Elkhart Public Library

The Throwback Theatre
2025-09-18 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-16 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and a nostalgic movie for the whole family.
Aug. 21 – The Princess Bride (PG, 1:38)
Sept. 18 – The Sandlot (PG, 1:41)
Oct. 16 – Hocus Pocus (PG, 1:36)

Paw Patrol Preschool Party
2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Paw Patrol ready for action with stories and activities based on favorite characters.

Storytime at Cleveland
2025-09-24 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-10-01 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-10-08 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-10-15 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-10-22 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-10-29 09:30 - 10:15 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us for as we build social and motor skills with stories, song and a craft. Two sessions are offered for more families.

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Pierre Moran
2025-10-01, 2025-10-06, 2025-10-08, 2025-10-13, 2025-10-15, 2025-10-20, 2025-10-22, 2025-10-27 and 1 more date | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Visit Pierre Moran throughout October to add a picture or special item to our ofrenda for a departed loved one. Or just write the name of your loved one to add.

Sesame Street Preschool Party: The Count
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stories and activities focused on counting and math with The Count setting the theme.

Tons of Trucks
2025-10-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get up close with the trucks kids love. Big trucks take over the library parking lot and you can ask drivers questions and sit in their rigs.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
2025-10-09 16:00 - 16:45 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hear stories in English and Spanish words and phrases and we finish with a hands-on activity.

Preschool Bluey Party
2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate all things Bluey with games and activities. Plus, a special prize drawing.

Halloween Parade
2025-10-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in costume for stories and games before we walk around the library to collect candy.

Scooby Doo Halloween Party
2025-10-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in your costume for games and treats. Plus, we’ll have a costume contest with a prize for the winner.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2025-11-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hear new phrases and stories in English and in Spanish during this all-ages Storytime. We finish with a hands-on activity.
Acompáñenos el primer martes de cada mes para escuchar cuentos en inglés y español mientras aprende palabras y frases en español. Después de los cuentos habrá una actividad manual.

Cookies and Coloring Club
2025-11-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Drop into Pierre Moran anytime from 4 to 6 p.m. for an all-ages open coloring session. Relax, get creative and use our available supplies. Snack on cookies while you work.

Talk with Your Baby
2025-11-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This 8-week program for new parents introduces childhood literacy to parents with an expert from Notre Dame’s Robinson Community Learning Center. Receive free books, tips for talking to your baby and guided activities for your infant.

Preschool Playdough Party
2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stations of playdough fun and creation to explore and play with. Make something to take home.
