Coffee and Conversation
2025-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Catch up with friends and make new ones at this drop-in social time.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2025-05-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work with teams to build LEGO creations that move, light up or play sounds with coding. Best for ages 6 and up. Note this program moves to Tuesday in May due to Memorial Day.
Registration for this program opens April 1.

Stories in the Garden
2025-05-27 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-03 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-10 17:00 - 17:30 | Wellfield Gardens, 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Every Tuesday join us for a fun and interactive Storytime with the beautiful Wellfield Gardens as a backdrop. Find us in the Children’s Garden area and watch this page or our Facebook if the weather is iffy.
Wellfield Gardens offers free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays.

Wednesday Movie Matinees
2025-05-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Enjoy snacks and drinks while supplies last and watch a family movie.
May 28 – “Dog Man” (rated PG, 1:29)
June 25 – “A Minecraft Movie” (rated PG, 1:41)
July 30 – “Paddington in Peru” (rated PG, 1:46)

Lilo and Stitch Party
2025-05-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Celebrate the idea of ohana, which means family and no one gets left behind with stories and activities before the new movie comes out.

What to Watchlist
2025-05-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Share the latest on your favorite TV shows and movies. Discuss fan theories and hidden gems. Plus, we’ll watch trailers for what’s coming up.

Curbside Concerts: High Gravity
2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The house band is back. We love ’em, couldn’t have got here without ’em. High Gravity is one you make sure you circle on the calendar each year.
Curbside Concerts are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood. More details here.

Loupa’s Chicken and Tropicana Ice Cream will have the food for this night.

Curious Creatures
2025-05-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
The Potawatomi Zoo is bringing animals for you to meet and learn about. Plus, a display of biofacts, like fur, bones and more, to see up close.

Fun in the Sun
2025-06-02 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-06-09 15:30 - 17:00 | IN
Join us at each EPL branch for games, activities, snacks, the free Book Bus and more. These are rain or shine events.
June 2 – Osolo
June 9 – Pierre Moran
June 16 – Cleveland
June 23 – Dunlap

Reptiles and Amphibians
2025-06-02 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Elkhart County Parks lets us get up close to the frogs, toads, turtles, and snakes living in our area.

Dunlap Bookworms
2025-06-02 18:15 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for a fun and lively conversation about a different book each month. We read a variety of genres to have exposure to a variety of authors.

Fire Making Skills with Elkhart County Parks
2025-06-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get practical and survival skills with simple fire-making tips from Elkhart County Parks naturalists. This is a whole-family program.

Popcorn and a Movie
2025-06-05 13:30 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy a free family movie and popcorn on the first Thursday of the month.
June 5 – “Dog Man” (PG, 1:29)
July 3 – “Paddington in Peru” (PG, 1:46)
Aug. 7 – “A Minecraft Movie” (PG, 1:41)

Roz Puppets presents "Percy the Purple Cow"
2025-06-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Meet Percy, a cow that’s turned purple form her love of eating grapes during this charming and funny puppet show for the whole family.

Curbside Concerts: Lalo Cura
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Lalo Cura delivers every time they take the stage. They’re back to rock the roof again at Curbside Concerts.

Shows are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats. More details here.

Friends of EPL Book Sale
2025-06-07 09:00 - 14:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join the Friends of Elkhart Public Library for the monthly used book sale on the first Saturday of each month. Specials are announced on Facebook.

Indie Lens Pop-Up
2025-06-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and soft drinks while we watch PBS documentaries. A group discussion will follow each screening.
June – Free for All: The Public Library

Summer Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-06-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Choose a picture of your choice to make a painting of while learning new techniques.

Messy Play Day
2025-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Little ones learn a lot through messy sensory play. Let them make a mess here and we’ll handle the cleanup.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-06-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along as local artist Linda Pieri helps us create a work of art.
Registration for this event opens May 1.

Super Mario Wonder for Teens
2025-06-10 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends to hangout and play Super Mario Wonder on the Switch.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-06-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Follow along as local artist Linda Pieri helps us create a work of art.
Registration for this event opens May 1.

Reptiles and Amphibians
2025-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet the frogs, toads, turtles and snakes that live in our parks and yards.

Quilts and the Importance of Storytelling
2025-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn the history of quilting and how it relates to storytelling, specifically in the Black community, from Dr. Tony Jean Dickerson. Dr. Dickerson is the Dean of Education at Martin University in Indianapolis and the founder of Akoma Nitoso Modern Quilt of Central Indiana. See beautiful quilts up close and hear the stories behind the patterns and fabrics.

Summer Fun Family Movie
2025-06-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn while we watch “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” (PG, 1h:49m).

Cutting Board Craft
2025-06-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your creativity and decorate an 18-inch cutting board with paint, stencils and more.

Taller de Ojos de Dios
2025-06-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Conozca la historia y la artesanía de los Ojos de Dios, un arte tradiocional mexicano. Crea el tuyo propio mientras exploras su significado cultural. Todos los materiales están includos.
Ojos de Dios is a traditional Mexican art. Learn its history and cultural significance and create your own using our materials.
