your day off. Games and activities.
Find out more »Homeschool Hangout
Hangout with other homeschool families. This month we'll have a snow day with Dash the Robot and make it move, dance, navigate an obstacle course and more.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Anime Club
If you love Japanese manga and anime, this is the place to be. We will discuss your favorite manga and watch some anime. There will also be a different activity and snack each month.
Find out more »Baby and Me
It is never too early to start sharing the joy of reading with your infant. We'll share songs, rhymes, stories and demonstrate age appropriate ways to have fun with words and books. Designed for infants and toddlers from birth to 24 months.
Find out more »Tape Town
Drop in and 'drive' around Tape Town. We'll have a bunch of taped roads connecting our interactive town. Use our toy cars and trucks or bring your own.
Find out more »Little Explorers
Weekly storytime with an emphasis on literacy, science and math skills. We'll share our favorite authors for toddlers.
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Talk 1040: Taking Your Tax Questions
Notre Dame Tax Clinic representatives will tell you what you need to know before filing your federal taxes. One-on-one sessions will be available after the presentation, no appointment necessary.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Baby and Me
It is never too early to start sharing the joy of reading with your infant. We'll share songs, rhymes, stories and demonstrate age appropriate ways to have fun with words and books. Designed for infants and toddlers from birth to 24 months.
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Peppa Pig Winter Preschool Party
Come play with snow and jump in muddy puddles. Celebrate with Peppa Pig books and play winter games.
Find out more »Fun Family Movie
Free movie and popcorn. Check our Facebook page for title announcement.
Find out more »Little Explorers
Weekly storytime with an emphasis on literacy, science and math skills. We'll share our favorite authors for toddlers.
Find out more »February 2020
Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »March 2020
Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »April 2020
Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »May 2020
Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
Find out more »Homework Help
Free help from National Honors Society students. Bring your homework and all related materials to get the help you need.
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