Crafts at Cleveland
2026-10-15 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Create a fairy garden book nook while visiting with other crafters.
Registration for this program starts Sept. 1.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2026-10-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hear new phrases and stories in English and in Spanish during this all-ages Storytime. We finish with a hands-on activity.
Acompáñenos el primer martes de cada mes para escuchar cuentos en inglés y español mientras aprende palabras y frases en español. Después de los cuentos habrá una actividad manual.

Rhythms and Rhymes
2026-10-16 10:30 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get little ones, ages 1 to 3, moving and dancing with music, rhymes and sing-alongs to build motor and literacy skills.

Ox Bow Books & Boots
2026-10-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet Miss Debbie with Elkhart County Parks naturalists for a book discussion and nature activity. Dress for the weather. Books are geared to ages 8-12, and advanced reading is not required. We’ll meet on the third Friday in July and October.
Upcoming books:

June 12 – “Heartwood Hotel: Family Forever” by Kallie George
July 17 – “My Side of the Mountain” by Jean Craighead George
Aug. 14 – “The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow” by Elaine Dimopoulos
Sept. 11 – “Smoky Mountain Survival” by C.R. Fulton
Oct. 16 – “Miss Hickory” by Caroly Sherwin Bailey

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.

Teen Gaming Lab
2026-10-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Play different video games each month with friends.
Aug. 21 – Mario Kart
Sept. 18 – Jackbox Games
Oct. 16 – Overcooked

Friday Night Bingo
2026-10-16 17:00 - 17:45 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our monthly themed bingo games with fun prizes. This month, we’re playing candy bingo.
Registration for this program starts Sept. 1.

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.

Tunes & Twirls for Tots
2026-10-19 10:30 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Children and adults grow and connect through dancing and playing in a nurturing environment.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2026-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us each third Monday to build with LEGOs and make them move and complete tasks with coding skills.
Registration for this program starts Sept. 1.

Dunlap LEGO Club
2026-10-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dunlap’s LEGO Club continues on a new day. Take our monthly challenge, share your build and enter our year-long drawing for a LEGO set at the December program.

Pokémon Club
2026-10-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join other Pokémon fans to play the card game and discuss with other fans.

Craft Night for Adults
2026-10-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get creative, learn new skills and meet others.
July 20 – Pounded flower prints
Aug. 17 – Earrings
Sept. 21 – Embroidered tea bag bookmarks
Oct. 19 – Mounted watercolor butterflies – please bring a frame to use

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-10-20 09:30 - 10:15 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. This Storytime takes a break on Aug. 18 and 25.

Baby and Me: Music and Movement
2026-10-20 09:30 - 10:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join Mr. Manley for songs, instruments, and movement activities to build motor and literacy skills for infants from 6 to 24 months.

Soda Tab Buddies
2026-10-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in to make a buddy over fall break. Using soda tabs, bolts, beads and buttons, we’ll make a unique creation. We’ll be using wire and pliers, so this program is best for ages 6 and up.

Hooks and Needles
2026-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts.

Storytime with Miss Angie
2026-10-20 10:30 - 11:15 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Storytime teaches children important early literacy skills. Miss Angie leads this time of reading, singing, talking, and playing together. Please note this Storytime pauses on April 7 for spring break and on July 7 for Independence Day.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-10-20 11:00 - 11:45 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. This Storytime takes a break on Aug. 18 and Aug. 25.

Talk with your Baby
2026-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Offered through Notre Dame’s Robinson Community Learning Center, this free eight-week bilingual class supports early language skills and natural play for children ages 0 to 3. Classes are open to all and include free diapers, wipes and books. Register by calling 574-631-6916 or emailing gtomas@nd.edu.

Teen and Me: Caskets
2026-10-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Decorate a wooden casket to add to your spooky Halloween aesthetic.
Registration for this program starts Sept. 1.

Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-10-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, 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.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2026-10-21 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-10-21 10:30 - 11:15 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families.

Baby & Me
2026-10-21 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-10-21 10:30 - 11:15 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it’s a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-10-21 10:00 - 10:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities.

Computer One-on-One
2026-10-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Call 574.294.2847 or come in to the downtown Computer Center to reserve 30 minutes of stress-free basic computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Sessions start at 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.

Downtown Crafternoons for Adults
2026-10-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet others while learning new craft skills and getting creative.
Upcoming projects:
• Aug. 19 – Cards with Carol – watercolor cards and pressed flower bookmarks
• Sept. 16 – Diamond art
• Oct. 21 – Charm bracelet or keychain

Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2026-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Friends of Elkhart Public Library have a monthly meeting to discuss business and upcoming events. For more information on becoming a member or attending a book sale, please see MyEPL.org/friends.
