Storytime with Miss Debbie
2026-07-15 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-07-15 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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
2026-07-15 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-07-15 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
2026-07-15 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-07-15 11:00 - 11:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities. For the summer months, this Storytime offers two sessions — at 9:30 and 11 a.m. — to serve more families.

Adult Crafternoon
2026-07-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet others and learn new creative skills. This month we’re making diamond art with a side of candle-making.

Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2026-07-15 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.

Creation Station
2026-07-16, 2026-07-17, 2026-07-18, 2026-07-20, 2026-07-21 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in anytime during open hours to use our available craft supplies to create whatever you can imagine.

Happy Birthday America Project
2026-07-16, 2026-07-17, 2026-07-18, 2026-07-20, 2026-07-21 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Come by Cleveland to decorate and add a star to our collaborative art project. We’re kicking off the project with snacks, while supplies last, on Monday, June 29.

Open Doors: A community for adults with disabilities
2026-07-16 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
2026-07-16 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.

Spanish Together
2026-07-16 15:00 - 15:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great events.)
A free, seven-week program focusing on learning Spanish at an elementary age level through vocabulary lessons, games and activities.
Registration for this program is now closed.

Throwback Theatre
2026-07-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a showing of a classic family movie.
May 21 – “Beethoven” (PG, 1:27)
June 18 – “A Goofy Movie” (G, 1:18)
July 16 – “Free Willy” (PG, 1:52)

Crafts at Cleveland
2026-07-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Get creative, meet others and learn new skills. This month, we’re making coffee filter flowers.
Registration for this program starts June 1.

Ox Bow Books & Boots
2026-07-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet Miss Debbie with Elkhart County Parks naturalists for a book discussion and nature activity. Dress for the weather. Books are geared to ages 8-12, and advanced reading is not required. We’ll meet on the third Friday in July and October.
Upcoming books:

June 12 – “Heartwood Hotel: Family Forever” by Kallie George
July 17 – “My Side of the Mountain” by Jean Craighead George
Aug. 14 – “The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow” by Elaine Dimopoulos
Sept. 11 – “Smoky Mountain Survival” by C.R. Fulton
Oct. 16 – “Miss Hickory” by Caroly Sherwin Bailey

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2026-07-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build and create with others while learning coding skills to make LEGOs move, play sounds and more.
Registration for this program opens June 1.

Dunlap LEGO Club
2026-07-20 15:30 - 16:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Dunlap’s LEGO Club continues on a new day. Take our monthly challenge, share your build and enter our year-long drawing for a LEGO set at the December program.

Roz Puppets present "Dinosaur Pirates"
2026-07-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hit the high seas for a story filled with music, fun and audience participation. This show is made to delight the whole family.

DIY Pet Rocks
2026-07-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Turn a rock into your new best friend with our craft materials.

Leamos Juntos, Program para Padres
2026-07-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Aprenda la importancia de crear un ambiente positivo de lectura en el hogar para apoyar a nuestros hijos en su aprendizaje. Los padres recibirán estrategias prácticas para apoyar la lectura de los niños y el aprendizaje del inglés.
La inscripción para este programa ya está abierta.

Craft Night for Adults
2026-07-20 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
