Little Explorers
2026-07-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Glow-in-the-Dark Toddler Rave
2026-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dance in the dark with glow sticks, black lights and bubbles.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-07-15 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-07-22 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-07-29 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.

Ox Bow Books & Boots
2026-07-17 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

Picnic in the Park
2026-08-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
Pack a lunch and join Mr. Manley at Cobus Creek County Park pavilion for stories and activities outside.
