Baby and Me: Music and Movement
2026-09-29 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-10-06 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
2026-09-29 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
2026-09-29 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
2026-09-29 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.

Teen Rice Animals
2026-09-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a Japanese snack called Onigiri. They’re delicious and adorable.

Downtown Book Club
2026-09-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join the discussion on the last Tuesday of each month.

For more information or to get a book, contact Deb Bloom.

Upcoming books:

June 30 – “All the Colors of the Dark” by Chris Whitaker
July 28 – “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt
Aug. 25 – “There are Rivers in the Sky” by Elif Shafak
Sept. 29 – “Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride
Oct. 27 – “Tell Me Everything” by Elizabeth Strout

Elkhart County Adult Spelling Bee
2026-09-29 17:30 - 20:00 | Goshen Theater, 216 S. Main St., Goshen, 46526, United States
The county-wide finals. See who will win it all. The preliminary round is on Sept. 12 at EPL.

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

Basic Microsoft Excel
2026-09-30 17:30 - 18:30 | 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 a spot in this class. Work with columns and rows, and get the basics of copying, pasting and changing fonts.

Color and Coffee for Adults
2026-10-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Relax, unwind and connect with others over a complimentary cup of coffee while coloring with our colored pencils and sheets. Bringing your own materials is welcome, too.

Little Explorers
2026-10-01 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.

Osolo LEGO Club
2026-10-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build with our LEGOs at Osolo. Come in and we’ll challenge you to build something and share it with the group.

Cooking Club
2026-10-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Kids learn cooking basics through hands-on experience. Skills include reading a recipe, chopping, cutting and using a skillet. This month, we’re making spaghetti and garlic bread. This program is best for ages 8 to 12.
Registration for this program opens Sept. 1.

Sensory Playdate
2026-10-02 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.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2026-10-02 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.

Preschool Playdough Pals
2026-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy a relaxing hour of creativity with friends and playdough.

Halloween Costume Swap
2026-10-02 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring a gently-used costume and accessories to swap or look for a new-to-you costume.

Manhattan Short Film Festival
2026-10-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Be a film critic for a night. Watch short films from around the world and vote for your favorite. Films are unrated and intended for an audience age 18 and up.

Friends of EPL Book Sale
2026-10-03 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
2026-10-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us on Saturdays monthly for a book discussion. Contact Sue Eller for a copy of the book.
Upcoming books:
Dec. 13 – The 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Jan. 10 – “James” by Percival Everett
Feb. 7 – “How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior
March 7 – “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn
April 4 – “The Inheritance Games” by Jennifer Barnes
May 7 – “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
June 13 – “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge
July 11 – “Trouble in Treewater” by John Chris
Aug. 8 – “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Sept. 5 – “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon
Oct. 3 – “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote”
Nov. 14 – “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” by Dee Brown
Dec. 12 – “Christmas Jars” by Jason F. Wright

Manhattan Short Film Festival
2026-10-03 15:00 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Be a film critic for a night. Watch short films from around the world and vote for your favorite. Films are unrated and intended for an audience age 18 and up. We’ll have pizza, popcorn and soda while we watch.

Tunes & Twirls for Tots
2026-10-05 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.

Tote Bag Painting
2026-10-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Decorate a tote bag to take home using our paint and supplies.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-10-06 09:30 - 10:15 | 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 25.

Hooks and Needles
2026-10-06 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.
