Elwood Public Library

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1600 Main Street
Elwood, IN 46036 | MAP
Phone Number (765)552-5001
Fax Number (765)552-0955

Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 6:00pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 4:00pm
Sunday Closed

 

 

 

 

Youth Programs at Elwood

Kids & Teens in the Kitchen – the first Mon., Wed., Fri. of each month @4pm 
For kids in grades K-12 learn a new recipe. The kids get to chop, measure, cook everything, and eat what they have made!

Toddler Time– Thurs. @10:30am
Children ages 18 months through preschool (and caregivers if needed). Sing and dance, read stories, play games, and do arts and crafts. 

Caregiver and Baby Social Hour - last Monday of each month @10am                                               
Join us at the library for our new event: Caregiver & Baby Social Hour! We will meet the last Monday of each month from 10am-11am (come and go as needed). Connect with other caregivers, enjoy relaxed conversation, and let your baby explore in a welcoming, low-pressure space with age appropriate toys. Babies aged 0-17 months welcome. Tea/coffee and cookies will be provided for caregivers.

Twilight Tales– Wed. @4pm
Children in grades K-6th grade are welcome to join us for a fun, new activity each week. We offer different crafts, games and even snacks.

Teen Zone–Every Fri. @4pm
Teens in grades 7th-12th are invited to join us for activities like VR Game nights, movie nights, and YA Book Clubs.

Lego Club-Kids of all ages are invited to test their building knowledge with new challenges each month for all of our avid LEGO builders.

Tech Tuesday-Second Tues. of each month @3-6pm
K-12th graders are invited to join us to experience the different tech that the library has to offer. From VR, iPad’s to robots.

For many other seasonal and monthly programs and events for all ages including an annual art show, check our calendar!

Adult Programs at Elwood

Book Club– the second Mon. of every month @1pm  or 5pm Book discussion primarily focused on the mystery genre. Ask for a copy of the latest read at the library today and join us!

Creative Writing Club– the third Tues. of every month @ 2:30pm 
The Write Idea is a group of creative adults that write: novels, poems, memoirs, articles, blogs, etc. We encourage each other and learn more about the writing process. We are always welcoming new members, so we hope you check us out!

Silver Shindig - the second Tues. of every month @ 2pm
We are now happy to announce we are hosting a program just for our senior patrons. Join us as we paint, converse, and have light refreshments. Give us a call to sign-up today!

Ladies Night - the last monday of every month @ 5pm
Grab some friends and join us for Ladies Night! Enjoy a fun craft, great conversation, and a chance to unwind. Space is limited, so registration is required.

We also offer a program or craft once per month geared to adults. These have included learning how to DIY crafts like crochet and cupcake decorating, karaoke, genealogy workshops, paranormal investigations, charcoal and acrylic art workshops, and many more!

 

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A joyful moment of two people embracing, one holding a magazine, in a warm, friendly setting.
Two men sit in a room, engaged in conversation, with framed photos displayed on a table behind them.
Two people sitting in chairs are getting cream pie thrown at them while a third person assists, all in a playful setting.
A group of children sits in a circle during storytime, while adults observe and engage in a community space.
A group of children are building with colorful LEGO blocks at a library, engaging in a creative activity together.
A smiling young woman holds two bowls of dessert toppings at a library event, surrounded by various ingredients on a table.
An indoor art show with several displays on tables, a presentation screen, and various artworks showcased.
A painting class where participants create sunset scenes with palm trees, set in a bright room with blue tables.
A smiling boy holding a certificate for winning "Library Fear Factor Night" at the Elwood Public Library.
A lively gathering of people engaged in a creative activity, with colorful paints and canvases on the table.
A group of people dressed in bee-themed outfits stands next to a cheerful yellow truck with big eyes.
A girl holds a jar with a small creature, smiling with two boys in a community setting, while others are engaged in activities.
A person holds a green iguana against a backdrop of blue sky and clouds, showcasing a connection with nature.
A group of people participate in a painting class, creating tropical sunset scenes on canvases at a community center.
A group of kids and youth are making food, holding dough, with toppings like green onions and onions on a table with a checkered cloth.
Three children sit on a bench decorated with lights, a toy phone, and a Rubik's Cube, smiling and posing playfully.
Children at a craft activity, with a decorated flowerpot on the table.
A group of five people taking a selfie outdoors, smiling, with cherry blossoms in the background.
Children sitting at a table with blue checkered tablecloth, eating pizza and drinking water, with adults in the background.