Dunlap Bookworms
2023-07-10 18:15 - 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join a book discussion at Dunlap on the first Monday, except holidays. For information on attending or getting a copy of the book, please contact Sue Eller at 574-875-3100.

Jan. 9 – “The Flight Attendant” by Chris Bohjalian

Feb. 6 – “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly

March 6 – “Little House in the Big Woods” by Laura Ingalls Wilder

April 3 – “Mystery of the Blue Train” by Agatha Christie

May 1 – “The Dressmakers of Auschwitz” by Lucy Adlington

June 5 – “The Fault in our Stars” by John Green

July 10 – “The Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead

Aug. 7 – “Rescued” by David Rosenfelt

Sept. 11 – “Educated” by Tara Westover

Oct. 2 – “The Night Gardener” by Jonathan Auxier

Nov. 6 – “Fascism” by Madeleline Albright

Dec. 4 – “Where Treetops Glisten” by Tricia Goyer, Cara Putman and Sarah Sundin

Preschool Dance Party
2023-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Exercise those large motor skills, learn parts of the body and just have fun. We’ll dance with ribbons, Beanie Babies and scarves.

Preschool Pirate Party
2023-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Put on your pirate gear and head to Dunlap. We’ll make sand art, decorate a pirate hat and even walk the plank.

Computer One-on-One
2023-07-11 14:30 - 16:30, 2023-08-08 14:30 - 16:30 | 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.

Downsizing Your Treasures
2023-07-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Clear up the clutter and learn ways to decide what to keep and what to let go. To register call 574-533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.

Romance Readers Roundup
2023-07-11 18:00 - 19:00 | IN
Romance readers, hear the latest book releases and discuss what you are reading and what you’re looking forward to. Get on hold lists first and find your next favorite romance author or book.
We will meet virtually. Register below to receive the Zoom link.

Return to Camp Read-A-Lot for Littles
2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for stories and songs around a campfire, plus search for critters, going fishing and a camp snack.

Dog Man Book Party
2023-07-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy games and stories from the popular Dog Man series. Play Dog Man Bingo, find which character you are, enjoy snacks and you could win a Dog Man book.

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2023-07-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Tap into your creativity and make an acrylic painting. This program is great for ages 11 to 17.

Family Fort Night
2023-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Make a fort and read stories. Bring family and friends to “camp” in your tent at the library. We will supply tables, chairs, tenting materials, books (of course), s’mores mix and more. Bring a flashlight and any of your own blankets, sheets, etc. Pajamas and stuffed animal are welcome!

Adult Crafternoon - Canvas Embroidery
2023-07-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet others while learning new crafting skills. This month we’re making a stretched canvas by painting, poking and embroidering.
Registration for this event opens June 1.

Return to Camp Read-A-Lot
2023-07-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Return to Camp Read-A-Lot for another round of stories and songs around the campfire, arts and crafts and tents to build and read inside.

Teen Temporary Tattoos
2023-07-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Before you get that tattoo, try out where you want it and what you want by designing your own temporary tattoo.

Basic Microsoft Excel
2023-07-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
New to spreadsheets? Learn the common features, work with columns and rows, and get started with copying, pasting and changing fonts. Make your reservation by calling 574-294-2847.

Noche de Lotería
2023-07-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Kardzhali Park, 303 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This event will now be part of the Summer Reading Prize Party! Join us at Kardzhali Park for lotería!
La Sirena! La Luna! El Tambor! Come play Lotería, win prizes and munch on snacks.

Summer Reading Prize Party
2023-07-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Kardzhali Park, 303 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
We celebrate Summer Reading with games, activities, a bounce house and Summer Reading winners. Check back and stay tuned to our Facebook Page for more details.

Teen Summer Reading Prize Party
2023-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Kardzhali Park, 303 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Teens are invited to to their own Prize Party for more fun. Enjoy a live DJ, plus activities and games.

Teen DIY Faux Stained Glass
2023-07-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring color and light into your space with some gorgeous faux stained glass.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Day
2023-08-04 09:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate all things TMNT with games, activities and more throughout the Downtown library, available all day during open hours.

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
