Elkhart Public Library

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2026-06-17 09:30 - 10:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Appreciation Card Workshop
2026-06-17, 2026-06-16, 2026-06-15 | 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.

Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Executive Session
2026-06-16 18:30 - 19:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
The Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees will meet in executive session Tuesday, June 16 immediately following the regular board meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m.
The Board of Trustees will meet to receive information about a real property transaction as authorized by I.C. 5-14.1-5-6.1(b)(2)(D).

Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-06-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, 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.

Stories in the Garden
2026-06-16 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.

Teen Movie: Five Nights at Freddy's 2
2026-06-16 16:00 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends to hang out and watch “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” (PG-13, 1:44).

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-06-16 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. This Storytime takes a break on Aug. 18 and Aug. 25.

Hooks and Needles
2026-06-16 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.

Morning Meetup with Council on Aging
2026-06-16 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.
May 19 – Diamond art and mini spa day with skin care expert Joan Graber
June 16 – Patriotic craft and guest speaker Amy Stryker from Voter Outreach Elkhart County
July 21 – Candle-making and guest speaker Thomas Rose, author of Balloon in a Box: Coping with Grief”

Baby and Me: Music and Movement
2026-06-16 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 Janell
2026-06-16 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. This Storytime takes a break on Aug. 18 and 25.

Craft Night for Adults
2026-06-15 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 – Vintage flower pot
July 20 – Pounded flower prints

Leamos Juntos, Program para Padres
2026-06-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Aprenda la importancia de crear un ambiente positivo de lectura en el hogar para apoyar a nuestros hijos en su aprendizaje. Los padres recibirán estrategias prácticas para apoyar la lectura de los niños y el aprendizaje del inglés.
La inscripción para este programa ya está abierta.

Clay Monster Sculptures
2026-06-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Use air-dry clay to make a monster to take home.

Fun in the Sun
2026-06-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Join us at each neighborhood branch on Mondays in June for games, activities, the Book Bus, prizes and free Kona Ice. The Friends of EPL supports this program.
June 1 – Osolo
June 8 – Cleveland
June 15 – Pierre Moran
June 22 – Dunlap

Dunlap LEGO Club
2026-06-15 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.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2026-06-15 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 May 1.

Dunlap Book Worms
2026-06-13 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

Curbside Concerts: Starlord
2026-06-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
There are bands. And then there are bands that musicians take the night off to go see play. Welcome, Starlord, to the roof. Come see these prog rock legends on June 12.
Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase – 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.

Ox Bow Books & Boots
2026-06-12 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. We’ll meet on the third Friday in July and October.
Upcoming books:

June 12 – “Heartwood Hotel: Family Forever” by Kallie George
July 17 – “My Side of the Mountain” by Jean Craighead George
Aug. 14 – “The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow” by Elaine Dimopoulos
Sept. 11 – “Smoky Mountain Survival” by C.R. Fulton
Oct. 16 – “Miss Hickory” by Caroly Sherwin Bailey

Building Block Preschool Party
2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Explore and build with DUPLOs, Magna-Tiles, wooden blocks and more.

Adult LEGO Club
2026-06-11 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.

Spanish Together
2026-06-11 15:00 - 15:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great events.)
A free, seven-week program focusing on learning Spanish at an elementary age level through vocabulary lessons, games and activities.
Registration for this program is now closed.

Computer One-on-One
2026-06-11 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.

Mammals with Elkhart County Parks
2026-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Learn about the mammals in our area and parks with hands-on activities and artifacts. Explore their habits and homes with an expert from Elkhart County Parks.
Registration for this program starts May 1.

CANCELED - Chapter Chasers
2026-06-10 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

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-06-10 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.

Baby & Me
2026-06-10 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.
