LEGO Challenge
LEGO Challenge
Build something from the prompt we give and then share what you built with others. Someone is taking home a prize at the end of the event.
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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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Fire Safety with Elkhart Fire Department
Fire Safety with Elkhart Fire Department
Meet our local firefighting heroes and see their equipment up close. We're kicking off Fire Safety Week with EFD showing the kiddos how to stay safe and then explore a fire truck.
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
This Storytime is for the littlest ones, from birth to 24 months. Start introducing literacy concepts through songs, stories, rhymes and motor skills with a playtime as well.
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Little Explorers
Little Explorers
An activity-based Storytime for curious and energetic toddlers and preschoolers who love exploring. We read stories, dance and play music and enjoy literacy and motor skill activities.
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LEGO Sparks
LEGO Sparks
Create a moving device using LEGO Sparks. A great hands-on STEM activity for kids ages 9 and up. Registration for this event opens Sept. 1.
Free
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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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Watercolor Sunflower
Watercolor Sunflower
(This program is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Create a painting with watercolors, glue and acrylic paint. This program is best for ages 6 to 12.
Free
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Cookies and Canvas Junior
Cookies and Canvas Junior
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Learn new painting techniques and create an acrylic piece. Great for ages 5 to 10.
Free
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Computer One-on-One
Computer One-on-One
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. 4:30, 5, 5:30 and 6 p.m.
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Coffee and Canvas for Adults
Coffee and Canvas for Adults
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Patrons paint a sample piece of artwork with step-by-step instructions from artist Linda Pieri. Coffee will be provided.
Free
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Baby and Me
Baby and Me
This Storytime is for the littlest ones, from birth to 24 months. Start introducing literacy concepts through songs, stories, rhymes and motor skills with a playtime as well.
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Doll Head Planters
Doll Head Planters
If you're into all things weird and macabre, bring some green into your home in the most disturbing way possible by making your own creepy doll head planters.
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Little Explorers
Little Explorers
An activity-based Storytime for curious and energetic toddlers and preschoolers who love exploring. We read stories, dance and play music and enjoy literacy and motor skill activities.
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Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
Create an acrylic artwork and learn new techniques. Great for ages 11 to 18. Registration for this event opens Aug. 1.
Free
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Adult Crafternoon – Autumn Rag Wreath
Adult Crafternoon – Autumn Rag Wreath
Bring out your creative side, meet others and learn new skills. Registration for this event opens Sept. 1.
Free
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Mario Kart Tournament
Mario Kart Tournament
Bring your Mario Kart skills to compete in a bracket-style tournament and try to take home the top prize. We'll have snacks between races. Brackets will be for ages 6 to 9 and ages 10 to 12.
Free
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Spidey and His Amazing Friends Preschool Party
Spidey and His Amazing Friends Preschool Party
The amazing Spidey and his friends set the theme for activities, stories and games.
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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Baby and Me
Baby and Me
This Storytime is for the littlest ones, from birth to 24 months. Start introducing literacy concepts through songs, stories, rhymes and motor skills with a playtime as well.
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Mini Pumpkin Decorating
Mini Pumpkin Decorating
Mini pumpkins and all the decorating supplies will be available while they last.
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Teen Spooky Terrariums
Teen Spooky Terrariums
Build an earthly terrarium that’s just a little UNearthly to bring those spooky vibes home for you.
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Halloween Party at Pierre Moran
Halloween Party at Pierre Moran
Families are invited to come in costume for face painting, games, snacks, stories and trick-or-treating around the library.
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
An activity-based Storytime for curious and energetic toddlers and preschoolers who love exploring. We read stories, dance and play music and enjoy literacy and motor skill activities.
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Fun Family Movie – Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse
Fun Family Movie – Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse
Enjoy free popcorn and a recently released movie. We're showing Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, rated PG, 2 hours, 16 minutes run time. RSVP on our Facebook Page.
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CANCELLED: Teen and Young Adult Board Game Night
CANCELLED: Teen and Young Adult Board Game Night
(Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled.) Enjoy an after-hours game night with food. Bring your own board game or enjoy ours.
Free
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Candle Making
Candle Making
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Create your own scented candle using scents or dried flowers.
Free
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Community Discussion: Library Strategic Plan
Community Discussion: Library Strategic Plan
Your ideas help Elkhart Public Library get better. Tell us how we're doing and what we need to do to better serve the community. These open, one-hour discussions are all about you. Information discussed will be considered as part of EPL's strategic planning process. Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 • Dunlap - 10 a.m. • Pierre […]
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Community Discussion: Library Strategic Plan
Community Discussion: Library Strategic Plan
Your ideas help Elkhart Public Library get better. Tell us how we're doing and what we need to do to better serve the community. These open, one-hour discussions are all about you. Information discussed will be considered as part of EPL's strategic planning process. Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 • Dunlap - 10 a.m. • Pierre […]
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Community Discussion: Library Strategic Plan
Community Discussion: Library Strategic Plan
Your ideas help Elkhart Public Library get better. Tell us how we're doing and what we need to do to better serve the community. These open, one-hour discussions are all about you. Information discussed will be considered as part of EPL's strategic planning process. Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 • Dunlap - 10 a.m. • Pierre […]
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Planning for Retirement
Planning for Retirement
Learn more about retirement readiness from the experts at First Source Bank. Creating a savings plan, investing and setting financial goals are all part of the discussion. Registration for this event is closed.
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Community Discussion: Library Strategic Plan
Community Discussion: Library Strategic Plan
Your ideas help Elkhart Public Library get better. Tell us how we're doing and what we need to do to better serve the community. These open, one-hour discussions are all about you. Information discussed will be considered as part of EPL's strategic planning process. Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 • Dunlap - 10 a.m. • Pierre […]
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Community Discussion: Library Strategic Plan
Community Discussion: Library Strategic Plan
Your ideas help Elkhart Public Library get better. Tell us how we're doing and what we need to do to better serve the community. These open, one-hour discussions are all about you. Information discussed will be considered as part of EPL's strategic planning process. Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 • Dunlap - 10 a.m. • Pierre […]
3 events,
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
This Storytime is for the littlest ones, from birth to 24 months. Start introducing literacy concepts through songs, stories, rhymes and motor skills with a playtime as well.
The Last Wednesday Book Club
The Last Wednesday Book Club
Share your latest reads and get recommendations from other avid teen readers at this casual, no-assigned-reading book discussion.
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Basic Microsoft Excel
Basic Microsoft Excel
Start your journey to becoming a freak in the spreadsheets. Work with columns and rows, get started with copying, pasting and changing fonts.
1 event,
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
An activity-based Storytime for curious and energetic toddlers and preschoolers who love exploring. We read stories, dance and play music and enjoy literacy and motor skill activities.
3 events,
Taller de Finanzas
Taller de Finanzas
Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, establecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
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Free Movie: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
Free Movie: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
Come in for a free spooky season movie. Hotel Transylvania: Transformania is rated PG and is 87 minutes long.
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Fall Fun with the Family
Fall Fun with the Family
Celebrate Miss Debbie's favorite season at Dunlap by making a fall luminaire.
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Halloween Parade
Halloween Parade
Costumes, music, a craft and more are part of the preschool-age celebration that finishes with a parade around the library to collect candy.
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Di-November
Di-November
Visit Dunlap Branch throughout November during open hours for a dinosaur scavenger hunt, dinosaur rubbing and many dinosaur books to check out. Create a dinosaur and show a librarian for a prize!
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
This Storytime is for the littlest ones, from birth to 24 months. Start introducing literacy concepts through songs, stories, rhymes and motor skills with a playtime as well.
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Pinta una Calavera (Paint a Skull)
Pinta una Calavera (Paint a Skull)
Ven a pintar una mini calavera de azúcar para llevar contigo o para ofrecer a nuestro altar del Día de Muertos y disfrutar de una taza de chocolate caliente de Abuelita. Hasta agotar existencias. Come and paint a mini sugar skull to take with you or offer to our Día de Muertos altar and enjoy […]
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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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