Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-07-15 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-07-15 11:00 - 11:45 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities. For the summer months, this Storytime offers two sessions — at 9:30 and 11 a.m. — to serve more families.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2026-07-15 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
2026-07-15 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.

Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2026-07-15 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.

Creation Station
2026-07-16, 2026-07-17, 2026-07-18, 2026-07-20, 2026-07-21 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in anytime during open hours to use our available craft supplies to create whatever you can imagine.

Happy Birthday America Project
2026-07-16, 2026-07-17, 2026-07-18, 2026-07-20, 2026-07-21 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Come by Cleveland to decorate and add a star to our collaborative art project. We’re kicking off the project with snacks, while supplies last, on Monday, June 29.

Open Doors: A community for adults with disabilities
2026-07-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for fun and enriching activities to build a community supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. Explore creativity, build skills and connect.

Little Explorers
2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.

Spanish Together
2026-07-16 15:00 - 15:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
A free, seven-week program focusing on learning Spanish at an elementary age level through vocabulary lessons, games and activities.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Throwback Theatre
2026-07-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a showing of a classic family movie.
May 21 – “Beethoven” (PG, 1:27)
June 18 – “A Goofy Movie” (G, 1:18)
July 16 – “Free Willy” (PG, 1:52)

Crafts at Cleveland
2026-07-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Get creative, meet others and learn new skills. This month, we’re making decorative wood trays.
Registration for this program starts June 1.

Ox Bow Books & Boots
2026-07-17 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.
Upcoming books:

March 13 – “Brighty of the Grand Canyon” by Marguerite Henry
April 10 – “Grand Teton Stampede” by C.R. Fulton
May 8 – “Heartwood Hotel: Family Forever” by Kallie George
June 12 – “My Side of the Mountain” by Jean Craighead George
July 17 – “The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow” by Elaine Dimopoulos

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2026-07-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build and create with others while learning coding skills to make LEGOs move, play sounds and more.
Registration for this program opens June 1.

Dunlap LEGO Club
2026-07-20 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.

Roz Puppets present "Dinosaur Pirates"
2026-07-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
This free puppet show is full of fun and adventure for the whole family.

DIY Pet Rocks
2026-07-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Turn a rock into your new best friend with our craft materials.

Craft Night for Adults
2026-07-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get creative, learn new skills and meet others.
May 18 – Upcycle Basket
June 15 – Mod Podge makeover
July 20 – Pounded flower prints

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-07-21 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.

Baby and Me: Music and Movement
2026-07-21 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.

Hooks and Needles
2026-07-21 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
2026-07-21 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.
