Elkhart Public Library

Double Feature Flick: A timeless gem meets the latest hit
2026-07-29 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
We’re pairing classic family movies with the latest releases for fun double features with free popcorn.
May 27 – “Matilda” (PG, 1:38) & “GOAT” (PG, 1:40)
June 24 – “Finding Nemo” (G, 1:40) & “Hoppers” (PG, 1:44)
July 29 – “Big Hero 6” (PG, 1:42) & “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” (PG, 1:38)

Basic Microsoft Excel
2026-07-29 17:30 - 18:30 | 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 a spot in this class. Work with columns and rows, and get the basics of copying, pasting and changing fonts.

Creation Station
2026-07-30, 2026-07-31 | 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.

Little Explorers
2026-07-30 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.

Friends of EPL Book Sale
2026-08-01 09:00 - 14:30, 2026-09-05 09:00 - 14:30, 2026-10-03 09:00 - 14:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join the Friends of Elkhart Public Library for the monthly used book sale on the first Saturday of each month. Specials are announced on Facebook.

Hooks and Needles
2026-08-04 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.

Stories in the Garden
2026-08-04 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-08-11 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-08-18 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-08-25 17:00 - 17:30 | Wellfield Gardens, 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us on Wellfield Botanic Gardens free Tuesdays for a fun and interactive Storytime in the Children’s Garden area. Watch this page and our Facebook if the weather is iffy. Wellfield Gardens offers free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays.

Lotería: Back to School Edition
2026-08-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Come into Pierre Moran for a lotería fiesta! Win awesome goodies like school supplies and enter surprise backpack raffles. Plus, munch on popcorn as we play.
¡Ven a la biblioteca de Pierre Moran para un evento de lotería espectacular! Los premios incluyen útiles escolares y habrá sorteos de mochilas sopresa de mochilas sopresa mientras juegas. ¡Saborea palomitas disfrutas del juego!

Osolo LEGO Club
2026-08-06 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build with our LEGOs at Osolo. Come in and we’ll challenge you to build something and share it with the group.

Picnic in the Park
2026-08-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
Pack a lunch and join Mr. Manley at Cobus Creek County Park pavilion for stories and activities outside.

Dunlap Book Worms
2026-08-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us on Saturdays monthly for a book discussion. Contact Sue Eller for a copy of the book.
Upcoming books:
Dec. 13 – The 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Jan. 10 – “James” by Percival Everett
Feb. 7 – “How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior
March 7 – “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn
April 4 – “The Inheritance Games” by Jennifer Barnes
May 7 – “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
June 13 – “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge
July 11 – “Trouble in Treewater” by John Chris
Aug. 8 – “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Sept. 5 – “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon
Oct. 3 – “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote”
Nov. 14 – “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” by Dee Brown
Dec. 12 – “Christmas Jars” by Jason F. Wright

Readers Roundtable
2026-08-10 13:30 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Share your latest reads – good and bad – with other avid readers at this “no assigned book” book club.

Adult LEGO Club
2026-08-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Kids shouldn’t have all the LEGO fun. Join other adult brick builders to complete a challenge or create your own build from our LEGO stash.

Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-08-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol 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 EPL Board Meeting
2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-16 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.

Curbside Concerts: The Buddy System
2026-08-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Buddy System gets us going for the fall set of Curbside Concerts, as the roof lights back up Friday, Aug. 21.
Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase – That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop will be here with us along with Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn. Bring a camp chair, bring a blanket, bring your ready-for-the-weekend mood.
The “Well Crafted” events have the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Check out MyEPL.org/curbside for all the series info.

Curbside Concerts: Duke Tumatoe
2026-08-28 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The one, the only … Duke Tumatoe.
Come early to get your spot for this Aug. 28 event – Duke holds the record for most attendance at Curbside Concerts.
Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase – That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop will be here with us along with Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn. Bring a camp chair, bring a blanket, bring your ready-for-the-weekend mood.
The “Well Crafted” events have the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Check out MyEPL.org/curbside for all the series info.

Curbside Concerts: Southside Denny
2026-09-04 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Southside Denny and his band are bringing the blues to Curbside Concerts on Sept. 4.
Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase – That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop will be here with us along with Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn. Bring a camp chair, bring a blanket, bring your ready-for-the-weekend mood.
The “Well Crafted” events have the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Check out MyEPL.org/curbside for all the series info.

Curbside Concerts: The Tumbleweed Jumpers
2026-09-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Everybody’s definition of fun should be The Tumbleweed Jumpers. We can’t wait to welcome them back Sept. 11.
Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase – That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop will be here with us along with Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn. Bring a camp chair, bring a blanket, bring your ready-for-the-weekend mood.
The “Well Crafted” events have the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Check out MyEPL.org/curbside for all the series info.

Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-09-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Curbside Concerts: Why Not Both?
2026-09-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The seventh season of Curbside Concerts is winding down, but Why Not Both? gives us the indie rock notes we want stuck in our heads until next year.
Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase – That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop will be here with us along with Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn. Bring a camp chair, bring a blanket, bring your ready-for-the-weekend mood.
The “Well Crafted” events have the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Check out MyEPL.org/curbside for all the series info.
