Children’s Crafts
Drop in between Dec. 16 and Jan. 4 during open hours and make something from the available supplies. Crafts change weekly.
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New Year’s Glow Party
New Year’s Glow Party
Glow up at our neon glow party with games and a dance party! Come in white or neon so you can glow too.
Winter Break Boredom Busters
Winter Break Boredom Busters
Get out of the house over break and enjoy games, puzzles, activities and more at Cleveland Branch. Each Friday over break we're showing a movie at 1:30 p.m. instead of activities.
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Noche de Lotería
Noche de Lotería
Play lotería, a traditional Mexican bingo-like game that’s easy to learn and fun to play. Plus, we’ll have prizes and snacks. Practice your Spanish while having fun. Diviértete y juega a la lotería, come deliciosos aperitivos y gana premios!
Winter Break Boredom Busters
Winter Break Boredom Busters
Get out of the house over break and enjoy games, puzzles, activities and more at Cleveland Branch. Each Friday over break we're showing a movie at 1:30 p.m. instead of activities.
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for the holidays on Dec. 26.)
2 events,
Ox Bow Books and Boots
Ox Bow Books and Boots
Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Krista, an interpretive naturalist manager with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Ox Bow County Park's Cottonwood Shelter. Books and Boots is for the whole family, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress for the weather. In April, this club meets to second Fridays. […]
Popcorn and a Movie
Popcorn and a Movie
Enjoy free popcorn and an afternoon movie over winter break. Friday, Dec. 27 - "Inside Out 2" (rated PG, 1h;40m) Friday, Jan. 3 - "Despicable Me 4" (rated PG, 1h;34m)
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Friends of EPL Book Sale
Friends of EPL Book Sale
Join the Friends of Elkhart Public Library for the monthly used book sale on the first Saturday of each month. Specials are announced on Facebook.
Winter Break Boredom Busters
Winter Break Boredom Busters
Get out of the house over break and enjoy games, puzzles, activities and more at Cleveland Branch. Each Friday over break we're showing a movie at 1:30 p.m. instead of activities.
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3 events,
Homework Help – Downtown
Homework Help – Downtown
National Honor Society students help younger learners with their assignments. Please bring all materials needed for the assignment. Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Homework Help occurs only on days when Concord Schools are in session.
Homework Help – Cleveland
Homework Help – Cleveland
National Honor Society students help younger learners with their assignments. Please bring all materials needed for the assignment. Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Homework Help occurs only on days when Elkhart Schools are in session.
Dunlap Bookworms
Dunlap Bookworms
Join us for a fun and lively conversation about a different book each month. We read a variety of genres to have exposure to a variety of authors.
6 events,
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Note that this Storytime pauses on Dec. 24 and 31 for the holidays and on Jan. 14.
Hooks and Needles
Hooks and Needles
Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts.
Storytime with Miss Angie
Storytime with Miss Angie
Storytime teaches children important early literacy skills. Miss Angie leads this time of reading, singing, talking, and playing together.
7 events,
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families. This Storytime pauses on Jan. 1 for New Year's Day.
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up. Baby and Me pauses for the holidays on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families. This Storytime pauses Jan. 1 for New Year's Day.
3 events,
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for the holidays on Dec. 26.)
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
Listen to stories in English and Spanish, and learn some Spanish words and phrases. A hands-on activity will follow the stories. Escucha cuentos en inglés y español y aprende algunas palabras y frases en español. Después de los cuentos habrá una actividad manual.
Homework Help – Osolo
Homework Help – Osolo
National Honor Society students help younger learners with their assignments. Please bring all materials needed for the assignment. Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Homework Help occurs only on days when Elkhart Schools are in session.
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7 events,
Readers Roundtable
Readers Roundtable
Share your latest reads – good and bad – with other avid readers at this “no assigned book” book club.
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Homeschool LEGO Bots
Homeschool LEGO Bots
Bring LEGO builds to life by working as a team to build and then code it to move, play sounds or light up. Best for kids ages 6 and up. Registration for this program opens on Dec. 1.
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Free
7 events,
Storytime with Miss Angie
Storytime with Miss Angie
Storytime teaches children important early literacy skills. Miss Angie leads this time of reading, singing, talking, and playing together.
Computer One-on-One
Computer One-on-One
Call the Downtown Computer Center at 574.294.2847 or sign up in person to reserve 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Sessions are available at 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.
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Coffee and Canvas for Adults
Coffee and Canvas for Adults
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as we create a painting. Two sessions are now available monthly with the same picture to serve more artists.
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Free
6 events,
Around the Table Cookbook Club
Around the Table Cookbook Club
Try new recipes with others and find new cookbooks. This combination book discussion and potluck dinner will have everyone bring a dish around the theme to share. January's theme is warm and spicy.
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families. This Storytime pauses on Jan. 1 for New Year's Day.
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up. Baby and Me pauses for the holidays on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
4 events,
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for the holidays on Dec. 26.)
Third Thursday LEGO Club
Third Thursday LEGO Club
Take a new challenge each month and see what you can create with other kids.
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Tween and Teen Cookies and Canvas
Tween and Teen Cookies and Canvas
Work on your art skills to create a picture of your choosing. Improve your shading, highlighting, drawing, perspective, mixing colors and more to make you a better artist. Registration for this program opens Dec. 1.
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Free
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1 event,
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Adult Crafternoon – Sock Snowman
Adult Crafternoon – Sock Snowman
Get creative with others while sharing ideas and laughter. This month we're making a sock snowman. Registration for this program opens Dec. 1.
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Free
7 events,
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Moana Preschool Party
Moana Preschool Party
How far will you go to enjoy some Moana and Maui-themed activities and stories?
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Note that this Storytime pauses on Dec. 24 and 31 for the holidays and on Jan. 14.
Hooks and Needles
Hooks and Needles
Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts.
7 events,
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up. Baby and Me pauses for the holidays on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families. This Storytime pauses on Jan. 1 for New Year's Day.
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up. Baby and Me pauses for the holidays on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
4 events,
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for the holidays on Dec. 26.)
Homework Help – Osolo
Homework Help – Osolo
National Honor Society students help younger learners with their assignments. Please bring all materials needed for the assignment. Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Homework Help occurs only on days when Elkhart Schools are in session.
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2 events,
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Backyard Birding
Backyard Birding
Learn to identify local winter birds and how to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count from an environmental educator at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center from Goshen College.
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4 events,
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Tween and Teen Snack Games
Tween and Teen Snack Games
Snacks and games combine into games with pieces you can snack on while playing.
Homework Help – Cleveland
Homework Help – Cleveland
National Honor Society students help younger learners with their assignments. Please bring all materials needed for the assignment. Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Homework Help occurs only on days when Elkhart Schools are in session.
7 events,
Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Note that this Storytime pauses on Dec. 24 and 31 for the holidays and on Jan. 14.
Storytime with Miss Angie
Storytime with Miss Angie
Storytime teaches children important early literacy skills. Miss Angie leads this time of reading, singing, talking, and playing together.
8 events,
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up. Baby and Me pauses for the holidays on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families. This Storytime pauses on Jan. 1 for New Year's Day.
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it's a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up. Baby and Me pauses for the holidays on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
4 events,
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for the holidays on Dec. 26.)
Computer One-on-One
Computer One-on-One
Call the Downtown Computer Center at 574.294.2847 or sign up in person to reserve 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Sessions are available at 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.
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Dog Man Party
Dog Man Party
Celebrate the release of the Dog Man movie at a party with stories, games and more inspired by the Dog Man books.
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3 events,
Friends of EPL Book Sale
Friends of EPL Book Sale
Join the Friends of Elkhart Public Library for the monthly used book sale on the first Saturday of each month. Specials are announced on Facebook.
Independent Lens Pop-Up
Independent Lens Pop-Up
These PBS documentaries will be followed by a group discussion. February – Bike Vessel March – Home Court April – We Want the Funk May – Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s June – Free for All