Elkhart Public Library

REAL Talk: Reflections of a Heart Attack Survivor
2024-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
REAL Services and Elkhart Public Library present “Real Talk,” a series of educational programs for adults.
Mia Albert is a Hospice Care Consultant for Heartland Hospice. She’s a registered nurse with 15 years of experience, and a heart attack survivor.
As someone living with premature heart disease, Mia is passionate about educating others on the risks they may also be living with, how they can care for their own heart health, and also how they can advocate for themselves within the healthcare system.
This cookies and coffee talk will last about 45 minutes, with time set aside for Q&A. Click here to register at the REAL Services site.
These events at EPL will take place at 11 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of every other month, February through December.

Dr. Seuss Day
2024-03-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy Seuss-related activities based around your favorite books and characters to celebrate the author’s 120th birthday and National Read Across America Day.

Dr. Seuss Preschool Party
2024-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dr. Seuss’s numerous books and characters turn into fun activities.

Magical Tea Party
2024-03-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Treats, tea and hot chocolate will be served at this magic tea time. Come in costume if you choose and enjoy activities and stories, too.

Battle of the Books
2024-03-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The reading competition for fifth and sixth graders is back for participating schools.

Easter Egg Hunt for Littles
2024-03-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
First, music, stories and games, then a shared egg hunt with something for everyone to take home (regardless of how many eggs you find).

Easter Egg Hunt
2024-03-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your basket to collect the eggs hidden throughout the library, but everyone will take home a treat bag, whether you find eggs or not. Before the hunt, enjoy a magic show from magician Steve Vaught.

Bluey Party
2024-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Help us find Bluey when she is lost in the library. Plus stories and activities.

Little Artists
2024-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Pick from several choices of art projects to make and materials to work with. Great for toddlers and older siblings.

Cleveland Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
2024-04-08 13:30 - 16:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
The solar eclipse will be near-total in our area. Bring a chair or blanket and we’ll hand out viewing glasses at 1:30 p.m. while supplies last. The eclipse starts at 1:50 p.m., peaks at 3:09 p.m. and completes at 4:25 p.m.

Dunlap Eclipse Viewing Party
2024-04-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Pick up a pair of eclipse glasses and enjoy snacks and more during the near-total solar eclipse. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Enter our raffle for a chance to win a book or a LEGO set. The eclipse peaks at 3:09 p.m.

Trolls Preschool Pajama Party
2024-04-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dance and sing along with music from the Trolls movies. Activities and stories add to the fun.

Teen Job Fair
2024-04-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Your parents want you to get a job. Meet local companies looking for help and find that job.

Prop Swap
2024-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Plants don’t have to be expensive. Bring a plant that’s ready for propagation or use our available dirt and pots to take a prop from one of ours. Plus, meet other green thumbs and share tips. Dirt and other materials are available while supplies last.

Día de los Niños y Libros
2024-04-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Games, stories, and more to celebrate kids!
Participa en juegos, haz una manualidad o escucha cuentos y canciones en español, y celebra un día para los niños: ¡cada niño se irá con un premio!

Celebrate El Día de los Niños
2024-05-03 15:30 - 17:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
El Día de los Niños is a holiday celebration for children with games, prizes, free books, snacks and more.

Black Like Me with Indiana Black Expo
2024-05-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elkhart Chapter of the Indiana Black Expo highlights the accomplishments of area African-Americans outside of the sports world. Panelists featured include mayor Rod Roberson, Rodney Dale, Levon Johnson, Emily Arnold and more.

Curbside Concerts: Paul Decker and the Remnants
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Paul Decker and the Remnants on the rooftop stage for the first time!

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages available for purchase. Bring a blanket or camp chair, dancing shoes optional. Show moves inside the library if bad weather.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Curbside Concerts: Jake Miller and the Midwest Heat
2024-05-17 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Jake Miller comes back to the rooftop stage, this time with his new country-rock band, the Midwest Heat.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages available for purchase. Bring a blanket or camp chair, dancing shoes optional. Show moves inside the library if bad weather.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Tie-Dye T-Shirts
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Stop by Cleveland and make a tie-dye t-shirt for Summer Reading. Shirts and supplies available while they last. Rain out date is Thursday, May 23 at 3 p.m.

Curbside Concerts: Society's Child
2024-05-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Michiana’s hardest-working rock band, Society’s Child, is coming back to the rooftop stage.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages available for purchase. Bring a blanket or camp chair – ’80s shades, long hair, and band shirts with skulls optional.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Reptiles and Amphibians
2024-05-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
An Elkhart County Parks Department expert is bringing live critters for us to see up close. Learn about snakes, frogs and turtles that live right here in our area.

Curbside Concerts: Darryl Buchanan and the Soul Motown Allstars
2024-05-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The legendary Darryl Buchanan makes his way to the rooftop stage for the third time.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages available for purchase. Bring a blanket or camp chair, dancing shoes optional. Show moves inside the library if bad weather.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Roz Puppets presents "The Mystery of Cacklewood Forest"
2024-06-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet a little mouse who goes on a grand adventure in this funny and entertaining puppet show that’s great for the whole family.

Fun in the Sun Mondays
2024-06-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-10 16:00 - 17:00 | IN
Enjoy Kona Ice, prizes, games, activities and more. The Book Bus will be out to make sure everyone leaves with a free book. This is a rain or shine event.
June 3 – Dunlap
June 10 – Pierre Moran
June 17 – Cleveland – Moving inside due to excessive heat!
June 24 – Osolo

Curious Critters
2024-06-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Meet the reptiles and amphibians that call our area home and see live local species up close.

Picnic in the Park Storytime
2024-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
Bring your lunch to Cobus Creek County Park for an all-ages Storytime with Miss Rhonda.

Curbside Concerts: The Distractions wsg Half Built Homes and The Hatchbacks
2024-06-07 19:00 - 21:55 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Henry Rollins once said, “Complaining … is just a way to get out of the hard work of making music that will do some lasting damage.” Welcome to Punk Night at the ‘berry.

The Distractions take to the rooftop if there’s anything left of it after Half Built Homes and The Hatchbacks get done.
Hotdogeddy’s will be here, and beverages will be available for purchase.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Curbside Concerts: High Gravity
2024-06-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
High Gravity high up on the roof – for the fifth year in a row.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Bring a blanket or camp chair. Break our attendance record. Demand they play Rage Against The Machine this time.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.
