Anime Club for Adults
2025-09-03 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Watch anime with fellow fans, make a provided craft or bring your own and discuss anime.

Little Explorers
2025-09-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-11 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 Nov. 27, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.

Osolo LEGO Club
2025-09-04 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. This program will pause on Jan. 1 for the New Year’s holiday.

Talk With Your Baby
2025-09-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Experts from Notre Dame’s Robinson Community Learning Center host this eight-week program, helping caregivers bond with their babies ages 0 to 3. Plus, get free books, learn guided activities for your child and more. Click here for registration information for this program.

Curbside Concerts: JAGALCHI
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
On tour supporting their newest album, JAGALCHI returns to the Curbside Concerts roof on Sept. 5.
The self-proclaimed “Midwest Post Big-Band” project has strong Goshen roots. “You Will Know True Loss” is the band’s latest effort, following up on last year’s successful “Now There Are Only Stories.”
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. 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.

Friends of EPL Book Sale
2025-09-06 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.

Homeschool: Rope Coil Baskets
2025-09-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a colorful basket using rope and cotton yard.

Readers Roundtable
2025-09-08 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
2025-09-08 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 – “The Five Wishes of Murray McBride” by Joe Sipple
Aug. 11 – “Briar Club” by Kate Quinn
Sept. 8 – “Tell Me Everything” by Elisabeth Strout
Oct. 13 – “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore
Nov. 10 – “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon
Dec. 8 – “Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club” by Helen Simonson

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-09-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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Learn new painting skills while making a picture of your choice. Wear old clothes.
Registration for this program starts Aug. 1.

Dunlap Book Worms
2025-09-08 18:15 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join a lively and friendly monthly book discussion. This month we’re discussing “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2025-09-09 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-09-09 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.

Storytime with Miss Angie
2025-09-09 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
2025-09-09 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get one-on-one help from our computer experts. From accessing library resources to saving a file, we can help. Reserve your 30-minutes of stress-free basic help by calling 574-294-2847.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-09-09 15:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as we make “Slug on Toadstool.”
Registration for this event begins Aug. 1.

Teen Mini Wreaths
2025-09-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring good vibes to any space with an easy, fun DIY project.

Cleveland LEGO Club
2025-09-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build something from your imagination or use our idea.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-09-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as we make “Slug on Toadstool.”
Registration for this event begins Aug. 1.

Junji Ito Art Contest
2025-09-10 | 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 with Miss Debbie
2025-09-10 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-09-10 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 and Me
2025-09-10 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-09-10 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 at Cleveland
2025-09-10 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
2025-09-10 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.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
2025-09-11 16:00 - 16:45 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Hear stories in English and Spanish words and phrases and we finish with a hands-on activity.

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2025-09-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Paint your own creation and learn new techniques each session. Wear old clothes.
Registration for this program opens Aug. 1.

Tween and Teen Snack Mandalas
2025-09-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create unique patterns with snack foods. Then eat it.
Registration for this program begins Aug. 1.
