Elkhart Public Library

Cobus Creek Books and Boots
2025-04-10 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
Join our outdoor book discussion and activity at the Cobus Creek Shelter. Miss Rhonda from Cleveland and Courtney from Elkahrt County Parks will lead the discussion of “Little House in the Big Woods” by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The club is great for ages 8-12 but the whole family is invited, and advance reading is not required.

Ox Bow Books and Boots
2025-04-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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.

April 11 – “Better Together (Heartwood Hotel)” by Kallie George
May 9 – “The Sign of the Beaver” by Elizabeth George Speare
June 13 – “Rascal” by Sterling North
July 11 – “Home Again (Heartwood Hotel)” by Kallie George

Osolo Page Turners
2025-04-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-10 15:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our monthly book discussions at the Osolo Branch. Upcoming titles:

July 14 – “The Five Wishes of Murray McBride” by Joe Sipple
Aug. 11 – “Briar Club” by Kate Quinn
Sept. 8 – “Tell Me Everything” by Elisabeth Strout
Oct. 13 – “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore
Nov. 10 – “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon
Dec. 8 – “Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club” by Helen Simonson

RESCHEDULED - Dunlap Bookworms
2025-05-05 18:15 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This month’s book discussion is rescheduled for Monday, May 12.
Join us for a fun and lively conversation about a different book each month. We read a variety of genres to have exposure to a variety of authors.

Dunlap Bookworms
2025-06-02 18:15 - 19:00, 2025-07-07 18:15 - 19:00, 2025-08-04 18:15 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for a fun and lively conversation about a different book each month. We read a variety of genres to have exposure to a variety of authors.

Cobus Creek Books and Boots
2025-06-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
Join Miss Rhonda and Courtney from Bonneyville Mills for a book discussion and nature activity for the whole family. We’ll discuss “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White. The book is geared for kids ages 8 to 12 but the whole family is welcome.

Dunlap Book Worms
2025-09-08 18:15 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join a lively and friendly monthly book discussion. This month we’re discussing “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks.

Ox Bow Books and Boots
2025-09-12 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-10-17 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-12-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Debbie joins with Elkhart County Parks naturalists for a book discussion and nature activity at Ox Bow County Park’s Cottonwood Shelter. Advanced reading is not required. This program moves to Oct. 17 because of EPL staff training. Upcoming books:

Friday, Oct. 17 – “Blue Bay Mystery” by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Friday, Nov. 14 – “The Indian in the Cupboard” by Lynne Reid Banks
Friday, Dec. 12 – “The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame
Friday, Jan. 9 – “The Call of the Wild” by Jack London

Around the Table Cookbook Club
2025-09-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Try new recipes with others and find new cookbooks. This combination book discussion and potluck dinner will have everyone bring a dish around the theme to share.
Upcoming themes:
Oct. – Haunted by pumpkins
Nov. – Pure “pie”-fection
Dec. – Gourmet gifts
Jan. – All-day breakfast

Dunlap Book Worms
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our friendly monthly book discussion and enjoy a diverse range of books across genres. This month we’re discussing “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman. Contact Sue Eller for a copy of the book.
Upcoming books:
Nov. 1 – “Disarmed: The radical life and legacy of Michael ‘MJ’ Sharp” by Marshall V. King
Dec. 13 – “The Christmas Cookie Club” by Ann Pearlman

Cobus Creek Books and Boots
2025-10-24 13:30 - 15:00 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
Mr. Courtney from Bonneyville Mills leads a book discussion and nature activity at Cobus Creek Shelter. The book is geared for kids ages 8 to 12 but the whole family is welcome. We’ll be discussing “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate.

Dunlap Book Worms
2025-11-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us on Saturdays monthly for a book discussion. Contact Sue Eller for a copy of the book.
Upcoming books:
Dec. 13 – The 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Jan. 10 – “James” by Percival Everett
Feb. 7 – “How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior
March 7 – “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn
April 4 – “The Inheritance Games” by Jennifer Barnes
May 7 – “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
June 13 – “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge
July 11 – “Trouble in Treewater” by John Chris
Aug. 8 – “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Sept. 5 – “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon
Oct. 3 – “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote”
Nov. 14 – “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” by Dee Brown
Dec. 12 – “Christmas Jars” by Jason F. Wright
