Manhattan SHORT Film Festival
2025-09-27 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 19:00 - 22:30, 2025-10-03 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-04 15:00 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
You get to be the judge at this short film festival. Watch 10 movies from around the world and vote for a favorite. Movies are unrated but intended for an adult audience. Click here to find out more about each of the films.
Friday, Sept. 26 – Dunlap, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27 – Downtown, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 1 – Pierre Moran, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3 – Osolo, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 4 – Cleveland, 3 p.m.

Homeschool LEGO Bots
2025-09-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring LEGO creations to life with movement, sounds or lights by working with a team and using coding. This program is great for kids ages six and up.
Registration for this program begins Aug. 1.

Homework Help - Cleveland
2025-09-29 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Bring all the materials you need for your assignment and get one-on-one help from National Honor Society students on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions are available only on days when Elkhart schools are in session.

Storytime with Miss Angie
2025-09-30 10:30 - 11:15, 2025-10-07 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. This Storytime pauses on Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 23 and 30.

Computer One-on-One
2025-09-30 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Reserve 30 minutes of one-on-one help with one of our computer experts to help with whatever you need. From saving a file to accessing library resources, we can help. Call the downtown computer center at 574.294.2847 to reserve your 30-minute spot.
Times available at 2:30, 3, 3:30, and 4 p.m.

Teen Pumpkin Painting
2025-09-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Decorate a mini pumpkin with our available art supplies.

Homework Help - Dunlap
2025-09-30 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-07 16:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Pierre Moran
2025-10-01, 2025-10-06, 2025-10-08 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Visit Pierre Moran throughout October to add a picture or special item to our ofrenda for a departed loved one. Or just write the name of your loved one to add.

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Downtown
2025-10-01, 2025-10-08 | IN
For Día de los Muertos we’re hosting a traditional ofrenda (altar). Remember loved ones who have passed by leaving a note, memory or small offering like a photo, flower or memento.

Junji Ito Art Contest
2025-10-01, 2025-10-08 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Junji Ito is known for creepy manga horror art. Submit your best artwork inspired by horror to the downtown library children’s desk from Sept. 10 to Oct. 15. Vote for your favorites Oct. 16 to 24. Winners will be announced at Into the Spiral: Exploring Junji Ito’s World on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Storytime at Cleveland
2025-10-01 09:30 - 10:15 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us for as we build social and motor skills with stories, song and a craft. Two sessions are offered for more families.

Storytime at Cleveland
2025-10-01 11:00 - 11:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Gain social and literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes while making new friends and more at the Cleveland Branch.

Homework Help - Pierre Moran
2025-10-01 16:30 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States

Homework Help - Osolo
2025-10-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Sensory Playdate
2025-10-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in play clothes and let little ones explore and learn through sensory play.

Stories and Songs
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Songwriters and libraries have one thing in common — too many stories to tell. Experience the music of the area’s best creative talents and their friends in a new way. Beverages will be available for purchase, no cover charge.
This event is Well Crafted with the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau and is supported by Pillars of Elkhart.
Oct. 3 – Nate and Amber Butler (“Shiny Shiny Black”) with Mike Vial and Noraa Hazlett
Nov. 6 – Eli Kahn (“After Ours”) hosting with three local guests:
Nov. 7 – Jim Van Dyck (“The Hatchbacks”) hosting, joined by Devin Vargo, Nick Wort and Landon Grwinski

Friends of EPL Book Sale
2025-10-04 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.

Dunlap Book Worms
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join our friendly monthly book discussion and enjoy a diverse range of books across genres. This month we’re discussing “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman. Contact Sue Eller for a copy of the book.
Upcoming books:
Nov. 1 – “Disarmed: The radical life and legacy of Michael ‘MJ’ Sharp” by Marshall V. King
Dec. 13 – “The Christmas Cookie Club” by Ann Pearlman

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-10-06 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.)
Learn new painting skills while making a picture of your choice. Wear old clothes.
Registration for this program opens Sept. 1.

Sesame Street Preschool Party: The Count
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Stories and activities focused on counting and math with The Count setting the theme.
