Elkhart Public Library

Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2025-06-30 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as we create a painting.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Kids Craft Week
2025-07-01 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-02 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-03 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in during open hours and make something with the available supplies in the children’s room.

Stories in the Garden
2025-07-01 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-07-08 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.

Butterflies
2025-07-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
With help from Elkhart County Parks Department, learn about the butterflies raised right here at the Dunlap Branch.

Storytime at Cleveland
2025-07-02 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-07-09 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
2025-07-02 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-07-09 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.

Popcorn and a Movie
2025-07-03 13:30 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy a free family movie and popcorn on the first Thursday of the month.
June 5 – “Dog Man” (PG, 1:29)
July 3 – “Paddington in Peru” (PG, 1:46)
Aug. 7 – “A Minecraft Movie” (PG, 1:41)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Blast
2025-07-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends for all kinds of games based on Diary of a Wimpy Kid. We have prizes for winners. Dress for a mess.

Curbside Concerts: Nine2K
2025-07-03 19:00 - 21:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
As we first reported last fall … Nine2K is everything you want in a ’90s and alt rock band. We couldn’t wait to bring back this collab featuring members of High Gravity and Ultrafab.

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.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Loupa’s Chicken will be cooking, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats. More details here.

Music moves indoors in bad weather.

South Bend Medical Foundation Blood Drive
2025-07-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Roll your sleeves up to save lives. The South Bend Medical Foundation is bringing their blood donation bus to Dunlap. Sign up at Give Blood Now or by calling the Dunlap Branch. Walk-ins are welcome.

Stevens Puppets presents Beauty and the Beast
2025-07-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Beauty and the Beast performed by the acclaimed marionettes of Stevens Puppets. Enjoy this free family program.

Dunlap Bookworms
2025-07-07 18:15 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-07-08 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-07-08 17:30 - 18:30 | 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 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.

Dot Mandalas for Beginners
2025-07-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
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 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
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
