Reptiles and Amphibians
2025-06-24 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Elkhart County Parks staff help us get up close and learn about the frogs, turtles, toads and snakes living in our area.

Storytime at Cleveland
2025-06-25 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-07-02 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
2025-06-25 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-07-02 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.

Summer Theater
2025-06-25 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our cast, pick a play and select a part on June 16. Then, rehearse and prepare costumes and set them from June 23 to 27. Best for school-age children.
Below is a schedule.
June 16, 3 to 5 p.m. – Choose a play, tryout for parts, look for costumes and choose crew
June 23-26, 3 to 5 p.m. – Work on parts and memorization
June 27, 3 to 4:30 p.m. – Run through
June 27 at 4:30 p.m.- Performance for friends and family
Registration for this program opens on May 1. If you cannot attend on June 16 but want to participate, please contact Miss Judy at 574-522-2223.

Wednesday Movie Matinees
2025-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Enjoy snacks and drinks while supplies last and watch a family movie.
May 28 – “Dog Man” (rated PG, 1:29)
June 25 – “A Minecraft Movie” (rated PG, 1:41)
July 30 – “Paddington in Peru” (rated PG, 1:46)

Rain Garden and Rain Barrel Workshop
2025-06-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Experts from Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District introduce rain gardens and rain barrels, along with information on an incentive program for county residents.

What to Watchlist
2025-06-26 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.

Cobus Creek Books and Boots
2025-06-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
Join Miss Rhonda and Courtney from Bonneyville Mills for a book discussion and nature activity for the whole family. We’ll discuss “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White. The book is geared for kids ages 8 to 12 but the whole family is welcome.

Curbside Concerts: Duke Tumatoe
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Duke Tumatoe brings the curtain down on the 2025 spring series of Curbside Concerts.

The guitarist and songwriters who’s gigged with everyone from Muddy Waters to BB King and John Fogerty to George Thorogood will be making his first appearance on the roof.

Shows 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.

Kids Craft Week
2025-06-30 09:00 - 19:00, 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.

Yarn Art Suncatcher
2025-06-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Create a unique suncatcher from colorful yarn.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2025-06-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work with teams to build LEGO creations that move, light up or play sounds with coding. Best for ages 6 and up.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Potawatomi Zoo
2025-06-30 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
See animals up close and learn more about them with the experts from Potawatomi Zoo. Two sessions are available to serve more families.

Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2025-06-30 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.

Teen Anime Club
2025-07-01 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy anime and manga with other fans. We’ll share Japanese snacks and make crafts, too.

Stories in the Garden
2025-07-01 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.

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.
