Elkhart Public Library

Computer One-on-One
2023-08-08 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Call the Computer Center at 574.294.2847 or sign up in person to reserve 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Time slots are listed below.
2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.

CANCELLED: Storytime at Cleveland
2023-08-09 11:00 - 11:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
(Due to scheduling changes, this week’s Storytime has been cancelled.) Meet new friends and gain literacy and social skills through stories, songs, rhymes and more at the Cleveland Branch.

Teen Clown Day
2023-08-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Clown around with other teens and learn to make balloon animals and how to juggle.

End of Summer Bingo
2023-08-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Finish the summer break with games of bingo and a chance to take home a book or small prize.

Tie Dye Party
2023-08-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your own shirt or we’ll have limited supplies of shirts available for tie-dying in the library parking lot.

Readers Roundtable
2023-08-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Share your latest reads and recommendations from other avid readers at this casual, no-assigned-reading book club.

Teen Suncatchers
2023-08-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a dazzling suncatcher to bring an extra touch of fun to any room. Hang these colorful crystals in a window to capture the light.

Adult Crafternoon - Aromatherapy Neck Pillow
2023-08-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(Registration for this event has ended. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Learn new creative skills, meet others and make something with your hands. This month we’re making a neck pillow that will help you relax.

Baby Play Day
2023-08-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your little one to the library to play with other babies. We will have baby-safe sensory explorations and many different play activities just right for little ones under the age of 2.

Puzzle Competition
2023-08-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Gather a team of two to four people and race to complete a puzzle. Teams will all go home with a puzzle of their own.

Curbside Concerts: Paul Erdman Trio
2023-08-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Paul Erdman kicks off our fall series of free Curbside Concerts. Hotdogeddy’s and our beverage tent will be set up – bring a camp chair or blanket and enjoy the show.

These concerts on the roof of the downtown library are powered by AEP and Well Crafted with the support of Experience Elkhart County, Indiana.

For the whole series schedule, visit MyEPL.org/curbside

The Last Wednesday Book Club
2023-08-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Share your latest reads and get recommendations from other avid teen readers at this casual, no-assigned-reading book discussion.

Preschool Playdate
2023-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join an informal playtime with lots of activity stations for little ones to try. Music, bubbles, playdough and more are part of the fun.

Tie-Dye T-Shirts
2023-08-31 15:30 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us outside Osolo to create a tie-dye shirt! All shirts are free. Bring your own or we’ll have you S to L and adult M to XL.
If it rains, it’s canceled.

Curbside Concerts: Quite Frank Lee
2023-09-01 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Quite Frank Lee takes the stage during the second week of our fall Curbside Concerts. This local band plays everything from Del Shannon and Paul Simon to Ryan Adams and The Civil Wars, with some originals thrown in.

Pinyo’s Kitchen food truck will be on hand, and our beverage tent will be set up. Bring a camp chair or blanket and enjoy the show.

These concerts on the roof of the downtown library are powered by AEP and Well Crafted with the support of Experience Elkhart County, Indiana.

For the whole series schedule, visit MyEPL.org/curbside

D&D at PMB
2023-09-05 14:00 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Whether you’re wanting to learn to play Dungeons and Dragons or are already experienced, embark on our epic 8-week campaign.
Registration for this series opens Aug. 1. Registration is for all event dates.

LEGO Challenge
2023-09-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build something from the prompt we give and then share what you built with others. Someone is taking home a prize at the end of the event.

LEGO Sparks
2023-09-07 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.)
Create a moving device using LEGO Sparks. A great hands-on STEM activity for kids ages 9 and up.

Curbside Concerts: SPACESHIPS wsg SHAM
2023-09-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
CAPS LOCK IS NOT NECESSARY ALL THE TIME. THIS NEEDS TO BE ONE OF THOSE EXCEPTIONS.

SPACESHIPS and SHAM are two bands from South Bend you need to see. THAT GUYS GOURMET RIBS will be on the scene.

As the opener at 7pm, SHAM gives off vibes as the wig-headed merchild of Nirvana & the B-52s. Taking the stage about 8:15, SPACESHIPS delivers a soaring post-gaze dream metal sound.

These concerts with BANDS ON THE ROOF of the downtown library are powered by AEP and WELL CRAFTED with the support of Experience Elkhart County, Indiana. Bring CAMP CHAIRS or a blanket and ENJOY THE SHOW.

For the whole series schedule, visit MyEPL.org/curbside.

Homeschool: Kitchen Science
2023-09-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn how food changes with temperature, more sugar and adding liquids through hands-on experiments. We’ll try some of the food after we do the experiments. Please let us know of any food allergies if you attend.

Cocomelon Preschool Party
2023-09-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Sing and play along to Cocomelon songs. We’ll make a special craft and focus on our colors.

Financial Security
2023-09-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
An expert from First Source Bank shares methods thieves use to steal personal information and the scams they use to get your money.
Registration for this event opens Aug. 1.

Computer One-on-One
2023-09-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Reserve 30 minutes of basic, stress-free computer help from our experts. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Time slots are listed below.
2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.

Cookies and Canvas Junior
2023-09-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Learn new painting techniques and create an acrylic piece. Great for ages 5 to 10.

Teen Flower Crowns
2023-09-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make the perfect faux flower crown, an accessory to elevate your look for any party, dance, wedding, day out or sleepover.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
2023-09-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hear stories in English and Spanish while learning Spanish words and phrases. A hands-on activity will follow stories.
Únase al personal de biblioteca para disfrutar de las horas de cuentos bilingües para niños. Compartiremos libros, cantaremos canciones y aprenderemos algunas palabras y frases en español. Nuestra hora del cuento terminará con un actividad manual.

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2023-09-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create an acrylic artwork and learn new techniques. Great for ages 11 to 18.
Registration for this event opens Aug. 1

Mercado Day
2023-09-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Trae a la familia a una tarde de arte, vendedores locales, camiones de comida como Hotdogeddy’s y la Heladería Tropicana y mucho más durante un mercado para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana el 15 de Septiembre de mediodía a las 5pm. No te pierdas el concierto gratis a las 7 de la noche, con el Grupo Renacer, Los Ortega y Rica Obsesión.

Los vendedores son Mina’s Designs, Aspeitia Damien Candle, Yeliz Creations, Essence Aurelina Spa Loro Verde Imports, y mas. Los artistas locales exponen sus obras dentro de la biblioteca y también hay juegos de lotería.
Bring the family to an afternoon of art, local vendors, food trucks like Hotdogeddy’s and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop and more during a market to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Hang around for the free Curbside Concert at 7 p.m. with Grupo Renacer, Los Ortega and Rica Obsesion.
Vendors include Mina’s Designs, Aspeitia Damien Candle, Yeliz Creations, Essence Aurelina Spa, Loro Verde Imports. Local artists show their work inside the library and games of lotería, too.

Curbside Concerts: Rica Obsesion, Los Ortega, Grupo Renacer
2023-09-15 19:00 - 23:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The fall finale of Curbside Concerts will rock late into the night.

Rica Obsesion from Chicago – an Elkhart Jazz Fest main stage favorite – will take the stage at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, to cap a night of tremendous Latin music. Grupo Renacer will open at 7 p.m., followed by Los Ortega at about 8:15. Come ready to dance and celebrate.

Las Patronas and Hotdogeddy’s will sell food, and our beverage tent will be set up. Bring camp chairs or blanket and enjoy the show.

These concerts on the roof of the downtown library are powered by AEP and Well Crafted with the support of Experience Elkhart County, Indiana.

For the whole series schedule, visit MyEPL.org/curbside

Escape Minecraft
2023-09-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Escape from Minecraft using the crafting and survival skills you have. Put together an all-ages team of two to six players and call the Children’s desk at 574.522.2223 to reserve your 30-minute time slot.
