Programming & Outreach Specialist Zach Heimach processes books behind the circulation desk at Eckhart Public Library’s Main Library. The Main Library and Teen Library buildings will reopen with limited hours and services on May 26.
Eckhart Public Library was excited to announce earlier this week that our Main Library and Teen Library will be reopen to the public on Tuesday, May 26, with limited hours and services. Social distancing rules will be enforced and some services will be unavailable for the safety of our community. During this time, we’ll also continue to offer our curbside services. For more detailed information, click here.
If you need assistance with digital services, setting up home delivery, curbside services, and more, please reach out to us – we’re happy to help! Give us a call at (260) 925-2414 ext. 120 or email us at info@epl.lib.in.us
Eckhart Public Library is thrilled to officially be reopening to the public on Sunday, March 15, with an open house from 1-5 p.m. After this event, many library programs will be moving to the main library. Please make sure if you attend a library event that you check out below to see if your event has moved.
The Eckhart Public Library staff have dedicated the entire week of March 9-14 putting the finishing touches on the main library. Since the Willennar Genealogy Center has been such a high traffic building over the last few months, it will need a few extra days to get cleaned and reorganized! As such, only the Willennar Genealogy Center will be closed on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17. They will reopen with their new hours on Wednesday, March 18. Thank you for your understanding as we make all our library locations the best they can be!
Beginning on the main library’s reopening date, March 15, through April 15, Eckhart Public Library will be offering a clean slate opportunity for library users. During this month, the library will forgive overdue fines and fees. To quality, items must have been checked out at an Eckhart Public Library location. Other fees, such as lost or postage fees, will not be eligible. If you have questions or would like to know more, please stop by any Eckhart Public Library location and ask us for a clean slate!
Weekly Events
Clean Slate Program: For one month, Eckhart Public Library will be offering a clean slate opportunity for library users. During this month, the library will forgive overdue fines and fees. To quality, items must have been checked out at an Eckhart Public Library location. If you have questions or would like to know more, please stop by any Eckhart Public Library location and ask us for a clean slate! March 15-April 15, All Eckhart Public Library Locations.
Historic Main Library Reopens: Eckhart Public Library will reopen its historic landmark building starting on March 15. Parking will be available at McKenney Harrison Elementary School and Auburn First Presbyterian Church. The event will be sponsored by the Eckhart Library Foundation. Sunday, March 15, 1-5 p.m., Main Library.
Eckhart Envoys Homeschool Program: Every Monday morning, take part in this opportunity for homeschool students in grade school or middle school to learn about countries and cultures from around the world. Monday, March 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Main Library Children’s Activity Room.
Learning STEAM Through LEGOS: Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM), and interact with your peers during Learning STEAM Through LEGOs! Monday, March 16, 1-2 p.m., Main Library Children’s Activity Room.
Friends of Eckhart Public Library Annual Meeting: The Friends of the Eckhart Public Library will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 17. Yearly business will be presented, followed by a program by Chuck Knox on the Eckhart Public Library’s renovation and restoration. Tuesday, March 17, 6:30-8 p.m., Main Library Assembly Room.
Babies and Books – A Little Listeners Storytime: Babies and Books, one of Eckhart Public Library’s Little Listeners Storytimes, is a fantastic opportunity for our youngest library friends to access a world of creativity and discovery. Together, we’ll explore new themes and ideas through reading, play, creating, and more to help each child learn and grow, encourage early literacy skills, and engage with peers. Babies and Books is aimed for children ages 0-2 years, but please come to whichever storytime best fits your schedule and child! No registration necessary. Wednesday, March 18, 10-10:30 a.m., Main Library Secret Garden.
Classic City Readers: Join us as we dive into a new book coupled with conversation and ideas. Classic City Readers will be reading a diverse variety of titles and topics on our journey through books. We’ll be discussing “Commonwealth” by Ann Patchett. Wednesday, March 18, 12-1 p.m., Main Library Close Community Room.
LEGO Club: Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) and interact with your peers at LEGO Club! Wednesday, March 18, 4-5 p.m., Main Library Children’s Activity Room.
Family Storytime – A Little Listeners Storytime: Family Storytime, one of Eckhart Public Library’s Little Listeners Storytimes, is a fantastic opportunity for children of all ages to access a world of creativity and discovery. Together, we’ll explore new themes and ideas through reading, play, creating, and more to help each child learn and grow, encourage early literacy skills, and engage with peers. Family Storytime is open to all ages, but please come to the storytime that best fits your schedule and child. We also offer Babies and Books (aimed for ages 0-2 years) and Story Explorers (aimed for ages 2-6). No registration necessary. Wednesday, March 18, 6:30-7 p.m., Main Library Secret Garden.
Creative Writing Group: All writers, no matter what genre, are encouraged to attend. Group members share their writing and participate in writing exercises. This group is for adults 18 and up. Wednesday March 18, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Main Library Close Community Room.
Story Explorers – A Little Listeners Storytime: Story Explorers, one of Eckhart Public Library’s Little Listeners Storytimes, is a fantastic opportunity for our growing and learning library friends to access a world of creativity and discovery before heading to preschool. Together, we’ll explore new themes and ideas through reading, play, creativing, and more to help each child learn and grow, encourage early literacy skills, and engage with peers. Story Explorers is aimed for children ages 2-6 years, but please come to whichever storytime best fits your schedule and child! No registration necessary. Thursday, March 19, 10-10:30 a.m., Main Library Secret Garden.
Knifty Knitters: Beginning and experienced knitters and crocheters welcome. Struggling with a problem pattern? Help is available from this group. Thursday, March 19, 6-7:45 p.m., Main Library Close Community Room.
Teen Magic The Gathering Club: Teens are invited to join a Magic: The Gathering Club each Friday at the Teen Library. Participants, both beginners and experts alike, are invited to play, learn, and discuss this exciting card game! Most games are played in Commander format, but Standard games are also played as well. Don’t have any Magic cards? No worries; we have some decks you can borrow while at the club so you can learn! There will also be a Cube Draft (a special format to create random decks) on the first Friday of each month, so hopeful players are encouraged to stop by a little earlier! We hope to see you there with your creatures, spells, and lands! Friday, March 20, 5-7 p.m., Teen Library.
