January 2019
Free Family Movie
Bring your family and friends, get some free popcorn and enjoy "Teen Titans Go to the Movies."
Find out more »Super Readers Book Club
Fulfill reading requirements and improve reading skills at a fun book club for first thru third graders. We’ll read a chapter aloud from a book chosen by the group and there will be lots of fun activities. This session we're reading "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown. The book is about Oz, a robot that wakes up on an island with no recollection of why she's there and must learn to survive.
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Body, Mind, Soul
Join us in this new year as we step into a whole new YOU! We'll bring you peace of body, mind and soul over three weeks in January. Attendance at all events isn't necessary but registration is encouraged. We'll give you techniques for self improvement. Jan. 14 - Body: Combine the expertise of Performing and Healing Arts techniques from our Facilitator, Julie Cotton from Next Level Improv, as you allow yourself to access the “character” that chooses healthy body practices. No…
Find out more »Intermediate Microsoft Excel
If you're ready for the next level of spreadsheets, dig into charts, references, aggregate functions, and more in this session. Make your reservation by calling 574-294-2847.
Find out more »PJ Masks Preschool Party
Get youngsters using their fine motor skills and working on literacy skills. This educational program features a number of beloved characters. Preschool
Find out more »Little Explorers
The series begins. Every Thursday, we'll work on early literacy skills using color and counting books. Get your little ones reading and writing early. Preschool
Find out more »Super Readers Book Club
Fulfill reading requirements and improve reading skills at a fun book club for first thru third graders. We’ll read a chapter aloud from a book chosen by the group and there will be lots of fun activities. This session we're reading "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown. The book is about Oz, a robot that wakes up on an island with no recollection of why she's there and must learn to survive.
Find out more »February 2019
LEGO Challenge
Join the fun and see if you have what it takes to build something amazing.
Find out more »Teen Leadership Club
Gain volunteer hours and leadership experience for your college application. Projects include developing programs for the library and making a video to promote summer reading.
Find out more »Baby and Me
We’ll share songs, rhymes and stories. We’ll have age appropriate ways to have fun with books and words. Program is designed for children from birth to 24 months.
Find out more »Computer One-on-one
Call us to reserve your 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Call 574-294-2847 to check availability and reserve a spot.
Find out more »Little Explorers
With our commitment to see every child ready to read and succeed, this program is about playing, singing, talking, reading and writing.
Find out more »Super Readers Book Club
Read in the Snowglobe to fulfill your school reading requirement and improve your skills. This fun club for Grades 1-3 features a reading from a chapter book chosen by club members, along with other activities.
Find out more »Coding Scratch
Learn to code games and projects with Scratch. We’ll teach you the basics. Each student creates at a computer, and lab space is limited.
Find out more »Max and Ruby Preschool Party
Celebrate these bunny siblings that love each other and their grandmother.
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Paws to Read
Meet Benny, a black lab who’s new Paws to Read pal. He and his handler, Jeannine, are excited to get going and read here. Schedule by calling 574-522-2223
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Cookies and Canvas
Paint a new and different painting every month. We'll learn new painting techniques on different mediums, such as watercolor or acrylic. This month, we're painting a snowman!
Find out more »Computer One-on-one
Call us to reserve your 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Call 574-294-2847 to check availability and reserve a spot.
Find out more »Computer One-on-one
Call us to reserve your 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Call 574-294-2847 to check availability and reserve a spot.
Find out more »Baby and Me
We’ll share songs, rhymes and stories. We’ll have age-appropriate ways to have fun with books and words. This program is designed for children from birth to 24 months.
Find out more »Hearts Galore
Show kindness and love with a special creation for someone special. We’ll have stories, games like a chocolate race and Aim Cupid’s Arrow, and even check our heart rate.
Find out more »Little Explorers
With our commitment to see every child ready to read and succeed, this program is about playing, singing, talking, reading and writing.
Find out more »Super Readers Book Club
Read in the Snowglobe to fulfill your school reading requirement and improve your skills. This fun club for Grades 1-3 features a reading from a chapter book chosen by club members, along with other activities.
Find out more »Coding Scratch
Learn to code games and projects with Scratch. We’ll teach you the basics. Each student creates at a computer, and lab space is limited.
Find out more »Triple P Discussion: Dealing with Disobedience
Understand why disobedience happens and how to cope with it. Learn practical methods for dealing with and hopefully stopping it. Childcare will be available during the program.
Find out more »NASA @ My Library: Engineering Disaster
Build a structure out of edible materials, then use an earthquake simulator to see if your design is strong enough to withstand disaster. Build another structure to see if you can weather a flood.
Find out more »Baby and Me
We’ll share songs, rhymes and stories. We’ll have age-appropriate ways to have fun with books and words. This program is designed for children from birth to 24 months.
Find out more »Goodnight Construction Preschool Party
Before all the construction equipment can go to sleep, they need help finishing their work and engineering activities. We’ll also get in one last story before saying good night.
Find out more »Little Explorers
With our commitment to see every child ready to read and succeed, this program is about playing, singing, talking, reading and writing.
Find out more »Super Readers Book Club
Read in the Snowglobe to fulfill your school reading requirement and improve your skills. This fun club for Grades 1-3 features a reading from a chapter book chosen by club members, along with other activities.
Find out more »Coding Scratch
Learn to code games and projects with Scratch. We’ll teach you the basics. Each student creates at a computer, and lab space is limited.
Find out more »Third Thursday Trivia
Win prizes and compete against others in this all-ages trivia challenge!
Find out more »Homeschool Hangout
Hangout with other homeschool families at the library. This month, discover birds and take part in educational activities with Elkhart County Parks Department.
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Basic Windows 10
Get the basics of the Windows operating system in this one-time, 75-minute class. Call 574-294-2847 to register.
Find out more »Baby and Me
We’ll share songs, rhymes and stories. We’ll have age-appropriate ways to have fun with books and words. This program is designed for children from birth to 24 months.
Find out more »Fun Family Movie
Join us for a free movie. Check back for the title.
Find out more »Fun Family Movie
Bring your family and enjoy an afternoon movie with free popcorn. Check our Facebook page for the title announcement.
Find out more »Little Explorers
With our commitment to see every child ready to read and succeed, this program is about playing, singing, talking, reading and writing.
Find out more »Super Readers Book Club
Read in the Snowglobe to fulfill your school reading requirement and improve your skills. This fun club for Grades 1-3 features a reading from a chapter book chosen by club members, along with other activities.
Find out more »Coding Scratch
Learn to code games and projects with Scratch. We’ll teach you the basics. Each student creates at a computer, and lab space is limited.
Find out more »March 2019
Dr. Seuss Preschool Party
Celebrate Read Across America Day with Dr. Seuss fun – games, science, and art projects will be shared along with stories.
Find out more »LEGO Challenge
Join the fun and see if you have what it takes to build something amazing.
Find out more »Computer One-on-one
Call us to reserve your 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Call 574-294-2847 to check availability and reserve a spot.
Find out more »Baby and Me
We’ll share songs, rhymes and stories. We’ll have age-appropriate ways to have fun with books and words. This program is designed for children from birth to 24 months.
Find out more »Little Explorers
With our commitment to see every child ready to read and succeed, this program is about playing, singing, talking, reading and writing.
Find out more »Super Readers Book Club
This series, we’ll be reading in “the Cave.” Fulfill your school reading requirement and improve your skills. This fun club for Grades 1-3 features a reading from a chapter book chosen by club members, along with other activities.
Find out more »Coding Scratch
Learn to code games and projects with Scratch. We’ll teach you the basics. Each student creates at a computer, and lab space is limited.
Find out more »Paws to Read
Meet Benny, a black lab who’s new Paws to Read pal. He and his handler, Jeannine, are excited to get going and read here. Schedule by calling 574-522-2223
Find out more »Cookies and Canvas
Come to one or all of our monthly painting classes. Each month, we’ll work with different mediums and paints.
Find out more »Basic Microsoft Word
Learn how to use Microsoft Word to create, open, and save text-based documents like letters or resumes. Call 574-294-2847 to register.
Find out more »Computer One-on-one
Call us to reserve your 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Call 574-294-2847 to check availability and reserve a spot.
Find out more »Baby and Me
We’ll share songs, rhymes and stories. We’ll have age-appropriate ways to have fun with books and words. This program is designed for children from birth to 24 months.
Find out more »Pete the Cat Preschool Party
Groove along as we celebrate Pete the Cat and two of our favorite stories about his adventures.
Find out more »Tech Help
All of your device help in one place. This is a first-come, first-served open help session. Need help with a laptop, smartphone or tablet? Stop in for 15 minutes with a tech, no registration necessary. We can help with app setup and access. We will answer questions about social media and accessing library resources. We don’t fix broken devices, though.
Find out more »Little Explorers
With our commitment to see every child ready to read and succeed, this program is about playing, singing, talking, reading and writing.
Find out more »Super Readers Book Club
This series, we’ll be reading in “the Cave.” Fulfill your school reading requirement and improve your skills. This fun club for Grades 1-3 features a reading from a chapter book chosen by club members, along with other activities.
Find out more »Coding Scratch
Learn to code games and projects with Scratch. We’ll teach you the basics. Each student creates at a computer, and lab space is limited.
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Murder at the Library
Join us for a special evening fundraiser for the library with a special murder mystery game.
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Fairies and Leprechauns Tea Party
Come dressed in style as a fairy or leprechaun, or simply join us for a nice tea party. Prizes for the best costumes, and hot chocolate and cookies for all. We’ll also go looking for treasure.
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Basic Microsoft Excel
New to spreadsheets? Learn the common features, work with columns and rows, and get started with copying, pasting and changing fonts. Make your reservation by calling 574-294-2847.
Find out more »Baby and Me
We’ll share songs, rhymes and stories. We’ll have age-appropriate ways to have fun with books and words. This program is designed for children from birth to 24 months.
Find out more »Little Explorers
With our commitment to see every child ready to read and succeed, this program is about playing, singing, talking, reading and writing.
Find out more »Super Readers Book Club
This series, we’ll be reading in “the Cave.” Fulfill your school reading requirement and improve your skills. This fun club for Grades 1-3 features a reading from a chapter book chosen by club members, along with other activities.
Find out more »Coding Scratch
Learn to code games and projects with Scratch. We’ll teach you the basics. Each student creates at a computer, and lab space is limited.
Find out more »Third Thursday Trivia
Win prizes and compete against others in this all-ages trivia challenge!
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Battle of the Books
Teams of fifth and sixth graders will compete in a quiz-bowl style tournament to see who knows their books. Contact the children’s department for more information or to get a team involved next year.
Find out more »Homeschool Hangout
Hangout at the library with other homeschool families as we explore space with NASA-inspired, hands-on activities.
Find out more »Intermediate Microsoft Excel
If you're ready for the next level with spreadsheets, dig into charts, references, aggregate functions, and more in this session. Make your reservation by calling 574-294-2847.
Find out more »Baby and Me
We’ll share songs, rhymes and stories. We’ll have age-appropriate ways to have fun with books and words. This program is designed for children from birth to 24 months.
Find out more »Busy Hands Craft
Help us clean out the supply closest of leftover crafting materials, odds, ends and more. Just let your imagination run wild to make something awesome.
Find out more »Fun Family Movie
Join us for a free movie and popcorn. Check back for title announcement.
Find out more »Little Explorers
With our commitment to see every child ready to read and succeed, this program is about playing, singing, talking, reading and writing.
Find out more »Super Readers Book Club
This series, we’ll be reading in “the Cave.” Fulfill your school reading requirement and improve your skills. This fun club for Grades 1-3 features a reading from a chapter book chosen by club members, along with other activities.
Find out more »Coding Scratch
Learn to code games and projects with Scratch. We’ll teach you the basics. Each student creates at a computer, and lab space is limited.
Find out more »April 2019
Library Scavenger Hunt
Explore the library and find out what you didn’t know in this scavenger hunt. Pick up the list at the children’s desk and get hunting.
Find out more »LEGO Challenge
Join the fun and see if you have what it takes to build something amazing.
Find out more »Financial Research – Weiss Financial Ratings
Learn to use Weiss Financial Ratings online to do investment research and learn how to better manage you investments and savings.
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Giant-sized Games
Your favorite board games have been super sized. Games such as Sorry, Candy Land, Yahtzee and Jenga will be available in large versions. Bring some friends.
Find out more »Baby and Me
We’ll share songs, rhymes and stories. We’ll have age-appropriate ways to have fun with books and words. This program is designed for children from birth to 24 months.
Find out more »Little Explorers
With our commitment to see every child ready to read and succeed, this program is about playing, singing, talking, reading and writing.
Find out more »Fun Family Movie
Join us for a free movie and popcorn. Check back for title announcement.
Find out more »Super Readers Book Club
This series, we’ll be reading in “the Cave.” Fulfill your school reading requirement and improve your skills. This fun club for Grades 1-3 features a reading from a chapter book chosen by club members, along with other activities.
Find out more »Super Readers Book Club
The tent will be our reading spot. Fulfill your school reading requirement and improve your skills. This fun club for Grades 1-3 features a reading from a chapter book chosen by club members, along with other activities.
Find out more »Cookies and Canvas
Come to one or all of our monthly painting classes. Each month, we’ll work with different mediums and paints.
Find out more »Computer One-on-one
Call us to reserve your 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Call 574-294-2847 to check availability and reserve a spot.
Find out more »Baby and Me
We’ll share songs, rhymes and stories. We’ll have age-appropriate ways to have fun with books and words. This program is designed for children from birth to 24 months.
Find out more »Dumbo Preschool Party
The story of an elephant, a circus, and a magic feather will be celebrated with a party of games, stories and more.
Find out more »Computer One-on-one
Call us to reserve your 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Call 574-294-2847 to check availability and reserve a spot.
Find out more »Little Explorers
With our commitment to see every child ready to read and succeed, this program is about playing, singing, talking, reading and writing.
Find out more »Super Readers Book Club
This series, we’ll be reading in “the Cave.” Fulfill your school reading requirement and improve your skills. This fun club for Grades 1-3 features a reading from a chapter book chosen by club members, along with other activities.
Find out more »Super Readers Book Club
The tent will be our reading spot. Fulfill your school reading requirement and improve your skills. This fun club for Grades 1-3 features a reading from a chapter book chosen by club members, along with other activities.
Find out more »Paws to Read
Meet Benny, a black lab who’s new Paws to Read pal. He and his handler, Jeannine, are excited to get going and read here. Schedule by calling 574-522-2223
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Computer One-on-one
Call us to reserve your 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Call 574-294-2847 to check availability and reserve a spot.
Find out more »Baby and Me
We’ll share songs, rhymes and stories. We’ll have age-appropriate ways to have fun with books and words. This program is designed for children from birth to 24 months.
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Easter Egg Hunt for Little Ones
The Easter bunny is coming to town and leaving eggs around for the preschoolers to find. We’ll share some stories, rhymes, and a craft. Small treats will be shared for everyone.
Find out more »Little Explorers
With our commitment to see every child ready to read and succeed, this program is about playing, singing, talking, reading and writing.
Find out more »Super Readers Book Club
This series, we’ll be reading in “the Cave.” Fulfill your school reading requirement and improve your skills. This fun club for Grades 1-3 features a reading from a chapter book chosen by club members, along with other activities.
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