Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-07-08 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-07-08 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Follow along as local artist Linda Pieri helps us create a work of art.
Registration for this event opens June 1.

Second Annual Cupcake War
2025-07-08 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Test your decorating skills and creativity by decorating a cupcake with a variety of available ingredients. Plus, you’ll get to snack on the creations.

Stories in the Garden
2025-07-08 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.

Storytime at Cleveland
2025-07-09 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-07-16 09:30 - 10:15 | 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.

Storytime at Cleveland
2025-07-09 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.

Dot Mandalas for Beginners
2025-07-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Learn how to make a rock mandala with all the supplies. The first session we’ll prepare and paint the rocks. Then, return to seal them on July 16.
Registration for this program opens June 1.

Family Rave
2025-07-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dance and glow at this family-friendly party.

Tween and Teen Crafts
2025-07-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Choose from a variety of craft projects to apply your creativity to. From pop sockets, bead bracelets, canvas bags and more.

Buzzing World of Bugs
2025-07-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Get hands-on and meet live critters while learning about their unique life cycles and variety.
Investigue los insectos en acción y descubra su asombrosa diversidad y cicios vitales mediante actividades prácticas y encuentros cercanos con especies locales vivas.

Summer Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-07-10 16:00 - 17:30, 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.

Food Preservation Basics
2025-07-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Whether growing food in a garden or buying from the store, keep it fresher longer with help from a Purdue Extension educator.
Registration for this program opens June 1.

Toddler Rave
2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This glow-in-the-dark party gets toddlers and preschoolers dancing, playing and exploring.

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.

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

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.

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:

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

Summer Reading Prize Party
2025-07-17 15:00 - 18:00 | IN
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.

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.

Stories and Songs
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

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.

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.
