Storytime at Cleveland
2025-08-27 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-09-03 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-09-10 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-09-17 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-09-24 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-10-01 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-10-08 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-10-15 09:30 - 10:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) and 1 more date | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us for as we build social and motor skills with stories, song and a craft. Two sessions are offered for more families.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
2025-09-11 16:00 - 16:45, 2025-10-09 16:00 - 16:45 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hear stories in English and Spanish words and phrases and we finish with a hands-on activity.

Ox Bow Books and Boots
2025-09-12 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-10-17 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

Fiesta at the Mercado: Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off
2025-09-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with food trucks, vendors and activities for the whole family.

The Throwback Theatre
2025-09-18 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and a nostalgic movie for the whole family.
Aug. 21 – The Princess Bride (PG, 1:38)
Sept. 18 – The Sandlot (PG, 1:41)
Oct. 16 – Hocus Pocus (PG, 1:36)

Paw Patrol Preschool Party
2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Paw Patrol ready for action with stories and activities based on favorite characters.

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Pierre Moran
2025-10-01, 2025-10-06, 2025-10-08, 2025-10-13, 2025-10-15, 2025-10-20, 2025-10-22, 2025-10-27 and 1 more date | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Visit Pierre Moran throughout October to add a picture or special item to our ofrenda for a departed loved one. Or just write the name of your loved one to add.

Sensory Playdate
2025-10-03 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.

Sesame Street Preschool Party: The Count
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stories and activities focused on counting and math with The Count setting the theme.

Tons of Trucks
2025-10-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get up close with the trucks kids love. Big trucks take over the library parking lot and you can ask drivers questions and sit in their rigs.

Preschool Bluey Party
2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate all things Bluey with games and activities. Plus, a special prize drawing.
