Elkhart Public Library

Appreciation Card Workshop
2026-05-07, 2026-05-08, 2026-05-09 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in anytime during open hours to create a heartfelt card of appreciation for a grown-up in your life.

Preschool Playdough Party
2026-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Use your imagination and create while moving through the activity stations.

Friday Night Bingo
2026-05-08 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

Tunes and Twirls for Tots
2026-05-11 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-18 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 pauses on May 25 for Memorial Day

Homeschool: Small Canvas Painting
2026-05-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Use our canvas to create a small acrylic painting.

Osolo Page Turners
2026-05-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our monthly book discussions at the Osolo Branch. Upcoming titles:

July 14 – “My Friends” by Frederik Backman
Aug. 11 – “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd
Sept. 15 – “The Canary Girls” by Jennifer Chiavernini
Oct. 12 – “Winter Garden” by Kristen Hannah

Gardening Q&A
2026-05-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Master Gardener Gwen Ferland answers your questions big and small to help you have a great growing season.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2026-05-12 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow local artist Linda Pieri as we create a new painting each month.
Registration for this program opens April 1.

Teen DIY: Moss Mirrors
2026-05-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring good vibes and a fairytale feel to your space with this mini mirror project.

Stories in the Garden
2026-05-12 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-05-19 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.

Cleveland LEGO Club
2026-05-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Bring your ideas to life by building and showing off your creation.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-05-13 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 10:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive activities. This Storytime pauses on April 8 for spring break. This Storytime moves to two sessions in June.

Toy Story Preschool Party
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Early literacy activities, crafts and stories inspired by Toy Story characters.

Computer One-on-One
2026-05-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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.

CANCELED - Chapter Chasers
2026-05-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Grab a copy of the book to read before we meet. Then, discuss it with other readers and enjoy activities and socializing. Geared for kids ages 9 and up.
May 13 – “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown
June 10 – “Front Desk” by Kelly Yang
July 8 – “Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry

Adult LEGO Club
2026-05-14 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.

Cut the Cord
2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Find out everything you should consider before you ditch your cable service. Learn about library resources and more streaming options.

Pigskins & Ponytails: The story of a women's professional football team
2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This unique storytelling program features players and coaches from the 2002 South Bend Golden Hawks, a professional women’s tackle football team.
Author Mark Bradford hosts a panel discussion with former coaches and players from the Golden Hawks to share stories of their season, challenges they faced and how they look back on it.
This after-hours event is free and open to the public.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2026-05-18 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 starts April 1.

Craft Night for Adults
2026-05-18 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

Morning Meetup with Council on Aging
2026-05-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
EPL and Council on Aging are teaming up to co-host activities and engaging conversations for the community. Learn fun, new things and socialize with others.
July 21 – Candle-making and guest speaker Thomas Rose, author of “Balloon in a Box: Coping with Grief”

Super Mario Wonder for Teens
2026-05-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Hang out and play Super Mario Wonder on the Nintento Switch.

Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-05-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second 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.

Pioneer Toys
2026-05-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
See what kids played with in the settler days with an Elkhart County Parks naturalist. Play with them and then make your own.
