Elkhart Public Library

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-06-18 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., 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.

Tween and Teen Tie-Dye Shirts
2024-06-18 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Registration for this event has closed. Keep watching for more great activities.
Learn the methods of tying the shirt to get your desired design.
This is an outdoor event — watch our Facebook page if the weather is iffy.

Junior Theater Camp
2024-06-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Join our two-week camp. Beginners and those looking to return to the limelight are welcome. Rehearsals are June 17-20 and June 24-26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The performance will be on Thursday, June 27 for our family and friends.
Registration for this event opens May 1.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2024-06-18 09:30 - 10:15, 2024-06-11 09:30 - 10:15, 2024-06-04 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
2024-06-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Combine LEGO building and coding to make LEGOs move. Great for ages 6 to 17.

Fun in the Sun Mondays
2024-06-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-03 16:00 - 17:00 | IN
Enjoy Kona Ice, prizes, games, activities and more. The Book Bus will be out to make sure everyone leaves with a free book. This is a rain or shine event.
June 3 – Dunlap
June 10 – Pierre Moran
June 17 – Cleveland – Moving inside due to excessive heat!
June 24 – Osolo

Taller de Finanzas
2024-06-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Aprende a gestionar las finanzasa estableecer y alcanzar objectivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.

Curbside Concerts: High Gravity
2024-06-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
High Gravity high up on the roof – for the fifth year in a row.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Bring a blanket or camp chair. Break our attendance record. Demand they play Rage Against The Machine this time.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Teen Tie-Dye Shirts
2024-06-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet us in the Downtown parking lot to create your own tie-dye shirt. Shirts are available while supplies last.
This is an outdoor event — watch our Facebook page if the weather is iffy.

Summer Cookies and Canvas
2024-06-12 16:30 - 17:30 | 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.
Registration for this program opens on May 1.

Investigate Incredible Insects
2024-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Encounter and get hands-on with insects from the Elkhart County Parks Department.
Registration opens May 1, but is for attendance count only.

Faux Stained Glass Art for Teens and Adults
2024-06-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Create a beautiful faux stained glass from a pattern or make your own. This program is great for ages 13 and up.

Summer Cookies and Canvas
2024-06-11 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-06-10 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.

Computer One-on-One
2024-06-11 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Sign up in person at the Downtown Computer Center or by calling 574.293.2847 for 30 minutes of stress-free computer help. From saving a file to accessing library resources, our experts will help you.
Time slots available: 2:30, 3, 3:30 or 4 p.m.

Bad Forgery Paintings
2024-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Remake a master to be all yours. Bling up Mona Lisa. Make American Gothic more goth. When you’re done you can take your work home or put it into our Imposter Art Museum display.

Kids Crafts
2024-06-08 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

Curbside Concerts: The Distractions wsg Half Built Homes and The Hatchbacks
2024-06-07 19:00 - 21:55 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Henry Rollins once said, “Complaining … is just a way to get out of the hard work of making music that will do some lasting damage.” Welcome to Punk Night at the ‘berry.

The Distractions take to the rooftop if there’s anything left of it after Half Built Homes and The Hatchbacks get done.
Hotdogeddy’s will be here, and beverages will be available for purchase.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Picnic in the Park Storytime
2024-06-07 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.

LEGO Challenge
2024-06-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build magnificent things. Use our prompt to build something and then talk about what you made. You could take home a prize.

Curious Critters
2024-06-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Meet the reptiles and amphibians that call our area home and see live local species up close.

Without a Will
2024-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
A Purdue Extension office expert shares about preparing a will and what it should include. To register call 574-533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.

Messy Play Day
2024-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come to the library and let the kids learn through messy sensory play.

Roz Puppets presents "The Mystery of Cacklewood Forest"
2024-06-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet a little mouse who goes on a grand adventure in this funny and entertaining puppet show that’s great for the whole family.
