Stop by Reith Interpretive Center and take a family stroll along the Storybook Trail to enjoy nature and a good book at the same time! Snap a photo with the Storybook Trail and send it to us during the month of April to be entered to win a kids gardening set and picture book! The […]
Learn about soil science and what makes healthy soil with Mark Evans, Plant & Soil Science Educator at Purdue University.
Join us as we talk, read, write, sing, and play our way into learning. This program focuses on 2-4 year old learners. This program will focus on developing very beginning, early literacy skills. No registration is necessary. Intended audience: 2-4 year olds.
Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play, and get ready for Kindergarten! This seven week session covers essential skills and helps parents prepare their children for Kindergarten. For 4 & 5 years old and their adult. Sign up at bit.ly/le-spring25
¡Ven a Jugar y Aprender con Adriana! Invitamos a niños y a niñas de 0 a 5 años y a sus familias para participar en actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana. ¡Vamos a hablar, cantar, leer, escribir, y jugar, para que estemos listos para leer! Come play and learn with Adriana! We invite children ages […]
Where: Teen Space Stop by from 3:30-5:30 pm every Thursday to grab a coffee drink, make some crafts, study, play a board game, color, or just hang out with your friends. Enjoy a different activity each week. This week we’re making the mini-est mini golf course imaginable! Open to grades 7-12.
Open to 3rd-6th graders, drop in to hangout and join us in an activity, craft, or games. Come anytime within the hour to join the activity. Each meeting will have a different planned theme. No sign up is required. This week to celebrate Earth Day this month, kids will be making Seed Bombs! Mix up […]
Help your child manage anxiety with Fear-Less Triple P! Weekly Fear-Less Group for parents of anxious children/teens. Discover how your family can work together to cope with and manage daily anxieties children experience in this six-session Triple P Fear-Less group. Register online here. There will be child enrichment activities for your children. B.A.B.E. Coupons will […]
Open to grades 7-12. Come watch anime on the big screen, eat snacks, & hang out with other fans. This month we're also making mini clay figurines! Registration not required; drop-ins welcome.
Join us in the auditorium at 4:00 PM for a family-friendly free movie! We’ll be watching Dog Man (2025). Based on the popular graphic novel character, Dog Man is half dog and half man, sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat. The showing is free and open to […]
The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees. CLICK […]
Join us in the auditorium at 4:00 PM for a family-friendly free movie! We’ll be watching The Lorax (2012). The Dr. Seuss classic brought to the big screen, The Lorax tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his […]
Join us as we talk, read, write, sing, and play our way into learning. This program focuses on 2-4 year old learners. This program will focus on developing very beginning, early literacy skills. No registration is necessary. Intended audience: 2-4 year olds.
¡Ven a Jugar y Aprender con Adriana! Invitamos a niños y a niñas de 0 a 5 años y a sus familias para participar en actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana. ¡Vamos a hablar, cantar, leer, escribir, y jugar, para que estemos listos para leer! Come play and learn with Adriana! We invite children ages […]
Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play, and get ready for Kindergarten! This seven week session covers essential skills and helps parents prepare their children for Kindergarten. For 4 & 5 years old and their adult. Sign up at bit.ly/le-spring25
The Indiana Department of Health will be on-site on to provide a walk-in vaccine clinic in the Goshen Public Library Meeting Room A/B. — El Departamento de Salud de Indiana estará en la Sala de Reuniones A/B de la Biblioteca Pública de Goshen para ofrecer una clínica de vacunación.
Where: Teen Space Stop by from 3:30-5:30 pm every Thursday to grab a coffee drink, make some crafts, study, play a board game, color, or just hang out with your friends. Enjoy a different activity each week. This week we’re playing board games! Open to grades 7-12.
Open to 3rd-6th graders, drop in to hangout and join us in an activity, craft, or games. Come anytime within the hour to join the activity. Each meeting will have a different planned theme. No sign up is required. This week to celebrate Earth Day this month, kids will be making Bug Hotels!
In this workshop attendees will learn how to create text-based documents using Microsoft Word, as well as how to complete simple actions like saving, opening, and printing documents. Attendees will be entered to win a $30 gift card to Kroger or Walmart at the end of the session! Register by calling (574) 533-9531 or stop […]
Join us in the auditorium at 4:00 PM for a family-friendly free movie! We’ll be watching Moana 2 (2024). After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced. The showing is free and open […]
The Goshen Public Library outreach team will be hosting a table at the Goshen Farmer's Market to help people connect to library resources. Visit us from 8-12!
An open playtime for children aged 2-5 years old. Join us in the storyhour room from 11:00 -12:00 for free play with other kids. Enjoy playing with new toys that are not always available.
En este taller, los participantes aprenderán cómo crear documentos basados en texto utilizando Microsoft word, así como realizar acciones simples como guardar, abrir e imprimir documentos. Regístrese llamando al (574) 533-9531 o visitando el mostrador de referencia. Este taller se impartirá en español. Este taller se impartirá en español. Todos los participantes entrarán en un […]
Calling all who knit, crochet, embroider, cross-stitch, weave, hand-sew, or make any other fiber arts! Bring your project to work on and chat with other crafters. All fiber arts are welcome, no registration necessary.
Our 2nd grade book club will tackle beginning chapter books together, and then enjoy a craft or fun activity connected to the reading. This club focuses on strengthening & building confidence in independent reading skills. April Book: Beak & Ally: Unlikely Friend by Norm Feuti Sign up here!
Join us as we talk, read, write, sing, and play our way into learning. This program focuses on 2-4 year old learners. This program will focus on developing very beginning, early literacy skills. No registration is necessary. Intended audience: 2-4 year olds.
Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play, and get ready for Kindergarten! This seven week session covers essential skills and helps parents prepare their children for Kindergarten. For 4 & 5 years old and their adult. Sign up at bit.ly/le-spring25
Technology is always evolving including the technology we use in the kitchen. The air fryer has become increasingly popular over the last few years. Learn about the ins and outs of an air fryer, different model options, and safety techniques. To register, call (574)-533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu. Program offered in partnership with the Purdue University […]
Where: Teen Space Stop by from 3:30-5:30 pm every Thursday to grab a coffee drink, make some crafts, study, play a board game, color, or just hang out with your friends. Enjoy a different activity each week. This week we’re doing a jelly bean taste test! Open to grades 7-12.
Help your child manage anxiety with Fear-Less Triple P! Weekly Fear-Less Group for parents of anxious children/teens. Discover how your family can work together to cope with and manage daily anxieties children experience in this six-session Triple P Fear-Less group. Register online here. There will be child enrichment activities for your children. B.A.B.E. Coupons will […]
Do you ever look at the past year’s Goodreads Choice Awards and immediately add all the winners to your TBR? Then this is the book club for you. Meetings will be on the third Thursday of each month @ 7:00 PM. More information and sign up here.
An art program for 4th-6th graders. Artful Friday is a monthly program where creativity takes center stage, featuring diverse art projects and mediums. Each session invites participants to explore and express their artistic talents through hands-on activities. This month we will be painting on hexagonal canvases to make a honeycomb gallery wall! Sign up at https://bit.ly/artful-apr25.
The library will borrow an Augmented Reality Sandbox from the Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District, which teaches kids about topography and water movement through hands-on experimenting. An elevation color map, topographic contour lines, and simulated water are projected in real time onto the sandbox, showing how earth and water interact. The AR Sandbox […]
¡Ven a Jugar y Aprender con Adriana! Invitamos a niños y a niñas de 0 a 5 años y a sus familias para participar en actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana. ¡Vamos a hablar, cantar, leer, escribir, y jugar, para que estemos listos para leer! Come play and learn with Adriana! We invite children ages […]
Kids can learn 5 tips to keep themselves and others safe in this engaging lesson, craft, and snack with Kim Yoder from CAPS Elkhart (Child and Parent Services). Kids will learn about spotting Red Flag behaviors, personal space and boundaries, finding safe adults, and more. No registration necessary
Please note the changed meeting date and time. The public is welcome to attend all regular Library Board meetings.
Our 2nd grade book club will tackle beginning chapter books together, and then enjoy a craft or fun activity connected to the reading. This club focuses on strengthening & building confidence in independent reading skills. April Book: Beak & Ally: Unlikely Friend by Norm Feuti Sign up here!
Día del Niño/Día del Libro ¡Acompáñenos a celebrar el Día del Niño con una Lotería Bibliotecaria única y la oportunidad de ganar premios para toda la familia! -- Children’s Day/World Book Day Join us for a special event for the whole family with a unique Library Lotería and the chance to win exciting prizes.
Join us as we talk, read, write, sing, and play our way into learning. This program focuses on 2-4 year old learners. This program will focus on developing very beginning, early literacy skills. No registration is necessary. Intended audience: 2-4 year olds. Today's storytime will be themed for Earth Day!
Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play, and get ready for Kindergarten! This seven week session covers essential skills and helps parents prepare their children for Kindergarten. For 4 & 5 years old and their adult. Sign up at bit.ly/le-spring25
The Indiana Department of Health will be on-site on to provide a walk-in vaccine clinic in the Goshen Public Library Meeting Room A/B. — El Departamento de Salud de Indiana estará en la Sala de Reuniones A/B de la Biblioteca Pública de Goshen para ofrecer una clínica de vacunación.
Do you want to grow your at-home library? Visit the Friends of the Goshen Public Library (GPL) April Book Sale on Thursday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the GPL Auditorium. You will discover a little bit of everything! Only cash or check is accepted. All proceeds from the April Book Sale […]
Where: Teen Space Stop by from 3:30-5:30 pm every Thursday to grab a coffee drink, make some crafts, study, play a board game, color, or just hang out with your friends. Enjoy a different activity each week. This week we’re using old magazines to make jewelry, collages, & more! Open to grades 7-12.
¿Tiene preguntas sobre cómo comunicarse con sus legisladores acerca de necesidades fundamentales como el agua limpia, la energía asequible o el aire puro? Visite la mesa con una organizadora comunitaria de Indiana Conservation Voters. -- Do you have questions about how to communicate with your legislators regarding fundamental needs such as clean water, affordable energy, […]
En este taller, se le presentará la terminología básica, las funciones principales y el uso de los navegadores de internet, motores de búsqueda y sitios web. Regístrese llamando al (574) 533-9531 o visitando el mostrador de referencia. Este taller se impartirá en español. Todos los participantes entrarán en un sorteo para ganar una tarjeta de […]
A space for mothers balancing work and family life, where you can find support, share experiences, and connect with others in similar situations. No registration necessary. Children are welcome to attend with you!
Come to the Library and read to the greyhounds! The greyhounds love to lay and listen to kids read to them. This is a perfect opportunity for kids, who don’t normally like reading aloud, to practice in front of an audience that won’t judge or critique their reading skills. But the greyhounds aren’t coming for just […]
In this workshop you will be introduced to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines and websites. Register by calling (574) 533-9531 or stop by the Reference Desk. Workshop conducted in English. Attendees will be entered to win a $30 gift card to Kroger or Walmart at the end of the session! […]
Celebrate nature with hands-on activities like planting & crafting, plus a bilingual storytime and a free book giveaway for kids (while supplies last). -- Celebre la naturaleza con actividades prácticas como la siembra y la creación de manualidades, además de una hora de cuentos bilingüe y una distribución gratuita de libros para niños (hasta agotar […]
Join us for book discussion, crafts, & more! Open to grades 7-12. Advance registration required; visit the Circulation desk or send an email. This month we're reading Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi. If you prefer digital resources, check out the ebook or audiobook on Hoopla.
Our 2nd grade book club will tackle beginning chapter books together, and then enjoy a craft or fun activity connected to the reading. This club focuses on strengthening & building confidence in independent reading skills. April Book: Beak & Ally: Unlikely Friend by Norm Feuti Sign up here!
Join local nonprofit Trees for Goshen as they share about their mission to care for and enhance Goshen’s urban forest. Learn about native tree planting, proper pruning and young tree care, and share tree stories with others.
Join us as we talk, read, write, sing, and play our way into learning. This program focuses on 2-4 year old learners. This program will focus on developing very beginning, early literacy skills. No registration is necessary. Intended audience: 2-4 year olds.
¡Ven a Jugar y Aprender con Adriana! Invitamos a niños y a niñas de 0 a 5 años y a sus familias para participar en actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana. ¡Vamos a hablar, cantar, leer, escribir, y jugar, para que estemos listos para leer! Come play and learn with Adriana! We invite children ages […]
Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play, and get ready for Kindergarten! This seven week session covers essential skills and helps parents prepare their children for Kindergarten. For 4 & 5 years old and their adult. Sign up at bit.ly/le-spring25
Help your child manage anxiety with Fear-Less Triple P! Weekly Fear-Less Group for parents of anxious children/teens. Discover how your family can work together to cope with and manage daily anxieties children experience in this six-session Triple P Fear-Less group. Register online here. There will be child enrichment activities for your children. B.A.B.E. Coupons will […]
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