Elkhart Public Library

Pokémon Club
2026-08-17 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join other Pokémon fans to play the card game and discuss with other fans.

Craft Night for Adults
2026-08-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get creative, learn new skills and meet others.
July 20 – Pounded flower prints
Aug. 17 – Earrings
Sept. 21 – Embroidered tea bag bookmarks
Oct. 19 – Mounted watercolor butterflies

Baby and Me: Music and Movement
2026-08-18 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-25 09:30 - 10:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join Mr. Manley for songs, instruments, and movement activities to build motor and literacy skills for infants from 6 to 24 months.

Hooks and Needles
2026-08-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts.

Teen Marble Animals
2026-08-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get crafty by making a cute animal with air-dry clay and marbles.

Stories in the Garden
2026-08-18 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-08-25 17:00 - 17:30 | Wellfield Gardens, 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us on Wellfield Botanic Gardens free Tuesdays for a fun and interactive Storytime in the Children’s Garden area. Watch this page and our Facebook if the weather is iffy. Wellfield Gardens offers free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays.

Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-08-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol 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.

Baby & Me
2026-08-19 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-08-19 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-08-26 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-08-26 10:30 - 11:15 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it’s a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-08-19 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-08-26 10:00 - 10:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities.

Computer One-on-One
2026-08-19 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.

Downtown Crafternoons for Adults
2026-08-19 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.
Upcoming projects:
• Aug. 19 – Cards with Carol – watercolor cards and pressed flower bookmarks
• Sept. 16 – Diamond art
• Oct. 21 – Charm bracelet or keychain

Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Open Doors: A community for adults with disabilities
2026-08-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for fun and enriching activities to build a community supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. Explore creativity, build skills and connect.

Little Explorers
2026-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities.

Preschool Playdate
2026-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Little ones missing their big siblings at school can meet and play with DUPLOs, blocks and playdough.

Crafts at Cleveland
2026-08-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Create a mini mandala painting while visiting with other crafters.
Registration for this program starts July 1.

Rhythms and Rhymes
2026-08-21 10:30 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get little ones, ages 1 to 3, moving and dancing with music, rhymes and sing-alongs to build motor and literacy skills.

Teen Gaming Lab
2026-08-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Play different video games each month with friends.
Aug. 21 – Mario Kart
Sept. 18 – Jackbox Games
Oct. 16 – Overcooked

Curbside Concerts: The Buddy System
2026-08-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Buddy System gets us going for the fall set of Curbside Concerts, as the roof lights back up Friday, Aug. 21.
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 along with Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn. 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.

Foam Party
2026-08-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dress in clothes that can get wet and join a foam-filled party!

Teen DIY: Claw Clips
2026-08-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Add glamour to your look and fun to your hair by customizing your own custom claw clip.

Downtown Book Club
2026-08-25 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

Crafternoon Kids
2026-08-26 14:30 - 16:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us for an after-school craft each month.
Aug. 26 – Beaded bracelets
Sept. 23 – Bird house painting
Oct. 28 – Terrariums

Pixelated Art Painting
2026-08-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create pixelated masterpieces using acrylic paint.
