Elkhart Public Library

Fables and Festivities
2023-12-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Local authors of children’s and teen books will be set up inside the library to sell their books. Talk to authors about their books and get some holiday shopping done, Fables Books of Goshen will have a pop-up store, too. Plus, activities for kids.
For details on the writing contest, click here.

Preschool Dinosaur Party
2023-12-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Roar for dinosaurs! Enjoy stories and activities with a dinosaur theme.

Holiday Ornament Workshop
2023-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy a holiday atmosphere as you create ornaments with live holiday music, cookies and hot chocolate.

Noche de Lotería
2023-11-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
La Sirena! La Luna! El Tambor! Come play lotería, win prizes and munch on snacks.

Wheel of Prizes
2023-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Teens will spin the wheel, guess a letter and figure out the word. Enjoy snacks while we play and compete for prizes.

Karaoke for Teens
2023-11-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends and belt out your favorite songs.

How to Catch a Turkey
2023-11-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Play turkey-themed games and then try to catch one for a prize. Plus stories about thankfulness and being a good friend.

Daniel Tiger Preschool Pajama Party
2023-11-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy Daniel Tiger songs and stories in your pajamas.

Taller de Finanzas
2023-10-27 10:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Aprende a gestionar las finanzas, establecer y alcanzar objetivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.

Community Discussion: Library Strategic Plan
2023-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Your ideas help Elkhart Public Library get better. Tell us how we’re doing and what we need to do to better serve the community.
These open, one-hour discussions are all about you. Information discussed will be considered as part of EPL’s strategic planning process.
Monday, Oct. 23, 2023
• Dunlap – 10 a.m.
• Pierre Moran – Noon
• Osolo – 2:30 p.m.
• Downtown – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023• Cleveland – 11:30 a.m.• Pierre Moran – 6 p.m.

Planning for Retirement
2023-10-24 18:00 - 18:45 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn more about retirement readiness from the experts at First Source Bank. Creating a savings plan, investing and setting financial goals are all part of the discussion.
Registration for this event is closed.

Community Discussion: Library Strategic Plan
2023-10-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Your ideas help Elkhart Public Library get better. Tell us how we’re doing and what we need to do to better serve the community.
These open, one-hour discussions are all about you. Information discussed will be considered as part of EPL’s strategic planning process.
Monday, Oct. 23, 2023
• Dunlap – 10 a.m.
• Pierre Moran – Noon
• Osolo – 2:30 p.m.
• Downtown – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023
• Cleveland – 11:30 a.m.
• Pierre Moran – 6 p.m.

Fire Safety with Elkhart Fire Department
2023-10-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet our local firefighting heroes and see their equipment up close. We’re kicking off Fire Safety Week with EFD showing the kiddos how to stay safe and then explore a fire truck.

Fun Family Movie
2023-09-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Free popcorn and a recently released movie. We’re showing “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” It’s 1 hour, 32 minutes and rated PG. RSVP on our Facebook Page.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Wellfield
2023-09-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Wellfield Gardens, 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
This event is free with admission or membership to the Gardens (or checkout EPL’s Wellfield pass)
Wellfield Botanic Gardens are partnering with the Elkhart Public Library to bring the celebration to the Gardens. We’ll have family-friendly activities, crafts and a scavenger hunt – something for everyone!

Curbside Concerts: Rica Obsesion, Los Ortega, Grupo Renacer
2023-09-15 19:00 - 23:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The fall finale of Curbside Concerts will rock late into the night.

Rica Obsesion from Chicago – an Elkhart Jazz Fest main stage favorite – will take the stage at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, to cap a night of tremendous Latin music. Grupo Renacer will open at 7 p.m., followed by Los Ortega at about 8:15. Come ready to dance and celebrate.

Las Patronas and Hotdogeddy’s will sell food, and our beverage tent will be set up. Bring camp chairs or blanket and enjoy the show.

These concerts on the roof of the downtown library are powered by AEP and Well Crafted with the support of Experience Elkhart County, Indiana.

For the whole series schedule, visit MyEPL.org/curbside

Mercado Day
2023-09-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Trae a la familia a una tarde de arte, vendedores locales, camiones de comida como Hotdogeddy’s y la Heladería Tropicana y mucho más durante un mercado para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana el 15 de Septiembre de mediodía a las 5pm. No te pierdas el concierto gratis a las 7 de la noche, con el Grupo Renacer, Los Ortega y Rica Obsesión.

Los vendedores son Mina’s Designs, Aspeitia Damien Candle, Yeliz Creations, Essence Aurelina Spa Loro Verde Imports, y mas. Los artistas locales exponen sus obras dentro de la biblioteca y también hay juegos de lotería.
Bring the family to an afternoon of art, local vendors, food trucks like Hotdogeddy’s and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop and more during a market to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Hang around for the free Curbside Concert at 7 p.m. with Grupo Renacer, Los Ortega and Rica Obsesion.
Vendors include Mina’s Designs, Aspeitia Damien Candle, Yeliz Creations, Essence Aurelina Spa, Loro Verde Imports. Local artists show their work inside the library and games of lotería, too.

Curbside Concerts: SPACESHIPS wsg SHAM
2023-09-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
CAPS LOCK IS NOT NECESSARY ALL THE TIME. THIS NEEDS TO BE ONE OF THOSE EXCEPTIONS.

SPACESHIPS and SHAM are two bands from South Bend you need to see. THAT GUYS GOURMET RIBS will be on the scene.

As the opener at 7pm, SHAM gives off vibes as the wig-headed merchild of Nirvana & the B-52s. Taking the stage about 8:15, SPACESHIPS delivers a soaring post-gaze dream metal sound.

These concerts with BANDS ON THE ROOF of the downtown library are powered by AEP and WELL CRAFTED with the support of Experience Elkhart County, Indiana. Bring CAMP CHAIRS or a blanket and ENJOY THE SHOW.

For the whole series schedule, visit MyEPL.org/curbside.

Curbside Concerts: Quite Frank Lee
2023-09-01 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Quite Frank Lee takes the stage during the second week of our fall Curbside Concerts. This local band plays everything from Del Shannon and Paul Simon to Ryan Adams and The Civil Wars, with some originals thrown in.

Pinyo’s Kitchen food truck will be on hand, and our beverage tent will be set up. Bring a camp chair or blanket and enjoy the show.

These concerts on the roof of the downtown library are powered by AEP and Well Crafted with the support of Experience Elkhart County, Indiana.

For the whole series schedule, visit MyEPL.org/curbside

Tie-Dye T-Shirts
2023-08-31 15:30 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us outside Osolo to create a tie-dye shirt! All shirts are free. Bring your own or we’ll have you S to L and adult M to XL.
If it rains, it’s canceled.

Preschool Playdate
2023-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join an informal playtime with lots of activity stations for little ones to try. Music, bubbles, playdough and more are part of the fun.

Curbside Concerts: Paul Erdman Trio
2023-08-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Paul Erdman kicks off our fall series of free Curbside Concerts. Hotdogeddy’s and our beverage tent will be set up – bring a camp chair or blanket and enjoy the show.

These concerts on the roof of the downtown library are powered by AEP and Well Crafted with the support of Experience Elkhart County, Indiana.

For the whole series schedule, visit MyEPL.org/curbside

Baby Play Day
2023-08-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your little one to the library to play with other babies. We will have baby-safe sensory explorations and many different play activities just right for little ones under the age of 2.

Tie Dye Party
2023-08-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your own shirt or we’ll have limited supplies of shirts available for tie-dying in the library parking lot.

End of Summer Bingo
2023-08-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Finish the summer break with games of bingo and a chance to take home a book or small prize.

Teen Summer Reading Prize Party
2023-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Kardzhali Park, 303 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Teens are invited to to their own Prize Party for more fun. Enjoy a live DJ, plus activities and games.

Summer Reading Prize Party
2023-07-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Kardzhali Park, 303 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
We celebrate Summer Reading with games, activities, a bounce house and Summer Reading winners. Check back and stay tuned to our Facebook Page for more details.

Return to Camp Read-A-Lot
2023-07-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Return to Camp Read-A-Lot for another round of stories and songs around the campfire, arts and crafts and tents to build and read inside.

Family Fort Night
2023-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Make a fort and read stories. Bring family and friends to “camp” in your tent at the library. We will supply tables, chairs, tenting materials, books (of course), s’mores mix and more. Bring a flashlight and any of your own blankets, sheets, etc. Pajamas and stuffed animal are welcome!

Return to Camp Read-A-Lot for Littles
2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for stories and songs around a campfire, plus search for critters, going fishing and a camp snack.
