Elkhart Public Library

Preschool Drive-in Movie
2023-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

FAFSA Registration
2023-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Signing up for FASFA can be intimidating but IUSB’s Financial Aid Office is here to make it easier. Bring your laptop or borrow one of ours.

Curbside Concerts: Shiny Shiny Black wsg Anna p.s.
2023-05-12 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. Shiny Shiny Black brings a roots rock vibe to the rooftop stage. Special guest Anna p.s. was a founding member of SSB, but she’s been on a successful journey as a solo artist for nearly a decade.

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.
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Noche de Lotería
2023-05-11 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.
Disfruta de un tentempié y de la Lotería con otras familias de 4:30pm a 6:00pm el jueves 11 de Mayo en Pierre Moran.

Dia del Niño
2023-04-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
¡Celebra el Día del Niño con juegos, premios, pintacaras, piñatas y mucho más en la Sucursal Pierre Moran!
Celebrating the Mexican holiday Dia del Niño with face painting, lotería, free books, games and more.

Preschool Party: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
2023-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
What happens if you give a mouse a cookie? Who knows what else he’ll want to go with it. We’ll enjoy a few of the famous mouse stories and make art, enjoy games and have fun with mice and cookies.

Songs in the Stacks: Horn and Harp
2023-04-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Elkhart County Symphony’s Anna Hagen and Deb Inglefield will share special selections at this concert event.

Easter Egg Hunt Party
2023-04-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy stories and some surprises before hunting for eggs. Bring a basket or bag to collect them or we’ll have some available, too. Kids get a goodie bag regardless of how many eggs they find.

Spring Break Story Break
2023-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Take a break from spring break with Elephant, Piggie and Miss Janell. Enjoy the Elephant and Piggie stories from Mo Willems, create Elephant and Piggie masks and act like them. Keep an eye out for Pigeon, too.

Easter Party for Littles
2023-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Games, stories, music and an egg hunt for preschoolers.

Frog and Toad: A Special Event
2023-04-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join the fun for a two-hour event with members of the Elkhart Civic Theater cast of “A Year with Frog and Toad.” The cast will sing songs from the musical and read stories. Everyone can enjoy activities, refreshments and more.

Battle of the Books
2023-03-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The competition returns as seven teams from local schools go for the win in this fun book-reading contest.

Severe Weather Safety
2023-03-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Learn about the severe weather we get in Northern Indiana, how to stay safe and the role of the National Weather Service from meteorologist Rachel Cobb.

Mythical Magical Tea Party
2023-03-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dress up as a mythical character like a fairy, leprechaun, mermaid or dragon, if you choose and enjoy tea, hot chocolate or a treat. Make a magical box and play games.

Games to Eat for Tweens and Teens
2023-02-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring an appetite for games and food and we’ll play games that end with you getting to eat.

Preschool Party: Gabby's Dollhouse
2023-02-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
In a favorite episode, Gabby and her kitties are shrunk down and must put together a special formula. Help find the hidden ingredients and put together the formula.

Raining Hearts
2023-02-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Fun that’s all about the heart. Use heart stamps to create cards, play games, eat candy and learn about your heart.

Virtual Author Discussion with Katherine Arden
2022-12-08 18:00 - 19:00 | IN
Author of the “Winternight” series Katherine Arden will join in virtually to talk and answer questions about her popular book series. Register to receive the Zoom link.
