Battle of the Books
Downtown Library 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, United StatesThe reading competition for fifth and sixth graders is back for participating schools.
The reading competition for fifth and sixth graders is back for participating schools.
First, music, stories and games, then a shared egg hunt with something for everyone to take home (regardless of how many eggs you find).
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.
Help us find Bluey when she is lost in the library. Plus stories and activities.
Pick from several choices of art projects to make and materials to work with. Great for toddlers and older siblings.
Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Sarah, a naturalist with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Ox Bow Haus. Books and Boots is for the whole family, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress appropriately if snow is in the forecast. April 5 - “The Trumpet of the Swan” by […]
The solar eclipse will be near-total in our area. Bring a chair or blanket and we'll hand out viewing glasses at 1:30 p.m. while supplies last. The eclipse starts at 1:50 p.m., peaks at 3:09 p.m. and completes at 4:25 p.m.
Pick up a pair of eclipse glasses and enjoy snacks and more during the near-total solar eclipse. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Enter our raffle for a chance to win a book or a LEGO set. The eclipse peaks at 3:09 p.m.
Dance and sing along with music from the Trolls movies. Activities and stories add to the fun.
Your parents want you to get a job. Meet local companies looking for help and find that job.
Plants don't have to be expensive. Bring a plant that's ready for propagation or use our available dirt and pots to take a prop from one of ours. Plus, meet other green thumbs and share tips. Dirt and other materials are available while supplies last.
Games, stories, and more to celebrate kids! Participa en juegos, haz una manualidad o escucha cuentos y canciones en español, y celebra un día para los niños: ¡cada niño se irá con un premio!