Elkhart Public Library

Curbside Concerts: High Gravity
2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:45 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The house band is back. We love ’em, couldn’t have got here without ’em. High Gravity is one you make sure you circle on the calendar each year.
Curbside Concerts are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood. More details here.

Loupa’s Chicken and Tropicana Ice Cream will have the food for this night.

Curious Creatures
2025-05-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
The Potawatomi Zoo is bringing animals for you to meet and learn about. Plus, a display of biofacts, like fur, bones and more, to see up close.

Fun in the Sun
2025-06-02 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-06-09 15:30 - 17:00 | IN
Join us at each EPL branch for games, activities, snacks, the free Book Bus and more. These are rain or shine events.
June 2 – Osolo
June 9 – Pierre Moran
June 16 – Cleveland
June 23 – Dunlap

Reptiles and Amphibians
2025-06-02 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Elkhart County Parks lets us get up close to the frogs, toads, turtles, and snakes living in our area.

Dunlap Bookworms
2025-06-02 18:15 - 19:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for a fun and lively conversation about a different book each month. We read a variety of genres to have exposure to a variety of authors.

Stories in the Garden
2025-06-03 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-10 17:00 - 17:30 | Wellfield Gardens, 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Every Tuesday join us for a fun and interactive Storytime with the beautiful Wellfield Gardens as a backdrop. Find us in the Children’s Garden area and watch this page or our Facebook if the weather is iffy.
Wellfield Gardens offers free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays.

Fire Making Skills with Elkhart County Parks
2025-06-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get practical and survival skills with simple fire-making tips from Elkhart County Parks naturalists. This is a whole-family program.

Popcorn and a Movie
2025-06-05 13:30 - 15:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Enjoy a free family movie and popcorn on the first Thursday of the month.
June 5 – “Dog Man” (PG, 1:29)
July 3 – “Paddington in Peru” (PG, 1:46)
Aug. 7 – “A Minecraft Movie” (PG, 1:41)

Roz Puppets presents "Percy the Purple Cow"
2025-06-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Meet Percy, a cow that’s turned purple form her love of eating grapes during this charming and funny puppet show for the whole family.

Curbside Concerts: Lalo Cura
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Lalo Cura delivers every time they take the stage. They’re back to rock the roof again at Curbside Concerts.

Shows are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats. More details here.

Friends of EPL Book Sale
2025-06-07 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.

Indie Lens Pop-Up
2025-06-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and soft drinks while we watch PBS documentaries. A group discussion will follow each screening.
June – Free for All: The Public Library

Osolo Page Turners
2025-06-09 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:

Dec. 8 – “Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club” by Helen Simonson
Jan. 12 – “How to Solve Your Own Murder” by Kristen Perrin
Feb. 9 – “The Book Club of Troublesome Women” by Marie Boswick
March 9 – Any book about Amelia Earhart
April 13 – “The Clinic” by Cate Quinn

Summer Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-06-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Choose a picture of your choice to make a painting of while learning new techniques.

Messy Play Day
2025-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Little ones learn a lot through messy sensory play. Let them make a mess here and we’ll handle the cleanup.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-06-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along as local artist Linda Pieri helps us create a work of art.
Registration for this event opens May 1.

Super Mario Wonder for Teens
2025-06-10 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your friends to hangout and play Super Mario Wonder on the Switch.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-06-10 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 as local artist Linda Pieri helps us create a work of art.
Registration for this event opens May 1.

Reptiles and Amphibians
2025-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet the frogs, toads, turtles and snakes that live in our parks and yards.

Quilts and the Importance of Storytelling
2025-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn the history of quilting and how it relates to storytelling, specifically in the Black community, from Dr. Tony Jean Dickerson. Dr. Dickerson is the Dean of Education at Martin University in Indianapolis and the founder of Akoma Nitoso Modern Quilt of Central Indiana. See beautiful quilts up close and hear the stories behind the patterns and fabrics.

Summer Fun Family Movie
2025-06-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn while we watch “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” (PG, 1h:49m).

Cutting Board Craft
2025-06-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your creativity and decorate an 18-inch cutting board with paint, stencils and more.

Taller de Ojos de Dios
2025-06-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Conozca la historia y la artesanía de los Ojos de Dios, un arte tradiocional mexicano. Crea el tuyo propio mientras exploras su significado cultural. Todos los materiales están includos.
Ojos de Dios is a traditional Mexican art. Learn its history and cultural significance and create your own using our materials.

Cutting Board Craft
2025-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Decorate a beautiful bamboo cutting board using paints, stencils and more.

Summer LEGO Bots
2025-06-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work with others and use coding to bring movement, lights and sounds to LEGO builds.
Registration opens for this event on May 1.

Picnic in the Park Storytime
2025-06-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Osceola, IN, 46561, United States
Bring your lunch to Cobus Creek Park for a special all-ages Storytime with Miss Rhonda. The park on C.R. 8 is just down the street from Cleveland Branch.

Ox Bow Books and Boots
2025-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Krista, an interpretive naturalist manager with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Ox Bow County Park’s Cottonwood Shelter. Books and Boots is for the whole family, but specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress for the weather. In April, this club moves to second Fridays.

April 11 – “Better Together (Heartwood Hotel)” by Kallie George
May 9 – “The Sign of the Beaver” by Elizabeth George Speare
June 13 – “Rascal” by Sterling North
July 11 – “Home Again (Heartwood Hotel)” by Kallie George

Get into Gardening
2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Start or improve your garden throughout this informative series focusing on pollinators, native plants and harvesting seeds.
May 3 – Gardening how-to with Purdue Extension educator Mark Evans
May 24 – The Buzz on Pollinator Habitat
June 14 – Super Start with the Super Nine – all about the nine native plants selected for their value to our local environment
Aug. 2 – How to Harvest Your Seeds with Mark Evans
