Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Friends of Elkhart Public Library have a monthly meeting to discuss business and upcoming events. For more information on becoming a member or attending a book sale, please see MyEPL.org/friends.

Making Sensory Bottles with Golden Steps ABA
2026-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
To celebrate Autism Awareness Month, we’re partnering with Golden Steps ABA to host a sensory bottle-making event. Get hands-on and use creativity and take home what you make.

WordPlay Open Mic - Spoken Word Performances
2026-04-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Jake Webster, local artist and writer, hosts this special open-mic event during National Poetry Month. This series gives everyone a chance to take the mic with an original written work or song. Or share someone else’s published work if you’re moved by it. The events are free and no registration is necessary.

Homework Help - Osolo
2026-04-16 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-23 16:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring all the materials you need for your assignment and get one-on-one help from National Honor Society students on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions are available only on days when Elkhart schools are in session.

Throwback Theatre: The Goonies
2026-04-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a classic family movie. We’re watching “The Goonies” (PG, 1:54).

Crafts at Cleveland
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Create something new while socializing with others. We’re making coffee filter roses.
Registration for this program opens March 1.

Preschool Party: Pout Pout Fish
2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stories, games and more based on the misunderstood fish.

Tunes and Twirls for Tots
2026-04-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-27 10:30 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Dance and play together with your toddler to build movement and have fun. This program pauses on May 25 for Memorial Day

Homeschool: Dandelions with Elkhart County Parks
2026-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet Miss Debbie from Dunlap Branch at Ox Bow Park and learn about the benefits that everyone doesn’t like in their yards.

Homework Help - Downtown
2026-04-20 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-27 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring all the materials you need for your assignment and get one-on-one help from National Honor Society students on a first-come, first-served basis. Help is only available on days when Elkhart schools are in session.

Homework Help - Cleveland
2026-04-20 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-27 16:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States

Craft Night for Adults
2026-04-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet others while working on new crafting skills and making something each month. Today we’re making stenciled flour sacks.
Registration for this program opens March 1.

Pokémon Florals for Teens
2026-04-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Turn your favorite Pokémon character into a piece of art with your favorite flowers. This craft is best for ages 12 and up.

Homework Help - Dunlap
2026-04-21 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-28 16:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-04-21 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-04-22 10:00 - 10:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive activities. This Storytime pauses on April 8 for spring break. This Storytime moves to two sessions in June.

Computer One-on-One
2026-04-22 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Call 574.294.2847 or come in to the downtown Computer Center to 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.

Kindergarten Gear Up
2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Prepare your soon-to-be-kindergartener with the skills they need in the classroom at this free nine-week program led by a former teacher. Please consider if your child will be entering kindergarten before registering.
Registration for this program starts Feb. 1.

Homework Help - Pierre Moran
2026-04-22 16:30 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States

Sit & Stitch for Adults
2026-04-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn basic crocheting skills with our simple project or bring your own current work.
Registration for this program starts March 1.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2026-04-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work as a team to bring LEGO creations to life by coding it to light up, play sounds or move. This program is geared for kids ages 6 and up.
Registration for this program starts March 1.

LEGO Challenge
2026-04-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
See what you will create with your monthly challenge and vote for your favorite build.

Teen Job Fair
2026-04-28 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Find a summer job at our third annual job fair. Meet with local companies looking to hire.

Downtown Book Club
2026-04-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join the discussion on the last Tuesday of each month.

For more information or to get a book, contact Deb Bloom.

Upcoming books:

June 30 – “All the Colors of the Dark” by Chris Whitaker
July 28 – “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt
Aug. 25 – “There are Rivers in the Sky” by Elif Shafak
Sept. 29 – “Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride
Oct. 27 – “Tell Me Everything” by Elizabeth Strout
