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SUMMARY:Dr. Martin Luther King Day - Elkhart Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Local entrepreneur Kathy Burnette will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Day breakfast at Elkhart Public Library. \nThis event is shared with the Elkhart Chapter of Indiana Black Expo and serves as the kickoff to a full day of activities and remembrances throughout the city. \nKathy Burnette is the owner of Brain Lair Books in South Bend. She is a strong advocate for literacy and passionate about the community. \nDoors will open at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast\, with the program beginning at 8 a.m. This event is free. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE:\n• All Black Expo members are welcome and do not need to RSVP for this Dr. King Day Elkhart event.\n• This event will have very limited general seating. We are accepting names for our waitlist – if you would like to be contacted by Jan. 12\, 2024\, as seats become available\, please let us know.)
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/dr-martin-luther-king-day-elkhart-breakfast/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T001232Z
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SUMMARY:REAL Talk: Reflections of a Heart Attack Survivor
DESCRIPTION:REAL Services and Elkhart Public Library present “Real Talk\,” a series of educational programs for adults. \nMia Albert is a Hospice Care Consultant for Heartland Hospice. She’s a registered nurse with 15 years of experience\, and a heart attack survivor. \nAs someone living with premature heart disease\, Mia is passionate about educating others on the risks they may also be living with\, how they can care for their own heart health\, and also how they can advocate for themselves within the healthcare system. \nThis cookies and coffee talk will last about 45 minutes\, with time set aside for Q&A. Click here to register at the REAL Services site. \nThese events at EPL will take place at 11 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of every other month\, February through December.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/real-talk-reflections-of-a-heart-attack-survivor/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240314T170313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T132756Z
UID:42647-1712584800-1712592000@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Dunlap Eclipse Viewing Party
DESCRIPTION:Pick up a pair of eclipse glasses and enjoy snacks and more during the near-total solar eclipse. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Enter our raffle for a chance to win a book or a LEGO set. The eclipse peaks at 3:09 p.m.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/dunlap-eclipse-viewing-party/
LOCATION:Dunlap Branch\, 58485 C.R. 13 East\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Featured,Just for Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240510T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240419T181345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T165658Z
UID:43426-1715367600-1715376600@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: Paul Decker and the Remnants
DESCRIPTION:Paul Decker and the Remnants on the rooftop stage for the first time! \n\nThat Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages available for purchase. Bring a blanket or camp chair\, dancing shoes optional. Show moves inside the library if bad weather.\n\nOur concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-paul-decker-and-the-remnants/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just for Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240517T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240419T181518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T165655Z
UID:43430-1715972400-1715981400@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: Jake Miller and the Midwest Heat
DESCRIPTION:Jake Miller comes back to the rooftop stage\, this time with his new country-rock band\, the Midwest Heat.\n\nThat Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages available for purchase. Bring a blanket or camp chair\, dancing shoes optional. Show moves inside the library if bad weather.\n\nOur concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-jake-miller-and-the-midwest-heat/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just for Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240524T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240419T181633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T165651Z
UID:43433-1716577200-1716586200@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: Society's Child
DESCRIPTION:Michiana’s hardest-working rock band\, Society’s Child\, is coming back to the rooftop stage.\n\nThat Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages available for purchase. Bring a blanket or camp chair – ’80s shades\, long hair\, and band shirts with skulls optional.\n\nOur concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-societys-child-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just for Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240531T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240531T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240419T181820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T165648Z
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SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: Darryl Buchanan and the Soul Motown Allstars
DESCRIPTION:The legendary Darryl Buchanan makes his way to the rooftop stage for the third time.\n\nThat Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages available for purchase. Bring a blanket or camp chair\, dancing shoes optional. Show moves inside the library if bad weather.\n\nOur concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-darryl-buchanan-and-the-soul-motown-allstars-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just for Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240607T215500
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240419T181946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T165644Z
UID:43439-1717786800-1717797300@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: The Distractions wsg Half Built Homes and The Hatchbacks
DESCRIPTION:Henry Rollins once said\, “Complaining … is just a way to get out of the hard work of making music that will do some lasting damage.” Welcome to Punk Night at the ‘berry. \n\nThe Distractions take to the rooftop if there’s anything left of it after Half Built Homes and The Hatchbacks get done.\nHotdogeddy’s will be here\, and beverages will be available for purchase.\n\nOur concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-the-distractions-wsg-half-built-homes-and-the-hatchbacks/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just for Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240614T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240419T182108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T165641Z
UID:43443-1718391600-1718400600@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: High Gravity
DESCRIPTION:High Gravity high up on the roof – for the fifth year in a row.\n\nThat Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Bring a blanket or camp chair. Break our attendance record. Demand they play Rage Against The Machine this time.\n\nOur concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-high-gravity-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just for Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240621T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240621T204500
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240419T182308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T165638Z
UID:43447-1718998200-1719002700@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: JAGALCHI (jazz fest special time)
DESCRIPTION:JAGALCHI has arrived to deliver the riffs you’ve been waiting for. This will be a special start time during Elkhart Jazz Fest.\n\nThat Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale all night. Stick around for the after party with Paul Erdman\, who’ll play 9:45-11:45. Both shows are free!\n\nOur concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-jagalchi-jazz-fest-special-time/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just for Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240621T214500
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240621T234500
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240419T182449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T165634Z
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SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: Paul Erdman (jazz fest afterparty)
DESCRIPTION:The one and only Paul E – the “E” stands for “Elkhart Jazz Festival After Party.”\n\nA third trip to the rooftop stage will be special for Erdman. It’s a) his first time playing during the festival and b) way past his usual bedtime.\n\nThat Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale all night.\n\nCome earlier in the evening to catch JAGALCHI play a set about 7:30pm. Both shows are free!\n\nOur concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-paul-erdman-jazz-fest-afterparty/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just for Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240622T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240622T204500
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240419T182628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T165631Z
UID:43455-1719084600-1719089100@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: rebel noire and the accomplices (jazz fest special time)
DESCRIPTION:For the first time\, rebel noire is coming to the rooftop stage. This special event on Jazz Fest Saturday night starts at 7:30 p.m.\n\nThat Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Stick around for Lalo Cura and the after party\, starting about 9:45. Both shows free!\n\nOur concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-rebel-noire-and-the-accomplices-jazz-fest-special-time/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just for Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240622T214500
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240622T234500
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240419T182800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T151034Z
UID:43458-1719092700-1719099900@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: Lalo Cura
DESCRIPTION:Lalo Cura is here to cap your Elkhart Jazz Festival Saturday night. Special start time for this after party – 9:45 p.m.\n\nThat Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale all night. Come early and catch rebel noire and the accomplices at 7:30 p.m. Both shows are free!\n\nOur concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-lalo-cura/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just for Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240628T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240419T182918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T162226Z
UID:43461-1719601200-1719610200@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: BEE! The Band
DESCRIPTION:Our spring series wraps up with a band from Goshen that’s been getting a lot of buzz. BEE! brings to the roof an original sound that’s folk\, indie pop and psychedelic rock.\n\nThat Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Bring a camp chair or blanket.\n\nOur concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-bee-the-band/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just for Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240702T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240702T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240701T204803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T205010Z
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SUMMARY:Pierre Moran Branch Meeting Room Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Join as we honor and celebrate the dedication of the meeting rooms at the Pierre Moran Branch. \nOne room is named for local artist Kelby Love. And the other for county councilman\, first recreation coordinator for the Tolson Center and St. James Boxing Club founder Ben Barnes.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/pierre-moran-branch-meeting-room-dedication/
LOCATION:Pierre Moran Branch\, 2400 Benham Ave\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240830T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240830T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240823T142251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T142252Z
UID:45169-1725044400-1725053400@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: JR Clark Band
DESCRIPTION:JR Clark brings the blues as we kickoff the fall Curbside Concerts series.\n\nBacked by a horn section that’s been on tour with the Ohio Players\, this talented roster also features the legendary Johnny B Gayden on bass. Johnny B was a long-time player with Albert Collins and played on The Ice Man’s Grammy-winning “Showdown!” with Robert Cray and Johnny Copeland.\n\n\nThat Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Bring a camp chair or blanket.\n\nOur concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-jr-clark-band/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just for Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240904T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240904T114500
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240812T204345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T204345Z
UID:45111-1725447600-1725450300@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Dedication of Emma Barrett Molloy Historical Marker
DESCRIPTION:The Elkhart County Historical Museum and Elkhart Public Library invite the community to celebrate the life’s work of Emma Barrett Molloy. The 19th century advocate for women’s rights has been honored with a State Historical Marker in front of the downtown library on High Street. \nThis event is free and open to all. \nMolloy became the first female newspaper editor locally when she took on the role for the Elkhart Observer\, 1872-76. The journalist later became an evangelist promoting temperance and prohibition of alcohol\, as well as voting rights and equality for women.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/dedication-of-emma-barrett-molloy-historical-marker/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Featured,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240906T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240906T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240823T143606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T143606Z
UID:45172-1725649200-1725658200@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: Los Ortega
DESCRIPTION:¡Bailamos! Los Ortega is coming back to the rooftop stage as Curbside Concerts rolls on Sept. 6. Expect high-energy regional Mexican music from these outstanding players.\n\nFriday shows at Elkhart Public Library are free – bring a blanket or a camp chair and enjoy the best local music played on the best roof in town. Beverages and That Guys Gourmet Ribs will be for sale.\n\nThese events are “Well Crafted\,” thanks to our friends at VisitElkhartCounty.com.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-los-ortega/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just for Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240701T212615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T193251Z
UID:44605-1725906600-1725912000@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Nature's Best Hope: A Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:You can do your part to help pollinators thrive on native plants in your own yard. Elkhart Public Library\, the Elkhart Environmental Center and Wild Ones South Bend are celebrating renowned educator Doug Tallamy’s visit to Notre Dame with this special book talk. Copies of Tallamy’s signature work\, Nature’s Best Hope\, will be available for pick up at the downtown library while supplies last. Whether you’ve read the book or just have interest in local ecology and biodiversity\, you’ll enjoy this talk at the EEC Pavilion\, 1717 E. Lusher Ave. Then\, Tallamy will be appearing Sept. 15 on Notre Dame campus – more information about that event will be released by the ND Environmental Change Intiative.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/natures-best-hope-a-book-discussion/
LOCATION:Elkhart Environmental Center\, 1717 Lusher Ave\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240913T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240823T144535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T145105Z
UID:45175-1726254000-1726263000@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: Quite Frank Lee
DESCRIPTION:Quite Frank Lee returns to the roof as the fall series of Curbside Concerts rolls on.\n\nMixing originals with oldies\, this local band features Anna Naragon and Scott Vaerewyck on vocals\, Rob Booker on bass\, Kyle Paulk on lead guitar\, and Tony Leininger on drums.\n\nBring a blanket or a camp chair and enjoy the best local music played on the best roof in town. Beverages\, That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream will be available for purchase.\n\nThese events are “Well Crafted\,” thanks to our friends at VisitElkhartCounty.com.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-quite-frank-lee-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just for Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240918T192156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T192156Z
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SUMMARY:Osolo Branch Meeting Room Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we dedicate the meeting rooms inside the Osolo Branch. One room will honor Max and Elizabeth Walker\, who donated the land for Walker Park and the Osolo Branch library. The other will honor longtime educator Levar Johnson.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/osolo-branch-meeting-room-dedication/
LOCATION:Osolo Branch\, 3429 E. Bristol St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241019T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20241009T130405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T130405Z
UID:46227-1729342800-1729348200@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Building Up Our Youth community conversation
DESCRIPTION:Vop Osili\, an renowned Indianapolis architect\, will lead this event. It’s the latest in a series of community conversations hosted by the Elkhart Chapter of Indiana Black Expo. All ages are invited to become inspired.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/building-up-our-youth-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240926T142849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T123902Z
UID:45817-1737802800-1737806400@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Birding
DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify local winter birds and how to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count from an environmental educator at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center from Goshen College.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/backyard-birding/
LOCATION:Cleveland Branch\, 53715 C.R. 1\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250411T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20240709T171315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T170354Z
UID:44697-1744387200-1744390800@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:60th Anniversary of the Palm Sunday Tornadoes
DESCRIPTION:On the 60th anniversary of the tragic and destructive Palm Sunday Tornadoes\, join author Janis Thornton to discuss her book about the tornadoes. Her book\, “The 1965 Palm Sunday Tornadoes in Indiana” is a detailed and well-researched book about the largest natural disaster in Indiana history.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/60th-anniversary-of-the-palm-sunday-tornadoes/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20241220T170027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T193011Z
UID:47292-1744711200-1744714800@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Easter Party for Littles
DESCRIPTION:Music\, stories and games before a shared egg hunt with something for everyone to take home (regardless of how many eggs you find).
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/easter-party-for-littles-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just for Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20250402T130253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T131534Z
UID:49072-1745514000-1745521200@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Sippin' Into Summertime - Elkhart Young Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Summertime in Downtown Elkhart is near! Join the Young Professionals for live music from Buddy Pearson as a preview of Elkhart Public Library’s Curbside Concerts. \nLight appetizers and beverages will be available as you expand your network and learn more about the library. Weather permitting\, tours including a view from the rooftop concert stage may be possible. \nHosted by the Chamber’s Young Professionals Council – open to anyone over 21. Free to attend\, but please pre-register on the Chamber site by April 22 to reserve tickets.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/sippin-into-summertime-elkhart-young-professionals/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Featured,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20250514T173053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T173054Z
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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:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
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:20250707T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20250609T132818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T140801Z
UID:49940-1751896800-1751904000@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:South Bend Medical Foundation Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Roll your sleeves up to save lives. The South Bend Medical Foundation is bringing their blood donation bus to Dunlap. Sign up at Give Blood Now or by calling the Dunlap Branch. Walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/south-bend-medical-foundation-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Dunlap Branch\, 58485 C.R. 13 East\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250829T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T173228
CREATED:20250707T185437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T185437Z
UID:50726-1756494000-1756503000@www.myepl.org
SUMMARY:Curbside Concerts: Abbie Thomas and the Crazy Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Abbie Thomas returns to the roof to kick off the fall season of Curbside Concerts on Aug. 29. \nAbbie is a two-time independent music Artist of the Year. Her music is sometimes soul\, sometimes bluesy rock\, and always delivered from the heart with a vibe reminiscent of the great ’70s songwriters. \nCurbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase – That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop will be here with us. Bring a camp chair\, bring a blanket\, bring your ready-for-the-weekend mood. \nThe “Well Crafted” events have the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Check out MyEPL.org/curbside for all the series info.
URL:https://www.myepl.org/event/curbside-concerts-abbie-thomas-and-the-crazy-hearts/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 300 S. Second St.\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Music
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