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Fun Family Movie: Puss in Boots
Fun Family Movie: Puss in Boots
Enjoy free popcorn and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. The movie is rated PG and 1 hour, 40 minutes. RSVP on our Facebook page.
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Painting for Adults with Linda Pieri
Painting for Adults with Linda Pieri
Create a painting of a lily of the valley with guidance from local painter Linda Pieri. This program is best for ages 18 and up.
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Frog and Toad: A Special Event
Frog and Toad: A Special Event
Join the fun for a two-hour event with members of the Elkhart Civic Theater cast of "A Year with Frog and Toad." The cast will sing songs from the musical and read stories. Everyone can enjoy activities, refreshments and more.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
Pop in during open hours during spring break for a scavenger hunt. Find the clues and earn a prize.
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Canvas Kids with Miss Debbie
Canvas Kids with Miss Debbie
(This event is full. Keep watching for more activities.) French artist Georges Seurat invented a painting style called pointillism. We'll learn about Seurat and then create our own artwork. This program is best for ages 6-11.
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Spring Break Story Break
Spring Break Story Break
Take a break from spring break with Elephant, Piggie and Miss Janell. Enjoy the Elephant and Piggie stories from Mo Willems, create Elephant and Piggie masks and act like them. Keep an eye out for Pigeon, too.
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Free Spring Break Movie: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
Free Spring Break Movie: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
Enjoy free popcorn and a showing of "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile." The movie is rated PG and is 1 hour, 46 minutes.
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Easter Egg Hunt Party
Easter Egg Hunt Party
Enjoy stories and some surprises before hunting for eggs. Bring a basket or bag to collect them or we'll have some available, too. Kids get a goodie bag regardless of how many eggs they find.
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Books and Boots
Books and Boots
Miss Debbie from Dunlap and Phelicia from Elkhart County Parks lead a book discussion and activity at Ox Bow Park. Reading is not required. The book this session is "The Wild Robot Escapes." In case of inclement weather, meet at Dunlap. To get a copy of the book, including ebook and audiobook, click here.
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Peeps Diorama Contest
Peeps Diorama Contest
Make a diorama with marshmallow Peeps anytime during open hours. Use paint, paper, beads, markers and more to create your diorama. Make it themed or after a favorite book. Entries will be displayed for voting Monday, April 10-Thursday, April 20 and the winners will be announced Friday, April 21.
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Tween and Teen Book Hunt
Tween and Teen Book Hunt
Come to Osolo between 4 and 5 p.m. for a book-hunting challenge. Follow the clues and find the books. Prizes are awarded to those who can complete the challenge.
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Cookies and Canvas Junior
Cookies and Canvas Junior
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Make a new acrilyic painting and learn new skills each session. Perfect for ages 5-10.
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Romance Readers Roundup
Romance Readers Roundup
Romance readers, hear the latest book releases and discuss what you are reading and what you’re looking forward to. Get on hold lists first and find your next favorite romance author or book. We will meet virtually. Register below to receive the Zoom link.
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Songs in the Stacks: Horn and Harp
Songs in the Stacks: Horn and Harp
The Elkhart County Symphony's Anna Hagen and Deb Inglefield will share special selections at this concert event.
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie for stories, songs and more as we develop literacy and motor skills. There's also a second, 10:30 a.m. session. Same storytime, two convenient times.
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie for stories, songs, rhymes and motor skills. There's also a second, 9:30 a.m. session. Same storytime, two convenient times.
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Preschool Playdates
Preschool Playdates
Playdates just got easier. Kids can enjoy an unstructured atmosphere with stations set up for you and your children. Meet other caregivers and make new friends.
Storytime with Miss Brena
Storytime with Miss Brena
Meet Miss Brena and explore the updated Pierre Moran Branch while enjoying songs, crafts, stories and games.
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Computer One-on-One
Computer One-on-One
Call the 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. Time slots are listed below. 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.
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DIY Terrarium Workshop
DIY Terrarium Workshop
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Master Gardener Gwen Ferland will show how to make your own terrarium.
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Adult Crafternoon – Spring Flowerpot Gnome
Adult Crafternoon – Spring Flowerpot Gnome
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Crafternoons are a monthly program for adults to bring out their creative side and learn new skills while meeting others. This month, make a flowerpot gnome. Register below as space is limited.
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Family Piñata Party
Family Piñata Party
(This event is full. Please keep watching for more great activities.) For National Piñata Day we're learning about piñatas and knocking one down. We'll also make our own to fill.
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Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Elkhart Public Library meets the third Tuesday of each month to discuss library business. Learn more about the board and upcoming meeting here. Note: November's meeting will take place one week earlier due to Thanksgiving.
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Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie for stories, songs and more as we develop literacy and motor skills. There's also a second, 10:30 a.m. session. Same storytime, two convenient times.
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie for stories, songs, rhymes and motor skills. There's also a second, 9:30 a.m. session. Same storytime, two convenient times.
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Storytime with Miss Brena
Storytime with Miss Brena
Meet Miss Brena and explore the updated Pierre Moran Branch while enjoying songs, crafts, stories and games.
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Fun Family Movie: Rumble
Fun Family Movie: Rumble
Enjoy free popcorn and a recent release movie. We're showing "Rumble" (2021). The movie is rated PG and is 104 minutes. RSVP on our Facebook page.
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Preschool Party: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Preschool Party: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
What happens if you give a mouse a cookie? Who knows what else he'll want to go with it. We'll enjoy a few of the famous mouse stories and make art, enjoy games and have fun with mice and cookies.
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Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie for stories, songs and more as we develop literacy and motor skills. There's also a second, 10:30 a.m. session. Same storytime, two convenient times.
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie for stories, songs, rhymes and motor skills. There's also a second, 9:30 a.m. session. Same storytime, two convenient times.
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Dia del Niño
Dia del Niño
¡Celebra el Día del Niño con juegos, premios, pintacaras, piñatas y mucho más en la Sucursal Pierre Moran! Celebrating the Mexican holiday Dia del Niño with face painting, lotería, free books, games and more.
Preschool Playdates
Preschool Playdates
Playdates just got easier. Kids can enjoy an unstructured atmosphere with stations set up for you and your children. Meet other caregivers and make new friends.
Storytime with Miss Brena
Storytime with Miss Brena
Meet Miss Brena and explore the updated Pierre Moran Branch while enjoying songs, crafts, stories and games.
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Celebrate Your Teacher
Come into the Dunlap library during open hours and make a card for your teacher to give them during Teacher Appreciation Week, which is May 8-12.
LEGO Challenge
LEGO Challenge
Create your own design each month, we'll talk about what we built and vote on our favorite build. Winners will receive a small prize. Each month you can put your name into a drawing for a LEGO set that we will draw in May. The more you come, the more chances you have to win.
Dunlap Bookworms
Dunlap Bookworms
Join a book discussion at Dunlap on the first Monday, except holidays. For information on attending or getting a copy of the book, please contact Sue Eller at 574-875-3100.
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Train Your Brain
Train Your Brain
Learn steps to improve your brain health by adopting a brain-healthy lifestyle and possibly decrease the risk of cognitive decline. Through this interactive program, participants will become aware of the incidence of dementia, understand the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease and the benefits of early detection and diagnosis.
Teen Anime Club
Teen Anime Club
Join other teens to watch anime and manga, discuss it, do a craft and enjoy Japanese snacks.
Storytime at Pierre Moran
Storytime at Pierre Moran
Enjoy stories, songs and more during this interactive Storytime that is sure to get kids moving.
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Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie for stories and songs while practicing social skills and motor skills. Two sessions are available fro your convenience, one at 9:30 a.m. and the same program again at 10:30 a.m.
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Storytime with Miss Debbie
Join Miss Debbie for stories, songs, rhymes and motor skills. There's also a second, 9:30 a.m. session. Same storytime, two convenient times.
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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.
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