Elkhart Public Library

Appreciation Card Workshop
2026-06-20, 2026-06-19, 2026-06-18, 2026-06-17 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in anytime during open hours and use our available supplies to create a heartfelt card for a grown-up in your life.

Curbside Concerts: Zion Lion
2026-06-19 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
It’s jazz fest weekend on Main Street, but the party is at the library. Zion Lion, a renowned reggae band from Kalamazoo, will be on our rooftop during the Elkhart Jazz Fest on Friday, June 19.
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.

Friday Night Bingo
2026-06-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy themed bingo for the whole family. Win snacks and prizes.
May 8 – Ocean creature bingo
June 19 – Playing card bingo
July 10 – State trivia bingo

Mid-Day Matinee
2026-06-19 14:00 - 15:40 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a movie. We’re watching “GOAT” (PG, 1:40).

Crafts at Cleveland
2026-06-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
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Meet others while getting creative and learning new skills. This month, we’re bedazzling books. Bring a favorite book you’d like to decorate.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

100 Black Sons present Juneteenth
2026-06-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring the family to celebrate with live music, vendors and more.

Throwback Theatre
2026-06-18 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)

Spanish Together
2026-06-18 15:00 - 15:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
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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.

Little Explorers
2026-06-18 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.

Open Doors: A community for adults with disabilities
2026-06-18 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.

Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2026-06-17 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.

Downtown Crafternoons for Adults
2026-06-17 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

Computer One-on-One
2026-06-17 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.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-06-17 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-17 09:30 - 10:15 | 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.

Ranger Quest
2026-06-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Ranger Nhim from Elkhart City Parks will join us for an outdoor quest in Walker Park, leaving from the branch. We finish with a story and a snack back at the Osolo Branch.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Baby & Me
2026-06-17 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-06-17 09:30 - 10:15 | 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 Miss Debbie
2026-06-17 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-06-17 09:30 - 10:15 | 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.

Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Executive Session
2026-06-16 18:30 - 19:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
The Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees will meet in executive session Tuesday, June 16 immediately following the regular board meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m.
The Board of Trustees will meet to receive information about a real property transaction as authorized by I.C. 5-14.1-5-6.1(b)(2)(D).

Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-06-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, 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.

Stories in the Garden
2026-06-16 17:00 - 17:30 | Wellfield Gardens, 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us on Wellfield Botanic Gardens free Tuesdays for a fun and interactive Storytime in the Children’s Garden area. Watch this page and our Facebook if the weather is iffy. Wellfield Gardens offers free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays.

Teen Movie: Five Nights at Freddy's 2
2026-06-16 16:00 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends to hang out and watch “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” (PG-13, 1:44).

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-06-16 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.

Hooks and Needles
2026-06-16 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.

Morning Meetup with Council on Aging
2026-06-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
EPL and Council on Aging are teaming up to co-host activities and engaging conversations for the community. Learn fun, new things and socialize with others.
July 21 – Candle-making and guest speaker Thomas Rose, author of “Balloon in a Box: Coping with Grief”
