Elkhart Public Library

Holiday Card Drive for Seniors
2025-11-15, 2025-11-08, 2025-11-01 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Spread holiday cheer by creating a card for local senior care centers. Make a card at Pierre Moran with available materials or drop it off by Dec. 19. We’ll deliver them to local care centers.
¡Comparte la alegria navideña haciendo tarjetas hechas a mano para los centros locales de atención a personas mayores!
Haz una tarjeta en la sucursal Pierre Moran a partir del 1 de noviembre. O hazia en casa y entrégala antes del 19 de diciembre.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Discover 10 warnings of Alzheimer’s and what steps to take during this informative program. Purdue Extension Elkhart County will lead this discussion. Register by calling 574-533-0554 or emailing fink24@purdue.edu.
El Alzheimer es una enfermedad cerebral que provoca un deterioro gradual de la memoria, el pensamiento y el razonamiento. Descubra los 10 signos de alerta y los pasos a seguir cuando se busca asistencia médica. Para registrarse, llame al 574-533-0554 o envíe un correo electrónico a fink24@purdue.edu.
Si necesita un intérprete o traductor, comuníquese con Emily Christ al 574-533-0554 o ewitters@purdue.edu antes del 23 de octubre.

Homework Help - Pierre Moran
2025-11-12 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-05 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-29 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-22 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-15 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-08 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-01 16:30 - 18:30
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.

Cookies and Coloring Club
2025-11-05 16:00 - 18:00
Drop into Pierre Moran anytime from 4 to 6 p.m. for an all-ages open coloring session. Relax, get creative and use our available supplies. Snack on cookies while you work.

Adult Cookies and Coloring Club
2025-11-05 09:00 - 11:00
Get creative and relax with an open coloring session at Pierre Moran. Drop in during 9 to 11 a.m. and use our supplies or bring your own.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2025-11-04 16:00 - 17:00
Hear new phrases and stories in English and in Spanish during this all-ages Storytime. We finish with a hands-on activity.
Acompáñenos el primer martes de cada mes para escuchar cuentos en inglés y español mientras aprende palabras y frases en español. Después de los cuentos habrá una actividad manual.

Spooky Movie Marathon
2025-10-30 09:00 - 21:00
Join us for family-friendly spooky horror movies with free popcorn and drinks. Vote for what we watch from the following:
Hotel Translyvania
Halloweentown
Hocus Pocus
Ghostbusters
Monster House
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Scooby-Doo
Casper
Addams Family Values
Goosebumps
After 7 p.m. we’ll switch to R-rated options:
Final Destination (2025)
Pet Sematary (1989)
Scream (1996)

Trunk-or-Treat at Pierre Moran
2025-10-29 16:00 - 18:00
Drop in for a free, fun afternoon of trick-or-treating in a family-friendly and safe environment. Wear a costume and pick out candy. Plus, face-painting, games, crafts and snacks.
If you’re interested in participating in the festivities, call Angie at 574-294-6418 by Oct. 17. Prepare for 200 participants. You should have pre-wrapped candy or alternative treats (such as small toys) and no vehicles larger than a pickup truck or van.
The Friends of the Elkhart Public Library support this program.

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Pierre Moran
2025-10-29, 2025-10-27, 2025-10-22, 2025-10-20, 2025-10-15, 2025-10-13, 2025-10-08, 2025-10-06 and 1 more date
Visit Pierre Moran throughout October to add a picture or special item to our ofrenda for a departed loved one. Or just write the name of your loved one to add.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
2025-10-09 16:00 - 16:45, 2025-09-11 16:00 - 16:45, 2025-08-14 16:00 - 16:45
Hear stories in English and Spanish words and phrases and we finish with a hands-on activity.

Fiesta at the Mercado: Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off
2025-09-12 16:00 - 18:00
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with food trucks, vendors and activities for the whole family.

Lotería Back to School Edition
2025-08-07 16:30 - 18:30
This special lotería night gets you ready to return to the classroom with school supply prizes and drawings for a backpack. Plus, free snacks while we play. The Friends of the Elkhart Public Library supports this program.
Únase a nosotros en la Biblioteca Pierre Moran para un evento especial de lotería. Premios inclurián útiles escolares, y habrá sorteos de mochilas durante el juego. Distrute de deliciosos aperitivos mientras juega.
