Appreciation Card Workshop
2026-06-19, 2026-06-20 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in anytime during open hours and use our available supplies to create a heartfelt card for a grown-up in your life.

Mid-Day Matinee
2026-06-19 14:00 - 15:40 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a movie. We’re watching “GOAT” (PG, 1:40).

Friday Night Bingo
2026-06-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy themed bingo for the whole family. Win snacks and prizes.
May 8 – Ocean creature bingo
June 19 – Playing card bingo
July 10 – State trivia bingo

Curbside Concerts: Zion Lion
2026-06-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
It’s jazz fest weekend on Main Street, but the party is at the library. Zion Lion, a renowned reggae band from Kalamazoo, will be on our rooftop during the Elkhart Jazz Fest on Friday, June 19.
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.

WordPlay at the Jazz Fest
2026-06-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
WordPlay is an open-mic experience for poets, songwriters and creatives of all types. This special Elkhart Jazz Festival morning event will be on the library’s indoor stage. Free to attend and open to all, these events honor the late John Homan and carry on his creative legacy.

Curbside Concerts: St. Eve and The Vibe
2026-06-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
For a Saturday night special during Elkhart Jazz Fest weekend, we’re giving you your next favorite band. St. Eve and The Vibe will bring the right mood to Curbside Concerts on Saturday, June 20.
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.

Tunes and Twirls for Tots
2026-06-22 10:30 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Dance and play together with your toddler to build movement and have fun. This program moves to the second and fourth Mondays in June and July.

Fun in the Sun
2026-06-22 15:30 - 17:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring the family to each branch for games, free Kona Ice, the Book Bus and a chance to claim your Summer Reading Challenge rewards. This program is supported by the Friends of EPL.
June 1 – Osolo
June 8 – Cleveland
June 15 – Pierre Moran
June 22 – Dunlap

Art Contest Studio Day
2026-06-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Using our art supplies, create a piece to enter the Summer Art Contest.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-06-23 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-06-23 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.

Baby and Me: Music and Movement
2026-06-23 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.

Storytime with Miss Angie
2026-06-23 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.

Teen and Me Flower Arranging
2026-06-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Parents and teens can learn to arrange a beautiful bouquet together with this beginner class.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2026-06-24 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-06-24 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
2026-06-24 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-06-24 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
2026-06-24 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-06-24 11:00 - 11:45 | 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.

Double Feature Flick: A timeless gem meets the latest hit
2026-06-24 14:00 - 18:00 | 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)

Sit & Stitch
2026-06-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring any needlework project to work on with other enthusiasts. Beginners welcome.

Basic Microsoft Excel
2026-06-24 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.

Little Explorers
2026-06-25 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
2026-06-25 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.

Candle Making
2026-06-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Debbie at Ox Bow Park to learn how to make candles.

Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction
2026-06-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dive into AI with this informative presentation about uses and live demonstrations of the technology.

Patriotic Preschool Party
2026-06-26 10:00 - 11:15 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn a little, read a little, move a little and make a little. Wear messy clothes and celebrate America’s birthday.

Playground Games
2026-06-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for outdoor games like jump rope, water balloon toss and more. Have fun with other kids and enjoy light refreshments.
