Teen DIY: Painted CDs
2026-05-26 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create colorful art using vintage CDs or DVDs. Bring your own discs or use ours.

Stories in the Garden
2026-05-26 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-06-02 17:00 - 17:30 | Wellfield Gardens, 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join us on Wellfield Botanic Gardens free Tuesdays for a fun and interactive Storytime in the Children’s Garden area. Watch this page and our Facebook if the weather is iffy. Wellfield Gardens offers free admission to Elkhart County residents on Tuesdays.

Downtown Book Club
2026-05-26 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

Teen DIY: Yarn Wrapped Letters
2026-05-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a customized wrapped letter with colored yarn. These are a great way to decorate your space.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-05-27 10:00 - 10:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build early literacy skills through fun and interactive activities. This Storytime pauses on April 8 for spring break. This Storytime moves to two sessions in June.

Double Feature Flick: A timeless gem meets the latest hit
2026-05-27 14:00 - 18:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
We’re pairing classic family movies with the latest releases for fun double features with free popcorn.
June 24 – “Finding Nemo” (G, 1:40) & “Hoppers” (PG, 1:44)
July 29 – “Big Hero 6” (PG, 1:42) & “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” (PG, 1:38)

Finals Week Wind Down
2026-05-27 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Get away from the stress of finals week with different relaxing activities each evening.

Mid-Day Matinees
2026-05-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy popcorn and a free movie. We’re watching “The Spongebob Squarepants Movie: Search for Squarepants” (PG, 1:28).

Mid-Day Matinee
2026-05-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free popcorn and a movie. We’re watching “Zootopia 2” (PG, 1:48).

Family Movie Marathon
2026-05-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Drop into Osolo for an end-of-school all-day movie marathon of family favorites.
Movies are:
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (PG, 1:46)
Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG, 1:34)
Dog Man (PG, 1:33)
The Wild Robot (PG, 1:41)
The Bad Guys (PG, 1:40)

Ice Cream Social
2026-05-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Enjoy free ice cream, games and a craft to celebrate the start of summer.

Curbside Concerts: BLAMMO
2026-05-29 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
We finally got the Sapen brothers. BLAMMO is coming to Curbside Concerts on May 29.
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 along with Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn. 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.

Fun in the Sun
2026-06-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us at each neighborhood branch on Mondays in June for games, activities, the Book Bus, prizes and free Kona Ice. The Friends of EPL supports this program.
June 1 – Osolo
June 8 – Cleveland
June 15 – Pierre Moran
June 22 – Dunlap

Baby and Me: Music and Movement
2026-06-02 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.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2026-06-03 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-06-03 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
2026-06-03 09:30 - 10:15 | 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
2026-06-03 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-06-03 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.

Craft Your Own Squishy
2026-06-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Everyone in the family can create their own squishy with memory foam, scissors and paint, while supplies last. Little crafters under the age of 8 should have an adult sidekick for this activity.

Spanish Together
2026-06-04 15:00 - 15:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great events.)
A free, seven-week program focusing on learning Spanish at an elementary age level through vocabulary lessons, games and activities.
Registration for this program is now closed.

Tin Can Punch with Elkhart County Parks
2026-06-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Meet Miss Debbie at Ox Bow County Park to make a tin can lantern. Learn about this American folk art tradition from an Elkhart County Parks naturalist.

Rock Painting
2026-06-05 09:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Relax by painting a design on a rock. Take home your art or leave it to brighten the outdoor space at our branch.

Picnic in the Park
2026-06-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Pack a lunch and join Mr. Manley at Cobus Creek County Park pavilion for stories and activities outside.

Art Contest Studio Day
2026-06-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Using our art supplies, create a piece to enter the Summer Art Contest.

POSTPONED -- Curbside Concerts: The Erly
2026-06-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Due to the weather, this show has been postponed. Stay tuned for an announcement of a new date later this year.
The Erly returns to the roof with their brand of Americana rock as the seventh season of Curbside Concerts rolls on June 5.
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 along with Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn. 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
2026-06-06 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.
