Elkhart Public Library

Music in the Stacks
2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Books come to life as percussionist Jim Catalano of the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra accompanies “Dasher Can’t Wait for Christmas,” read by librarians during this special storytime for the whole family.
Jim Catalano is a percussionist playing vibes and drums. He teaches music at Notre Dame and performs locally.
The Friends of Elkhart Public Library support this program.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2025-12-16 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-12-16 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-12-23 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-12-23 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-12-30 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-12-30 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-01-13 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-01-13 11:00 - 11:45 and 1 more date | 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 pauses on Jan. 6.

Storytime with Miss Angie
2025-12-16 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-01-06 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-01-13 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. This Storytime pauses on Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 23 and 30.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2025-12-17 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-12-17 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-01-07 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-01-07 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-01-14 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-01-14 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
2025-12-17 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-12-17 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-01-07 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-01-07 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-01-14 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-01-14 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
2025-12-17 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-07 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-14 10:00 - 10:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build literacy early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities. This Storytime takes a break on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 for the holidays. This Storytime pauses on April 8 for spring break.

Storytime at Osolo
2026-01-06 09:30 - 10:15 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Janell deserves a day off. So, at this special edition of Storytime on Jan. 6, Jodi Byer will be leading and reading. Come meet Mrs. Byer and keep making progress on early literacy.
The storytime is offered twice on Tuesdays for your convenience – 9:30 and 11am start times.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2026-01-06 16:00 - 17:00 | 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.
