Elkhart Public Library

Storytime at Cleveland
2025-07-30 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-07-23 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-07-16 09:30 - 10:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us for as we build social and motor skills with stories, song and a craft. Two sessions are offered for more families.

Stories in the Garden
2025-07-29 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-07-22 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-07-15 17:00 - 17:30 | Wellfield Gardens, 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Every Tuesday join us for a fun and interactive Storytime with the beautiful Wellfield Gardens as a backdrop. Find us in the Children’s Garden area and watch this page or our Facebook if the weather is iffy.
Wellfield Gardens offers free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays.

Build-a-Bouquet
2025-07-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Mix and match flowers to create your own beautiful flower arrangement.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2025-07-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work with teams to build LEGO creations that move, light up or play sounds with coding. Best for ages 6 and up.
Registration for this program begins June 1.

Stories and Songs
2025-07-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Songwriters and libraries have one thing in common — too many stories to tell. Experience the music of the area’s best creative talents and their friends in a new way. Different musicians every week. Beverages will be available for purchase, no cover charge.
This event is designated Well Crafted by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau and is supported by Pillars of Elkhart.
July 18 – Nekeisha Alayna Alexis
July 25 -Julia James
Aug. 1 – Abbie Thomas
Aug. 8 – Rafael Chávez y Moreno
Oct. 3 – Nate and Amber Butler
Nov. 7 – TBA

Storytime at Cleveland
2025-07-23 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-07-16 11:00 - 11:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Gain social and literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes while making new friends and more at the Cleveland Branch.

Teen Movie Matinee
2025-07-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends to hangout and watch a movie. We’re watching “The Meg” (PG-13, 1:53).

Coffee and Conversation
2025-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Catch up with friends and make new ones at this drop-in social time.

Joan Miro Inspired Watercolor Art
2025-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Joan Miro created surreal and colorful pieces across art movements. We’ll create a painting inspired by his unique artistic vision.
This program is best for children ages 6 to 12.
Registration for this program opens July 1.

Shark Week Crafts
2025-07-21 09:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come into the downtown library during open hours to make one of the available shark-themed crafts through Saturday, July 26.

Summer LEGO Bots
2025-07-18 14:30 - 15:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work with others and use coding to bring movement, lights or sound to LEGO builds.
Registration for this program opens June 1.

Summer Reading Prize Party
2025-07-17 15:00 - 18:00 | McNaughton Park, 701 Arcade Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us at McNaughton Park to celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge presented by Ranger Distribution and Froggy 102.7.
We’ll have games, food, bounce houses and announce the prize winners at 5:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the party of the summer.

Friends of Elkhart Public Library meeting
2025-07-16 18:00 - 18:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Friends of EPL conduct regular business meetings at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. The meetings are open to the public. Click here to learn more about the Friends.

Summer Fun Family Movie
2025-07-16 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and a showing of “Paddington in Peru” (PG, 1h:46m).

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-07-15 17:30 - 19:00 | 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.

Paint Pouring for Teens
2025-07-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a one-of-a-kind painting with a pour technique, resulting in a beautiful abstract picture.

Summer Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-07-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Choose a picture of your choice to make a painting of while learning new techniques.

Kids Art Workshop
2025-07-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Artist Fra Angelico used gold leaf paint to make the works shimmer. Learn about the artist and then use our silver leaf technique using aluminum foil.

Osolo Page Turners
2025-07-14 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:

Dec. 8 – “Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club” by Helen Simonson
Jan. 12 – “How to Solve Your Own Murder” by Kristen Perrin
Feb. 9 – “The Book Club of Troublesome Women” by Marie Boswick
March 9 – Any book about Amelia Earhart
April 13 – “The Clinic” by Cate Quinn

Summer Art Contest Celebration
2025-07-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us as we announce the Summer Art Contest winners and celebrate everyone’s work.
All submitted artwork will be available to take home following the celebration.

Junior Theater Camp
2025-07-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Get on stage with our fun and free theater camp. We’ll rehearse Monday through Friday and perform our show for friends and family on Friday evening. The show is best for kids ages 6 to 13.
Registration for this camp opens June 1.

Ox Bow Books and Boots
2025-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Krista, an interpretive naturalist manager with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Ox Bow County Park’s Cottonwood Shelter. Books and Boots is for the whole family, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress for the weather. In April, this club moves to second Fridays.

April 11 – “Better Together (Heartwood Hotel)” by Kallie George
May 9 – “The Sign of the Beaver” by Elizabeth George Speare
June 13 – “Rascal” by Sterling North
July 11 – “Home Again (Heartwood Hotel)” by Kallie George

Picnic in the Park Storytime
2025-07-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
Bring your lunch to Cobus Creek Park for a special all-ages Storytime with Miss Rhonda. The park on C.R. 8 is just down the street from Cleveland Branch.

CANCELED - Squirt Gun Painting for Tiny Picassos
2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Paint a watercolor using only a squirt gun. We’re painting outside, so check Facebook.com/MyEPL or call if the weather looks iffy. After we paint we’ll enjoy bubbles and ice pops.
