Homeschool Sunshine Scrapbook Canvas
2025-05-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a unique canvas artwork with paint and scrapbooking paper.

Osolo Page Turners
2025-05-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our monthly book discussions at the Osolo Branch. Upcoming titles:

Dec. 8 – “Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club” by Helen Simonson
Jan. 12 – “How to Solve Your Own Murder” by Kristen Perrin
Feb. 9 – “The Book Club of Troublesome Women” by Marie Boswick
March 9 – Any book about Amelia Earhart
April 13 – “The Clinic” by Cate Quinn

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-05-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Get creative and make a painting of your choosing. Learn new techniques while we paint with acrylic paint.
Registration for this program opens April 1.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-05-13 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Follow along as local artist Linda Pieri helps us create a work of art.
Registration for this event opens April 1.

Teen Perler Bead Frames
2025-05-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a unique, colorful frame using fused beads. Perfect for displaying Polaroids or small artwork.

Stories in the Garden
2025-05-13 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-05-20 17:00 - 17:30 | Wellfield Gardens, 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Every Tuesday join us for a fun and interactive Storytime with the beautiful Wellfield Gardens as a backdrop. Find us in the Children’s Garden area and watch this page or our Facebook if the weather is iffy.
Wellfield Gardens offers free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays.

DIY All-Purpose Cleaner
2025-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create an all-purpose cleaner that’s effective but less harsh and better for the environment and allergies.

Tween and Teen Cookies and Canvas
2025-05-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a painting from one of our available pictures and learn new painting techniques.
Registration for this program opens April 1.

Noche de Lotería
2025-05-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Learn and play lotería, a fast-paced and fun bingo-like game. Plus, we’ll have snacks and prizes. It’s a fun way to learn some new Spanish words.
Diviértete y juega a la lotería, come deliciosos aperitivos y gana premios!

Taller de Dulces Enchilados
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
¡Ven a hacer tus propios dulces enchilados! Trae tu gomitas favorito o usa algunos se los nuestros para hacer un dulce picante y delicioso!
Make your own spicy candy using gummy snacks you bring or you can use ours.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party
2025-05-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Start the Summer Reading Challenge off with games, snacks and activities. Plus, pick up books to read for the challenge while you’re here.

Summer Reading Kickoff Ice Cream Party
2025-05-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Get everything you need for the Summer Reading Challenge plus a mini ice cream sandwich sundae with toppings of your choosing.
Participa en el Reto de Lectura de Verano mientras disfrutas de un delicioso mini sundae de sándwich de helado. Personaliza tu helado con una variedad de infredientes para hacerío a tu gusto. No dejes escapar esta dulce oportunidad, sóio està disponible hasta fin de existencias.

Summer Reading Kickoff Weekend
2025-05-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Start the Summer Reading Challenge at Dunlap with snacks, activities and books. Create an art rock on Friday or Saturday for our butterfly garden caterpillar! Plus, pick up books to start reading.

Curbside Concerts: The Buddy System
2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Buddy System, fronted by Buddy Pearson and featuring Brendyn Cane, kicks off the 2025 season of Curbside Concerts!

Curbside Concerts are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood. More details here.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats.

In Search of Bigfoot
2025-05-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bigfoot investigator Michael Familant shares tales of his search for bigfoot. This family-friendly presentation is free and open to skeptics and believers alike.

LEGO Bots
2025-05-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Combine your LEGO building abilities with coding for sets that move, light up, play sounds and more.
Registration for this program opens April 1.

Charcuterie 101
2025-05-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Discover the secrets of crafting exquisite charcuterie boards that are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Our hands-on class will elevate your entertaining game to new heights. To register, call 574-533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.

Terrariums for Teens
2025-05-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build your own miniature garden to bring plants and life to your space.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-05-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elkhart Public Library meets the third Tuesday of each month to discuss library business. Learn more about the board and upcoming meeting here.

Friends of Elkhart Public Library meeting
2025-05-21 18:00 - 18:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Friends of EPL conduct regular business meetings at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. The meetings are open to the public. Click here to learn more about the Friends.

Summer Fun Family Movie
2025-05-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn while we watch “Dog Man” (PG, 1h, 33m).

Diabetes 101: Spanish and English
2025-05-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Essential knowledge and practical skills for people managing their diabetes or their caretakers. Experts from Purdue Extension in Elkhart County will present this session in both Spanish and English.
Este programa proporciona conocimientos esenciales y habilidades prácticas para el control eficaz de la diabetes para las personas con diabetes y sus cuidadores. Los participantes aprenderán sobre la diabetes, su control y las estratedias para optimizar la salud y el bienestar. Dísponible en inglés y español.
Registration for this program opens April 1.

Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2025-05-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Create a painting of a large pink flower by following along with local artist Linda Pieri.
Registration for this program opens April 1.

Summer Ice Cream Social
2025-05-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Kickoff the Summer Reading Challenge with games, balloons, bubbles and ice cream!

Curbside Concerts: Society's Child
2025-05-23 19:00 - 21:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
They’re the guys who seem like they never found a song they liked after 1989. Society’s Child is back to rock the roof at Curbside Concerts.

Shows are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood. More details here.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats.

Get into Gardening
2025-05-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Start or improve your garden throughout this informative series focusing on pollinators, native plants and harvesting seeds.
May 3 – Gardening how-to with Purdue Extension educator Mark Evans
May 24 – The Buzz on Pollinator Habitat
June 14 – Super Start with the Super Nine – all about the nine native plants selected for their value to our local environment
Aug. 2 – How to Harvest Your Seeds with Mark Evans

Coffee and Conversation
2025-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Catch up with friends and make new ones at this drop-in social time.
