Storytime with Miss Janell
Storytime with Miss Janell
Miss Janell and her puppet friends host a time of stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and imaginative play.
Miss Janell and her puppet friends host a time of stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and imaginative play.
Enjoy a free (for Elkhart County residents) Tuesday at Wellfield Botanic Gardens with a great outdoor Storytime in the Children's area. Check our Facebook page for weather-related updates. Note that this program pauses on July 9.
A new Downtown book club begins! Join the discussion on the last Tuesday of each month. For more information or to get a book, contact Deb Bloom. Upcoming books: June 25 - "Prodigal Summer" by Barbara Kingsolver July 30 - "Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan Aug. 27 - "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan […]
An Elkhart County Parks Department expert is bringing live critters for us to see up close. Learn about snakes, frogs and turtles that live right here in our area.
The legendary Darryl Buchanan makes his way to the rooftop stage for the third time. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages available for purchase. Bring a blanket or camp chair, dancing shoes optional. Show moves inside the library if bad weather. Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in […]
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.
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Meet a little mouse who goes on a grand adventure in this funny and entertaining puppet show that's great for the whole family.
Enjoy Kona Ice, prizes, games, activities and more. The Book Bus will be out to make sure everyone leaves with a free book. This is a rain or shine event. June 3 - Dunlap June 10 - Pierre Moran June 17 - Cleveland - Moving inside due to excessive heat! June 24 - Osolo
Join our monthly book discussions each first Monday of the month. Please note the dates for Mondays with a holiday. June 3 - "Motherwit" by Onnie Lee Logan July 1 - "Little Women" by Louisa Alcott Aug. 5 - "I am Malala" by Malala Yousafzai Sept. 9 - "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict Oct. 7 - "Murder Past Due" by Miranda James Nov. 4 […]
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills. Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 11 a.m. to accommodate more families!
Enjoy a free (for Elkhart County residents) Tuesday at Wellfield Botanic Gardens with a great outdoor Storytime in the Children's area. Check our Facebook page for weather-related updates. Note that this program pauses on July 9.
Meet the reptiles and amphibians that call our area home and see live local species up close.
Build magnificent things. Use our prompt to build something and then talk about what you made. You could take home a prize.
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for the July 4th holiday, July 18 for the Summer Reading End Party and on Oct. 31 for the Halloween Parade.)
Bring your lunch to Cobus Creek County Park for an all-ages Storytime with Miss Rhonda.
Henry Rollins once said, "Complaining ... is just a way to get out of the hard work of making music that will do some lasting damage." Welcome to Punk Night at the 'berry. The Distractions take to the rooftop if there's anything left of it after Half Built Homes and The Hatchbacks get done. Hotdogeddy's […]
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Come into the Downtown library and make something anytime. May 18 - Sock reading buddy June 8 - Robot keychain July 13 - Dreamcatcher
Enjoy Kona Ice, prizes, games, activities and more. The Book Bus will be out to make sure everyone leaves with a free book. This is a rain or shine event. June 3 - Dunlap June 10 - Pierre Moran June 17 - Cleveland - Moving inside due to excessive heat! June 24 - Osolo
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Pick a picture to inspire your masterpiece and learn new acrylic painting techniques with other kids. Great for ages 6 to 17.
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills. Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 11 a.m. to accommodate more families!
Remake a master to be all yours. Bling up Mona Lisa. Make American Gothic more goth. When you're done you can take your work home or put it into our Imposter Art Museum display.
Sign up in person at the Downtown Computer Center or by calling 574.293.2847 for 30 minutes of stress-free computer help. From saving a file to accessing library resources, our experts will help you. Time slots available: 2:30, 3, 3:30 or 4 p.m.
Encounter and get hands-on with insects from the Elkhart County Parks Department. Registration opens May 1, but is for attendance count only.
Pick a picture to inspire your masterpiece and learn new acrylic painting techniques with other kids. Great for ages 6 to 17. Registration for this program opens on May 1.
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for the July 4th holiday, July 18 for the Summer Reading End Party and on Oct. 31 for the Halloween Parade.)
Meet us in the Downtown parking lot to create your own tie-dye shirt. Shirts are available while supplies last. This is an outdoor event -- watch our Facebook page if the weather is iffy.
High Gravity high up on the roof - for the fifth year in a row. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Bring a blanket or camp chair. Break our attendance record. Demand they play Rage Against The Machine this time. Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here […]
Aprende a gestionar las finanzasa estableecer y alcanzar objectivos financieros para la familia moderna a través de un taller gratuito de Yngry Finances.
Enjoy Kona Ice, prizes, games, activities and more. The Book Bus will be out to make sure everyone leaves with a free book. This is a rain or shine event. June 3 - Dunlap June 10 - Pierre Moran June 17 - Cleveland - Moving inside due to excessive heat! June 24 - Osolo
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join our two-week camp. Beginners and those looking to return to the limelight are welcome. Rehearsals are June 17-20 and June 24-26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The performance will be on Thursday, June 27 for our family and friends. Registration for this event opens […]
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Learn new crafting skills while meeting others and making something. This month we're making a decorative flag mason jar.
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills. Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 11 a.m. to accommodate more families!
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join our two-week camp. Beginners and those looking to return to the limelight are welcome. Rehearsals are June 17-20 and June 24-26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The performance will be on Thursday, June 27 for our family and friends. Registration for this event opens […]
Registration for this event has closed. Keep watching for more great activities. Learn the methods of tying the shirt to get your desired design. This is an outdoor event -- watch our Facebook page if the weather is iffy.
Join us in the Downtown library parking lot for music, food and vendors as we celebrate Juneteenth. Elkhart native Nathan Napalm Palmer performs on the rooftop stage. Stay tuned for more information on our social media or on the Indiana Black Expo Elkhart Chapter's Facebook page.
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join our two-week camp. Beginners and those looking to return to the limelight are welcome. Rehearsals are June 17-20 and June 24-26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The performance will be on Thursday, June 27 for our family and friends. Registration for this event opens […]
The Friends of Elkhart Public Library Inc. board meets monthly on the third Wednesday. Regular business includes discussion of book sale events and the consideration of grant requests from library staff.
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for the July 4th holiday, July 18 for the Summer Reading End Party and on Oct. 31 for the Halloween Parade.)
(This program is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Create unique works of art using paint and bubbles.
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join our two-week camp. Beginners and those looking to return to the limelight are welcome. Rehearsals are June 17-20 and June 24-26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The performance will be on Thursday, June 27 for our family and friends. Registration for this event opens […]
JAGALCHI has arrived to deliver the riffs you've been waiting for. This will be a special start time during Elkhart Jazz Fest. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale all night. Stick around for the after party with Paul Erdman, who'll play 9:45-11:45. Both shows are free! Our concert series is just one of […]
The one and only Paul E - the "E" stands for "Elkhart Jazz Festival After Party." A third trip to the rooftop stage will be special for Erdman. It's a) his first time playing during the festival and b) way past his usual bedtime. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale all night. Come […]
For the first time, rebel noire is coming to the rooftop stage. This special event on Jazz Fest Saturday night starts at 7:30 p.m. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Stick around for Lalo Cura and the after party, starting about 9:45. Both shows free! Our concert series is just one of the […]
Lalo Cura is here to cap your Elkhart Jazz Festival Saturday night. Special start time for this after party - 9:45 p.m. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale all night. Come early and catch rebel noire and the accomplices at 7:30 p.m. Both shows are free! Our concert series is just one of […]
Enjoy Kona Ice, prizes, games, activities and more. The Book Bus will be out to make sure everyone leaves with a free book. This is a rain or shine event. June 3 - Dunlap June 10 - Pierre Moran June 17 - Cleveland - Moving inside due to excessive heat! June 24 - Osolo
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join our two-week camp. Beginners and those looking to return to the limelight are welcome. Rehearsals are June 17-20 and June 24-26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The performance will be on Thursday, June 27 for our family and friends. Registration for this event opens […]
Get on stage or take a crew role and make a performance come together in less than a week. Rehearsals are Monday to Thursday, June 24 to 27. The performance will be on Friday, June 28 at 4:30 p.m. This program is great for ages 9 and up. Registration for this program opens May 1.
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills. Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 11 a.m. to accommodate more families!
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join our two-week camp. Beginners and those looking to return to the limelight are welcome. Rehearsals are June 17-20 and June 24-26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The performance will be on Thursday, June 27 for our family and friends. Registration for this event opens […]
Get on stage or take a crew role and make a performance come together in less than a week. Rehearsals are Monday to Thursday, June 24 to 27. The performance will be on Friday, June 28 at 4:30 p.m. This program is great for ages 9 and up. Registration for this program opens May 1.
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join our two-week camp. Beginners and those looking to return to the limelight are welcome. Rehearsals are June 17-20 and June 24-26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The performance will be on Thursday, June 27 for our family and friends. Registration for this event opens […]
Get on stage or take a crew role and make a performance come together in less than a week. Rehearsals are Monday to Thursday, June 24 to 27. The performance will be on Friday, June 28 at 4:30 p.m. This program is great for ages 9 and up. Registration for this program opens May 1.
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. (Little Explorers takes a break for the July 4th holiday, July 18 for the Summer Reading End Party and on Oct. 31 for the Halloween Parade.)
Celebrate the Summer Olympics with our unique indoor version. No training required, just fun and friendly competition.
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.) Join our two-week camp. Beginners and those looking to return to the limelight are welcome. Rehearsals are June 17-20 and June 24-26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The performance will be on Thursday, June 27 for our family and friends. Registration for this event opens […]
Our spring series wraps up with a band from Goshen that's been getting a lot of buzz. BEE! brings to the roof an original sound that's folk, indie pop and psychedelic rock. That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Bring a camp chair or blanket. Our concert series is just one of the Well […]
Friends, family and the public are invited to watch the performance of our Summer Theater Camp in the atrium.
Potawatomi Zoo teaches us about some of their animals. Get up close with some of them. There will be a second show at 5 p.m. to accommodate more families!
Potawatomi Zoo teaches us about some of their animals. Get up close with some of them. There is another show at 3:30 p.m. to accommodate more families!
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
Join as we honor and celebrate the dedication of the meeting rooms at the Pierre Moran Branch. One room is named for local artist Kelby Love. And the other for county councilman, first recreation coordinator for the Tolson Center and St. James Boxing Club founder Ben Barnes.
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
Stories and puppet fun with Miss Janell. Enjoy rhymes, songs, crafts and more to build literacy skills. Miss Janell has added another session, with the same stories and activities, at 11 a.m. to accommodate more families!
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Join Miss Debbie at two convenient times for stories and songs. This is a great program for working on literacy and motor skills.
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.
Stop into Osolo anytime July 1-13 and make a craft with the available supplies in the Children's Room.