Elkhart Public Library

Summer Theater Camp
2024-06-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get on stage or take a crew role and make a performance come together in less than a week. Rehearsals are Monday to Thursday, June 24 to 27. The performance will be on Friday, June 28 at 4:30 p.m. This program is great for ages 9 and up.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Teen Nebula Jars
2024-06-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A nebula is a wildly colorful cloud of dust that fills space. Create your own in a jar to take home.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2024-06-26 10:30 - 11:15 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.

Indoor Olympics
2024-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate the Summer Olympics with our unique indoor version. No training required, just fun and friendly competition.

Creative Thursdays
2024-06-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Use your creativity to create something unique each fourth Thursday. This month we’re making a mini cloud lamp. This program is best for teens and adults.
Tardes de manualidades cada cuarto jueves en la Biblioteca Pierre Moran. Nosotros ponemos los materials, tú pones la creativdad. Se requiere inscripión.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

ConversaConnect
2024-06-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos.

Summer Theater Camp Performance
2024-06-28 16:30 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Friends, family and the public are invited to watch the performance of our Summer Theater Camp in the atrium.

Curbside Concerts: BEE! The Band
2024-06-28 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Our spring series wraps up with a band from Goshen that’s been getting a lot of buzz. BEE! brings to the roof an original sound that’s folk, indie pop and psychedelic rock.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Bring a camp chair or blanket.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Drop in Summer Crafts
2024-07-01 09:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children’s Room.

Zoo to You
2024-07-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Potawatomi Zoo teaches us about some of their animals. Get up close with some of them.
There will be a second show at 5 p.m. to accommodate more families!

Zoo to You
2024-07-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Potawatomi Zoo teaches us about some of their animals. Get up close with some of them.
There is another show at 3:30 p.m. to accommodate more families!

Pierre Moran Branch Meeting Room Dedication
2024-07-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Join as we honor and celebrate the dedication of the meeting rooms at the Pierre Moran Branch.
One room is named for local artist Kelby Love. And the other for county councilman, first recreation coordinator for the Tolson Center and St. James Boxing Club founder Ben Barnes.

Not Quite Narwhal Preschool Party
2024-07-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Unicorns, narwhals, land and water are all a part of this party.

Storytime with Miss Angie
2024-07-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Join Miss Angie at Pierre Moran for a weekly time of stories, songs and a craft.
This Storytime pauses for Spring Break on April 2, July 2 for the Fourth of July, and July 23 for the Elkhart County Fair.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2024-07-09 11:00 - 11:45 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills.
Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 9:30 a.m. to accommodate more families!

Tie-Dye Shirts
2024-07-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a tie-dye shirt using one of our available shirts or bring your own. Our sizes vary and are available while supplies last. This is an outdoor event — watch our Facebook page if the weather looks iffy.

Game Night
2024-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring friends and family for new and classic board games. We’ll add a twist, too.

Squirt Gun Painting
2024-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Create a watercolor painting masterpiece using only a squirt gun. Due to being an outdoor event watch our Facebook page if the weather looks iffy.
10 a.m. – 2 to 6 year olds
3 p.m. – 7 to 17 year olds

Summer Cookies and Canvas
2024-07-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Pick a picture to inspire your masterpiece and learn new acrylic painting techniques with other kids. Great for ages 6 to 17.

Beaded Mason Jars
2024-07-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this event is closed.
Decorate a Mason jar with beads to make a unique storage or lighting option. We’ll provide all of the materials. This project is great for teens.

Summer Cookies and Canvas
2024-07-16 14:30 - 15:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Pick a picture to inspire your masterpiece and learn new acrylic painting techniques with other kids. Great for ages 6 to 17. This program starts an hour earlier on July 16 due to the Board of Trustees meeting.
Registration for this program opens on June 1.

Teen Pony Bead Animals
2024-07-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a pocket-sized animal with beads for a backpack or key ring.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-07-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, 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.

Summer Cookies and Canvas
2024-07-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Choose a picture to turn into your masterpiece and learn new acrylic painting techniques.
Registration for this program opens on June 1.

Little Explorers - Dance Party
2024-07-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get the wiggles out and enjoy a dance party break from the regular Little Explorers program. Then later in the day, join us for the Summer Reading Prize Party at the Tolson Center.
(Little Explorers takes a break for Spring Break April 4 and again at the end of May and for the July 4th holiday.)

Summer Reading Prize Party
2024-07-18 15:00 - 19:45 | Tolson Center for Community Excellence, 1320 Benham AVe, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge presented by Ranger Distribution and Froggy 102.7. Enjoy games, snacks and activities from 3 to 6 p.m. for all ages and 6 to 7:45 p.m. for teens. Winners will be announced at 5:30 p.m.

Make South Bend: Stained Glass
2024-07-20 10:30 - 12:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Create a unique stained glass piece with an expert from Make South Bend. This program is supported by the Friends of the Elkhart Public Library.
Click here to register for this program.

Creative Thursdays
2024-07-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
(Registration for this program has closed. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Use your creativity to create something unique each fourth Thursday. This month we’re making a mini boba tea keychain. This program is best for teens and adults.
Tardes de manualidades cada cuarto jueves en la Biblioteca Pierre Moran. Nosotros ponemos los materials, tú pones la creativdad. Se requiere inscripión.

LEGO Bots
2024-07-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Combine building with coding to make LEGOs move.
Registration for this program opens June 1.
