Elkhart Public Library

Clay Monster Sculptures
2026-06-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Use air-dry clay to make a monster to take home.

Craft Night for Adults
2026-06-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get creative, learn new skills and meet others.
May 18 – Upcycle Basket
June 15 – Mod Podge makeover
July 20 – Pounded flower prints

Appreciation Card Workshop
2026-06-16, 2026-06-17, 2026-06-18, 2026-06-19 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop in anytime during open hours and use our available supplies to create a heartfelt card for a grown-up in your life.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-06-16 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-06-16 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.

Baby and Me: Music and Movement
2026-06-16 09:30 - 10:30 | 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.

Hooks and Needles
2026-06-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects, share tips, ideas and meet other enthusiasts.

Storytime with Miss Angie
2026-06-16 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.

Teen Movie: Five Nights at Freddy's 2
2026-06-16 16:00 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends to hang out and watch “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” (PG-13, 1:44).

Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustrees Meeting
2026-06-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, 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
2026-06-17 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-06-17 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
2026-06-17 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-06-17 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
2026-06-17 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-06-17 11:00 - 11:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities. For the summer months, this Storytime offers two sessions — at 9:30 and 11 a.m. — to serve more families.

Ranger Quest
2026-06-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Ranger Nhim from Elkhart City Parks will join us for an outdoor quest in Walker Park, leaving from the branch. We finish with a story and a snack back at the Osolo Branch.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Computer One-on-One
2026-06-17 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.

Downtown Crafternoons for Adults
2026-06-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet others while learning new craft skills and getting creative.
Upcoming projects:
• April 15 – Birdhouse painting or decorating
• May 20 – Birds and bees vintage bookmark
• June 17 – Diamond art

Friends of EPL Board Meeting
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Friends of Elkhart Public Library have a monthly meeting to discuss business and upcoming events. For more information on becoming a member or attending a book sale, please see MyEPL.org/friends.

Open Doors: A community for adults with disabilities
2026-06-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for fun and enriching activities to build a community supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. Explore creativity, build skills and connect.

Little Explorers
2026-06-18 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. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.

Spanish Together
2026-06-18 15:00 - 15:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
A free, seven-week program focusing on learning Spanish at an elementary age level through vocabulary lessons, games and activities.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Throwback Theatre
2026-06-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a showing of a classic family movie.
May 21 – “Beethoven” (PG, 1:27)
June 18 – “A Goofy Movie” (G, 1:18)
July 16 – “Free Willy” (PG, 1:52)

100 Black Sons present Juneteenth
2026-06-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring the family to celebrate with live music, vendors and more.

Crafts at Cleveland
2026-06-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Meet others while getting creative and learning new skills. This month, we’re bedazzling books. Bring a favorite book you’d like to decorate.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Mid-Day Matinee
2026-06-19 14:00 - 15:40 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for free popcorn and a movie. We’re watching “GOAT” (PG, 1:40).
