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.Family Storytime is held in the Children's Department under the big balloon painting on Tuesdays at 6:15 pm and on Wednes......More

Hello Friends! Family Storytime is an interactive literacy-based experience for all families. It is an opportunity to gather and share time together.Family Storytime is held in the Children's Department under the big balloon painting on 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 TopicsMarch 31 & April 1 - April FoolsApril 7 & 8 - Planting FlowersApril 14 & 15 - Museum CuratorsApril 21 & 22 - LebanonApril 28 & 29 - Being KindMay 5 & 6 - Public Health

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

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!

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Dine to Donate: Panda Express In-Person

The Friends of Eckhart Public Library are excited to announce a Dine to Donate event at Panda Express on Friday, May 8th, from 9:30 am - 10:30 pm. Panda Express is located at 1130 West 7th Street in Auburn.20% of all event sales will be donated to The Friends of Eckhart......More

The Friends of Eckhart Public Library are excited to announce a Dine to Donate event at Panda Express on Friday, May 8th, from 9:30 am - 10:30 pm. Panda Express is located at 1130 West 7th Street in Auburn.20% of all event sales will be donated to The Friends of Eckhart Public Library to support the programs and services of the library!What's better than eating for a good cause?!If you are ordering online or using the Panda Express app, enter 3852994 in the fundraiser code box.If you are dining in, bring a paper flyer or show it on your smartphone when you order. Paper flyers are available at the library. A digital version is available below.We want to thank Panda Express for their generosity!

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Babies & Books

Babies & Books is a storytime for children ages 0-2 accompanied by a caregiver. Join us in the Close Community Room on the upper level of the Main Library on Fridays from 10:00 - 10:30 am for songs, rhymes, board books and more! We also offer Saturday Babies and Books o......More

Babies & Books is a storytime for children ages 0-2 accompanied by a caregiver. Join us in the Close Community Room on the upper level of the Main Library on Fridays from 10:00 - 10:30 am for songs, rhymes, board books and more! We also offer Saturday Babies and Books on the fourth Saturday of each month.Babies & Books is a great time to bond with your little one while reading a board book together and learning some new songs and fingerplays!

Main Library

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 - 2:30 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

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 of the Main Library. The pups will be available to hear a story from 10:30 - 11:15 am.

Main Library, Main Library

Eckhart Envoys

Eckhart Envoys is a year-long homeschool program for students in grade school (K-5). We meet in the Assembly Room on Mondays from 10:15 - 11:15 am to learn about countries and cultures from around the world.SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2026 SEMESTERJanuary 5 & 12: Africa - Ethio......More

Eckhart Envoys is a year-long homeschool program for students in grade school (K-5). We meet in the Assembly Room on Mondays from 10:15 - 11:15 am to learn about countries and cultures from around the world.SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2026 SEMESTERJanuary 5 & 12: Africa - EthiopiaJanuary 26 & February 2: East Asia - North KoreaFebruary 9 & 16: Europe - MaltaFebruary 23 & March 2: South America - EcuadorMarch 9 & 16: Middle East - CyprusApril 6 & 13: Australia/Oceania - East TimorApril 20 & 27: North America/Caribbean - Cayman IslandsMay 4 & 11: Central Asia - TajikistanMay 18: International FeastFor more information, email [email protected].

Main Library

Social Science Surveyors

Social Science Surveyors is a homeschool class designed for middle and high school aged students.Social Science Surveyors: The American Revolution meets on Mondays from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Assembly Room of the Main Library. Spring semester runs from January 5th t......More

Social Science Surveyors is a homeschool class designed for middle and high school aged students.Social Science Surveyors: The American Revolution meets on Mondays from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Assembly Room of the Main Library. Spring semester runs from January 5th through May 18th.Since the United States is turning 250 this year, Social Science Surveyors will study The Revolutionary War. Students will use material from The American Revolution, the newest documentary series from filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. We will examine how 13 colonies on the Atlantic Coast united in rebellion, won their independence, and established a republic that still endures.If you have questions, please email [email protected].

Main Library

Blood Drive

Eckhart Public Library is proud to partner with the American Red Cross to offer blood drives at the Library. This Blood Drive will take place in the Assembly Room of the Main Library on Monday, December 22nd, from 12:30 - 5:30 pm.Each pint of blood that's donated can he......More

Eckhart Public Library is proud to partner with the American Red Cross to offer blood drives at the Library. This Blood Drive will take place in the Assembly Room of the Main Library on Monday, December 22nd, from 12:30 - 5:30 pm.Each pint of blood that's donated can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. What a great way to pay it forward and make an impact on people in our community and across the country.To register to make a donation please visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Main Library

It's Elementary!

It's Elementary is afterschool fun and discovery for grade-schoolers that meets in the Activity Room every Monday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Our topics rotate from week to week. We'll have days devoted to art, cooking, science, and crafts!Our Spring Semester Topics:January 5:......More

It's Elementary is afterschool fun and discovery for grade-schoolers that meets in the Activity Room every Monday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Our topics rotate from week to week. We'll have days devoted to art, cooking, science, and crafts!Our Spring Semester Topics:January 5: FOOD, New Years FoodJanuary 12: ART, Snowy Tree LandscapeJanuary 19: STEM, Water FiltrationJanuary 26: CRAFT, Letter BoxFebruary 2: ART, Mosaic HeartsFebruary 9: FOOD, Pizza Pie DayFebruary 16: CRAFT, BookmarksFebruary 23: STEM, Human DigestionMarch 2: ART, Lunar New Year (2026 Year of the Horse)March 9: FOOD, PoutineMarch 16: CRAFT, Marble Magic BraceletMarch 23: STEM, LEGOsApril 6: ART, Bird in a Cherry TreeApril 13: FOOD, Peach CobblerApril 20: CRAFT, Quill SkillApril 27:STEM, DIY BatteryMay 4: ART, Watercolor Resist Tropical FishMay 11: FOOD, FudgeMay 18: CRAFT, Rock Painting

Main Library

Digital Fingerprinting Services In-Person

Eckhart Public Library will host IdentoGO Digital Fingerprinting Services in the Eckhart Room from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm every Tuesday. Their last appointment can be scheduled no later than 3:15 pm.The State of Indiana contracts with IDEMIA, which operates IdentoGO, to prov......More

Eckhart Public Library will host IdentoGO Digital Fingerprinting Services in the Eckhart Room from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm every Tuesday. Their last appointment can be scheduled no later than 3:15 pm.The State of Indiana contracts with IDEMIA, which operates IdentoGO, to provide these services to area residents. Appointments must be made at www.identogo.com. Fees will be listed when scheduling and vary depending on which service is requested.

Eckhart Room, Upper Level, Main Library

Murder & Merlot: The Devil at His Elbow 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 May 12th, we'll discuss The Devil at His Elbow by Valerie Bauerlein.A description of The Devil at His Elbow from Random House Publishing Group:Alex Murdaugh was a benevolent dictator—the president of the South Carolina trial lawyers’ association, a political boss, a part-time prosecutor, and a partner in his family’s law firm. He was always ready with a favor, a drink, and an invitation to Moselle, his family’s 1,700-acre hunting estate. The Murdaugh name ignited respect—and fear—for a hundred miles.When he murdered his wife, Maggie, and son Paul at Moselle on a dark summer night, the fragile façade of Alex’s world could no longer hold. His forefathers had covered up a midnight suicide at a remote railroad crossing, a bootlegging ring run from a courthouse, and the attempted murder of a pregnant lover. Alex, too, almost walked away from his unspeakable crimes with his reputation intact, but his downfall was secured by a twist of fate, some stray mistakes, and a fateful decision by an old friend who’d finally seen enough.Why would a man who had everything kill his wife and grown son? To unwind the roots of Alex’s ruin, award-winning journalist Valerie Bauerlein reported not just from the courthouse every day but also along the backroads and through the tidal marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry. When the jurors made their pilgrimage to the crime scene, trying to envision Maggie and Paul’s last moments, she walked right behind them, sensing the ghosts that haunt the Murdaughs’ now-shattered legacy.Through masterful research and cinematic writing, The Devil at His Elbow is a transporting journey through Alex’s life, the night of the murders, and the investigation that culminated in a trial that held tens of millions spellbound. With her stunning insights and fearless instinct for the truth, Bauerlein uncovers layers of the Murdaugh murder case that have not been told. ______________________________________“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

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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.Family Storytime is held in the Children's Department under the big balloon painting on Tuesdays at 6:15 pm and on Wednes......More

Hello Friends! Family Storytime is an interactive literacy-based experience for all families. It is an opportunity to gather and share time together.Family Storytime is held in the Children's Department under the big balloon painting on 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 TopicsMay 12 & 13 - FriendshipMay 19 & 20 - ShapesMay 26 & 27 - MexicoJune 2 & 3 - Construction WorkersJune 9 & 10 - BugsJune 16 & 17 - Left/Right

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.Family Storytime is held in the Children's Department under the big balloon painting on Tuesdays at 6:15 pm and on Wednes......More

Hello Friends! Family Storytime is an interactive literacy-based experience for all families. It is an opportunity to gather and share time together.Family Storytime is held in the Children's Department under the big balloon painting on 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 TopicsMay 12 & 13 - FriendshipMay 19 & 20 - ShapesMay 26 & 27 - MexicoJune 2 & 3 - Construction WorkersJune 9 & 10 - BugsJune 16 & 17 - Left/Right

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

Eckhart Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting In-Person

The Eckhart Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their 2026 regular monthly business meetings at 6:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month. The EPL Board meets at the library's Willennar Genealogy Center located at 700 South Jackson Street in Auburn. (If chang......More

The Eckhart Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their 2026 regular monthly business meetings at 6:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month. The EPL Board meets at the library's Willennar Genealogy Center located at 700 South Jackson Street in Auburn. (If changes are made to the following monthly business meeting schedule, notice will be made at least 48 hours ahead of time per Indiana Code (5-14-1.5-5-1 et.seq.) ____________________________EPL Board of Trustees 2026 Meetings – 2nd WednesdaysJanuary 14, 2026 Board of Finance; regular meetingFebruary 11, 2026March 11, 2026April 8, 2026May 13, 2026June 10, 2026July 8, 2026August 12, 2026September 9, 2026October 14, 2026November 11, 2026December 9, 2026More information about the Eckhart Public Library Board of Trustees can be found on our website.

Learning Lab, Willennar Genealogy Center

Babies & Books

Babies & Books is a storytime for children ages 0-2 accompanied by a caregiver. Join us in the Close Community Room on the upper level of the Main Library on Fridays from 10:00 - 10:30 am for songs, rhymes, board books and more! We also offer Saturday Babies and Books o......More

Babies & Books is a storytime for children ages 0-2 accompanied by a caregiver. Join us in the Close Community Room on the upper level of the Main Library on Fridays from 10:00 - 10:30 am for songs, rhymes, board books and more! We also offer Saturday Babies and Books on the fourth Saturday of each month.Babies & Books is a great time to bond with your little one while reading a board book together and learning some new songs and fingerplays!

Main Library

Wonder Crew In-Person

The first and third Friday of every month is tween time at Eckhart Public Library. Wonder Crew is a program for kids in grades 4-6 (ages 9-12) who are interested in creating things, expressing themselves, and just plain having fun. Wonder Crew meets in the Close Communi......More

The first and third Friday of every month is tween time at Eckhart Public Library. Wonder Crew is a program for kids in grades 4-6 (ages 9-12) who are interested in creating things, expressing themselves, and just plain having fun. Wonder Crew meets in the Close Community Room from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.Upcoming Schedule:March 6: Extract It! Experiment with a DIY DNA extraction kit and compare the DNA of different fruits.March 20: Game On! Play a variety of board and card games.April 3: Write It! Write poems together using found words and random subjects. April 17: Reuse It! Make a sculpture out of discarded plastic objects. May 1: Flatten It! Make your own quesadilla using a variety of ingredients. May 15: Pose It! Learn simple yoga poses and make a poseable pipe-cleaner person.

Close Community Room, Upper Level, Main Library