Junior Theatre Camp
2023-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Join a fun introductory theatre camp. We’ll practice Monday through Friday afternoon and perform for our families on Friday evening.

Readers Roundtable
2023-06-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Share your latest reads and recommendations from other avid readers at this casual, no-assigned-reading book club.

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.

Eric Carle Collage
2023-06-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Eric Carle made some beautiful collages using painted tissue paper of animals. Make your own Eric Carle-style picture.

Romance Readers Roundup
2023-06-13 18:00 - 19:00 | IN
Romance readers, hear the latest book releases and discuss what you are reading and what you’re looking forward to. Get on hold lists first and find your next favorite romance author or book.
We will meet virtually. Register below to receive the Zoom link.

Picnic in the Park Storytime
2023-06-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
Pack a picnic and meet us at Cobus Creek County Park for this special outdoors Storytime.

Camp Read-A-Lot
2023-06-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our camp for stories and songs around the campfire, a bear hunt, fishing in the pond, tent construction and a special camp treat!

Bad Art Night
2023-06-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Teens can make a painting, sculpture, structure, mobile, necklace, books, whatever kind of art you would like. It just has to be really bad.

Paint Your Own Pottery
2023-06-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Christina McCormick from The Hunny Pot Studio leads a session on decorating pottery pieces.

This program is best for adults.

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.

Adult Crafternoon - Glass Marble Sun Catchers
2023-06-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Meet others and learn new craft skills. This month we’re making an eye-catching sun catcher with patterned glass marbles.

Cookies and Canvas Junior
2023-06-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Develop painting skills and create something beautiful together. Great for ages 5-10.

Triple-P: Manejando el tiempo que usa la tecnología
2023-06-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
En esta presentación aprenderemos:
-Por qué demasiado tiempo frente a las pantallas puede causar problemas
-Cómo establecer límites saludables para el uso de la technología por niños de 2 a 12 años
-Cómo implementar consecuencias que funcionen
Para registrarse

Messy Play Day
2023-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make a mess at the library. Your kids will love the sensory activities that develop motor and language skills, we’ll clean up.

Teen DIY Stickers
2023-06-20 15:30 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create your own stickers for your water bottle, notebook, phone case or anything else.

Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-06-20 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.
Note: November’s meeting will take place one week earlier due to Thanksgiving.

Storytime with Miss Angie
2023-06-21 11:00 - 11:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Meet new friends and gain literacy and social skills through stories, songs, rhymes and more at the Cleveland Branch.

Tie-Dye or Galaxy Shoes
2023-06-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Bring a pair of white canvas shoes and we’ll turn them into wearable tie-dye or galaxy creations.

Tween and Teen Mandalas
2023-06-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a circular mandala art out of nature items we find. Then we’ll make another mandala that you can eat out of food.

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2023-06-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Bring out our creativity and create an acrylic painting. This program is great for ages 11-17.

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.

Jazz Fest Preparty: Dylan Tolbert
2023-06-23 19:30 - 20:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dylan Tolbert is a talented multi-instrumentalist. It’s clear from first album, Tolbert Drive, the inspirations come from a love and appreciation of Stevie Wonder, U2, Marvin Gaye and Prince.
These Jazz Fest parties are free shows outside, with bands 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.
And stick around for the free 10pm Friday afterparty featuring Bumpus.

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.

Jazz Fest Preparty: Lalo Cura
2023-06-24 19:30 - 20:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Simply put, Lalo Cura rocks. This Goshen-based band officially describes themselves as Latin-Soul Fusion, and they will bring powerful rhythms to get you moving.
These Jazz Fest parties are free shows outside, with bands 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.
And stick around for the free 10pm Saturday afterparty – Empire Strikes Brass.

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.

Theater Camp
2023-06-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this event is closed.
Join our play and we’ll practice for four days before our performance. Great for ages 8 and up.

Theater Camp
2023-06-30 15:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Join our play and we’ll practice for four days before our performance. Great for ages 8 and up.

Teen Library Lock In
2023-06-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Spend an evening playing games, making things and eating snacks. Wear comfy clothes and join us for a fun night at the library.

Triple-P: Teach Your Kids to Take Chores on
2023-07-03 15:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Conquer the challenge of chores with this one hour workshop from Triple-P. Attendees’ children are invited to participate in activitie sin the library during the session.
To register click this link.

Readers Spin to Win
2023-07-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come into Osolo, show Miss Janell any three books you have read for the Summer Reading Challenge and spin the wheel to get a prize.
