Little Explorers is for toddler and preschool-age children that want to explore and be curious. We'll enjoy stories and music but also play and try experiments and sensory activities. Older siblings are welcome, too.
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Join Dusty the Dog, Sneezy Sam and Madison from the Elkhart County Health Department for an informative and hands-on program about germs and how to fight them.
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See some of the zoo animals up close while learning more about them. You might even get to pet one. |
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Curbside Concerts are back for Year 4, and we're all about reunions. But this might be the band you haven't heard before ... and we promise you will want to […] 
Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons or bring your dice and join a new seven-week campaign.
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Bring a blanket or chair and join us for a movie under the stars. Check our Facebook page to see what's playing. |
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2 events,Take a new STEM challenge during open hours. Learn how things work with hands-on experiments. Challenge changes every two weeks.
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Triple-P hosts a parenting workshop at the Downtown library. In this session, parents will learn why too much screen time can lead to problems, how to set healthy limits on […] |
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Use your creativity to make a car from a cardboard box. Then settle in for some short movies to entertain your preschooler. 
Join us monthly for a free movie and popcorn. June 6 - DC League of Super-Pets July 11 - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Aug. 8 - Minions: The […]
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Paint a rock to look like a cactus or make a pet rock.
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Join Miss Janell in Camp Read-A-Lot. Share stories and songs around the campfire, go on a bear hunt, make a craft and set up a tent.
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The Elkhart Public Library Board of Trustees will meet in executive session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023. The meeting location will be the lower level meeting rooms of the Downtown […] |
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Curbside Concerts are back for Year 4, and we're all about reunions. High Gravity keeps their streak of playing our roof - rock from the '70s to today, maybe even […]
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The classic game of Clue comes off the board and into a scavenger hunt around the library. During this after-hours event, search the clues, solve the mystery and enjoy pizza and snacks. |
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Join the fun as Roz Puppets performs “The Frog Prince,” the funny story of a frog looking for adventure outside of his swamp. 
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join a fun introductory theatre camp. We'll practice Monday through Friday afternoon and perform for our families on Friday evening.
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Share your latest reads and recommendations from other avid readers at this casual, no-assigned-reading book club. |
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Eric Carle made some beautiful collages using painted tissue paper of animals. Make your own Eric Carle-style picture.
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Romance readers, hear the latest book releases and discuss what you are reading and what you’re looking forward to. Get on hold lists first and find your next favorite romance author or book. We will meet virtually. Register below to receive the Zoom link.
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Pack a picnic and meet us at Cobus Creek County Park for this special outdoors Storytime.
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Join our camp for stories and songs around the campfire, a bear hunt, fishing in the pond, tent construction and a special camp treat!
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Teens can make a painting, sculpture, structure, mobile, necklace, books, whatever kind of art you would like. It just has to be really bad. |
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Christina McCormick from The Hunny Pot Studio leads a session on decorating pottery pieces. This program is best for […]
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Curbside Concerts are back for Year 4, and we're all about reunions. Gretchen's Revenge was The Band to See in Michiana until they took a break to be adults. This […] |
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Meet others and learn new craft skills. This month we're making an eye-catching sun catcher with patterned glass marbles.
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Develop painting skills and create something beautiful together. Great for ages 5-10.
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En esta presentación aprenderemos: -Por qué demasiado tiempo frente a las pantallas puede causar problemas -Cómo establecer límites saludables para el uso de la technología por niños de 2 a […] |
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Make a mess at the library. Your kids will love the sensory activities that develop motor and language skills, we’ll clean up.
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Create your own stickers for your water bottle, notebook, phone case or anything else.
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The Elkhart Public Library meets the third Tuesday of each month to discuss library business. Learn more about the board and upcoming meeting here. Note: November's meeting will take place one […] |
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Meet new friends and gain literacy and social skills through stories, songs, rhymes and more at the Cleveland Branch.
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(This event is currently full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Bring a pair of white canvas shoes and we’ll turn them into wearable tie-dye or galaxy creations.
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Create a circular mandala art out of nature items we find. Then we'll make another mandala that you can eat out of food. |
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La Sirena! La Luna! El Tambor! Come play Lotería, win prizes and munch on snacks.
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Bring out our creativity and create an acrylic painting. This program is great for ages 11-17.
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The funk is back. Chicago-based Bumpus has stayed true to its roots and is still "Fresh" - the band gets its inspiration from the sounds of that classic Sly and […]
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Dylan Tolbert is a talented multi-instrumentalist. It's clear from first album, Tolbert Drive, the inspirations come from a love and appreciation of Stevie Wonder, U2, Marvin Gaye and Prince. These Jazz Fest parties are free shows outside, with bands playing on the roof of Elkhart Public Library. Bring a camp chair, bring your dancing shoes. […] |
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Finish off your Saturday night downtown with thumping rhythm and lush horns. Empire Strikes Brass is based in Asheville, N.C., crafting their sound in the legendary Echo Mountain Recording Studio. […]
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Simply put, Lalo Cura rocks. This Goshen-based band officially describes themselves as Latin-Soul Fusion, and they will bring powerful rhythms to get you moving. These Jazz Fest parties are free shows outside, with bands playing on the roof of Elkhart Public Library. Bring a camp chair, bring your dancing shoes. That Guys Gourmet Ribs will […] |
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Registration for this event is closed. Join our play and we'll practice for four days before our performance. Great for ages 8 and up.
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(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join our play and we'll practice for four days before our performance. Great for ages 8 and up. 
Spend an evening playing games, making things and eating snacks. Wear comfy clothes and join us for a fun night at the library. |
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