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Elf on the Shelf

Osolo Branch 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, United States

Find our elf hiding on the shelves, take one of his cards to the front desk and pick out a prize.

Music in the Stacks

Downtown Library 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, United States

Stories come to life through song as the Zephyr Winds group of the Elkhart County Symphony accompanies books at this special all-ages Storytime. Get into the spirit of the season with holiday songs and stories. The Friends of EPL presents this series.

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Children’s Crafts

Osolo Branch 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, United States

Drop in between Dec. 16 and Jan. 4 during open hours and make something from the available supplies. Crafts change weekly.

Adult Crafternoon – Ornament Diffusers

Osolo Branch 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, United States

Get creative with others while sharing ideas and laughter while we make an ornament diffuser. Registration for this program opens Nov. 1.

Free

Teen and Adult Creative Painting

Dunlap Branch 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, United States

Follow along local artist Linda Pieri’s lead and create a painting. Registration for this program opens Nov. 1.

Free
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Storytime with Miss Janell

Osolo Branch 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, United States

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.

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Hooks and Needles

Cleveland Branch 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, United States

Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts.

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Storytime with Miss Angie

Pierre Moran Branch 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, United States

Storytime teaches children important early literacy skills. Miss Angie leads this time of reading, singing, talking, and playing together.

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Storytime at Miss Janell

Osolo Branch 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, United States

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.

Teen DIY Hot Cocoa

Downtown Library 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, United States

Fill a jar with your favorite hot cocoa ingredients using our toppings bar.

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Storytime with Miss Debbie

Dunlap Branch 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, United States

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.

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Baby and Me

Downtown Library 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, United States

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.