Elkhart Public Library

Diabetes 101: Spanish and English
2025-05-22 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Essential knowledge and practical skills for people managing their diabetes or their caretakers. Experts from Purdue Extension in Elkhart County will present this session in both Spanish and English.
Este programa proporciona conocimientos esenciales y habilidades prácticas para el control eficaz de la diabetes para las personas con diabetes y sus cuidadores. Los participantes aprenderán sobre la diabetes, su control y las estratedias para optimizar la salud y el bienestar. Dísponible en inglés y español.
Registration for this program opens April 1.

Summer Fun Family Movie
2025-05-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn while we watch “Dog Man” (PG, 1h, 33m).

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-05-20 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.

Stories in the Garden
2025-05-20 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-05-13 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-05-06 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.

Terrariums for Teens
2025-05-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build your own miniature garden to bring plants and life to your space.

Charcuterie 101
2025-05-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Discover the secrets of crafting exquisite charcuterie boards that are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Our hands-on class will elevate your entertaining game to new heights. To register, call 574-533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.

LEGO Bots
2025-05-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Combine your LEGO building abilities with coding for sets that move, light up, play sounds and more.
Registration for this program opens April 1.

In Search of Bigfoot
2025-05-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bigfoot investigator Michael Familant shares tales of his search for bigfoot. This family-friendly presentation is free and open to skeptics and believers alike.

Summer Reading Kickoff Weekend
2025-05-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Start the Summer Reading Challenge at Dunlap with snacks, activities and books. Create an art rock on Friday or Saturday for our butterfly garden caterpillar! Plus, pick up books to start reading.

Curbside Concerts: The Buddy System
2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Buddy System, fronted by Buddy Pearson and featuring Brendyn Cane, kicks off the 2025 season of Curbside Concerts!

Curbside Concerts are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood. More details here.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats.

Summer Reading Kickoff Ice Cream Party
2025-05-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Get everything you need for the Summer Reading Challenge plus a mini ice cream sandwich sundae with toppings of your choosing.
Participa en el Reto de Lectura de Verano mientras disfrutas de un delicioso mini sundae de sándwich de helado. Personaliza tu helado con una variedad de infredientes para hacerío a tu gusto. No dejes escapar esta dulce oportunidad, sóio està disponible hasta fin de existencias.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party
2025-05-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Start the Summer Reading Challenge off with games, snacks and activities. Plus, pick up books to read for the challenge while you’re here.

Taller de Dulces Enchilados
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
¡Ven a hacer tus propios dulces enchilados! Trae tu gomitas favorito o usa algunos se los nuestros para hacer un dulce picante y delicioso!
Make your own spicy candy using gummy snacks you bring or you can use ours.

Noche de Lotería
2025-05-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Learn and play lotería, a fast-paced and fun bingo-like game. Plus, we’ll have snacks and prizes. It’s a fun way to learn some new Spanish words.
Diviértete y juega a la lotería, come deliciosos aperitivos y gana premios!

Tween and Teen Cookies and Canvas
2025-05-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a painting from one of our available pictures and learn new painting techniques.
Registration for this program opens April 1.

DIY All-Purpose Cleaner
2025-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create an all-purpose cleaner that’s effective but less harsh and better for the environment and allergies.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-05-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-05-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Follow along as local artist Linda Pieri helps us create a work of art.
Registration for this event opens April 1.

Teen Perler Bead Frames
2025-05-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a unique, colorful frame using fused beads. Perfect for displaying Polaroids or small artwork.

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-05-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Get creative and make a painting of your choosing. Learn new techniques while we paint with acrylic paint.
Registration for this program opens April 1.

Homeschool Sunshine Scrapbook Canvas
2025-05-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a unique canvas artwork with paint and scrapbooking paper.

Ox Bow Books and Boots
2025-05-09 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

Preschool Party: Work it out Wombats
2025-05-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Activities, stories and more based on Work It Out Wombats and their computational thinking skills. With help from WNIT, everyone will be going home with a goody bag while supplies last.

Tween and Teen Bingo
2025-05-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Play bingo with markers you can snack on and win prizes.

LEGO Challenge
2025-05-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Take our monthly build challenge and share it with the group. We’ll vote on a winner, who gets a prize.

RESCHEDULED - Dunlap Bookworms
2025-05-05 18:15 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This month’s book discussion is rescheduled for Monday, May 12.
Join us for a fun and lively conversation about a different book each month. We read a variety of genres to have exposure to a variety of authors.

Indie Lens Pop-Up
2025-05-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and soft drinks while we watch PBS documentaries. A group discussion will follow each screening.
June – Free for All: The Public Library
