Elkhart Public Library

Stories and Songs
2025-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Songwriters and libraries have one thing in common — too many stories to tell. Experience the music of the area’s best creative talents and their friends in a new way. Different musicians every week. Beverages will be available for purchase, no cover charge.
This event is designated Well Crafted by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau and is supported by Pillars of Elkhart.
July 18 – Nekeisha Alayna Alexis
July 25 -Julia James
Aug. 1 – Abbie Thomas
Aug. 8 – Rafael Chávez y Moreno
Oct. 3 – Nate and Amber Butler

What to Watchlist
2025-08-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Share the latest on your favorite TV shows and movies. Discuss fan theories and hidden gems. Plus, we’ll watch trailers for what’s coming up.

Curbside Concerts: Abbie Thomas and the Crazy Hearts
2025-08-29 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Abbie Thomas returns to the roof to kick off the fall season of Curbside Concerts on Aug. 29.
Abbie is a two-time independent music Artist of the Year. Her music is sometimes soul, sometimes bluesy rock, and always delivered from the heart with a vibe reminiscent of the great ’70s songwriters.
Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase – That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop will be here with us. Bring a camp chair, bring a blanket, bring your ready-for-the-weekend mood.
The “Well Crafted” events have the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Check out MyEPL.org/curbside for all the series info.

Curbside Concerts: JAGALCHI
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
On tour supporting their newest album, JAGALCHI returns to the Curbside Concerts roof on Sept. 5.
The self-proclaimed “Midwest Post Big-Band” project has strong Goshen roots. “You Will Know True Loss” is the band’s latest effort, following up on last year’s successful “Now There Are Only Stories.”
Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase – That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop will be here with us. Bring a camp chair, bring a blanket, bring your ready-for-the-weekend mood.
The “Well Crafted” events have the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Check out MyEPL.org/curbside for all the series info.

Cut the Cord
2025-09-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get informed on everything you should know before you return your cable box. From the best streaming platforms to internet speeds needed and more traditional cable alternatives.

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.

Curbside Concerts: Tumbleweed Jumpers
2025-09-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Tumbleweed Jumpers are making Curbside Concerts a stop on their comeback tour.
Everybody’s favorite feel-good band delivers funky Americana with a fabulous horn section, a sweet mandolin, an organ, some guitars … really every instrument ever invented, probably played by every musician Goshen has ever produced. Gonna be crowded up there on stage – don’t miss it.
Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase – That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop will be here with us. Bring a camp chair, bring a blanket, bring your ready-for-the-weekend mood.
The “Well Crafted” events have the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Check out MyEPL.org/curbside for all the series info.

Curbside Concerts: Jake Miller and the Midwest Heat
2025-09-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Jake Miller and his guys play the two best types of music: country and western. The Midwest Heat wraps up the 2025 season of Curbside Concerts on Sept. 19.
Graduates of Kansas Bible Co., Jake and friends are familiar to stages around Michiana. Just like his past rooftop performances, his supporting cast is exceptional – you never know who might sit in for a song or three.
Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase – That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop will be here with us. Bring a camp chair, bring a blanket, bring your ready-for-the-weekend mood.
The “Well Crafted” events have the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Check out MyEPL.org/curbside for all the series info.

Sonic the Hedgehog Back to School Party
2025-09-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for Sonic-themed fun games, food and more.

Manhattan SHORT Film Festival
2025-09-26 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-27 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 19:00 - 22:30, 2025-10-03 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-04 15:00 - 18:30 | IN
You get to be the judge at this short film festival. Watch 10 movies from around the world and vote for a favorite. Movies are unrated but intended for an adult audience. Click here to find out more about each of the films.
Friday, Sept. 26 – Dunlap, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27 – Downtown, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 1 – Pierre Moran, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3 – Osolo, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 4 – Cleveland, 3 p.m.

Una Conversación con Zulma Prieto/A Conversation with Zulma Prieto
2025-09-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Zulma Prieto, founder of El Puente newspaper leads a powerful conversation about the Latinx experience in Elkhart County. Explore 30 years of local migration history, challenges and the role of journalism.

Conoce la experiencia de la comunidad latina en el condado de Elkhart. 30 años de historia migrante, desafíos locales y el poder del periodismo para dar voz a quienes no siempre son escuchados.

Stories and Songs
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Songwriters and libraries have one thing in common — too many stories to tell. Experience the music of the area’s best creative talents and their friends in a new way. Beverages will be available for purchase, no cover charge.
This event is Well Crafted with the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau and is supported by Pillars of Elkhart.
Oct. 3 – Nate and Amber Butler (“Shiny Shiny Black”) with Mike Vial and Noraa Hazlett
Nov. 6 – Eli Kahn (“After Ours”) hosting with three local guests:
Nov. 7 – Jim Van Dyck (“The Hatchbacks”) hosting, joined by Devin Vargo, Nick Wort and Landon Grwinski

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.

Behold! The National Ambassador for Young People's Literature is Coming to Elkhart!
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Concord Junior High, 59397 C.R. 11, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Award-winning author Mac Barnett is excited to share his passion for picture books with children and adults in Elkhart and the surrounding community. The tradition of the picture book is a tradition of experimentation, just like childhood itself. Every page turn contains infinite possibilities – a journey of discovery and connections. On his nationwide tour as national ambassador, Mac invites readers of all ages to join him in celebrating what’s vibrant, joyful and inspiring about this quintessential American art form.

“What excites me is the living, thinking, feeling kid who exists right now and needs a good story. Magic is what happens at that moment in childhood.”

— Mac Barnett, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

This free event is open to all ages. On site book sales and a book signing will take place following the program.

This event is free. Registration is required.

Click here to register for this event as space is limited.

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.

Genealogy Watch Party
2025-10-17 12:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate Family History Month with genealogical presentations from the Genealogy Network of Texas. Plus, EPL staff share local resources and tips for your genealogical journey.
Watch remotely or in person at the downtown library. Register to receive a link for remote viewing.
Registration for this program opens Sept. 1.

Trunk-or-Treat at Pierre Moran
2025-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Drop in for a free, fun afternoon of trick-or-treating in a family-friendly and safe environment. Wear a costume and pick out candy. Plus, face-painting, games, crafts and snacks.
If you’re interested in participating in the festivities, call Angie at 574-294-6418 by Oct. 17. Prepare for 200 participants. You should have pre-wrapped candy or alternative treats (such as small toys) and no vehicles larger than a pickup truck or van.
The Friends of the Elkhart Public Library support this program.

Halloween Parade
2025-10-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in costume for stories and games before we walk around the library to collect candy.

Scooby Doo Halloween Party
2025-10-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in your costume for games and treats. Plus, we’ll have a costume contest with a prize for the winner.

WWII Stories with author Barbara Morrow
2025-11-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join an immersive talk with Barbara Morrow, author of Army Guy, Red Cross Girl: The Lives and Letters of Two Small-Town Hoosiers who Helped Win WWII. Through letters and photos of two Auburn, Ind. natives, it tells their stories of service in the Army and Red Cross. From preparing for D-Day to comforting troops fighting in Italy, these were just two of the people helping win the war.

¡Esqueletos en la Biblioteca!
2025-11-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
¡Concurso de Disfraces de Esqueletos por el Día de los Muertos en la Biblioteca! Celebra con nosotros esta tradición especial y participa en nuestro concurso de disfraces de esqueletos, Habrá premios en tres categorías:
Mejor disfraz tradicional
Más creativo
Mejor grupo
¡Ven a honrar el Día de los Muertos con estilo, imaginación y alegría! ¡Regístrate ahora!

Stories and Songs
2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Songwriters and libraries have one thing in common — too many stories to tell. Experience the music of the area’s best creative talents and their friends in a new way. Beverages will be available for purchase, no cover charge.
This event is designated Well Crafted by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau and is supported by Pillars of Elkhart.
Nov. 6 – Eli Kahn (“After Ours”) hosting with three local guests: Abbie Thomas, Heyzeus and Trevor McDonald
Nov. 7 – Jim Van Dyck (“The Hatchbacks”) hosting, joined by Devin Vargo, Nick Wort and Landon Grwinski

Stories and Songs
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Songwriters and libraries have one thing in common — too many stories to tell. Experience the music of the area’s best creative talents and their friends in a new way. Beverages will be available for purchase, no cover charge.
This event is designated Well Crafted by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau and is supported by Pillars of Elkhart.
Oct. 3 – Nate and Amber Butler
Nov. 6 – Eli Kahn (“After Ours”) hosting with three local guests:
Nov. 7 – Jim Van Dyck (“The Hatchbacks”) hosting, joined by Devin Vargo, Nick Wort and Landon Grwinski

Pick the Right Medigap Plan
2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Heading into enrollment season, learn how to pick the right supplemental policy that fits your needs with experts from Weiss Financial Ratings. You can find a customized policy for free with your library card.
