Elkhart Public Library

Fire Safety with Elkhart Fire Department
2023-10-04 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Turtles
2023-07-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Elkhart County Parks talk all about turtles. Learn about local varieties and more. Come dressed up like a favorite fictional turtle, if you choose and you could win a prize.

Jazz Fest Afterparty: Empire Strikes Brass
2023-06-24 22:00 - 23:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Finish off your Saturday night downtown with thumping rhythm and lush horns. Empire Strikes Brass is based in Asheville, N.C., crafting their sound in the legendary Echo Mountain Recording Studio. This rock jam will have a Second Line quality to it – expect a hot and memorable night in the city!
This Jazz Fest Afterparty is a free show, with the band playing on the roof of Elkhart Public Library. Bring a camp chair, bring your dancing shoes. That Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking, and cold beverages will be for sale in the parking lot.

Jazz Fest Afterparty: Bumpus
2023-06-23 22:00 - 23:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The funk is back. Chicago-based Bumpus has stayed true to its roots and is still “Fresh” – the band gets its inspiration from the sounds of that classic Sly and the Family Stone record. With deep bass, horns and organ, band members bring the energy of James Brown with the cool of Marvin Gaye. They’ve appeared on stage with Maceo Parker, The Roots, Dr. John, They Might Be Giants, and Hootie and the Blowfish.
This Jazz Fest Afterparty is a free show, with the band playing on the roof of Elkhart Public Library. Bring a camp chair, bring your dancing shoes. That Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking, and cold beverages will be for sale in the parking lot.

Noche de Lotería
2023-06-22 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.

Curbside Concerts: Gretchen's Revenge
2023-06-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Curbside Concerts are back for Year 4, and we’re all about reunions. Gretchen’s Revenge was The Band to See in Michiana until they took a break to be adults. This group puts its own take on great songs from Coldplay to Cheap Trick, Fleetwood Mac to Alanis Morissette.

These Friday night shows are free and start at 7pm. Hotdogeddy’s and beer/wine/pop/water will be for sale in the library parking lot. Bring a camp chair! Get all the series details at MyEPL.org/curbside.

Roz Puppets
2023-06-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join the fun as Roz Puppets performs “The Frog Prince,” the funny story of a frog looking for adventure outside of his swamp.

Curbside Concerts: High Gravity
2023-06-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Curbside Concerts are back for Year 4, and we’re all about reunions. High Gravity keeps their streak of playing our roof – rock from the ’70s to today, maybe even a little Rage Against The Machine if you’re good.

These Friday night shows are free and start at 7pm. Las Patronas food truck and beer/wine/pop/water will be for sale in the library parking lot. Bring a camp chair! Get all the series details at MyEPL.org/curbside.

Preschool Drive-in Movie
2023-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Use your creativity to make a car from a cardboard box. Then settle in for some short movies to entertain your preschooler.

Curbside Concerts: Joe Baughman and the Righteous Few
2023-06-02 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Curbside Concerts are back for Year 4, and we’re all about reunions. But this might be the band you haven’t heard before … and we promise you will want to see them again and again. JB+RF is a folk rock ensemble with takes on the daily Middle American existence and personal sadsackery.

These Friday night shows are free and start at 7pm. Hotdogeddy’s and beer/wine/pop/water will be for sale in the library parking lot. Bring a camp chair! Get all the series details at MyEPL.org/curbside.

Curbside Concerts: Society's Child
2023-05-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Curbside Concerts are back for Year 4, and we’re all about reunions. Society’s Child is a high-octane band that reunited in 2022 after a 30-year break. Expect some KISS, some Ozzy, and maybe some originals, too.

These Friday night shows are free and start at 7pm. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beer/wine/pop/water will be for sale in the library parking lot. Bring a camp chair! Get all the series details at MyEPL.org/curbside.

EPL Branches: Fun in the Sun
2023-05-25 15:00 - 16:30 | IN
Branches are hosting summer fun. Same party, different place. Choose a date and branch to visit or come to them all. We’ll have summer fun including water balloons, noodle games, snacks and prizes.
July 18 – Dunlap

Curbside Concerts: Kansas Bible Co.
2023-05-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Curbside Concerts are back for Year 4, and we’re all about reunions. And no show will be bigger than Kansas Bible Co. This Goshen-to-Nashville rock band has covered a lot of ground in 15 years, but they haven’t done a lot of gigs since the pandemic.

These Friday night shows are free and start at 7pm. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beer/wine/pop/water will be for sale in the library parking lot. Bring a camp chair! Get all the series details at MyEPL.org/curbside.
