Spanish Together
2026-06-11 15:00 - 15:45, 2026-06-18 15:00 - 15:45, 2026-06-25 15:00 - 15:45, 2026-07-02 15:00 - 15:45 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
A free, eight-week program focusing on learning Spanish at an elementary age level through vocabulary lessons, games and activities.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

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.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2026-06-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build and create with others while learning coding skills to make LEGOs move, play sounds and more.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Dunlap LEGO Club
2026-06-15 15:30 - 16:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dunlap’s LEGO Club continues on a new day. Take our monthly challenge, share your build and enter our year-long drawing for a LEGO set at the December program.

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

Clay Monster Sculptures
2026-06-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Use air-dry clay to make a monster to take home.

Ranger Quest
2026-06-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Ranger Nhim from Elkhart City Parks will join us for an outdoor quest in Walker Park, leaving from the branch. We finish with a story and a snack back at the Osolo Branch.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

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.

Playground Games
2026-06-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for outdoor games like jump rope, water balloon toss and more. Have fun with other kids and enjoy light refreshments.

Children's Summer Craft
2026-06-29, 2026-06-30, 2026-07-01, 2026-07-02 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in during open hours from June 29 to July 3 and make a season craft with available supplies in the children’s room.

Make It and Take It: America's 250th Birthday Week
2026-06-29, 2026-06-30, 2026-07-01, 2026-07-02 | 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.

Fireworks Salt Painting
2026-06-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a unique fireworks painting using watercolors and salt. Two sessions available. Great for ages 6 to 14.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

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.
