Elkhart Public Library

Osolo Page Turners
2026-09-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our monthly book discussions at the Osolo Branch. Upcoming titles:

July 14 – “My Friends” by Frederik Backman
Aug. 11 – “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd
Sept. 15 – “The Canary Girls” by Jennifer Chiavernini
Oct. 12 – “Winter Garden” by Kristen Hannah

Pokémon Trading Card Night
2026-09-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your Pokémon cards and swap with like-minded fans to get your most-wanted cards.

Teen and Adult Mosaic Rock Painting with Linda Pieri
2026-09-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri while painting a mosaic rock.
Registration for this program starts Aug. 1.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-09-15 09:30 - 10:15 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. This Storytime takes a break on Aug. 18 and 25.

Baby and Me: Music and Movement
2026-09-15 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
2026-09-15 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.

Storytime with Miss Angie
2026-09-15 10:30 - 11:15 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Storytime teaches children important early literacy skills. Miss Angie leads this time of reading, singing, talking, and playing together. Please note this Storytime pauses on April 7 for spring break and on July 7 for Independence Day.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-09-15 11:00 - 11:45 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. This Storytime takes a break on Aug. 18 and Aug. 25.

Talk with your Baby
2026-09-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Offered through Notre Dame’s Robinson Community Learning Center, this free eight-week bilingual class supports early language skills and natural play for children ages 0 to 3. Classes are open to all and include free diapers, wipes and books. Register by calling 574-631-6916 or emailing gtomas@nd.edu.

Teen Mini Wreaths
2026-09-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a DIY mini wreath to bring the good vibes and spruce up your space.

Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-09-15 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 Miss Debbie
2026-09-16 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-09-16 10:30 - 11:15 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families.

Baby & Me
2026-09-16 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-09-16 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
2026-09-16 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
2026-09-16 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
2026-09-16 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

Fall Storytime at Elkhart Environmental Center
2026-09-16 16:30 - 17:30 | Elkhart Environmental Center, 1717 Lusher Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Zuri for a special Storytime with EEC staff to learn about why the leaves change color and make a craft.

Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2026-09-16 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
2026-09-17 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
2026-09-17 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.

Dora the Explorer Preschool Party
2026-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Celebrate Dora the Explorer with a themed party with stories, games and a craft.

Painting with Linda Pieri
2026-09-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn new painting techniques from instructor Linda Pieri. We’ll be painting “Sunset Through the Pines.”
Registration for this event opens Aug 1.

Crafts at Cleveland
2026-09-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Create fabric pumpkins while visiting with other crafters.
Registration for this program starts Aug. 1.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2026-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hear new phrases and stories in English and in Spanish during this all-ages Storytime. We finish with a hands-on activity.
Acompáñenos el primer martes de cada mes para escuchar cuentos en inglés y español mientras aprende palabras y frases en español. Después de los cuentos habrá una actividad manual.

Rhythms and Rhymes
2026-09-18 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
2026-09-18 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: Why Not Both?
2026-09-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The seventh season of Curbside Concerts is winding down, but Why Not Both? gives us the indie rock notes we want stuck in our heads until next year.
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.
