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SUMMARY:Manhattan SHORT Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:You get to be the judge at this short film festival. Watch 10 movies from around the world and vote for a favorite. Movies are unrated but intended for an adult audience. Click here to find out more about each of the films. \nFriday\, Sept. 26 – Dunlap\, 6:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, Sept. 27 – Downtown\, 5 p.m.\nWednesday\, Oct. 1 – Pierre Moran\, 7 p.m.\nFriday\, Oct. 3 – Osolo\, 6:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, Oct. 4 – Cleveland\, 3 p.m.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/manhattan-short-film-festival/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251003T183000
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SUMMARY:Manhattan SHORT Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:You get to be the judge at this short film festival. Watch 10 movies from around the world and vote for a favorite. Movies are unrated but intended for an adult audience. Click here to find out more about each of the films. \nFriday\, Sept. 26 – Dunlap\, 6:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, Sept. 27 – Downtown\, 5 p.m.\nWednesday\, Oct. 1 – Pierre Moran\, 7 p.m.\nFriday\, Oct. 3 – Osolo\, 6:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, Oct. 4 – Cleveland\, 3 p.m.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/manhattan-short-film-festival/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251003T190000
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SUMMARY:Stories and Songs
DESCRIPTION:Songwriters and libraries have one thing in common — too many stories to tell. Experience the music of the area’s best creative talents and their friends in a new way. Beverages will be available for purchase\, no cover charge. \nThis event is Well Crafted with the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau and is supported by Pillars of Elkhart. \nOct. 3 – Nate and Amber Butler (“Shiny Shiny Black”) with Mike Vial and Noraa Hazlett\nNov. 6 – Eli Kahn (“After Ours”) hosting with three local guests:\nNov. 7 – Jim Van Dyck (“The Hatchbacks”) hosting\, joined by Devin Vargo\, Nick Wort and Landon Grwinski
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/stories-in-songs-2025-10-03/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251004T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251004T183000
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SUMMARY:Manhattan SHORT Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:You get to be the judge at this short film festival. Watch 10 movies from around the world and vote for a favorite. Movies are unrated but intended for an adult audience. Click here to find out more about each of the films. \nFriday\, Sept. 26 – Dunlap\, 6:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, Sept. 27 – Downtown\, 5 p.m.\nWednesday\, Oct. 1 – Pierre Moran\, 7 p.m.\nFriday\, Oct. 3 – Osolo\, 6:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, Oct. 4 – Cleveland\, 3 p.m.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/manhattan-short-film-festival/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251008T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251008T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T003443
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SUMMARY:Tons of Trucks
DESCRIPTION:Get up close with the trucks kids love. Big trucks take over the library parking lot and you can ask drivers questions and sit in their rigs.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/tons-of-trucks/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just for Fun,Preschool Programs,School Age Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251014T190000
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SUMMARY:Behold! The National Ambassador for Young People's Literature is Coming to Elkhart!
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author Mac Barnett is excited to share his passion for picture books with children and adults in Elkhart and the surrounding community. The tradition of the picture book is a tradition of experimentation\, just like childhood itself. Every page turn contains infinite possibilities – a journey of discovery and connections. On his nationwide tour as national ambassador\, Mac invites readers of all ages to join him in celebrating what’s vibrant\, joyful and inspiring about this quintessential American art form. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“What excites me is the living\, thinking\, feeling kid who exists right now and needs a good story. Magic is what happens at that moment in childhood.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n— Mac Barnett\, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free event is open to all ages. On site book sales and a book signing will take place following the program.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free. Registration is required.\n\n\n\nClick here to register for this event as space is limited.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/behold-the-picture-book-with-mac-barnett/
LOCATION:Concord Junior High\, 59397 C.R. 11\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251017T110000
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SUMMARY:Preschool Bluey Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate all things Bluey with games and activities. Plus\, a special prize drawing.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/preschool-bluey-party/
LOCATION:Dunlap Branch\, 58485 C.R. 13 East\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just for Fun,Preschool Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251017T180000
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Family History Month with genealogical presentations from the Genealogy Network of Texas. Plus\, EPL staff share local resources and tips for your genealogical journey.  \nWatch remotely or in person at the downtown library. Register to receive a link for remote viewing. \nRegistration for this program opens Sept. 1.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/genealogy-watch-party/
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:20251029T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251029T180000
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SUMMARY:Trunk-or-Treat at Pierre Moran
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a free\, fun afternoon of trick-or-treating in a family-friendly and safe environment. Wear a costume and pick out candy. Plus\, face-painting\, games\, crafts and snacks. \nIf you’re interested in participating in the festivities\, call Angie at 574-294-6418 by Oct. 17. Prepare for 200 participants. You should have pre-wrapped candy or alternative treats (such as small toys) and no vehicles larger than a pickup truck or van. \nThe Friends of the Elkhart Public Library support this program.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/trunk-or-treat-at-pierre-moran-2/
LOCATION:Pierre Moran Branch\, 2400 Benham Ave\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Infant Programs,School Age Programs,Seasonal,Teen Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251030T183000
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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/2025-10-30/
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:20251031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251031T110000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Parade
DESCRIPTION:Come in costume for stories and games before we walk around the library to collect candy.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/halloween-parade-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Infant Programs,Preschool Programs,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251031T170000
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SUMMARY:Scooby Doo Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:Come in your costume for games and treats. Plus\, we’ll have a costume contest with a prize for the winner.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/scooby-doo-halloween-party/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Preschool Programs,School Age Programs,Seasonal,Teen Programs
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