Kids Crafts
2024-07-13 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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

Adult Crafternoon - Coffee Mug Bird Feeder
2024-07-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this event is closed.
Learn new crafting skills while meeting others and making something. This month we’re making a bird feeder using a coffee mug.

Summer Cookies and Canvas
2024-07-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Pick a picture to inspire your masterpiece and learn new acrylic painting techniques with other kids. Great for ages 6 to 17.

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.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2024-07-16 09:30 - 10:15, 2024-07-23 09:30 - 10:15, 2024-07-30 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!

Storytime with Miss Angie
2024-07-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-30 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
2024-07-16 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-07-23 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-07-30 11:00 - 11:45 | 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!

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.

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.

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.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2024-07-17 09:30 - 10:15, 2024-07-17 10:30 - 11:15 | 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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.

Make South Bend: Stained Glass
2024-07-20 10:30 - 12:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Terrariums for Teens
2024-07-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring color and life to any space by creating a terrarium with different plants, soils and more.

Popcorn and Movies
2024-08-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us at Cleveland for free popcorn and a movie showing.
Aug. 8 – Kung Fu Panda 4, rated PG, 92 minutes

Picnic in the Park Storytime
2024-08-09 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.

ConversaConnect
2024-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
ConversaConnect es un grupo de conversación diseñado para que los nuevos estudiantes de inglés mejoren sus habilidades a través de debates atractivos e interactivos.
ConversaConnect is a conversational group designed for new English learners to enhance their language skills through engaging and interactive discussions.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2024-08-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri and create your own artwork.
