Storytime at Cleveland
2025-08-13 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-08-20 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-08-27 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.

Storytime at Cleveland
2025-08-13 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-08-20 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-08-27 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 Mandala on Canvas
2025-08-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Create a beautiful and unique painting on canvas with a mandala design.
Registration opens for this program on July 1.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
2025-08-14 16:00 - 16:45 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hear stories in English and Spanish words and phrases and we finish with a hands-on activity.

Talk With Your Baby
2025-08-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Experts from Notre Dame’s Robinson Community Learning Center host this eight-week program, helping caregivers bond with their babies ages 0 to 3. Plus, get free books, learn guided activities for your child and more. Click here for registration information for this program.

Osolo Crafternoon for Adults
2025-08-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Meet others while learning new craft skills and using your creativity to make something. This month we’re making a seashell cup.
Registration for this event opens July 1.

Morning Meetup with Council on Aging
2025-08-19 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. Contact Audrey Rush to register or for more information.
Nov. 18 – Cooking with an air fryer with Purdue Extension Elkhart County

Super Mario Smash Bros. for Teens
2025-08-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends to hangout and play Super Mario Smash Bros. on the Switch.

Stories in the Garden
2025-08-19 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-08-26 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.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-08-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, 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.

Photoshop Elements
2025-08-20 14:30 - 16:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn the basics of photo editing. Bring a picture you’d like to touch up. We’ll show you techniques and print a copy for you to take home.

Downtown Crafternoons for Adults
2025-08-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet others while learning new craft skills and getting creative.
Nov. 19 – Stenciled jewelry box

Lava Chicken Party
2025-08-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The hit song from the Minecraft Movie is still ringing around your head. Make a tie-dye t-shirt with our available supplies and play games.

Friends of Elkhart Public Library meeting
2025-08-20 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.

Third Thursday LEGO Club
2025-08-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Take a new challenge each month and see what you can create with other kids.

Fun Family Movie
2025-08-21 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a recently released movie. This month, we’re watching “Snow White” (2025, rated PG, 1:49).

The Throwback Theatre
2025-08-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and a nostalgic movie for the whole family.
Aug. 21 – The Princess Bride (PG, 1:38)
Sept. 18 – The Sandlot (PG, 1:41)
Oct. 16 – Hocus Pocus (PG, 1:36)

Crafts at Cleveland for Adults
2025-08-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
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Use your creativity at this monthly craft time for adults. This month we’re making a stenciled cutting board.
Registration for this program begins July 1.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2025-08-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Bring LEGO creations to life with movement, sounds or lights by working with a team and using coding. This program is great for kids ages six and up.
Registration for this program begins July 1.

Teen Keychains
2025-08-26 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a keychain for a backpack or key ring using our available supplies. Make it here or take it and make it later.

Computer One-on-One
2025-08-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get one-on-one help from our computer experts. From accessing library resources to saving a file, we can help. Reserve your 30-minutes of stress-free basic help by calling 574-294-2847.

What to Watchlist
2025-08-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Share the latest on your favorite TV shows and movies. Discuss fan theories and hidden gems. Plus, we’ll watch trailers for what’s coming up.

Curbside Concerts: Abbie Thomas and the Crazy Hearts
2025-08-29 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Abbie Thomas returns to the roof to kick off the fall season of Curbside Concerts on Aug. 29.
Abbie is a two-time independent music Artist of the Year. Her music is sometimes soul, sometimes bluesy rock, and always delivered from the heart with a vibe reminiscent of the great ’70s songwriters.
Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase – That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop will be here with us. 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.
