Elkhart Public Library

Storytime with Miss Janell
2024-07-30 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-07-23 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-07-16 11:00 - 11:45 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills.
Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 9:30 a.m. to accommodate more families!

Storytime with Miss Angie
2024-07-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Join Miss Angie at Pierre Moran for a weekly time of stories, songs and a craft.
This Storytime pauses for Spring Break on April 2, July 2 for the Fourth of July, and July 23 for the Elkhart County Fair.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2024-07-30 09:30 - 10:15, 2024-07-23 09:30 - 10:15, 2024-07-16 09:30 - 10:15 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills.
Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 11 a.m. to accommodate more families!

LEGO Bots
2024-07-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Combine building with coding to make LEGOs move.
Registration for this program opens June 1.

Mercado
2024-07-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Explore nuestro mercado, donde los vendedores latinos locales muestran su artesanía, comida y cultura. Desde tesoros hechos a mano hasta deliciosa comida , sumérgete en el vibrante tapiz de nuestra comunidad.

Creative Thursdays
2024-07-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
(Registration for this program has closed. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Use your creativity to create something unique each fourth Thursday. This month we’re making a mini boba tea keychain. This program is best for teens and adults.
Tardes de manualidades cada cuarto jueves en la Biblioteca Pierre Moran. Nosotros ponemos los materials, tú pones la creativdad. Se requiere inscripión.

Make South Bend: Stained Glass
2024-07-20 10:30 - 12:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Create a unique stained glass piece with an expert from Make South Bend. This program is supported by the Friends of the Elkhart Public Library.
Click here to register for this program.

Summer Reading Prize Party
2024-07-18 15:00 - 19:45 | Tolson Center for Community Excellence, 1320 Benham AVe, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge presented by Ranger Distribution and Froggy 102.7. Enjoy games, snacks and activities from 3 to 6 p.m. for all ages and 6 to 7:45 p.m. for teens. Winners will be announced at 5:30 p.m.

Little Explorers - Dance Party
2024-07-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get the wiggles out and enjoy a dance party break from the regular Little Explorers program. Then later in the day, join us for the Summer Reading Prize Party at the Tolson Center.
(Little Explorers takes a break for Spring Break April 4 and again at the end of May and for the July 4th holiday.)

Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2024-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Friends of Elkhart Public Library Inc. board meets monthly on the third Wednesday. Regular business includes discussion of book sale events and the consideration of grant requests from library staff.

Summer Cookies and Canvas
2024-07-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Choose a picture to turn into your masterpiece and learn new acrylic painting techniques.
Registration for this program opens on June 1.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2024-07-17 10:30 - 11:15, 2024-07-17 09:30 - 10:15 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-07-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, 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.

Teen Pony Bead Animals
2024-07-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a pocket-sized animal with beads for a backpack or key ring.

Summer Cookies and Canvas
2024-07-16 14:30 - 15:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Pick a picture to inspire your masterpiece and learn new acrylic painting techniques with other kids. Great for ages 6 to 17. This program starts an hour earlier on July 16 due to the Board of Trustees meeting.
Registration for this program opens on June 1.

Beaded Mason Jars
2024-07-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this event is closed.
Decorate a Mason jar with beads to make a unique storage or lighting option. We’ll provide all of the materials. This project is great for teens.

Summer Cookies and Canvas
2024-07-15 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.)
Pick a picture to inspire your masterpiece and learn new acrylic painting techniques with other kids. Great for ages 6 to 17.

Kids Crafts
2024-07-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come into the Downtown library and make something anytime.
May 18 – Sock reading buddy

June 8 – Robot keychain

July 13 – Dreamcatcher

Drop in Summer Crafts
2024-07-13 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-12 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-11 09:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children’s Room.

Picnic in the Park Storytime
2024-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
Bring your lunch to Cobus Creek County Park for an all-ages Storytime with Miss Rhonda.

Squirt Gun Painting
2024-07-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Create a watercolor painting masterpiece using only a squirt gun. Due to being an outdoor event watch our Facebook page if the weather looks iffy.
10 a.m. – 2 to 6 year olds
3 p.m. – 7 to 17 year olds
