Elkhart Public Library

Little Explorers
2026-09-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-15 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.

Dora the Explorer Preschool Party
2026-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Celebrate Dora the Explorer with a themed party with stories, games and a craft.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2026-09-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hear new phrases and stories in English and in Spanish during this all-ages Storytime. We finish with a hands-on activity.
Acompáñenos el primer martes de cada mes para escuchar cuentos en inglés y español mientras aprende palabras y frases en español. Después de los cuentos habrá una actividad manual.

Rhythms and Rhymes
2026-09-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get little ones, ages 1 to 3, moving and dancing with music, rhymes and sing-alongs to build motor and literacy skills.

Tunes & Twirls for Tots
2026-09-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-09-28 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-10-05 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-10-12 10:30 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Children and adults grow and connect through dancing and playing in a nurturing environment.

Barbie Preschool Party
2026-09-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Early literacy activities and stories inspired by Barbie.

Talk with your Baby
2026-09-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Offered through Notre Dame’s Robinson Community Learning Center, this free eight-week bilingual class supports early language skills and natural play for children ages 0 to 3. Classes are open to all and include free diapers, wipes and books. Register by calling 574-631-6916 or emailing gtomas@nd.edu.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-09-23 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-09-30 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-10-07 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-10-14 10:00 - 10:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities.

Sensory Playdate
2026-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in play clothes and let little ones explore and learn through sensory play.

Preschool Playdough Pals
2026-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy a relaxing hour of creativity with friends and playdough.

Pokémon Preschool Party
2026-10-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Gotta catch all the fun with activities and stories based on Pokémon.

Happy 100th Winnie-the-Pooh
2026-10-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Fans of all ages are invited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Winnie-the-Pooh book. Bring a favorite book, stuffed bear or Pooh-themed item for an 11 a.m. discussion on the history of the timeless bear. Plus, crafts, games, snacks and continuous movie showings all day.

Caturday Adoption Event
2026-10-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet and play with cats available for adoption from the Humane Society of Elkhart County.

Cantos y Cuentos
2026-10-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Immerse little ones in English and Spanish at this bilingual time of stories, songs and rhymes.
