Tiny Art Show In-Person

We're having a Tiny Art Show at the library from July 7th through August 8th. And our patrons are supplying the art!In May & June, we made tiny art kits available for pick-up. Now those completed kits are back, and we are excited to display these wonderful works of art ......More

We're having a Tiny Art Show at the library from July 7th through August 8th. And our patrons are supplying the art!In May & June, we made tiny art kits available for pick-up. Now those completed kits are back, and we are excited to display these wonderful works of art around the library. The tiny art will be displayed across the Library Campus. Come see the show for yourself!

Main Library, Main Library

Tiny Art Show In-Person

We're having a Tiny Art Show at the library from July 7th through August 8th. And our patrons are supplying the art!In May & June, we made tiny art kits available for pick-up. Now those completed kits are back, and we are excited to display these wonderful works of art ......More

We're having a Tiny Art Show at the library from July 7th through August 8th. And our patrons are supplying the art!In May & June, we made tiny art kits available for pick-up. Now those completed kits are back, and we are excited to display these wonderful works of art around the library. The tiny art will be displayed across the Library Campus. Come see the show for yourself!

Main Library, Main Library

Tiny Art Show In-Person

We're having a Tiny Art Show at the library from July 7th through August 8th. And our patrons are supplying the art!In May & June, we made tiny art kits available for pick-up. Now those completed kits are back, and we are excited to display these wonderful works of art ......More

We're having a Tiny Art Show at the library from July 7th through August 8th. And our patrons are supplying the art!In May & June, we made tiny art kits available for pick-up. Now those completed kits are back, and we are excited to display these wonderful works of art around the library. The tiny art will be displayed across the Library Campus. Come see the show for yourself!

Main Library, Main Library

Digital Fingerprinting Services

Eckhart Public Library will host IndentoGO Digital Fingerprinting Services in the Eckhart Room from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm every Tuesday.The State of Indiana contracts with Idemia, which operates IdentoGO, to provide these services to area residents. Appointments must be mad......More

Eckhart Public Library will host IndentoGO Digital Fingerprinting Services in the Eckhart Room from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm every Tuesday.The State of Indiana contracts with Idemia, which operates IdentoGO, to provide these services to area residents. Appointments must be made at www.indentogo.com. Fees will be listed when scheduling and vary depending on which service is requested.

Main Library

Upcycled CD Chandeliers In-Person

Come to The Teen Library on Tuesday, August 5th, at 4:30, to do some upcycling! We'll be making chandeliers out of old CDs that you can take home and hang in your bedroom.This program is open to teens in middle and high school.

Teen Library, Teen Library

Family Storytime In-Person

Hello Friends! Family Storytime is an interactive literacy-based experience for all families. It is an opportunity to gather and share time together.This summer, Family Storytime will be held in the Children's Department under the big balloon painting except for those d......More

Hello Friends! Family Storytime is an interactive literacy-based experience for all families. It is an opportunity to gather and share time together.This summer, Family Storytime will be held in the Children's Department under the big balloon painting except for those days when perfect weather calls us to the Library Park. We have two programs each week: Tuesdays at 6:15 pm and on Wednesdays at 10:45 am.We will read a story based on a theme, and have songs and activities designed to encourage mental development and socio-emotional learning. It is a great opportunity for children to interact with their peers!Upcoming TopicsJuly 22 & 23 - Park RangersJuly 29 & 30 - Firefly Award BooksAugust 5 & 6 - First Day of SchoolAugust 12 & 13 - ElephantsAugust 19 & 20 - Blocks (engineering)August 26 & 27 - Circles & Wheels

Main Library, Main Library

Tiny Art Show In-Person

We're having a Tiny Art Show at the library from July 7th through August 8th. And our patrons are supplying the art!In May & June, we made tiny art kits available for pick-up. Now those completed kits are back, and we are excited to display these wonderful works of art ......More

We're having a Tiny Art Show at the library from July 7th through August 8th. And our patrons are supplying the art!In May & June, we made tiny art kits available for pick-up. Now those completed kits are back, and we are excited to display these wonderful works of art around the library. The tiny art will be displayed across the Library Campus. Come see the show for yourself!

Main Library, Main Library

Family Storytime In-Person

Hello Friends! Family Storytime is an interactive literacy-based experience for all families. It is an opportunity to gather and share time together.This summer, Family Storytime will be held in the Children's Department under the big balloon painting except for those d......More

Hello Friends! Family Storytime is an interactive literacy-based experience for all families. It is an opportunity to gather and share time together.This summer, Family Storytime will be held in the Children's Department under the big balloon painting except for those days when perfect weather calls us to the Library Park. We have two programs each week: Tuesdays at 6:15 pm and on Wednesdays at 10:45 am.We will read a story based on a theme, and have songs and activities designed to encourage mental development and socio-emotional learning. It is a great opportunity for children to interact with their peers!Upcoming TopicsJuly 22 & 23 - Park RangersJuly 29 & 30 - Firefly Award BooksAugust 5 & 6 - First Day of SchoolAugust 12 & 13 - ElephantsAugust 19 & 20 - Blocks (engineering)August 26 & 27 - Circles & Wheels

Main Library, Main Library

The Scribbler's Pub: An Amateur Writing Group In-Person

The Scribbler's Pub is a group of amateur writers that meets every other Wednesday in the Close Community Room from 4:30- 6:45 pm.The group aims, in part, to experiment with different writing styles while enjoying a safe environment in which to share work. Monthly writi......More

The Scribbler's Pub is a group of amateur writers that meets every other Wednesday in the Close Community Room from 4:30- 6:45 pm.The group aims, in part, to experiment with different writing styles while enjoying a safe environment in which to share work. Monthly writing prompts will be chosen by group members.If you have questions, please contact the group at [email protected].

Close Community Room, Upper Level, Main Library

Tiny Art Show In-Person

We're having a Tiny Art Show at the library from July 7th through August 8th. And our patrons are supplying the art!In May & June, we made tiny art kits available for pick-up. Now those completed kits are back, and we are excited to display these wonderful works of art ......More

We're having a Tiny Art Show at the library from July 7th through August 8th. And our patrons are supplying the art!In May & June, we made tiny art kits available for pick-up. Now those completed kits are back, and we are excited to display these wonderful works of art around the library. The tiny art will be displayed across the Library Campus. Come see the show for yourself!

Main Library, Main Library

Knifty Knitters In-Person

The Knifty Knitters Club meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month in the Close Community Room at the Main Library. Knitters and crocheters of all ages (and any skill level) are welcome to join the group to create and learn from one another.

Close Community Room, Upper Level, Main Library

Will it Bagel? In-Person

Come to The Teen Library on Thursday, August 7th, at 4:30 pm, and be prepared to be adventurous with some food! We'll be trying out unusual bagel toppings and deciding if we enjoy them or not. This program is open to teens in middle and high school.

Teen Library, Teen Library

Brews+Books: The Echo of Old Books In-Person

Brews Books takes place on the first Thursday of every month at Auburn Brewing Company. We're dedicated to discussing our favorite unique reads, and we’re grateful to Auburn Brewing Company for their partnership on this program. Attendees must be over 21 and have valid ......More

Brews Books takes place on the first Thursday of every month at Auburn Brewing Company. We're dedicated to discussing our favorite unique reads, and we’re grateful to Auburn Brewing Company for their partnership on this program. Attendees must be over 21 and have valid ID.We'll meet on Thursday, August 7th, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, to discuss The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis. Books are available at Eckhart Public Library, and library cards are not required for check out.A description of The Echo of Old Books from the author's website:A novel about the magical lure of books and summoning the courage to rewrite our stories by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Keeper of Happy Endings and The Last of the Moon Girls.Rare-book dealer Ashlyn Greer's affinity for books extends beyond the intoxicating scent of old paper, ink, and leather. She can feel the echoes of the books' previous owners-an emotional fingerprint only she can read. When Ashlyn discovers a pair of beautifully bound volumes that appear to have never been published, her gift quickly becomes an obsession. Not only is each inscribed with a startling incrimination, but the authors, Hemi and Belle, tell conflicting sides of a tragic romance.With no trace of how these mysterious books came into the world, Ashlyn is caught up in a decades-old literary mystery, beckoned by two hearts in ruins, whoever they were, wherever they are. Determined to learn the truth behind the doomed lovers' tale, she reads on, following a trail of broken promises and seemingly unforgivable betrayals. The more Ashlyn learns about Hemi and Belle, the nearer she comes to bringing closure to their love story-and to the unfinished chapters of her own life.

Auburn Brewing Company

Tiny Art Show In-Person

We're having a Tiny Art Show at the library from July 7th through August 8th. And our patrons are supplying the art!In May & June, we made tiny art kits available for pick-up. Now those completed kits are back, and we are excited to display these wonderful works of art ......More

We're having a Tiny Art Show at the library from July 7th through August 8th. And our patrons are supplying the art!In May & June, we made tiny art kits available for pick-up. Now those completed kits are back, and we are excited to display these wonderful works of art around the library. The tiny art will be displayed across the Library Campus. Come see the show for yourself!

Main Library, Main Library

Library Deliveries In-Person

Eckhart Mobile Outreach Service (EMOS) Deliveries are part of a flexible program that brings library materials to the homes of patrons, educators, and childcare providers. Deliveries are a free service provided by library staff and volunteers to people within DeKalb Cou......More

Eckhart Mobile Outreach Service (EMOS) Deliveries are part of a flexible program that brings library materials to the homes of patrons, educators, and childcare providers. Deliveries are a free service provided by library staff and volunteers to people within DeKalb County.Deliveries occur every other Friday, and we'll pick up your previous materials when we drop off the new ones. To apply, visit epl.lib.in.us/emos.If you are unable to apply online you can also contact us by phone or email:260-925-2414 ext. [email protected] will be asked to fill out a short survey about what kinds of materials you would like to receive from Eckhart Public Library. This form can be printed, filled out in its entirety, and given to the driver. It can also be mailed to:EMOS% Eckhart Public Library603 S Jackson St.Auburn, IN 46706You will then set up your delivery date, and a library staff member will begin selecting books for you. Within two weeks, you’ll receive your first delivery!

Offsite

Friends of EPL Book & Media Sale In-Person

Did you know that the Friends of EPL raise money to help fund the programming and services of Eckhart Public Library? All of their proceeds go towards supporting the library.The Friends of Eckhart Public Library will hold a book and media sale at the Willennar Administr......More

Did you know that the Friends of EPL raise money to help fund the programming and services of Eckhart Public Library? All of their proceeds go towards supporting the library.The Friends of Eckhart Public Library will hold a book and media sale at the Willennar Administrative Annex on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. The early bird hour from 9:00 - 10:00 am will be for Friends of EPL members only. Friends of EPL memberships will be available at the door.Books will be priced at $1.00 for hardcovers and $.50 for paperbacks.This is a wonderful opportunity to get some great deals on books, movies, music, and more--all while supporting the library.

Willennar Administrative Annex

Saturday Stories In-Person

Saturday Stories is a family storytime designed for children (preschool - 3rd grade) and their grown-ups. Each month will have a different theme and stories related to that theme will be featured. Guest readers from the community will join us to read some favorite books......More

Saturday Stories is a family storytime designed for children (preschool - 3rd grade) and their grown-ups. Each month will have a different theme and stories related to that theme will be featured. Guest readers from the community will join us to read some favorite books, and we'll also do a fun activity based on that month's theme.Saturday Stories will meet on the second Saturday of each month in the Activity Room and the Secret Garden from 9:30 - 10:30 am.On August 9th, we'll explore the topic of recycling. And we'll compete in the recycling races!

Activity Room (Lower Level), Main Library

Dog Tales In-Person

People love stories and dogs, and dogs love people who read them stories! Dog Tales is your chance to read to a new four-legged friend. All participating pups are great listeners and very patient. They're the perfect audience for any new readers that would like to pract......More

People love stories and dogs, and dogs love people who read them stories! Dog Tales is your chance to read to a new four-legged friend. All participating pups are great listeners and very patient. They're the perfect audience for any new readers that would like to practice reading out loud.Dog Tales takes place on the second Saturday of each month in the Secret Garden on the lower level at the Main Library. The pups will be available to hear a story from 10:30 - 11:15 am.

Main Library, Main Library

Digital Fingerprinting Services

Eckhart Public Library will host IndentoGO Digital Fingerprinting Services in the Eckhart Room from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm every Tuesday.The State of Indiana contracts with Idemia, which operates IdentoGO, to provide these services to area residents. Appointments must be mad......More

Eckhart Public Library will host IndentoGO Digital Fingerprinting Services in the Eckhart Room from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm every Tuesday.The State of Indiana contracts with Idemia, which operates IdentoGO, to provide these services to area residents. Appointments must be made at www.indentogo.com. Fees will be listed when scheduling and vary depending on which service is requested.

Main Library

DIY LEGO Pencil Holders In-Person

Head to The Teen Library on Tuesday, August 12th, at 4:30 pm, to make a pencil holder for your desk or room. We'll be painting jars to make them look like our favorite LEGO characters! This program is open to teens in middle and high school.

Teen Library, Teen Library

Murder & Merlot: American Pain In-Person

Murder and Merlot is a true crime book club that meets the second Tuesday of every month at Mimi's Retreat. Join us for a glass and a discussion of classic and modern works of true crime. The books we read will be selected by members.All attendees must be over 21 and ha......More

Murder and Merlot is a true crime book club that meets the second Tuesday of every month at Mimi's Retreat. Join us for a glass and a discussion of classic and modern works of true crime. The books we read will be selected by members.All attendees must be over 21 and have valid ID.On August 12th, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, we'll discuss American Pain: How a Young Felon and His Ring of Doctors Unleashed America’s Deadliest Drug Epidemic by John Temple.A description of American Pain:The king of the pill mills was American Pain, a mega-clinic that served as a prototype for the rest. From a pristine former bank building, doctors distributed massive quantities of oxycodone to hundreds of customers a day, mostly traffickers and addicts who came by the vanload. Inked muscle-heads ran security, greeting the morning rush of pill poppers with cries of Welcome to the dope hole! Strippers and high-priced hookers operated the pharmacy, counting out pills and stashing cash in garbage bags.______________________________________“The truth, of course, was much weirder: I was foregoing a fancy Hollywood party to return not to my sleeping infant but my laptop, to excavate through the night in search of information about a man I’d never met, who’d murdered people I didn’t know.”- Michelle McNamara, I'll Be Gone in the Dark

Offsite

Family Storytime In-Person

Hello Friends! Family Storytime is an interactive literacy-based experience for all families. It is an opportunity to gather and share time together.This summer, Family Storytime will be held in the Children's Department under the big balloon painting except for those d......More

Hello Friends! Family Storytime is an interactive literacy-based experience for all families. It is an opportunity to gather and share time together.This summer, Family Storytime will be held in the Children's Department under the big balloon painting except for those days when perfect weather calls us to the Library Park. We have two programs each week: Tuesdays at 6:15 pm and on Wednesdays at 10:45 am.We will read a story based on a theme, and have songs and activities designed to encourage mental development and socio-emotional learning. It is a great opportunity for children to interact with their peers!Upcoming TopicsJuly 22 & 23 - Park RangersJuly 29 & 30 - Firefly Award BooksAugust 5 & 6 - First Day of SchoolAugust 12 & 13 - ElephantsAugust 19 & 20 - Blocks (engineering)August 26 & 27 - Circles & Wheels

Main Library, Main Library

Dungeons & Dragons In-Person

Embark on an epic quest right here at Eckhart Public Library! Join our Dungeons and Dragons program for adult adventurers where the realms of imagination come to life. Whether you're an experienced adventurer or new to the world of tabletop role-playing games, all are w......More

Embark on an epic quest right here at Eckhart Public Library! Join our Dungeons and Dragons program for adult adventurers where the realms of imagination come to life. Whether you're an experienced adventurer or new to the world of tabletop role-playing games, all are welcome to join an ongoing campaign set in Exandria. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in the Activity Room on the lower level of the Main Library, just behind the Children's Department. No experience or dice required—just bring your imagination! For questions or more info, feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected].

Activity Room (Lower Level), Main Library