Tunes and Twirls for Tots
2026-06-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-22 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Dance and play together with your toddler to build movement and have fun. This program moves to the second and fourth Mondays in June and July.

Fun in the Sun
2026-06-08 15:30 - 17:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us at each neighborhood branch on Mondays in June for games, activities, the Book Bus, prizes and free Kona Ice. The Friends of EPL supports this program.
June 1 – Osolo
June 8 – Cleveland
June 15 – Pierre Moran
June 22 – Dunlap

Roz Puppets Presents: "Dinosaur Pirates"
2026-06-09 16:30 - 17:15 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Hit the high seas for a story filled with music, fun and audience participation. This show is made to delight the whole family.

Squirt Gun Painting for Tiny Picassos
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Create a painting using watercolor-filled squirt guns. We’ll finish with a bubble bash and ice pops. Rain date is 10 a.m. Thursday, June 11.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-06-10 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-17 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-24 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-07-01 11:00 - 11:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities. For the summer months, this Storytime offers two sessions — at 9:30 and 11 a.m. — to serve more families.

Little Explorers
2026-06-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.

Building Block Preschool Party
2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Explore and build with DUPLOs, Magna-Tiles, wooden blocks and more.

Ox Bow Books & Boots
2026-06-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet Miss Debbie with Elkhart County Parks naturalists for a book discussion and nature activity. Dress for the weather. Books are geared to ages 8-12, and advanced reading is not required.
Upcoming books:

March 13 – “Brighty of the Grand Canyon” by Marguerite Henry
April 10 – “Grand Teton Stampede” by C.R. Fulton
May 8 – “Heartwood Hotel: Family Forever” by Kallie George
June 12 – “My Side of the Mountain” by Jean Craighead George
July 17 – “The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow” by Elaine Dimopoulos

Appreciation Card Workshop
2026-06-15, 2026-06-16, 2026-06-17, 2026-06-18, 2026-06-19, 2026-06-20 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in anytime during open hours and use our available supplies to create a heartfelt card for a grown-up in your life.

Fun in the Sun
2026-06-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States

Mid-Day Matinee
2026-06-19 14:00 - 15:40 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a movie. We’re watching “GOAT” (PG, 1:40).

Friday Night Bingo
2026-06-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy themed bingo for the whole family. Win snacks and prizes.
May 8 – Ocean creature bingo
June 19 – Playing card bingo
July 10 – State trivia bingo

Fun in the Sun
2026-06-22 15:30 - 17:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring the family to each branch for games, free Kona Ice, the Book Bus and a chance to claim your Summer Reading Challenge rewards. This program is supported by the Friends of EPL.
June 1 – Osolo
June 8 – Cleveland
June 15 – Pierre Moran
June 22 – Dunlap

Art Contest Studio Day
2026-06-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Using our art supplies, create a piece to enter the Summer Art Contest.

Patriotic Preschool Party
2026-06-26 10:00 - 11:15 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn a little, read a little, move a little and make a little. Wear messy clothes and celebrate America’s birthday.

Make It and Take It: America's 250th Birthday Week
2026-06-29, 2026-06-30, 2026-07-01 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in to complete a different daily craft celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

One Piece Day
2026-06-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Fans of One Piece, or anyone who wants to be a pirate, are welcome to dress up and join a scavenger hunt, try axe throwing, build a ship and much more.
