Spice Club
Spice up your life with a take-and-make spice kit that changes monthly. Come in during open hours to pick up a kit. Sept. - Fennel Oct. - Turmeric Nov. – Za’atar Dec. – Ginger Jan. – Five spice Feb. – Cardamom
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ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
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Dedication of Emma Barrett Molloy Historical Marker
Dedication of Emma Barrett Molloy Historical Marker
The Elkhart County Historical Museum and Elkhart Public Library invite the community to celebrate the life's work of Emma Barrett Molloy. The 19th century advocate for women's rights has been honored with a State Historical Marker in front of the downtown library on High Street. This event is free and open to all. Molloy became […]
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 Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving and Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.
1 event,
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
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. Nov. 1 – “The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed […]
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Curbside Concerts: Los Ortega
Curbside Concerts: Los Ortega
¡Bailamos! Los Ortega is coming back to the rooftop stage as Curbside Concerts rolls on Sept. 6. Expect high-energy regional Mexican music from these outstanding players. Friday shows at Elkhart Public Library are free - bring a blanket or a camp chair and enjoy the best local music played on the best roof in town. […]
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Nature’s Best Hope: A Book Discussion
Nature’s Best Hope: A Book Discussion
You can do your part to help pollinators thrive on native plants in your own yard. Elkhart Public Library, the Elkhart Environmental Center and Wild Ones South Bend are celebrating renowned educator Doug Tallamy's visit to Notre Dame with this special book talk. Copies of Tallamy's signature work, Nature's Best Hope, will be available for […]
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Kids Cookies and Canvas
Kids Cookies and Canvas
(This event is full. Keep watching more for great activities.) Learn new art skills like shading, perspective and highlighting while we create a painting.
Free
3 events,
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
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Teen Mini Wreaths
Teen Mini Wreaths
A mini wreath can spruce up any space. Share the good vibes and magical feel with this DIY project.
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Coffee and Canvas for Adults
Coffee and Canvas for Adults
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri and create your own artwork.
Free
1 event,
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 Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving and Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.
3 events,
App-y Hour in the Atrium
App-y Hour in the Atrium
Drop in and learn about library resources. We can even sign you up for a library card if you don’t have one. Sept. 12 – Apps for readers Sept. 19 – Apps for learning Sept. 26 – Apps for kids
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Tween and Teens Cookies and Canvas
Tween and Teens Cookies and Canvas
Work on perspective, shading, highlighting and other art skills while painting a picture. Registration for this program opens on Aug. 1.
Free
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
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Curbside Concerts: Quite Frank Lee
Curbside Concerts: Quite Frank Lee
Quite Frank Lee returns to the roof as the fall series of Curbside Concerts rolls on. Mixing originals with oldies, this local band features Anna Naragon and Scott Vaerewyck on vocals, Rob Booker on bass, Kyle Paulk on lead guitar, and Tony Leininger on drums. Bring a blanket or a camp chair and enjoy the […]
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Adult Crafternoon: Bead Bracelet
Adult Crafternoon: Bead Bracelet
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Meet others while learning new crafting skills. This month we're making a bead bracelet.
Free
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Mario Kart Tournament
Mario Kart Tournament
Great for ages 6 to 12. Bring your Mario Kart skills to compete for the top prize. Plus, we'll enjoy snacks. Registration for this program opens Aug. 1.
Free
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Creative Painting for Teens and Adults
Creative Painting for Teens and Adults
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as you create a painting. The class is aimed at teens and young adults but parents are welcome to join. Registration for this program opens Aug. 1.
Free
4 events,
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Rubble and Crew Preschool Party
Rubble and Crew Preschool Party
Create your own Builder's Cove using our blocks just like Rubble and his family. Plus we'll have stories and more activities.
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
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Teen Robot Keychains
Teen Robot Keychains
Use recycled materials to build a new keychain friend for your backpack or key ring.
3 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 Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving and Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.
Lee Conmigo
Lee Conmigo
Padres e hijos, leamos juntos y aprendamos palabras en inglés y español. We'll learn words in English and Spanish together during this interactive bilingual Storytime.
Friends of EPL Board Meeting
Friends of EPL Board Meeting
The Friends of Elkhart Public Library Inc. board meets monthly on the third Wednesday. Regular business includes discussion of book sale events and the consideration of grant requests from library staff.
2 events,
App-y Hour in the Atrium
App-y Hour in the Atrium
Drop in and learn about library resources. We can even sign you up for a library card if you don’t have one. Sept. 12 – Apps for readers Sept. 19 – Apps for learning Sept. 26 – Apps for kids
Third Thursday Trivia
Third Thursday Trivia
Bring your team of family and friends for a fun competition of general knowledge trivia.
1 event,
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Curbside Concerts: nine2K (Debut show!)
Curbside Concerts: nine2K (Debut show!)
We've known about the idea of nine2K for a while. Now, they're ready for their first gig together. Expect the best '90s and alternative delivered by some of our favorite rooftop players. Bring a blanket or a camp chair and enjoy the best local music played on the best roof in town. Beverages, That Guys […]
1 event,
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Magic Treehouse Adventure Day
Magic Treehouse Adventure Day
All day we're hosting activities inspired by the popular Magic Treehouse books by Mary Pope Osbourne.
0 events,
2 events,
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Tween and Teen Bag Designs
Tween and Teen Bag Designs
Decorate a canvas bag to take home with pastel dye sticks and enjoy a snack while you create.
3 events,
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
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Teen Sharpie Painting
Teen Sharpie Painting
Make a watercolor-like painting with Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol. The results are stunning.
5 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 Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving and Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.
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 for the Thanksgiving week on Nov. 27 and on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.
4 events,
App-y Hour in the Atrium
App-y Hour in the Atrium
Drop in and learn about library resources. We can even sign you up for a library card if you don’t have one. Sept. 12 – Apps for readers Sept. 19 – Apps for learning Sept. 26 – Apps for kids
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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Fun Family Movie: “IF
Fun Family Movie: “IF
Enjoy popcorn and a showing of a recent movie. Check our Facebook page to see what’s playing.
2 events,
Manhattan SHORT Film Festival
Manhattan SHORT Film Festival
You get to be the judge at this short film festival. Watch 10 movies from around the world and vote for a favorite. Movies are unrated but intended for an adult audience. Click here to find out more about each of the films. Friday, Sept. 27 - Dunlap, 6:30 p.m. (with pizza, popcorn and pink […]
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Osolo Branch Meeting Room Dedication
Osolo Branch Meeting Room Dedication
Join us as we dedicate the meeting rooms inside the Osolo Branch. One room will honor Max and Elizabeth Walker, who donated the land for Walker Park and the Osolo Branch library. The other will honor longtime educator Levar Johnson.
1 event,
Manhattan SHORT Film Festival
Manhattan SHORT Film Festival
You get to be the judge at this short film festival. Watch 10 movies from around the world and vote for a favorite. Movies are unrated but intended for an adult audience. Click here to find out more about each of the films. Friday, Sept. 27 - Dunlap, 6:30 p.m. (with pizza, popcorn and pink […]
0 events,
2 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.
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Art Influencers
Art Influencers
Edgar Degas brought movement to his paintings. Learn how and use the technique to make your own art.
5 events,
Spice Club
Spice up your life with a take-and-make spice kit that changes monthly. Come in during open hours to pick up a kit. Sept. - Fennel Oct. - Turmeric Nov. – Za’atar Dec. – Ginger Jan. – Five spice Feb. – Cardamom
Tiny Art Show
Tiny Art Show
(We have run out of kits! Thanks for your enthusiasm and keep watching for more great activities. Return completed works to Osolo Branch by Oct. 14.) Pick up your tiny art kit from Oct. 1 to 14 during open hours while supplies last. Works need to be returned by Oct. 18 to display for voting […]
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
Homework Help – Dunlap
Homework Help – Dunlap
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.
5 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 Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving and Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.
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 for the Thanksgiving week on Nov. 27 and on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.
3 events,
Manhattan SHORT Film Festival
Manhattan SHORT Film Festival
You get to be the judge at this short film festival. Watch 10 movies from around the world and vote for a favorite. Movies are unrated but intended for an adult audience. Click here to find out more about each of the films. Friday, Sept. 27 - Dunlap, 6:30 p.m. (with pizza, popcorn and pink […]
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Tweens and Teens Cookies and Canvas
Tweens and Teens Cookies and Canvas
Work on perspective, shading, highlighting and other art skills while painting a picture. Registration for this program opens Sept. 1.
Free
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos. ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.
3 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. Nov. 1 – “The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed […]
Manhattan SHORT Film Festival
Manhattan SHORT Film Festival
You get to be the judge at this short film festival. Watch 10 movies from around the world and vote for a favorite. Movies are unrated but intended for an adult audience. Click here to find out more about each of the films. Friday, Sept. 27 - Dunlap, 6:30 p.m. (with pizza, popcorn and pink […]
Tiny Art Show
Tiny Art Show
(We have run out of kits! Thanks for your enthusiasm and keep watching for more great activities. Return completed works to Osolo Branch by Oct. 14.) Pick up your tiny art kit from Oct. 1 to 14 during open hours while supplies last. Works need to be returned by Oct. 18 to display for voting […]
2 events,
Manhattan SHORT Film Festival
Manhattan SHORT Film Festival
You get to be the judge at this short film festival. Watch 10 movies from around the world and vote for a favorite. Movies are unrated but intended for an adult audience. Click here to find out more about each of the films. Friday, Sept. 27 - Dunlap, 6:30 p.m. (with pizza, popcorn and pink […]
Tiny Art Show
Tiny Art Show
(We have run out of kits! Thanks for your enthusiasm and keep watching for more great activities. Return completed works to Osolo Branch by Oct. 14.) Pick up your tiny art kit from Oct. 1 to 14 during open hours while supplies last. Works need to be returned by Oct. 18 to display for voting […]
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