Little Explorers
2026-09-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities.

Double Feature Delight
2026-09-24 14:00 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Enjoy a delightful selection of family-friendly movies with the latest hits paired with PG-13 favorites. Grab free popcorn and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of movies.
Aug. 27 – “The Sheep Detectives” (PG, 1:50) and “Project Hail Mary” (PG-13, 2:36)
Sept. 24 – “Toy Story 5” (PG, 1:42) and “Supergirl” (PG-13, 1:50)
Oct. 22 – “Minions & Monsters” (PG, 1:29) and “The Mummy” (PG-13, 2:05)

Computer One-on-One
2026-09-24 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.

Manhattan Short Film Festival
2026-09-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, 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.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Billingües
2026-09-25 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.

Magic Melodies: Disney and Pixar on Violin
2026-09-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Local violinist Annie Jacobo brings us magical music with beloved songs from Disney and Pixar soundtracks.

Manhattan Short Film Festival
2026-09-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, 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 pink lemonade while we watch.

Breakout from the Library
2026-09-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work as a team to find clues and escape from our library.
Registration for this program opens Aug. 1.

Manhattan Short Film Festival
2026-09-26 17:00 - 19:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second 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. We’ll serve pizza, soft drinks and popcorn. Films are unrated and intended for an audience age 18 and up.

Tunes & Twirls for Tots
2026-09-28 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.

Homeschool Art: Drawing and Painting Birds
2026-09-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create simple art by drawing birds and their houses and use watercolor paint to finish them.

Brush Hour
2026-09-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create and destress by painting with local artist Mary Ezzell.
Registration for this program opens Aug. 1.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-09-29 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.

Baby and Me: Music and Movement
2026-09-29 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 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.

Voter Registration Night
2026-09-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn about the voting and election process, how to register to vote, and resources for staying informed about candidates and issues. Amy Stryker from Elkhart County Voter Registration will have voter registration information to share with anyone looking to sign up.

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.

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.
