Elkhart Public Library

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 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
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.

Homework Help - Pierre Moran
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 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
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.

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.

Wednesday Movie Matinees
2025-07-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-25 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-28 16:00 - 18:00
Enjoy snacks and drinks while supplies last and watch a family movie.
May 28 – “Dog Man” (rated PG, 1:29)
June 25 – “A Minecraft Movie” (rated PG, 1:41)
July 30 – “Paddington in Peru” (rated PG, 1:46)

CANCELED - Squirt Gun Painting for Tiny Picassos
2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00
Paint a watercolor using only a squirt gun. We’re painting outside, so check Facebook.com/MyEPL or call if the weather looks iffy. After we paint we’ll enjoy bubbles and ice pops.

Buzzing World of Bugs
2025-07-10 16:00 - 17:00
Get hands-on and meet live critters while learning about their unique life cycles and variety.
Investigue los insectos en acción y descubra su asombrosa diversidad y cicios vitales mediante actividades prácticas y encuentros cercanos con especies locales vivas.

Roz Puppets presents "Percy the Purple Cow"
2025-06-05 16:00 - 17:00
Meet Percy, a cow that’s turned purple form her love of eating grapes during this charming and funny puppet show for the whole family.

Diabetes 101: Spanish and English
2025-05-22 17:00 - 18:00
Essential knowledge and practical skills for people managing their diabetes or their caretakers. Experts from Purdue Extension in Elkhart County will present this session in both Spanish and English.
Este programa proporciona conocimientos esenciales y habilidades prácticas para el control eficaz de la diabetes para las personas con diabetes y sus cuidadores. Los participantes aprenderán sobre la diabetes, su control y las estratedias para optimizar la salud y el bienestar. Dísponible en inglés y español.
Registration for this program opens April 1.

Summer Reading Kickoff Ice Cream Party
2025-05-16 15:00 - 17:00
Get everything you need for the Summer Reading Challenge plus a mini ice cream sandwich sundae with toppings of your choosing.
Participa en el Reto de Lectura de Verano mientras disfrutas de un delicioso mini sundae de sándwich de helado. Personaliza tu helado con una variedad de infredientes para hacerío a tu gusto. No dejes escapar esta dulce oportunidad, sóio està disponible hasta fin de existencias.

Noche de Lotería
2025-05-15 17:00 - 18:00
Learn and play lotería, a fast-paced and fun bingo-like game. Plus, we’ll have snacks and prizes. It’s a fun way to learn some new Spanish words.
Diviértete y juega a la lotería, come deliciosos aperitivos y gana premios!

Día del Niño
2025-04-30 17:00 - 19:00
Join a fiesta that’s all about the kids. Piñatas, games, prizes, snacks and free books!

Spring Bunny Scavenger Hunt
2025-04-28, 2025-04-21
Drop in to Pierre Moran anytime in April to find our hidden bunnies and win a prize.
