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SUMMARY:Fun in the Sun
DESCRIPTION:Join us at each EPL branch for games\, activities\, snacks\, the free Book Bus and more. These are rain or shine events. \nJune 2 – Osolo\nJune 9 – Pierre Moran\nJune 16 – Cleveland\nJune 23 – Dunlap
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/fun-in-the-sun/2025-06-02/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Just for Fun,Summer Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250605T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
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SUMMARY:Roz Puppets presents "Percy the Purple Cow"
DESCRIPTION:Meet Percy\, a cow that’s turned purple form her love of eating grapes during this charming and funny puppet show for the whole family.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/roz-puppets-presents-percy-the-purple-cow/
LOCATION:Pierre Moran Branch\, 2400 Benham Ave\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just for Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250606T214500
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
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SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: Lalo Cura
DESCRIPTION:Lalo Cura delivers every time they take the stage. They’re back to rock the roof again at Curbside Concerts.\n\nShows are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage\, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food\, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood.\n\nThat Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking\, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats. More details here.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-lalo-cura-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250607T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
CREATED:20250103T210536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T140420Z
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SUMMARY:Indie Lens Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free popcorn and soft drinks while we watch PBS documentaries. A group discussion will follow each screening.  \nJune – Free for All: The Public Library 
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/independent-lens-pop-up/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250609T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
CREATED:20250319T204058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T204058Z
UID:48700-1749483000-1749488400@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Fun in the Sun
DESCRIPTION:Join us at each EPL branch for games\, activities\, snacks\, the free Book Bus and more. These are rain or shine events. \nJune 2 – Osolo\nJune 9 – Pierre Moran\nJune 16 – Cleveland\nJune 23 – Dunlap
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/fun-in-the-sun/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Just for Fun,Summer Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
CREATED:20250318T190838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T190838Z
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SUMMARY:Messy Play Day
DESCRIPTION:Little ones learn a lot through messy sensory play. Let them make a mess here and we’ll handle the cleanup.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/messy-play-day-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just for Fun,Preschool Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250611T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
CREATED:20250311T183946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T162843Z
UID:48330-1749657600-1749661200@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Quilts and the Importance of Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Learn the history of quilting and how it relates to storytelling\, specifically in the Black community\, from Dr. Tony Jean Dickerson. Dr. Dickerson is the Dean of Education at Martin University in Indianapolis and the founder of Akoma Nitoso Modern Quilt of Central Indiana. See beautiful quilts up close and hear the stories behind the patterns and fabrics.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/quilts-and-the-importance-of-storytelling/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250612T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250612T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
CREATED:20250325T191546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T180526Z
UID:48956-1749749400-1749753000@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Taller de Ojos de Dios
DESCRIPTION:Conozca la historia y la artesanía de los Ojos de Dios\, un arte tradiocional mexicano. Crea el tuyo propio mientras exploras su significado cultural. Todos los materiales están includos. \nOjos de Dios is a traditional Mexican art. Learn its history and cultural significance and create your own using our materials.  \n 
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/taller-de-ojos-de-dios/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
CREATED:20240108T202605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T144131Z
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SUMMARY:Ox Bow Books and Boots
DESCRIPTION:Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Krista\, an interpretive naturalist manager with the Elkhart County Parks\, lead this book discussion at Ox Bow County Park’s Cottonwood Shelter. Books and Boots is for the whole family\, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress for the weather. In April\, this club moves to second Fridays. \n\nApril 11 – “Better Together (Heartwood Hotel)” by Kallie George\nMay 9 – “The Sign of the Beaver” by Elizabeth George Speare\nJune 13 – “Rascal” by Sterling North\nJuly 11 – “Home Again (Heartwood Hotel)” by Kallie George
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/books-and-boots-5/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Dunlap Branch\, 58485 C.R. 13 East\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250616T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
CREATED:20250319T204058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T204058Z
UID:48701-1750087800-1750093200@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Fun in the Sun
DESCRIPTION:Join us at each EPL branch for games\, activities\, snacks\, the free Book Bus and more. These are rain or shine events. \nJune 2 – Osolo\nJune 9 – Pierre Moran\nJune 16 – Cleveland\nJune 23 – Dunlap
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/fun-in-the-sun/2025-06-16/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Just for Fun,Summer Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T173054Z
UID:49649-1750352400-1750363200@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration featuring Darryl Buchanan
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Juneteenth\, a historic day that marks the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in the United States. \nThis family-friendly event presented by Indiana Black Expo – Elkhart Chapter will feature local nonprofit organizations\, vendors\, food trucks\, and a free concert showcasing Darryl Buchanan. \n\nJuneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) commemorates June 19\, 1865\, when federal troops arrived in Galveston\, Texas—two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation—to ensure that all enslaved people were freed. It is the longest-running African American holiday and became a federal holiday in 2021.\n\nThis event will also serve as the kickoff to the 2025 Elkhart Jazz Festival.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/juneteenth-celebration-featuring-darryl-buchanan/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Featured,Free Books Giveaway,Just for Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250620T231500
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
CREATED:20250501T181500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T182916Z
UID:49500-1750446000-1750461300@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: The Erly wsg Anna p.s. (jazz fest special!)
DESCRIPTION:We’re kicking off festival weekend in downtown Elkhart with an impressive doubleheader of local talent.\n\nAnna p.s. gets us started at 7 p.m. with her indie-folk sound\, and The Erly takes the stage about 9 p.m. to carry us away with strong Americana vibes.\n\nCurbside Concerts are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage\, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food\, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood. More details here.\n\nThat Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking\, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-the-erly-wsg-anna-p-s-jazz-fest-special/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
CREATED:20250514T174736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T174737Z
UID:49654-1750500000-1750507200@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:WordPlay - Morning Edition at the Jazz Fest
DESCRIPTION:WordPlay is a poetry/spoken word experience in downtown Elkhart. Events are open to everyone and are a welcoming place for creative people to share stories\, poems and words in a diverse environment. \nThese events honor the late John Homan and carry on his creative legacy. While most recent WordPlay open-mic nights have been at Jake Webster’s downtown studio\, this special Elkhart Jazz Festival morning event will be on the library’s indoor stage. \nWordPlay is free to attend.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/wordplay-morning-edition-at-the-jazz-fest/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just for Fun,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250621T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250621T231500
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
CREATED:20250501T181848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T182954Z
UID:49504-1750532400-1750547700@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: JR Clark Band wsg Dylan Tolbert (jazz fest special!)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday night of festival weekend always fills us with the blues.\n\nDylan Tolbert brings some funk and soul to start us off at 7 p.m.\, and JR Clark Band returns to the roof for the 9 to 11 p.m. set.\n\nCurbside Concerts are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage\, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food\, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood. More details here.\n\nThat Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking\, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-jr-clark-band-wsg-dylan-tolbert-jazz-fest-special/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250623T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
CREATED:20250319T204058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T204058Z
UID:48702-1750692600-1750698000@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Fun in the Sun
DESCRIPTION:Join us at each EPL branch for games\, activities\, snacks\, the free Book Bus and more. These are rain or shine events. \nJune 2 – Osolo\nJune 9 – Pierre Moran\nJune 16 – Cleveland\nJune 23 – Dunlap
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/fun-in-the-sun/2025-06-23/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Just for Fun,Summer Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250626T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
CREATED:20250318T163327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T162514Z
UID:48498-1750959000-1750962600@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:What to Watchlist
DESCRIPTION:Share the latest on your favorite TV shows and movies. Discuss fan theories and hidden gems. Plus\, we’ll watch trailers for what’s coming up.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/what-to-watchlist/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250627T214500
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
CREATED:20250501T182317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T183030Z
UID:49508-1751050800-1751060700@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: Duke Tumatoe
DESCRIPTION:Duke Tumatoe brings the curtain down on the 2025 spring series of Curbside Concerts.\n\nThe guitarist and songwriters who’s gigged with everyone from Muddy Waters to BB King and John Fogerty to George Thorogood will be making his first appearance on the roof.\n\nShows are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage\, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food\, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood. More details here.\n\nThat Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking\, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-duke-tumatoe/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250630T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250630T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
CREATED:20250320T201927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T165739Z
UID:48744-1751297400-1751301000@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Potawatomi Zoo
DESCRIPTION:See animals up close and learn more about them with the experts from Potawatomi Zoo. Two sessions are available to serve more families.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/potawatomi-zoo/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Just for Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250630T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250630T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T224806
CREATED:20250320T202256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T165822Z
UID:48747-1751302800-1751306400@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Potawatomi Zoo
DESCRIPTION:See animals up close and learn more about them with the experts from Potawatomi Zoo. Two sessions are available to serve more families.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/potawatomi-zoo-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Just for Fun
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