Elkhart Public Library

Baby and Me: Music and Movement
2026-09-08 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join Mr. Manley for songs, instruments, and movement activities to build motor and literacy skills for infants from 6 to 24 months.

Storytime with Miss Angie
2026-09-08 10:30 - 11:15 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Storytime teaches children important early literacy skills. Miss Angie leads this time of reading, singing, talking, and playing together. Please note this Storytime pauses on April 7 for spring break and on July 7 for Independence Day.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-09-08 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.

Talk with your Baby
2026-09-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Offered through Notre Dame’s Robinson Community Learning Center, this free eight-week bilingual class supports early language skills and natural play for children ages 0 to 3. Classes are open to all and include free diapers, wipes and books. Register by calling 574-631-6916 or emailing gtomas@nd.edu.

Computer One-on-One
2026-09-08 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.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2026-09-08 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri to create a unique painting.
Registration for this program opens Aug. 1.

Family Paint by Sticker
2026-09-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Bring the family to create a unique artwork using stickers. All materials will be provided with options for kids and adults, including everyone.

Just Dance for Teens
2026-09-08 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bust out your best moves on our dance floor with Just Dance.

LEGO Club Challenge
2026-09-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join other brick building fans to complete a challenge or create your own build with our LEGO stash.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2026-09-09 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-09-09 10:30 - 11:15 | 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.

Baby & Me
2026-09-09 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-09-09 10:30 - 11:15 | 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 Mr. Manley
2026-09-09 10:00 - 10:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities.

Stacked Paper
2026-09-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Use paper in a new way to create art.

Little Explorers
2026-09-10 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.

Blanketeers
2026-09-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for a story and then work together to build structures with blankets and sheets to make a fort for reading.
Registration for this program starts Aug. 1.

Junk Journaling
2026-09-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Bring old photos, concert tickets or mementos to transform into personalized journals. The hands-on event allows for creativity to combine with sustainability and socializing with others. All materials are supplied, but feel free to bring your own to contribute.

Adult LEGO Club
2026-09-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
LEGO building isn’t just for kids. Join other adult brick builders to construct a challenge piece or build your own creation using our stash.
Registration for this program starts Aug. 1.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2026-09-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hear new phrases and stories in English and in Spanish during this all-ages Storytime. We finish with a hands-on activity.
Acompáñenos el primer martes de cada mes para escuchar cuentos en inglés y español mientras aprende palabras y frases en español. Después de los cuentos habrá una actividad manual.

9/11 25th Anniversary Commemoration
2026-09-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Watch a 30-minute film produced by the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. The film highlights first-person accounts of the attacks and their aftermath. A live video chat with museum staff will follow the film.

Ox Bow Books & Boots
2026-09-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet Miss Debbie with Elkhart County Parks naturalists for a book discussion and nature activity. Dress for the weather. Books are geared to ages 8-12, and advanced reading is not required. We’ll meet on the third Friday in July and October.
Upcoming books:

June 12 – “Heartwood Hotel: Family Forever” by Kallie George
July 17 – “My Side of the Mountain” by Jean Craighead George
Aug. 14 – “The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow” by Elaine Dimopoulos
Sept. 11 – “Smoky Mountain Survival” by C.R. Fulton
Oct. 16 – “Miss Hickory” by Caroly Sherwin Bailey

Friday Night Bingo
2026-09-11 17:00 - 17:45 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our monthly themed bingo games with fun prizes. This month, it’s native tree bingo.
Registration for this program starts Aug. 1.

Curbside Concerts: The Tumbleweed Jumpers
2026-09-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Everybody’s definition of fun should be The Tumbleweed Jumpers. We can’t wait to welcome them back Sept. 11.
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.

Adult Spelling Bee - Preliminary Round
2026-09-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join a welcoming, laid-back competition as you remember from school. Spell your way to the top.
Register a team to support each other, but compete individually.
Registration opens Aug. 1.

Cantos y Cuentos
2026-09-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Immerse little ones in English and Spanish at this bilingual time of stories, songs and rhymes.

Tunes & Twirls for Tots
2026-09-14 10:30 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Children and adults grow and connect through dancing and playing in a nurturing environment.

Readers Roundtable
2026-09-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Share your latest reads – good and bad – with other avid readers at this “no assigned book” book club.

Osolo Page Turners
2026-09-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our monthly book discussions at the Osolo Branch. Upcoming titles:

July 14 – “My Friends” by Frederik Backman
Aug. 11 – “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd
Sept. 15 – “The Canary Girls” by Jennifer Chiavernini
Oct. 12 – “Winter Garden” by Kristen Hannah
