Curbside Concerts: Southside Denny
2026-09-04 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Southside Denny and his band are bringing the blues to Curbside Concerts on Sept. 4.
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 along with Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn. 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: The Tumbleweed Jumpers
2026-09-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Everybody’s definition of fun should be The Tumbleweed Jumpers. We can’t wait to welcome them back Sept. 11.
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 along with Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn. 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.

Adult Spelling Bee - Preliminary Round
2026-09-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join a welcoming, laid-back competition as you remember from school. Spell your way to the top.
Register a team to support each other, but compete individually.
Registration opens Aug. 1.

Curbside Concerts: Why Not Both?
2026-09-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The seventh season of Curbside Concerts is winding down, but Why Not Both? gives us the indie rock notes we want stuck in our heads until next year.
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 along with Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn. 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.

Manhattan Short Film Festival
2026-09-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Be a film critic for a night. Watch short films from around the world and vote for your favorite. Films are unrated and intended for an audience age 18 and up.

Manhattan Short Film Festival
2026-09-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Be a film critic for a night. Watch short films from around the world and vote for your favorite. Films are unrated and intended for an audience age 18 and up. We’ll have pizza, popcorn and pink lemonade while we watch.

Manhattan Short Film Festival
2026-09-26 17:00 - 19:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Be a film critic for a night. Watch short films from around the world and vote for your favorite. We’ll serve pizza, soft drinks and popcorn. Films are unrated and intended for an audience age 18 and up.

Elkhart County Adult Spelling Bee
2026-09-29 17:30 - 20:00 | Goshen Theater, 216 S. Main St., Goshen, 46526, United States
The county-wide finals. See who will win it all. The preliminary round is on Sept. 12 at EPL.

Manhattan Short Film Festival
2026-10-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States

Manhattan Short Film Festival
2026-10-03 15:00 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Be a film critic for a night. Watch short films from around the world and vote for your favorite. Films are unrated and intended for an audience age 18 and up. We’ll have pizza, popcorn and soda while we watch.

Genealogy Marathon
2026-10-16 13:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us in person or remotely for an afternoon of genealogy presentations covering topics like:
-Starting Your Genealogy Journey
-Cluster Research
-Building your Digital Family History Archive
-Researching Your Revolutionary War Soldier
The programs are provided by the Genealogy Education Network (GEN), a multi-state initiative to connect libraries/genealogical societies and provide educational and research opportunities that is spearheaded by the Genealogy Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library. Co-sponsors include the Central Texas Genealogical Society and the Texas State Genealogical Society.

Music in the Stacks
2026-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join a special all-ages Storytime featuring members of the Elkhart Symphony’s Zephyr Wind Quintet. Hear a story come to life with live accompaniment and learn about the instruments in the symphony. This program is supported by the Friends of EPL.

Trunk-or-Treat at Pierre Moran
2026-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Drop in for our free spooktacular afternoon or safe trick-or-treating in a family-friendly environment. Plus, crafts, games, snacks and candy-alternative treats.
Vendors interested in participating should call 574-294-5418 and ask for Angie by Oct. 16.

Halloween Parade
2026-10-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in costume for stories, games and activities before we walk around to collect candy.
